Things Police See: Firsthand Accounts

Updated: 14 May 2025 • 297 episodes
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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 episodes every Wednesday steve@thingspolicesee.com

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Unafraid and unapologetic. Retired Police Officer, Candidate for Sheriff in Chicago, Published Author and Speaker. Dominick Izzo is not afraid to speak his mind. Had a really great time getting to know him better. Check out our sponsor! ProForce Law Enforcement - Instagram @proforcelawenforcement / 1-800-367-5855 Speci

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Tom Smith is a retired 2nd Grade Detective from the NYPD where he served in numerous units such as Bronx Narcotics, Bronx Gang Unit, 52 Pct Robbery Squad and the FBI/NYPD Joint Terrorism Task Force.  While assigned to the JTTF for 17 years, Tom traveled to 18 countries around the world coordinating International Terror

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Two coppers go through news stories and current events.  Contact Steve - steve@thingspolicesee.com Ken Roybal! https://policebackground.net/ Support the show by joining the Patreon community today! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055  

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Alex Villanueva is the 33rd Sheriff of Los Angeles County. He is the first Spanish-speaking sheriff in the county. In 2018, retired sheriff’s lieutenant Villanueva defeated incumbent Sheriff Jim McDonnell, becoming the first to unseat the incumbent in over 100 years. Sheriff Villanueva became the first Democratic Sheri

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Steven Svestka is a U.S. Marine veteran and former police officer with firsthand experience navigating the toughest battles—both in the line of duty and within himself. Steve's had an action packed career working for Arizona DPS, Maricopa City Police Department, Casa Grande PD, and as a member of the US Marshal's Fugit

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Marique did her 20 years at NYPD and got the hell out and who could blame her! Being a copper in a large city is non-stop. Marique shared some great stories and some great insight into being a police officer in the city that never sleeps. Check out Mariques book - Twenty and Out: A compilation of chaos experienced whil

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