Things Police See: Firsthand Accounts

Things Police See: Firsthand Accounts

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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May 7, 2025 58 mins

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 Terrorism cases. Tom and fellow NYPD copper, Dan Murphy, now host the popular Gold Shields Podcast.

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Two coppers go through news stories and current events. 

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Ken Roybal!

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April 30, 2025 54 mins

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 Sheriff in LA County in almost 140 years. Really fun interview with some great war stories from the LASD!

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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 Fugitive Task force. He's faced trauma head-on, and through his journey of faith in Christ and the power of trauma thera...

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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 while serving 20 years in the New York City Police Department https://a.co/d/9zrUYtI

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Two coppers go through news stories and current events. 

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Chris Piehota retired from the FBI as one of the organization’s eight most senior executives (FBI Executive Assistant Director) after serving nearly 25 years as a Supervisory Special Agent who led global national security programs and oversaw sensitive technical operations across the law enforcement and intelligence communities. Since retiring, Piehota wrote a book titled, "WANTED: The FBI I Once Knew" which recounts his unique exp...

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Sgt. Bret Lee is a Deputy Sheriff in Nebraska and also a member of the Army Reserve. Bret takes us through the pressure of FTO along with his most  memorable calls to date. Great stories from the great state of Nebraska!

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Ed Jackson worked as a copper for Tulsa PD for 30 years. He was also a part-time actor while being employed as a police officer.  In 1983 he landed the role as the motorcycle cop in the now classic movie The Outsiders. Throughout his career Ed had special assignments with the FBI, Secret Service, and the DEA. 

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Steve and Ken bring you ONLY the most important happenings in LE and the WORLD!!!!

 

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Retired Detective Brent Cartwright served as a police officer for 16 years, spending more than a decade as an undercover detective. He is a recognized expert witness in narcotics trafficking within the United States Criminal Courts system. Brent retired after suffering multiple gunshot wounds during an undercover operation while assigned to an ATF Task Force, which focused on illegal firearms crimes. Brent loved undercover work and...

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NHSP Trooper First Class Seth Gahr started his career at NYPD. After  a 20 year career at NYPD he moved north to the great State of New Hampshire. He has been with NHSP for 18 years now, specializing in mental health. Seth's career has been filled with wild stories along with very tragic ones.  Very fun interview with the great Seth Gahr! NAMI NH https://www.naminh.org/

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Graham Dunne served as a U.S. Marine before his 27 year police career. He served as a SWAT Officer and sniper for 8 years, and also a full time academy instructor for 8 years. He is highly decorated, to include the Police Medal of Honor, the Distinguished Service Cross, and multiple life-saving awards. He has been a pistol, rifle, and shotgun instructor since 1999,  besides training, he provides executive protection for many high w...

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Retired Milwaukee Sergeant Patrick O'Donnell returns to unleash one of the wildest stories I've heard on the show! Patrick's new book, The Good Collar, is out now and is getting great reviews.  Pick up a copy below.

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Steve, Ken, and Ben break down the MOST important news stories you’ve ever heard in your life.

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James Boren has been on the Lake Ozark Police Department since 2005 and is now the Chief of Police.  His first year on the job he agreed to have a TV crew follow his officers as they navigate the sometimes crazy world of Lake Ozark during the busy season. James has some great stories and it was fascinating to hear what it's like to have your police department on a TV show. 

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Hagan Majors came on the job with no training and entered field training before attending police academy.  His first 15 months on the job he hit the ground running! Great stories from a copper just starting out in his career!

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Kristofor Healey is a former Deportation Officer with Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Special Agent with the Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General. He spent over 15 years conducting border crime, large scale fraud, money laundering and public corruption investigations, including leading the largest tele-fraud case in U.S. History

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