WhatCopsWatch – Putting a Human Face on Those Behind the Badge – Education, Entertainment, COPS.

WhatCopsWatch – Putting a Human Face on Those Behind the Badge – Education, Entertainment, COPS.

Hollywood continues to tell tales on the Silver and smaller HD screens. What do they get “right” and – what could they use a panel of experts on when it comes to process and law enforcement? Go Behind the Badge with the real-life law-enforcement industry hosts, guests and entertainment experts of WhatCopsWatch.Com to understand more about what you see in Hollywood…

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May 13, 2026 53 mins
  What happens when the world of Limited License Psychology collides with the realm of Crisis Negotiation? The answer is not only simple, but clear - you get one of Pat Doering's Crisis Negotiator Training Class Students - Meghan Taft. We all know that being a life-long, Perpetual Student isn't only one of the best ways to live, it IS LIFE. Are you continuing to learn as you lead your life? Are you finding satisfaction as you a...
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The Night Sky has always held wonder. Stars in every conceivable corner. Flickers of light that not everyone can explain. The potential of there being something OTHER - than "US" out there. The concepts and sights make the mind reel. When I as 12, I SAW my first alien - albeit on a silver screen but - there - it - was. In 1982, Director Steven Speilberg took us on a journey that continues to transport viewers - old AND new, to high...
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Network Boss Note: The End of an Era: Who'd have thought that we'd only have ever formally reviewed ONE Chuck Norris-based tale at The 2GuysTalking Podcast Network across 20+ years of content? The bottom line is that Chuck didn't die - Death ran from him and well - we needed a Good Guy to take his place to welcome those who go the way of the great rescue chopper in the sky. We will surely revisit MORE great Chuck-based content and...
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  Step inside The Crisis Cop NOC, the nerve center where the weight of crisis is both shouldered and unraveled, and you’ll find retired Lieutenant Brian Banning - Crisis Negotiator, a man whose law enforcement journey reads like a riveting novel - one that twists from the concrete cells of Sacramento County’s jails to the electric tension of high-stakes negotiations. For 26 years, Brian Banning - Crisis Negotiator wore every hat ...
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  Few things have the same impact as an effective mentor. Many moons ago, a man named Geno Dorough taught a class on Barricaded Individuals, and set the life of Pat Doering - The Crisis Cop, on a course for training crisis negotiators around the globe. Who is this man? What in the world did Pat learn from him? What stories, perspectives and deep down truths have and continue to power this gentleman's sway on the lives of so many?...
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The headlines are filled with calls for attention when it comes to today's youth, what they're doing with their time and how the Police are supposed to handle it. What do YOU know about Juvenile Crime Rates in today's major metropolitan cities? How about the impact of the existing police elements, their overall goals and focuses? There's a LOT to discover inside this episode of The Black and Blue Voices Podcast as the hosts welcome...
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We all know that television and movies simply don't have enough time to give us what REALLY happens in Law Enforcement circles, in particular, Crisis Negotiation but - what IS Hollywood giving us when it comes to Crisis Negotiation and understanding Mental Health? The answer is reasonably horrifying. There are so many details, scenarios, perspectives and processes that have to be shoved into a 43-minute package, and it's time to ...
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  Family is one of the most-powerful dynamics we incorporate into our lives. Even more powerful than the explosives used in hunting. The hunting rifle has always been a centerpiece in our hunting lives, but one thing remains true when it comes to Tickets to Your Favorite Gun Show - Where are the CANADIANS AT? The answer is plain, clear and - right here. Father, Crisis Negotiator and Author - from Canada, Sean Pollock has some tre...
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  Jack Cambria spent 34 years in the New York City Police Department and is the longest-serving commander of the Hostage Negotiation Team. From his early days on patrol in Brooklyn, to scaling bridges with the Emergency Services Unit, and on through the pivotal moments of leading alongside negotiators through some of the city's toughest crises—including the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks—Jack Cambria shares firsthand stories and in...
