Steve Strickland

Blue Truth and Bourbon

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Blue Truth & Bourbon is a podcast hosted by a 25 year veteran of law enforcement. It is a podcast that looks at current issues in the news and in law enforcement in general. We will tell "war stories", tall tales, discuss critical issues in law enforcement regarding leadership, trauma, mental health issues, and whatever the bourbon takes us to. It is a place to relax, learn and laugh. No subject is off limits. There will be plenty of entertainment including experts across the law enforcement spectrum.

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Steve Strickland

Episodes

How Safe Do You Feel? 15.08.2025 1:41:16

Tonight we talk about "overall" crime being down. Is it really? How safe do you fell?

Call Your Supervisor 25.07.2025 56:22

Tonight we talk about the viral social media trend where people on traffic stops say "call your supervisor" and look at the recent incident in Jacksonville Florida.

A conversation with Candidate for Orange County Sheriff Bill Moore 12.06.2025 1:23:45

Discussing Bill's platform, his background and issues he sees that he can change.

Officer Involved Shooting 29.05.2025 56:23

Discussion of tactics and mental preparation for a gunfight.

Complacency in Law Enforcement 03.04.2025 36:19

Why Complacency happens...How to prevent Complacency

My Battle with PTSD 28.03.2025 38:39

Tonight I share my personal battle with PTSD.

What Are You Thinking? 20.03.2025 47:19

Looking at some cases and laws being introduced that affect Law Enforcement.

It's All About Perception 28.02.2025 58:07

Tonight we discuss a couple of officer involved shootings and a road rage murder case.

Mental Health in Law Enforcement 21.02.2025 1:36:58

Tonight we talk to Mark DiBona, a retired law enforcement officer and the co-founder of Protecting the Guardian. Our conversation covers the often difficult to talk about issue and the stigma involved with cops and mental health.

24/7/365 14.02.2025 47:57

Tonight we discuss the affects of being deployed 24/7/365 on law enforcement.

Social Media's Influence on Law Enforcement 07.02.2025 47:11

Tonight we discuss social media's influence in law enforcement and then wherever the mood takes us.

Intelligence Sharing in Law Enforcement 31.01.2025 1:09:31

Tonight we discuss intelligence sharing with Andrew Frey, former Secret Service and Orlando Police Officer.

Misplaced Priorities 23.01.2025 55:46

Today we discuss the failed misplaced priorities that have caused law enforcement leadership causing leadership to lose focus on fighting crime.

SRO vs. District School Police vs. Guardian Programs 17.01.2025 53:31

Tonight we discuss the many ways that Florida can provide school security to protect our children in schools.

Leadership When it Matters 10.01.2025 1:00:03

We talk about leadership, or the lack thereof, in the face of not so pleasant situations. #leadership #leadfromthefront

Florida Permitless Carry/Halo Law 03.01.2025 1:05:59

Tonight we discuss my opinions on the Florida permitless carry law as well as the Halo Law and their affect on law enforcement.

Why Hesitate 31.12.2024 51:34

WE discuss possible reasons for the officer's hesitation. Public perception in law enforcement is important, but too many jump to conclusions without letting the facts come out. If you look at this and don’t see that the officer should have pulled his firearm there may be an issue.

Changes in Law Enforcement 27.12.2024 1:14:15

A podcast about law enforcement from a cop's point of view.