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The Street Cop Podcast is the #1 podcast for law enforcement officers looking to take their career to the next level. We have powerful conversations with special guests who are experts in their field and industry leaders. We will keep you motivated and teach you how to do real police work.
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Officer Kory Flowers shares his experience leading a new narcotics team, the pursuit of recognition in law enforcement, and the challenges of balancing manpower with fulfillment. He opens up about being overlooked, the importance of taking control of your own path, treating people right, and the role of courage in both policing and life.-----00:00:00:00 - 00:01:29:17Teaser00:01:29:17 - 00:07:57:19Intro00:07:57:19 - 00:09:33:06Kory’s new narcotics team00:09:33:06 - 00:29:26:08Awards in law enforcement00:29:26:08 - 00:29:45:12Midroll00:29:45:12 - 00:40:19:00Allocation of manpower & the desire for recognition00:40:19:00 - 00:49:53:00Fulfillment & getting looked over00:49:53:00 - 00:53:32:18Taking control over your life00:53:32:18 - 01:02:09:02Treating people right01:02:09:02 - 01:13:19:14Courage01:13:19:14 - 01:14:32:11Outro
Officer Ryan Dunehew recounts his on-duty shooting, the dangers of complacency, and how training and fitness played a critical role in his survival. He reflects on the near-death experience, the challenges of seeking help, the aftermath, and how his mindset has changed—sharing hard-earned advice for fellow law enforcement officers.-----00:00:00:00 - 00:01:26:00Teaser00:01:26:00 - 00:02:10:13Intro00:02:10:13 - 00:03:39:03Ryan’s background00:03:39:03 - 00:11:11:24Ryan’s on-duty shooting00:11:11:24 - 00:14:47:05The true danger of complacency00:14:47:05 - 00:17:23:06The reality of a near-death experience00:17:23:06 - 00:28:06:02Concerns with seeking help00:28:06:02 - 00:35:04:07The importance of Ryan’s training in his shooting00:35:04:07 - 00:38:14:17The decline of fitness levels in law enforcement00:38:14:17 - 00:40:44:20How close was backup on the day of Ryan’s shooting?00:40:44:20 - 00:48:14:13The aftermath00:48:14:13 - 00:52:25:04How has Ryan’s mindset changed?00:52:25:04 - 00:53:48:05Ryan’s advice to other LEOs00:53:48:05 - 00:54:55:04Outro
Brian Sizemore and Jared Murphey reflect on the life and death of Brian’s son, Lucas Sizemore—an Atlanta police officer who died by suicide. They open up about Lucas’ childhood, his service in law enforcement, and the lack of apparent changes in his behavior. Through raw honesty and deep reflection, they explore grief, guilt, and the urgent need to talk about mental health in policing—and how we can prevent this kind of loss from happening again.-----00:00:00:00 - 00:01:47:10Teaser00:01:47:10 - 00:02:15:14Intro00:02:15:14 - 00:04:15:02Jared and Brian’s background00:04:15:02 - 00:12:27:04The life of Lucas Sizemore00:12:27:04 - 00:16:08:03Enabling your children00:16:08:03 - 00:24:19:07Lucas’s experience as a police officer in Atlanta00:24:19:07 - 00:27:46:12The lack of apparent change in Lucas’ behavior00:27:46:12 - 00:35:41:03The stress of working in law enforcement00:35:41:03 - 00:36:00:07Midroll00:36:00:07 - 00:43:49:14Repairing your life after losing someone to suicide00:43:49:14 - 00:52:25:03The impacts of suicide00:52:25:03 - 00:57:49:21Valuing life00:57:49:21 - 01:07:47:04Forgiveness & dealing with guilt01:07:47:04 - 01:09:17:03The reality of law enforcement suicide01:09:17:03 - 01:25:32:21How to move forward & how to make change01:25:32:21 - 01:30:54:14The mental health conversation in law enforcement01:30:54:14 - 01:34:43:04What does it mean to care?01:34:43:04 - 01:35:25:23The Lucas Foundation01:35:25:23 - 01:38:42:24Outro
