I’m a retired Sheriff’s Deputy from Ca. Central Valley. After retirement, I worked as a Sergeant for Tribal Police. I won’t mention which tribe because our Chief of Police was a complete unfit moron. However, he once had a great idea. He purchased memberships to our local MMA with most our training in BJJ. I really wanted my younger guys to get punched in the face and learn how to fight on the ground. We were on 12’s with a floating 8 hour shift. So each of the Officers and myself got 16 hours of paid MMA training every month. The majority of the guys and myself trained much more. It was the only good idea he ever had.
1:05:43 Publix (largest) supermarkets in Florida employees own Publix. They get stocks after working so many hours a year. Employees retire as millionaires if you make a career there.
So I work for the sheriffs office where I was born and raised. A small rural community Parts of it I love. I love that a lot of the people I see, they have known me since I was a child and they respect me because I'm "one of them". The parts I don't love are the ones where I have to arrest someone who maybe I went to school with. Or arrest someone who is the parent of one of my child's friends etc. The only thing I regret with my career is not getting into law enforcement earlier. I was 26 when I got in and im 32 now. My sheriff that hired me got voted out while I was in the academy (here you have to be hired by a department to even attend the academy) and the one who came in was bad news and I knew that from the start so I quit right after the academy for a while until i had a chance to get back in recently. I wish I would have went to work for a bigger department initially mainly for the call volume and experience. Mainly because I wanted to go Federal and work for DEA or ATF. But now I'm old enough and not enough years in to be able to make the transition. I have to accept that and do what I can for my community. I love what I do. I love your podcast it's been a great find. My department is letting me do what I want for the most part, I'm going to ARIDE next month and DRE school after that. I'm also going to be going to K9 training at Vohne Liche in Indiana before long. That's another thing I like about smaller departments. I can go to the training I want to go to without much issue as long as I am productive with it and it makes sense
I think it depends on where you live. I’m glad I stared off somewhere I didn’t live because I could leave work at work since it was a heavy gang infested area. I eventually made my way back to my home county with more knowledge of the job and better training than they could afford to send me to. I would tell a rookie to go somewhere that has the financial ability to advance their training and mindset. We have really small agencies in Tennessee so you learn a lot of bad habits in small towns that rookies do not need to learn.
At 1:00:10 you talk about the benefits of having a "doctor" ride around with you. Thanks so much for shining light on this! I don't think you need a specialist with you at all times, but it would be so awesome if every department could have a local mental health doctor's number. There was a case where cops responded to a guy on a rural road. (Chris Glass) I think he may have been schizophrenic and he was shot, even thought he called 911, because more and more cops arrived, and I think normal training just kicked in. What was really needed then was for the first cop to 1. yes, call for backup ; but 2. call a mental health person to advise them on how to deal with this person. It really is insane what cops have to deal with. A psychiatrist on speed dial would be so helpful for any department. I like to listen to a lot of true crime AND psychology podcasts. If the two could meet, I'm convinced it would save a few lives.
Crazy thing about our department in regards to weapon lights. They are not allowed due to "Officer Safety" but would not elaborate on specifically why.
Hey I love the channel. I’m 23 with an associates degree and clean record. Have work experience since 18. It’s my dream to be a cop for my police department. Couple questions, what age did you guys start your law enforcement career ? And is it uncommon for someone to get hired at 23/24, bc most cops I see usually older.
My first sergeant in the army was a cop for the city our unit was stationed in and it was a pretty drug and crime infested city. He always stated that he thought young cops who want to do the action side of policing work for a city for 5-10 years and get that experience and then settle down and work for a rural agency or a small town agency. I want to be a cop and I'm stuck in the same boat. My local department is hiring and I keep contemplating if I want to work there. It would be nice after 12 hr shifts to only have a 5 min drive home instead of 30-40 min. I'm also in a position to be able to apply for the police department In the town I grew up in and resided in till i was in my 20's but I'd be making a 30-40 min drive home every day.
Hello Gentlemen. I love the podcast! I live in the valley but was hired by a police department in the Bay Area. The PD pays better than the departments I live around. The PD has sleep bunks that Im sure I can use after a long shift. I’m in the academy and have 10 weeks left. In your career have you known of any officers who commuted an 1.5 to 2 hours to work?
