COPS Anonymous Podcast

The observations made by a kindergarten teacher brings to light the sexual abuse of a five-year-old girl and a female officer fights to save the girl from the shadows.

After an officer responds to a call where a 14-year-old girl has taken her own life, she has to cope with the aftermath. How do we compartmentalize dealing with suicides professionally and how does it relate to our personal principles?

Ralph Friedman is the most decorated Detective in NYPD history with over 2,000 arrests, the man is a true Street Warrior. In this episode, we'll discuss his experiences, his outlook and his methods for self-care both physical and mental.

When an eyewitness calls 911 because they saw someone fall off a roof, the responding officer thinks "maybe he got up and walked away". Soon, he makes the most shocking discovery of his career. Find out what he learned on this call that changed his outlook on life forever.

Kyle is a military veteran currently a detective with the gang unit in one of the most dangerous cities in southeast Florida.  His personal experience with PTSD and suicidal thoughts led him to become an advocate for suicide awareness amongst his fellow officers and other first responders. In this episode, you’ll hear how Kyle’s traumatic past led to a promising future that has helped many of his fellow officers, fellow soldiers, and the civilians he encounters every day.  

New Jersey Cops and friends, Rich and Chris, relive one of their favorite Shenanigans and give a perfect example of the frequently misunderstood meaning of, “Use Your Head”.

An anonymous police officer shares an incident that involves a potentially dishonest co-worker in a very serious situation.  The group discusses the possible explanations for the discrepancies and how the involved officer might be able to find peace of mind.

Tim, a decorated police officer in Georgia, experiences a potentially career-ending accident in the line of duty and uses "mind over matter" to push through organizational betrayal, surgeries and physical therapy. Tim loves police work, but his department gave him a choice between medical retirement or being fired.

When a cop in New Jersey finds himself in political crossfire after the death of an in-custody suspect it seems there is no way out. How do we deal with the aftermath of tragedies resulting from self-injurious actions of suspects for whom we are responsible?

An anonymous Michigan cop tells her story regarding a call she was dispatched to as an ‘accidental shooting’.  She would quickly come to find out that this call was anything but accidental and she knows the family involved personally. 

Adam began his law enforcement career in SC, working in the roughest district possible.  Adam found himself forced to utilize his department’s Use of Force policy in a way he wished he would never have to.  He discusses the impact this made on him personally, ultimately causing him to leave law enforcement and relocate to another city with his family.   

Laura Frizzo and Jeremy Ogden are cops who have dealt with work related PTSD and know what has helped them heal over the years. Through the podcast, they provide help to others; by sharing stories that others can relate to and by offering resources for follow-up to those who need it. They are joined by Greg Young, a trained crisis response officer specializing in law enforcement. He offers solutions and concepts for members of the law enforcement community to live healthier lives. Each episode is a story shared by cops and submitted to listeners to provide understanding of the impact these incidents have on the police officers in both their professional and personal lives.  Issues are discussed by the hosts and broken down and each episode includes recommendations for the storyteller and listeners who can relate to the story. Cops can write or call in anonymously to share their stories at stories@cops-anonymous.com or call (888) 239-5991 and leave a message No personal information will be collected, stored or shared. For more information, visit our website: www.cops-anonymous.com Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or just about anywhere you listen to your podcasts.