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Sean Murphy, better known as Mr. Motivation, to unpack what it means to build a lasting legacy, both within your family and your community. Sean shares his personal journey, the importance of feeling chosen, and how the impression we leave on our children shapes the future. We dive deep into the concept of tactical empathy, the systemic failures in physical training for law enforcement, and the urgent need for cultural competency in policing. Sean also opens up about what it takes to make meaningful change, how to exit toxic environments, and why using your intelligence, and doing the best you can, matters more than ever.-----00:00:00:00 - 00:01:17:09Teaser00:01:17:09 - 00:01:31:14Intro00:01:31:14 - 00:03:54:15Sean’s background00:03:54:15 - 00:09:09:16Creating legacy for your family & feeling chosen00:09:09:16 - 00:16:14:20The impression you leave on your children00:16:14:20 - 00:25:20:19Tactical empathy00:25:20:19 - 00:38:31:16The failure of physical training in law enforcement00:38:31:16 - 00:50:18:16Cultural competency in law enforcement00:50:18:16 - 00:56:05:19Trying to make change00:56:05:19 - 01:04:07:05How to leave a toxic environment01:04:07:05 - 01:13:32:23Employing your intelligence & doing the best you can01:13:32:23 - 01:15:26:02Outro
Oregon State Representative Jeff Helfrich, a former police sergeant and U.S. Air Force veteran, brings a unique perspective to state leadership—drawing from decades of frontline experience in law enforcement and public service. In this episode, he reflects on the evolution of policing, the challenges of recruitment and retention, and what it will take to support the next generation of officers.-----00:00:00:00 - 00:01:14:12Teaser00:01:14:12 - 00:01:51:07Intro00:01:51:07 - 00:10:56:04Jeff’s background00:10:56:04 - 00:14:28:00Taking care of yourself00:14:28:00 - 00:17:32:21The changing path to a career in law enforcement00:17:32:21 - 00:20:14:02Working in law enforcement in Portland, OR00:20:14:02 - 00:28:19:13The new school of policing00:28:19:13 - 00:32:03:06Feeling supported & recruitment issues00:32:03:06 - 00:34:56:18The impact of self-interest on law enforcement00:34:56:18 - 00:41:32:08The criminalization of drugs00:41:32:08 - 00:47:14:01The steady collapse of law and order00:47:14:01 - 00:54:07:20Higher salaries versus better working conditions00:54:07:20 - 00:57:31:09Recruitment versus retention00:57:31:09 - 01:14:27:24Setting officers up for success01:14:27:24 - 01:15:24:18Outro
Former Police Officer and current Health Coach Ian Cook shares his journey from working within the law enforcement system to advocating for wellness, purpose, and reform. He discusses the mismanagement he witnessed, the creation of Blue Light Lifestyle, and how improving health and performance can reshape lives—on and off the force.-----00:00:00:00 - 00:01:09:11Teaser00:01:09:11 - 00:02:10:06Intro00:02:10:06 - 00:04:36:12Ian’s background00:04:36:12 - 00:13:27:15Working against the industrial complex of law enforcement00:13:27:15 - 00:19:13:10Pursuing your purpose & making a difference00:19:13:10 - 00:26:17:22Horrible mismanagement of resources00:26:17:22 - 00:29:27:03Ian’s work with Blue Light Lifestyle00:29:27:03 - 00:34:13:15Positive interventions & correlation between diet and performance00:34:13:15 - 00:38:19:22Creating a sense of urgency about your own health00:38:19:22 - 00:42:15:10Fitness levels in law enforcement00:42:15:10 - 00:57:09:05Taking care of yourself00:57:09:05 - 01:01:37:24Cultural harmony between the US and the UK01:01:37:24 - 01:05:22:04Outro