Yes, but it causes burn out. Long shifts, then having to drive that far will get old. Plus cuts into your home life. There is also days you’ll have to go to court, trainings, etc.. something to think about. Good luck, and thanks for your support!!
Hearing them discuss the BS tickets to issue to drivers is disgusting. We all know that cops are petty and bored, this just reinforces what we already know. Scumbags!!
I agree with both cops on their opinions, but I appreciate the cop in the black shirt. It really is detrimental to people, when a stupid tickey is written.
I got a question! Would you, and your fellow officers enforce or follow commands that are unconstitutional or would you stand up for whats right and constitutional?
I’ve had an issue with that at a Sheriff’s Department that was forcing ticket quotas. In Tennessee our laws are know as TCA’s and quotas are in that law. I am all for writing someone a ticket that deserves one, but when it’s purely for revenue I drew that line quick. I eventually left that agency and went to work for a Drug Task Force. I have also arrested a fellow officer for domestic violence. It seems some places have let the standard of what it actually means to protect and serve slip away from them.
People should respect law enforcement and take responsibility for their actions, but sometimes people need a break. But to outright tow someone’s vehicle, man, come on. But I guess, man. I bet that retired cop loved to enforce California’s authoritarian gun control laws, too.
@@AFMIL2862, who said someone should respect someone just because they're in law enforcement? What does a law enforcement officer do? I'm not talking about a tyrant. You must be a far-left liberal.
I love the different views and aspects from all 3 gentlemen! Very informative!!! Thank you guys for the great content
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Just finished my psych exam. I don’t think I’ve ever answered the same question asked a different way so many times
They definitely suck! 😵💫
Love the difference between cops vs. deputies perspective! - AZ Deputy
Thanks dude. Stay safe
I’m a retired Sheriff’s Deputy from Ca. Central Valley. After retirement, I worked as a Sergeant for Tribal Police. I won’t mention which tribe because our Chief of Police was a complete unfit moron. However, he once had a great idea. He purchased memberships to our local MMA with most our training in BJJ. I really wanted my younger guys to get punched in the face and learn how to fight on the ground. We were on 12’s with a floating 8 hour shift. So each of the Officers and myself got 16 hours of paid MMA training every month. The majority of the guys and myself trained much more. It was the only good idea he ever had.
1:05:43 Publix (largest) supermarkets in Florida employees own Publix. They get stocks after working so many hours a year. Employees retire as millionaires if you make a career there.
So I work for the sheriffs office where I was born and raised. A small rural community Parts of it I love. I love that a lot of the people I see, they have known me since I was a child and they respect me because I'm "one of them". The parts I don't love are the ones where I have to arrest someone who maybe I went to school with. Or arrest someone who is the parent of one of my child's friends etc. The only thing I regret with my career is not getting into law enforcement earlier. I was 26 when I got in and im 32 now. My sheriff that hired me got voted out while I was in the academy (here you have to be hired by a department to even attend the academy) and the one who came in was bad news and I knew that from the start so I quit right after the academy for a while until i had a chance to get back in recently. I wish I would have went to work for a bigger department initially mainly for the call volume and experience. Mainly because I wanted to go Federal and work for DEA or ATF. But now I'm old enough and not enough years in to be able to make the transition. I have to accept that and do what I can for my community. I love what I do. I love your podcast it's been a great find. My department is letting me do what I want for the most part, I'm going to ARIDE next month and DRE school after that. I'm also going to be going to K9 training at Vohne Liche in Indiana before long. That's another thing I like about smaller departments. I can go to the training I want to go to without much issue as long as I am productive with it and it makes sense
Good insight, Garret. Thanks for the comment and taking the time to listen to the show 👊. Valid points.
I think it depends on where you live. I’m glad I stared off somewhere I didn’t live because I could leave work at work since it was a heavy gang infested area. I eventually made my way back to my home county with more knowledge of the job and better training than they could afford to send me to. I would tell a rookie to go somewhere that has the financial ability to advance their training and mindset. We have really small agencies in Tennessee so you learn a lot of bad habits in small towns that rookies do not need to learn.
