Two Cops One Donut

In this episode, I talk with the lovely Latasha McDougle. She is a survivor of domestic violence. She took her circumstances and earned a couple of Master's degrees in social work and criminal justice. She has a non-profit called Cheryl's Voice. We hear her story and she discusses how she is bridging the gap between law enforcement handling of DV cases and rehabilitation of offenders/vic...

In this episode, I speak with the President of the non-profit organization "Brotherhood For the Fallen", Ofc. Jimmy Pollozani. Pollozani is also a Public Information Officer for his department. If you're interested in learning about how the loved ones, fellow officers, and community of fallen officers, are taken care of in the aftermath of a tragedy; this may be the episode for you....

In this episode, I interview School Resource Officer (SRO), Ethan Judd. He has been an officer since 2007 and has 10+ years of SRO experience. In the wake of the Uvalde tragedy, I thought it was vital to instill confidence in our parents on how a major department protects our children. If you want to skip the introductions and get to the meat and potatoes; fast forward about 60 minutes into the in...

In this episode, I speak with the Executive Vice President of the Non-Profit Organization "One Safe Place", Michelle Morgan. In this episode, we discuss where Domestic Violence survivors can go for help, some of the common problems both in law enforcement/the system, and the help available. We have an eye-opening discussion that I am humbled to be a part of. I hope you enjoy this one as...

In this episode of the podcast, I talk with retired DPS Texas State Trooper, Steve Oliver. Steve is a Marine Veteran, a father, a husband, and a survivor of an officer-involved shooting incident. Steve took a 7.62 round to the femur during an arrest. Hear his story of survival and what a career in DPS is like. It was a great talk, hope you enjoy. send us a message! twocopsonedonut@yahoo.com Suppor...

In this episode, I talk about Community Policing, and how to make lasting impressions one person at a time. I also discuss how there is a balance between community policing and enforcement. If you lean too far one way or the other, it will fail. I ramble for about an hour because I am solo. I hope you enjoy it.  send us a message! twocopsonedonut@yahoo.com Support the show Please see our Youtube c...

In this episode, medically retired Fire Fighter, Keith Hanks, discusses his struggles with PTI (Post Traumatic Injury)/PTSD. Keith talks about his several suicide attempts and his loss of identity when medically retired from fire fighting. Keith has his bottom and crawled back to the top by advocating for PTI awareness. Listen to his story, share this one, you may save a life.  send us a message!...

In this episode, I talk with use of force and de-escalation expert Jon Burke. He is a Royce Gracie Black Belt, owner of P4 and Next Level Combatives. We discuss how learning to grapple and fight actually lowers the chances for uses of force by police. It is a weird concept, I know, but I think it is key to training police and bridging the gap. Take a listen and judge for yourself send us a message...

In this episode, I have S. Florida police Commander, Joe Schaefer. He is also the author of the book "Police Fragility". Joe is trying to address a gap in police training and that is teaching the bad parts of where police came from. His view is we spend all our time teaching the good about police, starting with its history. However, neglecting to teach the bad history of policing is doin...

In this episode of the podcast, I have female firefighter Annette Zapp (AZ). She has her own business getting firefighters fit to fight called Fire Rescue Wellness. We discuss what the process is like getting hired to a fire department as a female and we also discuss the importance of health and wellness for a long-lasting career. It was a truly great episode and I had a lot of fun interviewing he...

In this episode,  I speak with retired Portland, Maine Officer, Michael Mercer. Owner of F3 Defense, Freedom From Fear podcast, Chairmen of the non-profit Wounded Blue, and survivor of TBI/PTSD from an on-duty-related incident. Michael discusses his time with community policing and his survival from a 40-foot fall on duty.  Enjoy send us a message! twocopsonedonut@yahoo.com Support the show Please...

In this episode of the podcast, I go solo for the first time. Unfortunately, I had some last-minute cancellations and I could not get a guest. So, I tried filling the time myself. I think it went better than expected. I discuss what it's like for a property crimes unit, what the unit is comprised of, what the detective/officer/sergeants' role is, and more. I hope you enjoy it because I d...

In this episode of the podcast, I speak with Washington Bellevue Police Officer Craig Hanaumi. Craig is a Hawaiian native and an avid Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner. We discuss using BJJ as a conduit for community policing, the benefits of having BJJ in police training, some of the pros and cons of implementation, the use of chokes for police and much more. Craig has amazing insight and is a tr...