Officer Mike Colazzo was one of the primary responders who stopped the 2023 Nashville Covenant School shooting. He shares his firsthand account of the experience, the gaping holes in the law enforcement promotion process, and how to mentally and physically prepare yourself for the worst.-----00:00:00:00 - 00:01:13:15Teaser00:01:13:15 - 00:02:19:11Intro00:02:19:11 - 00:05:50:21Mike’s background00:05:50:21 - 00:09:18:11The 2023 Nashville Covenant School shooting00:09:18:11 - 00:16:51:17Political misguidance & potential preventative measures for protecting schools00:16:51:17 - 00:20:55:1211 minutes of mayhem00:20:55:12 - 00:42:00:02Preparedness & getting the call00:42:00:02 - 00:57:45:07The gaping holes in the promotion process00:57:45:07 - 01:04:35:04The most important quality of a leader01:04:35:04 - 01:07:06:04Outro01:07:06:04 - 01:09:05:18Dennis’ Disney tips
Colin Ledbetter shares the story of his on-duty shooting that left him needing 39 pints of blood to recover. He discusses his family's reaction, collecting his pension, and his hopes for the future.-----00:00:00:00 - 00:01:23:19Teaser00:01:23:19 - 00:01:54:03Intro00:01:54:03 - 00:04:37:18Colin’s background00:04:37:18 - 00:15:04:10Colin’s on-duty shooting00:15:04:10 - 00:16:08:15The shooting’s toll on Colin’s family00:16:08:15 - 00:18:10:04Colin’s rehabilitation process00:18:10:04 - 00:22:35:13The desire to return to work after an injury00:22:35:13 - 00:32:17:19Workers’ compensation & the pension-collecting process for injured officers00:32:17:19 - 00:35:24:06The flaws in police training00:35:24:06 - 00:37:21:10Colin’s ongoing recovery00:37:21:10 - 00:38:39:03Colin’s future00:38:39:03 - 00:40:46:00Having an identity outside of law enforcement00:40:46:00 - 00:42:47:17Colin’s advice for fellow injured officers00:42:47:17 - 00:45:17:09Outro
Leland Chapman of Dog the Bounty Hunter returns to the Street Cop Training Podcast to discuss his life after his television career, his children's perspective on his career, and the loss of Beth Chapman.-----00:00:00:00 - 00:01:02:15Teaser00:01:02:15 - 00:01:34:12Intro00:01:34:12 - 00:06:25:23Leland’s ongoing case in Mexico00:06:25:23 - 00:07:39:17Andrew Luster00:07:39:17 - 00:17:50:13Leland’s life after the end of Dog the Bounty Hunter00:17:50:13 - 00:26:49:02Beth Chapman’s passing00:26:49:02 - 00:33:44:15How do Leland’s children feel about his television career?00:33:44:15 - 00:44:55:13Being famous & humility00:44:55:13 - 00:49:02:22Peace & your significant other00:49:02:22 - 00:50:12:19The 2025 Street Cop Training Conference00:50:12:19 - 00:51:25:17Outro
Medically Retired Police Officer Paulie Lewis shares his struggles after his on-duty injury, opening up about the physical and emotional toll of recovery, the isolating reality of life after the injury, and the pressure of representing law enforcement on social media. -----00:00:00:00 - 00:01:21:06Teaser00:01:21:06 - 00:03:05:17Intro00:03:05:17 - 00:10:26:02Paulie’s injury & representing law enforcement on social media00:10:26:02 - 00:20:46:02Meaning & persevering through challenge00:20:46:02 - 00:24:05:02Paulie’s biggest gripe with social media00:24:05:02 - 00:27:34:07Empathy00:27:34:07 - 00:40:01:14The isolation of an injured officer00:40:01:14 - 00:46:09:09Jealousy & the importance of family during hard times00:46:09:09 - 00:52:50:24Leadership & holding others accountable00:52:50:24 - 01:01:31:03The bright side of Paulie’s injury01:01:31:03 - 01:02:47:23Paulie’s purpose01:02:47:23 - 01:10:07:18Feeling chosen01:10:07:18 - 01:10:44:23Outro
Officer Craig Martin shares his story of overcoming his drug addiction, navigating the road to recovery, and becoming a police officer for the West Homestead Police Department. -----00:00:00:00 - 00:01:21:06Teaser00:01:21:06 - 00:02:24:05Intro00:02:24:05 - 00:39:17:05From Addict to Officer: Craig’s story of addiction and recovery00:39:17:05 - 00:39:41:08Midroll00:39:41:08 - 01:10:18:08Susceptibility to temptation01:10:18:08 - 01:19:13:20Failures in modern-day law enforcement training01:19:13:20 - 01:32:27:17Learning to not care about what other people think01:32:27:17 - 01:38:20:03The #1 quality of a leader01:38:20:03 - 01:49:57:17Judgment & Craig’s message to the world about addicts01:49:57:17 - 01:51:09:24Outro
