August 21, 2025

247: How Cops are Our Own Worst Enemies, Why Patrol is LEGIT, and Life Changing Impacts w/ active police officers Matthew and Austin from Tone Alert podcast

1 hour 13 minutes

Positivity in Policing.. but not that toxic force-a-smile, everything is sunshine and rainbows. I loved connecting with Matthew and Austin, two active cops who blend constructive energy, playful banter, and recognition of this critical purpose we share in first responder work.

We talk brass tacks of patrol work, career advice, prevailing negativity, gossip culture, training, what new generations seem to focus on, as well as their personal experiences, hardships, and learnings from their years on the job, solid friendship and comradery. We talk about their project, the Tone Alert podcast, where my appearance is airing the same day as this ep!

From Tone Alert:

Everyone has a story, The Tone Alert Podcast we created to be a place where every first responder can come had have their voice be heard. If you have a story to tell, we want to hear it.

instagram.com/tonealert

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www.youtube.com/@Tonealertpodcast

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