Choir Practice Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Al started his career in Pima County as a Sheriff Deputy. Much like me, he lateraled to another agency to make better pay and more opportunities. During his tenure at the Sheriff's Department, he worked both Rincon and San Xavier Districts. He FTO'd rookies and became the FTO Coordinator prior to heading north. In Chandler, he worked patrol and became a K9 handler. He wo...

Send us Fan Mail Terry said he was a trouble maker as a kid growing up in Avra Valley. After some shenanigans, a local Deputy found him and read him the riot act. He ultimately joined the AZ Department of Corrections, working in Florence and Tucson. He tested for the Sheriff's Department, but became a Reserve prior to getting hired full time in 1990. He had a tremendous career, during his 26...

Send us Fan Mail Kristofor Healey is a former DHS Special Agent who spent his career directing large scale, multi-defendant fraud and public corruption investigations domestically and overseas, including leading Operation Outsource - the largest tele-fraud case in U.S. history, and the subject of the 2022 top ten serial podcast Chameleon: Scam Likely. Healey is now a professional speaker with the...

Send us Fan Mail Look him up! Jay's career was extremely successful, but it did not come without personal and professional costs!  Danger, intrigue, smoke and mirrors...living an under cover lifestyle was wrought with danger, but the stakes and rewards were high. I'm so honored he agreed to be on the show and take yet one more opportunity to create a lasting legacy beyond our years! We h...

Send us Fan Mail This young man is a jack of all trades... He was on episode 124 with his wife, Orchid, but needed to come back and go into more detail about his life and professional experiences. I am honored to have him, glad he agreed to come back, and I'm excited for The Squad to catch up on some his experiences. Give him the warmest welcomes and please enjoy this weeks episode... Come se...

Send us Fan Mail As a former guest, and one of the biggest fans of the show, Paul contacts me regularly to tell me his thoughts on the most recent episode. Each new episode brings back fond memories for him and he's told me he would be willing to fill in "in a pinch" if I needed a guest. He lived up to that promise and helped me out of a tight spot when a guest had to reschedule. I...

Send us Fan Mail Bill began his public service in the United States Marine Corps. Then spent time getting his degree and learning/ practicing Judo before starting his career with Pima County.  Patrol, SWAT, School Resource, and leadership. Bill's career, and public service, was exceptional and I'm happy he agreed to share his stories. He's the newest member of the squad, so please d...

Send us Fan Mail Wes began his public service working a hot shot crew during fire season when he graduated high school. Eventually, once he was old enough, he applied and was hired as a reserve for the Oro Valley Police Department. His career took off from there! Tune in, turn it up and get to know the newest member of The Squad! Come see me on Facebook at  https://www.facebook.com/choir.practice....

Send us Fan Mail Marcos began his career in Police Records. While there, he overheard several coworkers chatting about going through the dispatcher training. He became obsessed, studied everything he could get his hands on, and even spent his days off sitting next to dispatchers in Communications to learn their job. He went on the become a 911 call taker and finally, a dispatcher. Tune in, turn it...

Send us Fan Mail Jim began his career in the late 80's after a rough start at childhood. He said he was wild and, just the old movies, his dad sent him off to boarding school. New Mexico Military straightened out and he believes that is where he had the first inkling to do something exciting while getting to help people. Tune in, enjoy the show and be sure to reach out. Tell me what you thoug...

Send us Fan Mail I met Greg way back in 1998! He taught the Economic Crimes classes when I was in the academy. Aside from one other occasion, I don't know that our paths crossed until he arrived at the front door to be my very next victim, and the newest member of The Squad! He started his career as a Reserve, and Dispatcher, in the 80's in Huachuca City, AZ. About a year later, he left...

Send us Fan Mail Dan began his professional life serving his country in the United States Air Force. While enlisted, he felt he needed a change that would challenge him, but in a capacity where he could still serve. He chose law enforcement and began taking classes at a nearby community college before. transferring to Arizona State University. At around the 10yr mark, he had an opportunity to leav...

Send us Fan Mail I was very glad Jessica agreed to be not the show. She spent a majority of her career in the Division that is very near and dear to my heart, Operations Division South! That's where I met her and her husband, Mike. Again, I was fascinated by her path to public service and I enjoyed our conversation. Like many of my guests, Jessica said she'd be willing to come back and h...