San Diego Police Sergeant Anthony Elliot recounts his remarkable story of being shot in the head, surviving, and recovering. He also shares his thoughts on working patrol, the culture conflict within law enforcement, and the difficulty of policing from state to state.-----00:00:00:00 - 00:01:26:12Teaser00:01:26:12 - 00:02:53:09Intro00:02:53:09 - 00:24:38:08Anthony’s near-death headshot00:24:38:08 - 00:34:28:08The varied view of law enforcement state by state00:34:28:08 - 00:34:52:11Midroll00:34:52:11 - 00:41:29:01The difficulty of policing varies state by state00:41:29:01 - 00:54:49:22The culture conflict within law enforcement00:54:49:22 - 01:06:46:21The importance of field training & the thrill of patrol01:06:46:21 - 01:13:14:03The dangers of complacency01:13:14:03 - 01:20:07:21Dennis’ eBook & the reality of law enforcement01:20:07:21 - 01:20:37:06Outro
Detective Sergeant Nick Perna shares his story of joining law enforcement, what makes a good supervisor, and his experiences working in the Street Crime Suppression Team with the Redwood City Police Department in Northern California.-----00:00:00:00 - 00:01:25:23Teaser00:01:25:23 - 00:01:50:08Intro00:01:50:08 - 00:05:55:18Nick’s background00:05:55:18 - 00:17:41:23The highs and lows of working in law enforcement00:17:41:23 - 00:33:02:26Being respectful & your reputation as a police officer00:33:02:26 - 00:33:26:29Midroll00:33:26:29 - 00:42:21:29Doing more than what is expected & policy00:42:21:29 - 01:09:55:29Good and bad supervisors01:09:55:29 - 01:13:11:02Outro
Retired Deputy Sheriff Rob Poynter shares his experiences about healing from his parental issues, The S.I.R.E.N. Project, and learning how to be the best version of yourself to the ones you love the most.-----00:00:00:00 - 00:01:14:13Teaser00:01:14:13 - 00:01:30:14Intro00:01:30:14 - 00:08:16:07Rob’s background00:08:16:07 - 00:18:47:05Parental issues & damaging your family00:18:47:05 - 00:22:39:01Being the best parent you can be00:22:39:01 - 00:29:05:21Forgiveness & trauma00:29:05:21 - 00:30:52:10Growing up with an alcoholic parent00:30:52:10 - 00:31:16:24Midroll00:31:16:24 - 00:46:25:23Having a partner to help you navigate trauma00:46:25:23 - 00:59:37:08“We are the worst versions of ourselves to the ones we love the most.”00:59:37:08 - 01:07:34:07Filling voids with material possessions01:07:34:07 - 01:16:38:08The stigma against medication in law enforcement01:16:38:08 - 01:18:40:06The S.I.R.E.N. Project 01:18:40:06 - 01:19:21:20Outro
Former first responder and current practicing therapist Donn Bradley shares his insights on coping mechanisms, reaching your breaking point, and finding the courage to seek help.-----00:00:00:00 - 00:01:34:19Teaser00:01:34:19 - 00:02:00:25Intro00:02:00:25 - 00:03:32:26Don’s background00:03:32:26 - 00:07:49:14Reaching your breaking point & knowing when to get help00:07:49:14 - 00:14:18:23Recognizing alcohol abuse00:14:18:23 - 00:17:34:15Abusing sex to cope with pain00:17:34:15 - 00:21:50:19“Mommy” and “Daddy” issues00:21:50:19 - 00:22:15:06Midroll00:22:15:06 - 00:26:33:09Exercise as a coping mechanism00:26:33:09 - 00:29:53:23Over-diagnosing narcissism00:29:53:23 - 00:39:26:26Selfishness & judgment00:39:26:26 - 00:41:40:26Developing your emotional intelligence00:41:40:26 - 00:50:33:02When you should be judgmental00:50:33:02 - 01:02:03:27Better versus healed01:02:03:27 - 01:04:22:21Outro
