In this episode of The James Beaudrie Podcast, I sit down with David Bottrell — a 7-year law enforcement veteran whose experience spans the roadways of Manistee County to the front lines of Michigan’s war on drugs. David’s career has taken him from patrolling small-town streets to serving as a narcotics detective with the multi-agency S.S.C.E.N.T task force, and even into analytical support roles with the U.S. Army, where he helped track criminal networks.But at his core, David is a road cop. His passion for serving and protecting the innocent, especially by getting dangerous drugs off the streets, shines through in this conversation. We discuss the realities of undercover work, the importance of data in modern policing, and why being on patrol is where he feels most effective and fulfilled.Whether you're curious about the life of a detective, the adrenaline of the road, or the evolving challenges of law enforcement today — this episode offers a raw and insightful look from someone who’s lived it all.

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