Poorly Made Police Podcast

This episode the stars of S2E48 Harry and Lloyd rejoin the podcast. The goal of this podcast was for this to be part 2ish of the series of "Stuff I wished I learned in the academy and FTO". We hit some of those topics but we also went off the rails a little bit. I catch up with them and talk about what they have been up to for the last few months. Topics include Jason Statham, Pools, Memphis, Cop...

This podcast I speak with Kyle. Kyle has done the opposite of the Alan Jackson song and has gone City from the county. Kyle was a cop in rural Utah before a serious of mistakes cost him his job. Fate lead him down a path to his new career as an actor in Hollywood. We break down his story, a cautionary tale for other Officers. Personally I have seen some people keep their job doing far worse (in my...

This episode long time friend of the podcast and guest of a few them of them Reilly (maybe Jonesy I don't remember) joins the podcast. He posed a question to me in my DM's that was worth of a podcast discussion. There used to be ( and maybe still is in some places) this idea of earning your place and striving to be respected by the senior cops. We explore that idea and why it's important and why i...

This episode I speak to a Philly Cop. We learn about this back story and how he ended up in Philly. He has a story about the hiring process in another major city. He talks about being a reforming cringe rookie. We talk about some of the unrest in the city of brotherly love over the last few years, and why he doesn't plan on leaving. The discussion includes anti cop DA's and reasons homicides are t...

This episode the boys at RTI (Revelations Training and Investigations) join the podcast to discuss training horror stories. We have our own stories as well as listener stories that we react to. We go on some rants about recent training failures, and bad instructors. We also discuss trespass letters, how to take proper dick pics, and much more. Follow RTI on Fb and IG https://revelationstraining.co...

This episode some of the gang joins me to discuss different academy styles. Toby and Scotch attended different types of academies and each believe their academy was superior. Saul helps preside over the case and he also shares his experiences teaching new Officers over the past few years.  We log some stories and crack some jokes a long the way. I also recount a mistake (maybe) I made over th...

This episode Buster Cherry and Angelica join the podcast. A love story as old as time, Cop and Dispatcher. Buster tells his story about a blue falcon within the department sleeping with his now ex wife and the aftermath. Buster also has a great story about a confrontation with a chief from a neighboring jurisdiction. I ask Angelica about the dispatchers being first responders "controversy" and oth...

This episode we go to Maine. My guest is a formal Tribal Cop of over 21 years. He had experience on as a game warden, road officers, and retired as the Chief. My guest (Harry), is also a member of the tribe and offers a unique perspective. We learn about the feelings towards the police and outsiders from his  Tribe. We also discuss growing up on the reservation now vs when he was a kid. We al...

This episode I speak with an Officer (Kyle) from the south who was involved in a pretty intense OIS. He details the incident and the aftermath. He also opens up on some of the struggles he has had mentally after the incident.  Kyle came from a broken home. We talk about his childhood and how he broke the cycle. Some other topics include crappy brass (I go on a rant), Lawyers, bailiffs, and mu...

This episode Deputy Hook em joins the podcast. He is a ten year cop who has been successful on social media and as a musician. He is one half of the comedy duo "Deputy Hook em and Deputy Book em" and he also creates rap music under the name Forensic. What I appreciate about him is he is still on the job. We have a long conversation encompassing many different topics - Being a cop prior to Ferguson...

This podcast we return to my new home state of Iowa. My guest is a cop in the Hawkeye state. He shares a tale of being inspired as a high school student on a ride along. We discuss how the madness of 2020 affected Iowa, caring on mental health calls, quotas, I ridicule his music choices, where to write reports, half cages in cars, and we talk about hobbles among other things.  Please patroniz...

This episode we ring in the new year by judging you. Another edition of Am I an Asshole, and we also make fun of your New Year's resolutions or revolutions. I am joined by Professor Scotch, Toby, Ashoka, and Saul. Topics include but are not limited doing stuff for your spouse that you don't want to do, parking tickets, helping old ladies, shop a cop, and much more. We also have a sent in story abo...