Officer Craig Hanaumi of the Bellevue Police Department shares his experiences leading community engagement events, growing up in Hawaii, and expanding his online presence through skateboarding.------00:00:00:00 - 00:01:18:27Teaser00:01:18:27 - 00:01:49:09Intro00:01:49:09 - 00:02:43:21Craig’s background00:02:43:21 - 00:06:13:09Transferring agencies00:06:13:09 - 00:09:29:22Moving from Hawaii to Washington State00:09:29:22 - 00:22:32:20Craig’s online presence & skateboarding00:22:32:20 - 00:25:23:00The community-building aspect of law enforcement00:25:23:00 - 00:25:47:02Midroll00:25:47:02 - 00:29:52:14Craig’s fitness background00:29:52:14 - 00:34:39:12Diversity and culture in law enforcement00:34:39:12 - 00:39:13:13Sensitivity00:39:13:13 - 00:41:36:01Craig’s Jiu-Jitsu background & qualifications for law enforcement00:41:36:01 - 00:57:37:03The value of higher education00:57:37:03 - 01:01:06:23Craig’s presence in his community01:01:06:23 - 01:06:09:17Outro
Former First Responder and CEO of Fit Responder, Ted Stern, discusses the common excuses people make for avoiding fitness, reasonable individualized fitness programs, and what people can do to change their fitness level.-----00:00:00:00 - 00:01:27:19Teaser00:01:27:19 - 00:02:43:07Intro00:02:43:07 - 00:04:12:05Ted’s background00:04:12:05 - 00:18:37:12Parenthood00:18:37:12 - 00:20:47:07Stoicism & controlling your emotions00:20:47:07 - 00:21:11:08Midroll00:21:11:08 - 00:56:03:18The biggest problems with people’s fitness levels00:56:03:18 - 01:08:13:16Major flaws in modern police training01:08:13:16 - 01:20:56:20What can people do right now to change their fitness?01:20:56:20 - 01:22:23:00Outro
Captain Kory Flowers returns to the Street Cop Training Podcast to discuss what it means to be a true professional, how to manage your priorities, and the 2025 Street Cop Training Conference.-----00:00:00:00 - 00:01:07:05Teaser00:01:07:05 - 00:04:29:00Intro00:04:29:00 - 00:10:27:23Police Week00:10:27:23 - 00:17:58:20Pursuing your calling & feeling crushed00:17:58:20 - 00:25:06:23Tolerance & handling criticism00:25:06:23 - 00:36:07:28Suffering for the greater good & perseverance00:36:07:28 - 00:36:32:00Midroll00:36:32:00 - 00:50:10:11Street Cop Training Conference 202500:50:10:11 - 00:55:13:19Be nice, no judgment00:55:13:19 - 01:12:52:26Being a true professional01:12:52:26 - 01:14:24:28Outro
Dr. Eugene Lipov, Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Stella, shares his insights on the neuroscience behind PTSD, who benefits most from SGB injections, and how innovative therapies—including psychedelics like ibogaine and ayahuasca—are reshaping recovery.-----00:00:00:00 - 00:01:24:24Teaser00:01:24:24 - 00:03:26:11Intro00:03:26:11 - 00:08:54:03How Dr. Lipov ultimately chose to study PTSD00:08:54:03 - 00:16:03:02Post Traumatic Stress Injuries & Dr. Lipov’s innovative treatment00:16:03:02 - 00:19:43:28Ideal candidates for SGB injection00:19:43:28 - 00:23:04:13The national impact of Stella00:23:04:13 - 00:23:28:21Midroll00:23:28:21 - 00:24:26:19Types of interventions for people with PTSD00:24:26:19 - 00:29:26:05How Stella’s success impacts Dr. Lipov00:29:26:05 - 00:35:36:11The integration of AI into Dr. Lipov’s work00:35:36:11 - 00:41:10:19Ibogaine and ayahuasca retreats00:41:10:19 - 00:43:20:08Outro00:43:20:08 - 00:45:09:13Secondary PTSD
Leonard Stock, creator of the Grappler Police Bumper, shares his experiences as a successful entrepreneur—from the device's conception, to its distribution, to the tribulations of owning a business.------00:00:00:00 - 00:01:10:29Teaser00:01:10:29 - 00:01:52:03Intro00:01:52:03 - 00:18:52:10Leonard’s background & his groundbreaking invention: the Grappler Police Bumper00:18:52:10 - 00:22:16:29The risk factor00:22:16:29 - 00:26:15:14The purchasing and installation process of the Grappler00:26:15:14 - 00:26:39:22Midroll00:26:39:22 - 00:30:26:21The entrepreneurial process00:30:26:21 - 00:41:27:26The importance of customer service00:41:27:26 - 01:01:12:15How does Leonard train Law Enforcement Officers to use to Grappler?01:01:12:15 - 01:15:42:10The joys and pains of owning a business01:15:42:10 - 01:16:50:03Outro
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I really enjoyed this episode. Very insightful