In this episode of the podcast, I speak with 29 year  Fire Fighter Chris Moore. We discuss the process up the chain of command for Fire Fighters as well as his personal struggles with PTSD. Chris speaks at major events around the country speaking on this very topic. It was a great conversation and he was my first official hose-dragger. Celebrate episode 50!! with Chris and I. Enjoy! send us a mess...

In this episode, I talk with Officer Jake Bigelow. He is an Air Force and Army veteran, prior firefighter, prior medic, and now a police officer working for investigations. He has been involved in two separate on-duty shootings. We discuss those shootings, the process after, the cynicism and PTSD that lies beneath the surface, and hobbies to get the mind aligned. It was a great conversation and I...

On this episode of the podcast, I speak with a legend, retired LT. Randy Sutton. He has 34 years of law enforcement experience. Randy has been featured on the TV show Cops 14 times, he's been on America's Most Wanted, he's been in the movie "Casino", "Miss Congeniality 2", and "Fools Rush In". This man has written four books with a fifth on the way. He...

On this episode of the podcast, I speak with physical fitness/nutrition expert Tara Dalley. Tara trains first responders in a unique way. She was a blast to talk to. Lots of fun, check it out.  send us a message! twocopsonedonut@yahoo.com Support the show Please see our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/TwoCopsOneDonut   Join our Discord!! https://discord.gg/BdjeTEAc  *Send us a message! t...

In this episode of the podcast, I talk with Jera Hutchins. She is a military member (Army Texas Guard), a firearms instructor, a non-profit founder for teaching domestic violence victims how to carry a firearm...and much more. This lady is a busy body for sure!!! One hell of a conversation. Take a listen send us a message! twocopsonedonut@yahoo.com Support the show Please see our Youtube channel h...

In this episode, I talk with Percy "Fonksta" Holland. He grew up in the hoods of Fort Worth Texas. He tried being a community leader through radio/music. When that didn't work, he took a different approach at the age of 45. He went against the grain and became the cop he wanted to see. He explains that what he thought a cop is, wasn't anything like the narrative told him growin...

In this episode of the podcast, we get Jose Zenteno back on!!! This is just a catching-up episode. Enjoy  send us a message! twocopsonedonut@yahoo.com Support the show Please see our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/TwoCopsOneDonut   Join our Discord!! https://discord.gg/BdjeTEAc  *Send us a message! twocopsonedonut@yahoo.com 🔗 Visit us at  TwoCopsOneDonut.com & https://www.thedonut....

On this episode of the podcast, I talk again with retired Lt. Fred Gilbert. He has over 30 years of experience in law enforcement. In this episode, we talk about what the average cop thinks but can't say. We also talk about officer morale, specialized units, and promotions.  send us a message! twocopsonedonut@yahoo.com Support the show Please see our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/...

In this episode of the podcast, I talk with Aaron Dyson. He was wrongly convicted, given a 50-year sentence. On his last appeal, he got out after serving 24 years. It's a story that you only hear in the movies. This is by far my favorite episode I have done. Check it out and I hope you enjoy it.  send us a message! twocopsonedonut@yahoo.com Support the show Please see our Youtube channel http...

In this episode of the podcast, I talk with black belt Kirk Weicht. He is a master of Bruce Lee's art Jeet Kune Do. He is a retired Veterinarian (49 years), he is a world traveler, and he trains police/military in defensive tactics. He is also starting a non-profit for first responders called "Saving Our Heroes Network". He brought his 64 years of life experience to the table and we...

On this episode of the podcast, I talk with Kerry-Ann Astree from a non-profit organization called Married 2 The Badge. (WWW.Married2theBadge.com). Her group saw there are a ton of outreach programs for first responders, but the spouses were overlooked. She and some other first responder spouses have created a group designed to mentor new and old spouses of first responders. It is a unique view in...

On this episode of the podcast, I have Dr. Johnny Nhan. He is a professor at Texas Christian University in the field of Criminal Justice/Criminology. He is more than that, he is a researcher with a focus on policing. He took that a step further by stepping over that divide of academia and policing by becoming a full-fledged police officer himself. We discuss the stigma attached to the title of pol...