Jamie Buford, a former undercover officer with the South Bend Police Department, saw his career take a turn when he was sentenced to 154 months in federal prison. Once involved in narcotics investigations, Jamie shares his story of corruption, law enforcement's challenges, and the choices that led to his conviction. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, he talks about the lines between justice and crime, the pressures of working undercover, and life behind bars.

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 Growing Up in South Bend, Indiana

00:07:56 Lessons from Childhood Bullying and Protection

00:15:46 Importance of Weapon Safety Training

00:23:48 Changes in Crime Trends Over the Years

00:31:31 Prosecutorial Discretion and Charges

00:39:18 Upgrade Your Nicotine Experience with Lucy

00:47:15 Handling Evidence with Integrity

00:55:33 Officer Down: A Dramatic Encounter

01:04:03 Unexpected Confession: The Caller Knows Too Much

01:12:10 Undercover Cop's Dilemma

01:20:28 Drug Possession Allegations and Legal Challenges

01:28:27 The Complexities of Legal Plea Bargains

01:37:17 Undercover Challenges Post-9/11

01:45:00 Meeting with Federal Agents

01:51:48 Navigating Gang Dynamics in Prison

02:00:55 Navigating Police Interactions: Avoiding Conflict

02:06:58 The Full Story Revealed

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