Poorly Made Police Podcast

Bears, Beans, and Bigfoot. This episode I have the pleasure of speaking with a long time follow of the page who recently retired from policing in Alaska. He shared what life is like in Alaska as a citizen and as a cop. He talks how the culture of policing in that state and the dangers of taking too much on. We also discuss of the silent majority actually exists or if its a myth. Speaking of myths...

This episode we speak with a cop in Virginia. This podcast has a little bit of everything. He started working on a College Campus, and now works as a city cop. He also has spend time as an SRO so we get into the weeds with that a little bit. Some of the topics include – “rigged” promotions, working in a left leaning area and some of the positive surprises, fudging numbers, getting what you paid fo...

This episode I speak with a cop from up north who is also a teacher. Our main topic is discussing his research of police memes and the themes found in them and how it relates to policing culture. We break down some of those themes. We get into discussions about the culture, leadership, similarities of life In the USA and Canada, and much more. I go on a rant about the shit overall culture in North...

This episode I have a parole agent join the podcast for the first time. It was eye opening to the bullshit going on behind the scenes. My guest, the famous fish guy, joins us from golden shower state. Prior to being a parole agent he worked in the prison system. We talk about the nonsense in the jails also. We learn how jails. He stares crazy stories from both jobs. A lively and sometimes spicy di...

This episode I have a cohost, the one and only Mr Scotch. Our guest this episode is a somewhat newer cop. Our guest had a fantastic topic to discuss – How to avoid the internal nonsense in police departments. We discuss that, including an Officer of the Podcast that led right into our discussion. Our guest is a former VA hospital cop, I had a lot of questions about that job, so we dig into that a...

Long time buddy and podcast contributor Toby joins the podcast. We do something a little different this episode and don’t talk a lot of shop. However, we do talk about how Police have something in common with Mandalorians. We get a little nerdy and talk about Star Wars, more specifically the Mando. Spoiler alert don’t listen yet if you haven’t caught up with the show. A special guest joins, and th...

This episode a Trooper from the south joins the podcast. We get deep into DUI stuff, including DUI-D's and much more. Obviously the podcast includes a biology lesson, trooper talk, barking dogs, and much much more. Top notch fella, I think you will enjoy the podcast. Please support our sponsors who make this podcast possible.  Sunday podcasts are brought to you by my friends over at OfficerPri...

This week we go back to Texas. My guest worked in Small town Texas before lateralling to Nashville, TN. He later would return to Texas. As you can tell he has some interesting perspective to say the least. He gives his a history lesson on Texas law enforcement. We also talk about policing culture in Texas. He added something to the discussion about the failure in Uvalde. We give a shot out to the...

This episode a Cop turned Entrepreneur turned Comic turned club owner joins the podcast. The Cop Comic aka Jim Perry talks about his life and career. Inspired by his childhood to get into law enforcement, his career was cut short due to injury. He had to reinvent himself and created his own company which allowed him to be able to pursue comedy. Beyond talking about his journey we talk about how cr...

This episode we turn to Utah to hear from a Jack Mormon. What is a Jack Mormon? I guess you have to listen to find out, or google it I suppose. We talk about what is going on in Utah for cops and some of the changes he has seen. This episode includes some rants on lack of understanding on the gun problems, fry sauce, and double standards. Come on down to the temple and have a listen. Please suppor...

This episode we find ourselves in Missouri, with no one but two guys (just the way I like it). They discuss policing in the state and we find ourselves on a long discussion that stated out talking about entitled criminals to how you can't force people to think the same way you do. Hopefully we don't get cancelled. As you may have figured from the podcast description one of the guests has s...

Silent Saul aka Silent Bob joins the podcast again to dazzle us with his expertise. Saul was first a guest in season one, and this is the third and maybe final installment of the law odyssey. If you are a new listener Saul is a former public defender now in private practice, but he also moonlights as a cop. We answer your questions, including - dress code, going to the dark side, Mountain Pies, lo...