Send us Fan Mail It was my honor to host this couple who agreed to be my very first dispatchers on the show. David and Orchid had extraordinary stories that led them to public safety,  and the fact they are still together after all these years is pretty exceptional as well. I know you will get a kick out of their stories and what it takes to be the voices behind the thin, gold line. Please show th...

Send us Fan Mail Greg Bustamante is a Tucson native, Rincon HS graduate who didn't know what he wanted to do in life, so he joined the toughest branch of the military...The Marines. Once he fulfilled his duty, he came home and began working in local hospitals until he finally realized that he wanted to become a Firefighter/EMT. A brief stint in Three Points Fire paved the way to move to a lar...

Send us Fan Mail All new stories, all new good times...It's Paul Y'all! He's been here before , and much like Joe Knipp, if you listen to the show regularly it tends to remind you of some of your own experiences that you might have forgotten. I'll tell you I appreciate Paul because he is one of my faithful listeners and I know I can count on him for live, real time feedback on...

Send us Fan Mail Joe is back and I must say that I'm a bit sad, feeling a sense of loss for the show because he FINALLY ran out of stories to tell! That means I'll have to wait until he retires again to hear his "San Diego Chronicles!" AS always, this episode was fun and I'm happy that I get to share yet one more super cool friend with the best Squad of folks out there...b...

Send us Fan Mail Timmy had to come back because there wasn't enough time to cover his career the first time he was in the hot seat... We had a great time, shared a few bourbons and put a nice little bow on his career and episode. Don't miss it, turn it up and enjoy... Come see me on Facebook at  https://www.facebook.com/choir.practice.94   or on Instagram at  https://www.instagram.com/cp...

Send us Fan Mail Chet was introduced to me by his wife, Meghan Henderson-Greene, who used to be a Detective at the Tucson Police Department. He's a Canyon Del Oro HS grad, and University of Arizona Grad. He played baseball through his college Sophomore year but decided to step away. He said this was the first time he ever "Quit" anything and it didn't sit well with him. After g...

Send us Fan Mail Gary Lynch worked for the City of Tucson for 37 years, and said he would've kept going had the circumstances worked out. He trained 176 officers in his prolific career. He was much like John Patla, a sincerely nice person, while effectively hunting and arresting bad guys.  Many of my guests have mentioned that he trained them, they are part of his legacy. A consummate profess...

Send us Fan Mail It's time for me to introduce the newest member of The Squad, the guest for episode 117....drumroll... Retired Tucson Police Lieutenant Tim Gilder! Joining the show at a time when we're sitting at 45,433 all time downloads, I'm excited for you all to hear how he started as Security Police in the USAF, then joined US Customs and worked the Nogales Port of Entry befor...

Send us Fan Mail I learned a lot about John this week. I knew him as the DUI Sergeant on the Tucson Police Department and as my Community College Criminal Justice instructor... but I also learned he was going to be drafted into the Army during the Vietnam War. He happened to be finishing up college and went in as an Officer. His story, his experiences, are timeless and I know you will enjoy gettin...

Send us Fan Mail Santa was very good to me and brought me additional microphones and headphones so I could start inviting more than one guest to be on the show, creating a true Choir Practice environment. Maybe starting off with these two was a little reckless, JK, but in all honesty it was fun and a lot less difficult than this "one man band/ producer/host" thought it would be. Tune in,...

Send us Fan Mail Michael and I met through the podcast Facebook page. His wife, Gayle, works in the Tucson Police Crime lab and specializes in IT Forensics. We start this episode by bragging about and gushing over her and her working dog "Zona." Mike started his career as a Medic in the Army, found an interest in Law Enforcement and worked in Corrections before finally hitting the street...

Send us Fan Mail I tried to warn you, he's back with all new stories! This here is a continuation of the career of a man who kept a journal, wrote down the extraordinary and, occasionally, I help him remember a few stories he didn't plan to talk about. I appreciate his willingness to open up, share and spend some quality time with The Squad. My hope is that you are enjoying the stories a...