Brian Parker

Choir Practice Podcast

Society EN ↓ 246 episodes

First Responders, and Public Servants, share the most extraordinary experiences from their careers. Here on Choir Practice our mission is to preserve our guests personal legacies for friends and family, sharing their stories for anyone who might be curious or interested in a career in public service.

Author

Brian Parker

Category

Society

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Lindsay McCall Long (Gwinnett County, Ga, Paradise Valley, AZ and Tempe, AZ Police Dept) 31.01.2024

Send us Fan Mail Lindsay started her career with Gwinnett County Georgia in 2004. She worked in the division that made her grow up real fast. With high crime and a heavy call load, she quickly gained experience and proved she could hold her own. After almost five years, she visited Arizona and decided to move West. She joined the Paradise Valley Police Department and stayed for about a year and ha...

Joe Knipp Part 2 (Retired Pima County Sheriff's Dept) 24.01.2024

Send us Fan Mail Hey Squad, each of these Knipp interviews is different with their own crazy stories you don't wanna miss! Tune is, turn it up and let's get this show started!!! Be safe out there, if a buddy is on your mind then reach out and be THAT friend! Love you all, let's go! Come see me on Facebook at  https://www.facebook.com/choir.practice.94   or on Instagram at  https://w...

Dr. Kevin Gilmartin (Pima County Sheriff's Dept, Author of Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement) 17.01.2024

Send us Fan Mail * Description provided by the Dolan Consulting Website, https://www.dolanconsultinggroup.com/instructor/kevin-gilmartin/ DR. KEVIN GILMARTIN Attorney Dr. Gilmartin is a behavioral scientist specializing in law enforcement related issues. He is a principal and co-founder of Gilmartin, Harris, and Associates, a behavioral sciences/management consulting company specializing in law en...

Tracy Suitt (Retired Pima County Sheriff Deputy, Corrections and US Navy) 10.01.2024

Send us Fan Mail One of the nicest guys you'll ever meet, who would give you his BB rifle during slow times, it is my honor to host Tracy Suitt. He spent time working as the Public Information Officer, Internal Affairs, he really was a jack of all trades and made friends everywhere he went... Check him out, let me know your favorite stories and be safe out there... Come see me on Facebook at ...

Sean Payne (Retired Pima County Sheriff Lieutenant) 03.01.2024

Send us Fan Mail Sean began his law enforcement career at the jail in the 1990's. We worked together briefly before he left to become a Deputy in 1997. I joined him a year later and we both enjoyed the San Xavier District as young cops. Later, we'd collaborate again as Internal Affairs investigators for our respective agencies. I'm so happy to host him and I'm excited for you t...

Ron Payette (Retired Tucson Police Officer and Chaplain) 27.12.2023

Send us Fan Mail I think you are going to find Ron's start with the Tucson Police Department to be very interesting, I know I did! He was one of those officers who had a knack for catching bad guys. Many super cops who I've had the honor of working with looked up to Ron, if that's any indication about his abilities.  Again, it is my honor to help create legacies for these iconic off...

Dave Stone (Retired Tucson Police Officer) 20.12.2023

Send us Fan Mail Dave and I worked together in the Special Investigations Section, buying and selling stolen property, drugs and whatever else to catch bad guys. He had a great career and continues to serve the First Responder community as the Executive Director of AZCOPS. He's a great family man, cop and overall human being. I'm so glad he chose to create his legacy and hang out for a c...

Gary Youngling (Retired Fairfax Co Master Policeman, Author) 13.12.2023

Send us Fan Mail Gary was kind enough to be my guinea pig as my very first interview two years ago. At the time, he had published his first book and now has his second book available (See the link below). He's retired from Fairfax Co, VA, started his own security consulting business, trained new police officers at the Haitian National Police Academy, Deployed as a consultative to the Army to...

Jason Rockwell (Retired Pima County EOD Sergeant) 06.12.2023

Send us Fan Mail Jason joined the Pima County Sheriff's Department as I was leaving for the bright lights of the city! He spent 23 years serving the community as a Deputy, SWAT operator and EOD technician. Now, in retirement, he travels the world teaching people how to blow things up, has a big smile on his face and a gleam in his eye! Retirement looks good on him....enjoy the show and please...

Barb Harris (Retired Marana Police Deputy Chief, Pima Community College, Tucson Police, ISP) 29.11.2023

Send us Fan Mail Barb started her professional life as a dispatcher for the Tucson Police department, became a street cop and things took off from there! She promoted to Sergeant but left the department to follow her family to better opportunities. She continued her career as a Deputy Chief in Missouri, then she was an instructor at the Illinois State Police Academy, then back to Tucson where she...

Joe Knipp (Retired Pima County Sergeant, Current San Diego PD) 22.11.2023

Send us Fan Mail WHAT A CHARACTER! Joe definitely has to come back because we only made it through one page, of six, of the notes he brought to chat about. We had a great time, and I know you're going to enjoy getting to know this Marine, Deputy and all around good guy. Turn it up and enjoy... HAPPY THANKSGIVING SQUAD!!!!!!! Come see me on Facebook at  https://www.facebook.com/choir.practice....

Jim Mellen (Retired Pima County Sheriff Lieutenant) 15.11.2023

Send us Fan Mail Jimmy is back, brought a bag of scraps (Scrap book) and a ton of more stories. Turn it up, welcome him back with that warm "Choir Practice Squad Welcome" and please enjoy the show.  Remember to text, call or reach out to your friends if they cross your mind. It may make all the difference. Take care and be safe out there! Come see me on Facebook at  https://www.facebook....