Great points Brian.
I’ve been hooked on this podcast, please keep uploading, I’m doing BLET this august
Thanks Chris! We have a lot more coming.
At 1:00:10 you talk about the benefits of having a "doctor" ride around with you. Thanks so much for shining light on this!
I don't think you need a specialist with you at all times, but it would be so awesome if every department could have a local mental health doctor's number. There was a case where cops responded to a guy on a rural road. (Chris Glass) I think he may have been schizophrenic and he was shot, even thought he called 911, because more and more cops arrived, and I think normal training just kicked in. What was really needed then was for the first cop to
1. yes, call for backup ; but
2. call a mental health person to advise them on how to deal with this person.
It really is insane what cops have to deal with. A psychiatrist on speed dial would be so helpful for any department.
I like to listen to a lot of true crime AND psychology podcasts. If the two could meet, I'm convinced it would save a few lives.
Crazy thing about our department in regards to weapon lights. They are not allowed due to "Officer Safety" but would not elaborate on specifically why.
Wtf? That makes zero sense. Someone in charge isn’t very intelligent.
Hey I love the channel. I’m 23 with an associates degree and clean record. Have work experience since 18. It’s my dream to be a cop for my police department. Couple questions, what age did you guys start your law enforcement career ? And is it uncommon for someone to get hired at 23/24, bc most cops I see usually older.
Glad you found us. We were in our 20’s when we started. You’re at a good age. Go for it!
I’m 35 and applying now . Never is late man !
My first sergeant in the army was a cop for the city our unit was stationed in and it was a pretty drug and crime infested city. He always stated that he thought young cops who want to do the action side of policing work for a city for 5-10 years and get that experience and then settle down and work for a rural agency or a small town agency. I want to be a cop and I'm stuck in the same boat. My local department is hiring and I keep contemplating if I want to work there. It would be nice after 12 hr shifts to only have a 5 min drive home instead of 30-40 min. I'm also in a position to be able to apply for the police department In the town I grew up in and resided in till i was in my 20's but I'd be making a 30-40 min drive home every day.
Have to do what’s best for you. Tough choice.
Hello Gentlemen. I love the podcast! I live in the valley but was hired by a police department in the Bay Area. The PD pays better than the departments I live around. The PD has sleep bunks that Im sure I can use after a long shift. I’m in the academy and have 10 weeks left. In your career have you known of any officers who commuted an 1.5 to 2 hours to work?
Yes, but it causes burn out. Long shifts, then having to drive that far will get old. Plus cuts into your home life. There is also days you’ll have to go to court, trainings, etc.. something to think about. Good luck, and thanks for your support!!
It’s scary how much me and this guy look alike.
Hearing them discuss the BS tickets to issue to drivers is disgusting.
We all know that cops are petty and bored, this just reinforces what we already know. Scumbags!!
Where do you get your cheat sheets from online?
Cheat sheets for codes? Created them ourselves and laminated them.
I agree with both cops on their opinions, but I appreciate the cop in the black shirt.
It really is detrimental to people, when a stupid tickey is written.
I got a question! Would you, and your fellow officers enforce or follow commands that are unconstitutional or would you stand up for whats right and constitutional?
I’ve had an issue with that at a Sheriff’s Department that was forcing ticket quotas. In Tennessee our laws are know as TCA’s and quotas are in that law. I am all for writing someone a ticket that deserves one, but when it’s purely for revenue I drew that line quick. I eventually left that agency and went to work for a Drug Task Force. I have also arrested a fellow officer for domestic violence. It seems some places have let the standard of what it actually means to protect and serve slip away from them.
People should respect law enforcement and take responsibility for their actions, but sometimes people need a break. But to outright tow someone’s vehicle, man, come on. But I guess, man. I bet that retired cop loved to enforce California’s authoritarian gun control laws, too.
People should respect “the law,” you don’t get respect simply because you’re in law enforcement!
@@AFMIL2862, who said someone should respect someone just because they're in law enforcement? What does a law enforcement officer do? I'm not talking about a tyrant. You must be a far-left liberal.
Unibomber was turned in by his own family member.....