In January of 2021, Sheriff Ed Troyer of Pierce County, WA saw what he thought was a suspicious vehicle driving in his neighborhood at 2 in the morning. He followed the vehicle and eventually confronted the driver. After a verbal confrontation, the sheriff called a non-emergency number for assistance. The sheriff specifically asked for minimal assistance, but an outpouring of local officers responded.

The driver accused the sheriff of profiling him based on his race. The local media agreed. In the months that followed, the sheriff was charged with false reporting and making a false or misleading statement to a public servant by the state Attorney General's Office. He recently stood trial on the two misdemeanor counts.

Was this a case of racial profiling? Was the sheriff entitled to the same protection as any other citizen? Did he abuse his authority? Would he have been charged if he wasn’t a law enforcement officer?

Former dispatcher and retired cop Drew, and former officer and current dispatcher Jon will discuss the case and the audio of the call. They will also review the officer bodycam footage and the some of the trial testimony and the police response.

If you’re tired of taking calls and hearing everyone’s complaints, this is the show for you. Whether you’re a dispatcher, a cop, or a firefighter/paramedic, this is your chance to sound off and be part of the problem for once. Call our non-emergency line at

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