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  You likely know the word Waco, but what do you think when I say the name Gary Noesner? Well, Gary was there during Waco and many other incidents throughout his decades long career in the FBI. Today on the Crisis Cop podcast you're going to learn more about Gary Noesner. Be sure to Like Subscribe and Share this episode of The Crisis Cop Podcast on The 2GuysTalking Podcast Network via WhatCopsWatch.Com...   The Crisis Cop Podc...
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  The word legacy is used a lot nowadays. However, our next guest is the capital Ellen legacy, especially in the world of hostages negotiations. Bob be spent over 50 years in law enforcement. He became a hostage negotiator in the early 80s and helped start the Metro Washington group in 1985. This group brought negotiators from DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia together to share expertise, knowledge and training. Bob is going to s...
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Looking back years now, with a lot of history, perspective and samples from every side imaginable, can we say that "Defund the Police" was the worst marketing effort ever created? There have been a lot of slogans that pepper the tapestry of history, both in positive and negative ways, but has this one featured more destruction than others? Has it carved out a platform that justice that allows the oppressed to be identified and get ...
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How does one become an on-film character that not only represents a nation but is the leader of what will be a decade+ of Marvel Cinematic Universal entries that will last a lifetime? The worry, beyond casting Captain America, was how on Earth could we take a strapping (and hopefully talented) actor, toss him into a red, white and blue skin-tight suit, strap a shield to his forearm and not get laughed out of theaters across the pla...
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It's time again to explore the tangled issues of misrepresentation, bias, and the clash between perception and reality in both the Black community and law enforcement. This episode opens up tough conversations about how negative headlines, media narratives, and our own prejudices can distort the truth, overshadowing the good that happens every day. The team tackles the myths of the “code of silence,” the influence of politics and ...
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The industry that is Crisis Negotiation has been shown in many different television programs, feature films and streaming media - for a LONG TIME now. One question remains: Did they get it right? It's time to focus on Flashpoint, a program that originally aired on CBS and now arrives squarely inside the critical and educational crosshairs of WhatCopsWatch. It's time for a Perspective Review of Flashpoint, Season 1, Episode 5 - W...
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  it seems like a lifetime ago, that my Pop was telling me about this "dude on YouTube, a cop, that was talking about" cool things that he knew I would be passionate about. You guessed it: NOTETAKING. But that's not important right now. What IS important is that it's time to talk to Officer Tommy - the centerpiece of the acclaimed Free Field Training YouTube Channel, not just to learn more about his gift of gab. Not just to unde...
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  Writing about anything - isn't easy. Coming up with ideas, that engage, educated and help people understand the context of what they're learning about is a real skill set. During a reasonably frustrating time connecting social media track several months ago, I was presented with a NEW author that I'd never encountered. Tyler Freel. While I originally thought that it was a pen-name being used to conjure content, after a series o...
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  Depending on how old you are, you may not remember 1974, but you know who does? William Kidd, aka Billy the Kid. Why does he remember 1974? Because that's the year the San Francisco Police Department created their first crisis negotiation team. And Bill was there from the beginning. Since that time, Bill has built a legacy that has been undeniable in the field of crisis negotiations. It's time for another episode of The Crisis ...
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  Whether you've BEEN to a Gun Show, or not, the bottom line is that your eyes ogling these sentences likely mean that you have some affinity for firearms. 2GuysTalkingGuns is ALL about firearms education, the community and the future and we're proud to issue the first one of our many-to-come "Tickets to Your Favorite Gun Show" episodes. Here, we'll be welcoming people who are not only making a difference in our communities, but ...
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  Talking to people is supposed to be something EASY. Hey, how’s it goin’!? What’cha got planned tonite? Hey, what the status on that project and the consequential discussion makes for lives across the globe day after day. But what happens when the conversations that you’re having – are literally – life and death? Inside of 1998’s The Negotiator, we join Samuel L Jackson and a GARGANTUAN cast of characters to see how he, as a host...
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