EPISODE 34

OKLAHOMA CITY POLICE DEPT BRIAN “PICK” PICKLO

“ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS SURVIVE”

The Assist the Officer Foundation welcomes on one of Oklahoma City PD’s finest in Brian “Pick” Picklo.

Brian’s story in becoming a lawman took a much different path as he also is a 2 time All American wrestler for the Michigan State Spartans and was the Big Ten Champion in the 190 pound weight class in 1996.  In a testament to his rugged refusal to fail attitude Brian accomplished this a walk on at Michigan State……taking a true Spartan path.  

In 2008 he made the United States Olympic trial finals in the USA Judo team and he considered this a “hobby”.

Since joining the Oklahoma City Police Department he has been a SWAT sniper, Narcotics Detective, Firearm training instructor, and now currently is a Motor Jock.  Brian is a devoted husband and father to three incredible kids who are all Division 1 athletes as both of his sons wrestle for Oklahoma University and his daughter plays soccer for the Oklahoma City Cowboys in Stillwater.

Our guest is resilient and determined and his Michigan State quest, alone, will motivate and inspire you. He models and inspires optimism as he has been infectious with instilling toughness and desire in the 1000’s of young wrestlers he has coached and mentored.

The definition of a Spartan:

 2:A person of great courage and self discipline.

Phrases:

• Motor Jock- Trained Officer who is in the Motorcycle Unit