We finish the year with a cop from Minnesota. We talk to him what is was like working during 2020. We discuss policing in Minnesota, the George Floyd incident,  Kim Potter, patch collecting, and we have a long discussion on addiction.   Please patronize and support the LEO businesses that made this podcast possible. How are First Responders hitting huge fitness / body/ health goals? Don'...

Merry Christmas. Enjoy a couple hours of madness with your friends. Join Lloyd, Ben, Toby, Scotch, Saul, and Ashoka for a wholesome Christmas podcast. Please for the love of god don't listen to this one around children.  This episode also features Christmas Stories from a few other guests from the past year.  Have a safe and fun Holiday Season. Next Episode is the last Podcast of the year.  Please...

A little different episode. I have the opportunity to speak with a cop with a very "unique" position in law enforcement. He tells me at the struggles at his department. Later into the episode old friend of the podcast RJ with FOMGA joins the podcast as we tackle the worst part of the holiday season as written in by Facebook followers. Some how, who I am kidding we know how, the discussion turns in...

My buddy Tido joins the podcast. He left policing around the same time as I. He recently rejoined his department. I know quite a few people have come back or thoughts about it. This maybe a good podcast to listen to get an idea for what his experience has been. The first guest to come prepared with bullet points (step your game up everyone else). Topics include - CIT, Going back, Law changes and c...

This podcast a SGT from Texas joins me as the guest. It is possible our paths crossed 20 years ago, and we had some similar mindset problems in our early years. We talk about overcoming being a flake. We discuss some of the bad jobs we had and some of the funny stories associated. I had some questions about Texas law enforcement and small town policing. We discuss the pros and cons of working in a...

This episode we tackle the joys and pitfalls of having a parent as a cop. My co hosts are none other than my brothers. They join me live in the Dungeon. We listen to listener stories and talk about our own experiences. We also share some stories and maybe some wisdom. Also one of my brothers shits all over my true love.  Featured LEO band - Black Top Rodeo Please support our sponsors who make...

This podcast I speak with a Former Officer in the land of Tennessee. He continues the streak of a person taking a different path to law enforcement. He has some interesting experiences in different investigative units. We talk about why he left and the climate towards policing. We also discuss a little bit how cops are treated by other cops when they leave. We discuss the creative side of cops. He...

Yooooooooo  This episode we meet the new host of the podcast and speak with Jim of GymTanPatrol. He is a cop from the Garden State. We discuss him humble beginnings as a poor Jersey boy to the Top memelord in the State. We discuss the absolute madness of New Jersey policing - PBA cards, LEOSA, can cops smoke weed, ETC? We also talk about the death of the job, why he hates fat people, finishin...

Spend Thanksgiving with some of your favorite Poorly Made Friends. Fair Warning the content at times is a little spicier (remember if you are offended, to lighten the fuck up), maybe don't listen to this one (or any other one of these) with kids.  Have a safe Holiday everyone and hopefully this brings you some laughs  Please patronize and support the LEO businesses that made this podcast...

This episode we visit Arizona for some ocean front property and to learn about policing in the copper state (get it? I'll see myself out). My guest is a newer cop who started later in life and had a less traditional journey to Law Enforcement. He opens about his struggles early into his career, we talk about the good old boy system that taints police departments, we speak about leadership, and muc...

Another episode 66 without any Order 66 jokes. This podcast I speak with a 20 year cop from California. While we have visit California before, my guest shares some heavy experiences he has had. He shares his story and what he has learned from the his traumatic experiences.  We also have a discussion on three strikes in California, the old ways of policing (and what it means for cops now), hor...

This episode Instructor Sean Grogan joins the podcast. We discuss his background, and his different reasons for getting into law enforcement. He worked in Narcs and with a dog so we heard about some of his experiences. He is now a trainer and author and we discuss body language, we also discuss how the public doesn't understand Officers reacting to what they are trained to see.  Find him on I...

This Podcast I speak with an Officer out in Pennsylvania. We learn about the goofy stuff that happens in Pennsylvania, my hatred of toll roads, the pit balls of part time agencies, are crocs ok? and much more. We also hit some generational stuff and I make a major announcement. Featured LEO Band is Weekend Picnic Please patronize and support the LEO businesses that made this podcast possible. How...