Magnetactical Podcast

When I was a new police officer, my experience with in-progress residential burglaries was limited. But it didn't take long for that to change. Join us for this episode!

This is another episode of unique retail theft cases that took place a bit later in my career. From theft rings to odd theft incidents to a bike and train riding thief. Join us where the conclusion to each was satisfying and rewarding.

A message goes out to all Salt Lake City officers about a lost dog in a mountainous park on a very cold winter night. A drone equipped with a thermal imager is utilized. In this 50th episode, join us to find out the outcome and to hear a special message!

After a robbery and a later theft from two separate convenience stores, a very improbable capture occurs. Please join us for the details on this episode!

Footprints in freshly fallen snow are used to track two vehicle burglary suspects during a heavy winter snowstorm. Two grumpy old sergeants are contrasted with each other. Join us for this episode!

Two road rage incidents occurred 16 years apart from each other. One when I was a patrol officer and one when I was a patrol sergeant. Although they occurred at different times during my career, both were similar in many ways. Join us for this episode!

When I was a younger patrol officer, I was directly involved in three unique retail theft cases. Each one was distinct in their own way, yet still very similar. Join us for this episode!

Armed robberies, a drive-by shooting, a vehicle pursuit, high speeds, an armed suspect, a crash and a foot pursuit all culminate to a final conclusion. Join us for this episode!

Being a good backing officer is essential in police work. In this episode, we explore three separate instances where I was a backing officer and how my actions affected those cases. Please join us for this episode!

This is the second of a two-part episode series about two gang member brothers I chased around during my entire law enforcement career. Join us for this episode, as I talk about incidents involving the younger of the two brothers!

I chased around a set of gang member brothers during my entire law enforcement career. Join us for the first of this two-part series, as I talk about incidents involving the older of the two brothers.

Patience and perseverance combined where a vehicle pursuit was initiated to capture a wanted violent gang member shooting suspect. Please join us for this episode!

Utah celebrates Pioneer Day every year on July 24th with a large parades and other festivities. Certain officers from the Salt Lake City Police Department were required to work the parade route the night before to assist with issues from attendees. Please join us for this episode where we focus on a night from the Pioneer Day Parade Route!

Only a few weeks apart from each other, two incidents involving edged weapons occurred while I was the Pioneer Bike Sergeant. When not being used in crimes, knives and other blades can be very useful for a variety of tasks. Join us for this episode!

A late-night animal problem in a hotel bathroom leads officers to investigate. The outcome is beneficial to all involved and a family adopts a new pet - A Banana Ball Python. Join us for this episode!

As the United State of America celebrates its 250th anniversary as a nation, we look back on an incident that occurred on the 4th of July, where a theft investigation leads to a large brawl with gang members. Join us for this special Independence Day episode!

An aggravated robbery occurs just outside the Energy Solutions Arena in Salt Lake City. Were we able to successfully capture him? And a Utah Jazz player makes an unexpected but appreciated gesture to a young boy. Join us for this episode!

In this special Father's Day episode, one dad was bad, while the other was a hero. Firearms were involved in each. Join us for the details!

This is the second of a two-part episode series about several of my off-duty responses. From shoplifter, to hit and run, to DUI suspects, join us for this episode!

This is the first of a two-part episode series about several of my off-duty responses. From shoplifter, to fraud, to hit and run, to domestic violence suspects, join us for this episode!

Three violent gang members set out in a vehicle to put in some work for their gang. A weapon is used or threatened in each incident. Join us to find out if a TDY officer and I were able to put an end to these crimes!

Metal theft was a huge issue in Salt Lake City. New tools, drones equipped with thermal cameras, and new skills were utilized to help curb these thefts. Join us to find out how and where these drones were used to assist!

A murder suspect flees from officers in a stolen vehicle. The pursuit is on! An unfortunate injury is followed up by a hospital visit where a doctor's character is in question. Join us for this episode.

In the special Mother's Day episode, we venture into three different stories that involved female suspects. Join us for this episode to find out what happened with these feisty females!

An aggravated burglary with a gun is committed by two men against a teenage boy while he's home alone. Will the suspect's plan work? Will they escape? Join us for this episode to find out the resolution!