This episode I have a former librarian, yes a Librarian join the podcast. A guy who has arguably one of the most interesting journeys to law enforcement. We talk about his involvement in a civil disturbance and how that incident changed him. Also he reflects on being on this "side" now and he views the incident looking back. He is an SRO now so we get into the subject of bullying and how kids are...

Joining me this week is a legend in my world who has been big in growing PMPM. He is a cop in Michigan so we talk about what is going on with Law enforcement in his state.  We have a lengthy discussion on the MSU Shooting, Meghan Hall lawsuit, what is the right sized department, solutions to hiring issues, the first day alone in a patrol car, and we also talk about the Grand Rapids OIS that h...

A Vegas cop joins the podcast. We get a poorly made lesson in the history of Vegas. We discuss policing in Vegas and if it suffering from the same issues as other huge departments. We discuss new people going into special assignments and if that is a good or a bad thing. My guest answers questions for Instagram about Vegas (well done IG folks).  Please patronize and support the LEO businesses...

This episode we have our first airport cop. He also is a K9 Officer. Are the problems facing cops on the street the came for the airport cops? Does the surrounding community affect the airport? How did the pandemic affect his job? Who handles crazy people on air planes and so much more. Plus his take on the best airlines. A fun episode with a really interesting guy who had an awesome job prior to...

This episode many of the regulars (Ashoka, Toby, Saul, Scotch, and Sipowicz) join the podcast. The topic is pranks. Many people wrote in and sent in voice messages of their favorite pranks at work (making Jim proud). We share a few of our own and takes turns basing each other - it's fun for the whole family.  Please patronize and support the LEO businesses that made this podcast possible. How...

This episode I speak with Randy. He is a cop in Maine currently but worked for 2 other departments in New Hampshire. He talks about starting law enforcement at 20 after serving in the Military in Iraq. He talks about the pros of cons of starting early. We then talk about his experience working at an agency that had supervisors that micromanaged him. He then talks about working for a department wit...

This episode features Ahsoka and one of the other PMPM regular crew. Due to something heavy he could not make it so a special guest takes his place. We have a few topics we wanted to cover, and tie up some loose ends from some of the prior podcasts. We go over a new question for the podcasts and then get into some of your questions. Of course we go off into outer space and off the rails. Topics in...

This episode a big city east coast detective joins the podcast. Our guest, Munch, talks about his journey from the Midwest to the east coast; his time on patrol and how he ended up as a Detective. His expertise is in child abuse cases. He gives some tips for patrol Officers and investigators how to handle these types of cases. Despite the subject matter of child abuse cases it turned out to be a p...

This episode an OG joins the podcast. Joe retired over a decade ago and talks to me about being a job in the good ole days. I learned somethings will never change. Joe tells stories about policing back in the day. We discuss changes he witnessed in his career. I asked Joe the key to longevity after retiring, does he know the key to the fountain of youth? Also we learn what cops did before memes.&n...

This episode my long time friend, cand one of the admins of FiveOhumor, Sky joins the podcast. We hash out if I am a thief or not and talk about some current issues in the world of law enforcement. We talk about some recent news worthy events - UOF, Tennessee Train Station, and more - and give our different takes. I also ask her about the female cop only training and what she thinks.   Please...

This episode I have a cop from Florida join the podcast. What is special about him? He is not old enough to drink. Cody comes to the defense of the Gen Z cops that I tend to give a hard time. Cody tells his story on why he choose to become a cop so soon. Does he give you hope for the future?  We also discuss why parenting matters, and dealing with death as a young cop. This episode passes the vibe...

This episode unofficial sex expert for the Podcast Johnny Stache (of the Swinger podcast fame) and Silent Saul join the podcast to help me break down the smut you guys sent in. This podcast comes on the heels of all the sex scandals rocking police departments. My point is this is more normal than we think, and y'all need to take a cold shower. We discuss some recent events, go off topic, and break...

This episode for the first time (I think) a campus cop joins the podcast. He tells his story on how he ended up in Law Enforcement, which wasn't something he planned on doing.  We answer the age old question if Campus cops are Cops or Security Guards. We learn about the day in the life of a Campus Cop, and the problems cops on campus face. He talks about how the fiery and mostly peaceful prot...