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Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wanted to become a police officer? In today's world, watching the news, you would think maybe this isn't a good idea. Even with the trends towards policing gets strained, the strain is from the media and those who want the police disbanded. Most citizens still appreciate the police. So, if you want to explore the world of police work or are new to the job,...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, Bobby and Sarge discuss hazing and bullying among the officers. How does it affect the officers and why would officers and supervisors bully their officers and peers? 

Send us Fan Mail When a citizen complains on an officer, what happens? Some will argue the department will investigate and protect the accused officer even when the officer is wrong. We've all heard it. Actually, Bobby and Sarge both did investigations like these, and they talk about their actions upon sustaining such complaints. Listen in as Bobby and Sarge discuss the truth when it comes to...

Send us Fan Mail Police and the media have aways had a tough relationship, considering the media is now more of an agenda driven propaganda machine rather than a fair and balanced reporting agency. Bobby and Sarge discuss the media and how the media will report it. Mostly, its unfair or slanted. At other times, depending on the reporter, its fair. 

Send us Fan Mail Kids and guns. Should children be taught firearms safety? When should parents teach firearms safety? These and other questions are discussed in this episode. 

Send us Fan Mail Changes. Thats what's happened to today's police agencies. Back in the "good old days". police officers looked paramilitary in both grooming standards and uniform. Today? They still wear uniforms, but the tattoos and beards have become the norm. Is this a good thing or is this just the continuing cycle that's been occurring since the beginning of time?

Send us Fan Mail Bobby and Sarge discuss the issue of illegal immigration. With laws are being changed so illegals can work as police officers in our large cities in California and Illinois. How is this a problem is discussed and the Constitutional issues it brings forth.

Send us Fan Mail This episode piggybacks on our last show on Police Tech. Bobby and Sarge explores the changes in the tools police have used and now use since Both Bobby and Sarge started their careers. 

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, Bobby and Sarge discuss the old days and the new ways that technology has changed the way the police have done the job since the early 80's. 

Send us Fan Mail Bobby and Sarge discuss the Officers oath of office. What does it mean? Why is it important? The oath spells out what the Officer can and can do and cannot knowing the Constitution be a problem? Listen in as they discuss the importance of what the oath really is.

Send us Fan Mail Bobby and Sarge continue their discussion of leadership. 

Send us Fan Mail Join Bobby and Sarge in their discussion of leadership. Hear their thoughts on both good and bad leaders in this first of two episodes on Leadership.

Send us Fan Mail Bob and Sarge discuss dealing with the drunks during their careers. How alcohol fuels violence to happiness. enjoy as they discuss their many encounters with those who partake in the grape to the extent the police need to show up and help......

Send us Fan Mail Bob and Sarge discuss the police officer diet and how it affects officers' health. Good or bad, the officer needs to eat while working 10- or 12-hour shifts. Because police work is a 24/7/365 days a year business, that means officers are limited in where they eat and what they eat. It takes its toll and Sarge talks about it in his own career.  

Send us Fan Mail Bob and Sarge take on the topic of Marijuana. Should it be legalized? Id it the gateway drug? Is the war on drugs causing more issues in society or is it a valiant war that the government should wage? 

Send us Fan Mail Bob and Sarge discuss specialty teams in police departments. Bob has an extensive background in both Narcotics and SWAT and Sarge has experience in K9 and they bring their experience to the discussion. 

Send us Fan Mail Bob and Sarge talk about their very first calls for service as new officers on solo patrol. 

Send us Fan Mail Bob and Sarge discuss the importance of situational awareness and the need to keep yourself safe falls squarely on your shoulders. When seconds count, the police are just minutes away. 

Send us Fan Mail Bob and Sarge discuss the importance of good people, doing a difficult job that makes the police and fire fighters better. A huge shout out to the unsung hero, the Dispatcher (aka telecommunications). We worked with some of the best. Thank you, each one of you, who sit in a room for 12+ hours and do the hardest job in public safety. You are appriciated more than you will ever know...

Send us Fan Mail A listener by the name of Lindsey asked what Bob and Sarge thought about Harm Reduction theory. Lindsey said she learned about it in college and wanted to know what two retired cops think. Well Lindsey? After several hours of research, we can give our honest opinion, listen in and see where Bob and Sarge stand on this issue. 

Send us Fan Mail Bob and Sarge discuss the topic of driving in the left lane while not passing or overtaking other vehicles. If you are not aware, these drivers cause more crashes and road rage than speeders. 

Send us Fan Mail This week Bobby and Sarge discuss the new law in Florida that eliminates the need for a State issued permission card to carry concealed in the State. We cover the issues being discussed by both 2nd Amendment Supporters and Gun control supporters and why more training is important if you decide to carry. 

Send us Fan Mail This week's episode deals with the issue of domestic violence and how it was addressed, from a Law Enforcement perspective, throughout the careers of both Bobby and Sarge. 

Send us Fan Mail Today's topic delves into the need for School Resource Officers. In today's climate, do we need warriors or babysitters? The truth be told, we need both. 

Send us Fan Mail Bobby and Sarge continue their story time with funny and not so funny stories about life as a cop.