EPISODE 100- Dan Lewis (Retired Tucson Police Lieutenant) 08.11.2023

Send us Fan Mail What a huge milestone! This show continues to grow, the Squad continues to grow and I'm honored to be the steward over this awesome show that allows you all to get to know your protectors, your first responders, your public servants. Dan Lewis is absolutely one of my favorite people who I had the fortune to work with at the Tucson Police Department. There was never a question...

Larry Summerfield PT2 (Retired Pima County Sheriff Deputy) 01.11.2023

Send us Fan Mail I enjoyed this chat. We shared more stories from Larry's career but more importantly he gave a little tribute to his wife. It is my mission, the most important thing to me, that each guest know the episode is theirs and I want them to talk about the things in life, and career, that were significant to them.  I'm honored to be the keeper of this platform, to provide an av...

Sean Bailey (Retired Tucson Police Sergeant) 25.10.2023

Send us Fan Mail This was such a good time! I'm excited for you all to get to know Sean. He began his career in 1994, his stories were fantastic and I'm so glad he is the newest member of the most amazing Squad! Please give him a warm welcome, enjoy the show and come see me on FaceBook or Instagram to let me know what you thought of his episode. Come see me on Facebook at  https://www.fa...

Tom Holz PT 2 (Retired Pima County Sheriff's Dept, Village of Park Forrest, Ill.) 18.10.2023

Send us Fan Mail Squad! Give Tom a warm welcome back. We had another good session and the stories were fantastic. I'm honored, and I'm so appreciative of you all continuing to tune in. I know some pretty cool people and I'm glad you are getting to meet them too. Come see me on FB, or instagram (@CP_SFAF), and let me know what you think of this episode or any episode.  Thanks again a...

Greg Perrin (Retired Tucson Police Motor Officer, USMC) 11.10.2023

Send us Fan Mail I can't tell you how happy I was to reconnect with Greg. The last time I really saw him was 2004! His career was ended tragically short by a collision while on his police motorcycle. He shares that story, but many more about being a street cop, a SWAT operator and a motor cop. Now, he's semi-retired and flies planes as a hobby. I'm honored, and it's my pleasure...

Tom Holz (Retired Pima County Sheriff, Village of Park Forrest, Illinois PD) 04.10.2023

Send us Fan Mail Tom was introduced to me by Gator, so it was good to meet him. He began his career as a paramedic/ EMT but was seduced by the call to be a cop! He was hired by the Village of Park Forrest, outside of Chicago, and spent a few years there (SWAT, Undercover) but the agency was small and the opportunities even smaller. He knew a fellow cop who had moved out West and he did the same. U...

Larry Summerfield (Retired Pima County Sheriff Deputy) 27.09.2023

Send us Fan Mail Larry started his public service by enlisting in the Army, he travelled the world, but ultimately decided to return to Tucson where he did a stint with the Department of Corrections before becoming a Pima County Deputy. He was a highly motivated Deputy and the stories were great to hear. Please give him a warm welcome and enjoy the show! Come see me on Facebook at  https://www.fac...

Andy Silverman (Retired NYPD and Transit Police) 20.09.2023

Send us Fan Mail Andy and I met at the gym, introduced to one another by Chris Galios (Episode 13). He's a grumpy ol bastard but I enjoy his company and I enjoyed this episode even more. Listen in as he discusses starting out in radio, moving on to Transit police and then getting absorbed into the NYPD. Shenanigans ensued, his career was very cool to hear about and I'm glad we had the op...

Matt Gator Griffis Part 2 13.09.2023

Send us Fan Mail Ladies, Gents and faithful Squad...Gator is back, please show him some love and let's get this episode under way! Pasco County Sheriff Deputy, Dade City Police Officer and Tucson Police Officer Matt Griffis returns this week. Thanks and let's be safe out there. Come see me on Facebook at  https://www.facebook.com/choir.practice.94   or on Instagram at  https://www.instag...

Gary Schmitz (San Bernardino County Sheriff, Retired Oro Valley Police Dept.) 06.09.2023

Send us Fan Mail Gary and I met at the gym, like many of my previous guests. His introduction into law enforcement was unique, I really enjoyed hearing about his career prior to being a cop! Once he was hooked though, the shenanigans ensued! He started in San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department but eventually moved to Oro Valley, AZ. Please give him a warm Choir Practice Squad welcome, gra...

Matt Griffis "Gator" (Retired Tucson Police, Pasco County Sheriff, Dade City PD) 30.08.2023

Send us Fan Mail Now here is a character that many in this neck of the woods know! He is a larger than life character whose impact on Law Enforcement in Southern Arizona is undeniable. I'm so glad he agreed to come on the show and create his very own legacy, I'm even happier he will be back in a couple weeks to wrap up his career but also talk about all he is doing now and how he continu...

Nancy Dowdy (Retired Tucson Police Detective Sergeant, Winning Mind Seminars) 23.08.2023

Send us Fan Mail Nancy is BACK! She agreed to come back and hang out and we had a fantastic conversation! She's funny, she's smart and she's just an all around good person! I enjoy her company and her friendship! Turn it up, show her some love and let's get this show started. Welcome in, enjoy the episode! Come see me on Facebook at  https://www.facebook.com/choir.practice.94  ...

Brian Parker (Podcast Host, Retired Tucson Police Lieutenant, Pima Co. Sheriff Deputy and Corrections) 16.08.2023

Send us Fan Mail Alright! After you tune in, if there's any questions you would like answered, please go to the FaceBook page or Instagram page (@CP_SFAF) and submit them. Paul Dietzel is back and he was able to solicit about 40 questions, from previous guests/friends, to ask me in this "Exclusive Interview." Ha! I'm grateful to Paul, my friends, and all of you who continue to...

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