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Things Police See: Firsthand Accounts

Steven Gould: Police Officer, Background Investigator
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Massachusetts police officer Steve Gould interviews a variety of law enforcement officers about their most intense moments on the job. Shocking moments, humorous moments and terrifying moments are recalled by the officers that experienced them. Meet the variety of personalities that make up the police and get to know them on a personal level. You couldn't make these stories up if you tried. **new ... more

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Listen to raw, unfiltered police stories from a 30-year veteran of the Minneapolis Police Department! Retired Lieutenant Scott Zierden shares his firsthand accounts of bizarre calls, intense fights, terrifying moments, and heartwarming rescues during... more

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In this gripping episode, retired Waltham, Massachusetts police sergeant Jim Vaglica shares raw, firsthand accounts from his 32-year career. With 16 years on the NEMLEC regional SWAT team, Jim was on the ground during the intense manhunt and capture ... more

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Retired LAPD Lieutenant Rick Dedmon joins the show to share over 50 years of intense, bizarre, and sometimes humorous police stories from his career with LAPD, Casper PD, and Natrona County Sheriff's Office. From high-speed pursuits and armed suspect... more

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Recent Guests

Jim Vaglica
Retired Waltham police officer with extensive SWAT experience and insight into the Boston Bomber manhunt.
Waltham Police Department
Episode: Retired Waltham Cop's Insider Stories: Boston Bomber Hunt, SWAT Raids & Bizarre Calls
Rick Deadman
Retired LAPD Lieutenant with over 35 years of police experience.
LAPD
Episode: Retired LAPD Lt. Rick Dedmon: 35+ Years of Wild Police Stories | Things Police See
Eric Weidner
Former police helicopter pilot and K9 handler
Ontario Police Department
Episode: The Police Airwing Pilot
Jennifer Eskew
Retired ATF special agent and former Virginia State Police officer
Episode: ATF Agent's Terrifying Undercover Buys & Rookie Fatality Horror | Jennifer Eskew
Anthony Pesare
Former Rhode Island State Police Major, author, and expert on organized crime
Rhode Island State Police
Episode: The Mafia & The Rhode Island State Police
Scott Cothran
Retired sergeant with 16.5 years of service, now helping first responders with PTSD and substance abuse.
Episode: Retired Nashville Cop Shares Intense Police Stories & Recovery Journey
Jon Perry
Retired law enforcement officer and expert in crisis negotiations and criminal profiling
Episode: Crisis Negotiations, Criminal Profiling, Virginia Tech Shooting
Jack McFarland
Former supervisory special agent for the DEA
DEA
Episode: Chasing Caribbean Drug Smugglers - DEA Special Agent Jack McFarland
Tristan Kilgallon
Former warrant investigator and co-author of the book 'Philly Warrant Unit'
First Judicial District of Pennsylvania
Episode: Philly Warrant Cop's Wild Stories: Kensington Zombies & Stallone Encounter

Host

Steve Gould
Host of the podcast, engaging with law enforcement officers to share their experiences and stories.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.7k ratings
  • Interesting

    I notice it ain’t never no black cops being interviewed

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Baby Koba
    United States5 months ago
  • Great show, great guests, great host!

    Love this podcast, hearing the stories from different officers and agents is really awesome.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BlueRidgeSurvivalYT
    United States8 months ago
  • Love This Show!

    Been listening to this show since 2020 and I love every episode, I listen to it on my way to and from work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alexw345
    United States8 months ago
  • Great show

    As a LEO myself, this is great. Steve’s a solid host and the guest are phenomenal. The Joe Kenda episodes were excellent. And of course I’ll always support a fellow Christian brother who proudly professes his faith. Keep up the great work !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jbrown131CCSO
    United States8 months ago
  • Things Police Listen To…

    … this podcast. Great variety of guests and a very engaging host. It shows an honest look at what the job is like from varying points of view and jurisdictions. It’s reality podcasting at its best.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Spark517
    United States9 months ago

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The host is praised for creating an approachable atmosphere that encourages guests to share their raw experiences.
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Retired Waltham Cop's Insider Stories: Boston Bomber Hunt, SWAT Raids & Bizarre Calls
Q: Can you tell us about your most intense or terrifying calls?
Vaglica recalls a SWAT call involving a barricaded suicidal suspect who came out of a window armed with knives, detailing the chaotic encounter and the split-second decisions his team had to make to resolve the situation.
Retired Waltham Cop's Insider Stories: Boston Bomber Hunt, SWAT Raids & Bizarre Calls
Q: Can you think of the strangest or most bizarre thing you dealt with on the job?
Vaglica shares a story of a suicide where the victim used a shotgun, creating a bizarre scene with his brain beside him. He also talks about unusual suicides and attempts, shedding light on the unpredictable nature of those cases.
Retired Waltham Cop's Insider Stories: Boston Bomber Hunt, SWAT Raids & Bizarre Calls
Q: What was it like hunting down the second Tsarnaev brother?
Vaglica recalls the strangeness of the time during the manhunt, evoking feelings similar to martial law while searching neighborhoods under intense pressure, plus the experience became a whirlwind of chaos and tension as officers received multiple false reports.
Retired Waltham Cop's Insider Stories: Boston Bomber Hunt, SWAT Raids & Bizarre Calls
Q: Can you take us back to when you were young on patrol, the first call you went to that you would have considered like a hot call?
Vaglica describes being eager for action, but was initially paired with a veteran officer who avoided police work, leading to frustrating experiences. However, he eventually had an adrenaline-pumping call when breaking down a door to serve a search warrant for firearms on Easter Sunday.
Retired LAPD Lt. Rick Dedmon: 35+ Years of Wild Police Stories | Things Police See
Q: Can you tell us about a positive or heartwarming situation you had?
Rick shares a story about a suspect who, upon recognizing his relationship with Rick's daughter, changed his behavior and treated the officers with respect.

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