Police Academy Podcast

By Terence Herrick

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Police Academy is your source for the no apologies, no spin truth about all things police. Discussions about why cops do what they do, avoiding speeding tickets or just how to stay alive can all be found right here. No question is out of bounds, no topic too sensitive. This is Police Academy!

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Is Racial Profiling Real? -...

01.13.2020

Is racial profiling real and if so, when is it appropriate to use it? In this episode, we discuss two ways in which one could answer this question, the easy way and the hard way. Enjoy! For your free audiobook ...

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01.13.2020 Is Racial Profiling Real? - The Crux of Implicit Bias Is racial profiling real and if so, when is it appropriate to use it? In this episode, we discuss two ways in which one could answer this question, the easy way and the hard way. Enjoy! For your free audiobook ...
12.30.2019 Can I Use Performance Enhancing Drugs? Officer Kris Liberty joins us again to help answer a listener question about PEDs (performance-enhancing drugs). Specifically, we discuss the legality, wisdom, and morality of using such drugs before and/or during your career as a first responder. Listener quote: I ...
12.16.2019 CBD Oil for First Responders with Kris Liberty Kris Liberty is a U.S. Navy Veteran, a current Police Officer in Tennessee and the owner of CBDOPS.com. After serving 3 tours to the Persian Gulf, Kris went on to pursue a bachelor’s degree from Florida Atlantic University in Criminal ...
12.07.2019 UPS Driver Killed in Massive Pursuit and Shootout A robbery in Coral Gables Florida, a police pursuit of a UPS truck, a hostage situation, a massive shootout on a busy highway, a tragedy. Did the police handle this situation appropriately or could they have avoided the deaths of ...
09.28.2019 I Have Anxiety, Depression... Can I Be a Cop? “Can I be a police officer if I have anxiety?” “What if I struggle with depression? Will I even get hired by a police department?” Althea Olson, LCSW, and Officer Mike Wasilewski, LCSW, are here to help answer these important ...
09.07.2019 Avoiding the Pitfalls of Working Extra-Duty with Rich Milliman Is your extra-duty (off-duty) program working efficiently? You’re about to find out. Rich Milliman is the CEO of Extra Duty Solutions, a service that helps law enforcement agencies administer their extra duty programs. Before Extra Duty Solutions, no service specifically ...
08.21.2019 "Bring it On" - Officer First Class Paul R. Hoke #4031 An amazing story of resiliency from the darker side of policing. Many have faced the same struggles with far different outcomes. Please share in hopes that some will avoid the same painful path. For your free audiobook go to: http://www.audibletrial.com/PoliceAcademyPodcast ...
06.27.2019 "I Want to be a Police Officer" This is a real-world example of the hiring process to become a police officer. It is a long, time consuming, and competitive endeavor. Putting your best foot forward and standing out amongst the crowd will increase your chances of getting ...
04.25.2019 Police Pay, Training and Staffing Problems The performance of officers is not just about the individual officer. We don’t exist in a vacuum and people are affected in dramatic way by work conditions and moral. This letter from a sworn officer illustrates this in a very ...
02.28.2019 Compassion in Policing, Corrections, and Life Whether you realize it or not, the way you interact with others matters, and probably a lot more than you think. We often overcomplicate simple but hard things, and this is one of them. Following the Golden Rule is always ...
12.28.2018 Interview with The Old and Broken Sheepdog These stories are not for the faint of heart; but neither is police work. As the public moves away from understanding and respecting our police officers, one truth remains: there are sheep, there are wolves, and there are sheepdogs. For ...
12.07.2018 Know Your Why - This One Is Mine Terence why he feels called to serve with the US Army Rangers. Do you know your why? For your free audiobook go to: http://www.audibletrial.com/PoliceAcademyPodcast If you want to interact with me, ask questions, or stay in the loop, follow Police ...
12.03.2018 The Old and Broken Sheepdog A veteran officer provides a glimpse into the abyss, explaining why even he left the job he once loved, and why he’s considering leaving again. Book mentioned in intro is: Left of Bang by Patrick Van Horne. http://www.audibletrial.com/PoliceAcademyPodcast If you ...
11.29.2018 WATCH OUT FOR THE DONKEY - Tips/Tricks/Wisdom for Rookie Cops and Police Candidates Another must listen interview with our very own Mike the Cop. Mike has been working full time as a police officer for almost three years and has tons of great wisdom and advice to share with those looking for a ...
11.01.2018 Lt. Jim Glennon - Tactics For Deadly Force Encounters Lt. Jim Glennon was a police officer for over 29 years. He spent 15 years as a Commander and during that time oversaw investigations, patrol and a major crimes task force. He is a nationally recognized trainer, 15-year lead instructor ...
10.19.2018 Am I Disqualified From Police Work? We’ve all done stupid things, sometimes downright wrong things. The question is; will your past mistakes prevent you from getting hired as a police officer? Listen and find out! For your free audiobook go to: http://www.audibletrial.com/PoliceAcademyPodcast If you want to ...
09.19.2018 Oral Boards - 11 Key Officer Safety Tips Oral boards are stressful and challenging but preparation is key. Here we discuss some common scenarios encountered in police interviews as well as officer safety tips that will help you prepare for the oral board and beyond. Enjoy! For your ...
08.08.2018 Why Are Cops Leaving The Force? Email: policeacademypodcast@gmail.com Enough talk about becoming a police officer, what about un-becoming one!? Officers leave the force for all sorts of reasons, but here are some common denominators across the board. We also discuss the impact that knowing a foreign ...
07.12.2018 Stories From the Street - Bank Robbery For your free audiobook go to: http://www.audibletrial.com/PoliceAcademyPodcast If you want to interact with me, ask questions, or stay in the loop, follow Police Academy Podcast on Facebook and/or Twitter. You can also find the blog at policeacademypodcast.com/blog and the YouTube ...
06.08.2018 Facts of Ferguson 5.0 Ignoring history lends us to repeat the terrible and costly mistakes made by those who have gone before us; to ignore the lessons learned the hard way by our predecessors. We all live through moments in time that are clearly ...
06.08.2018 Facts of Ferguson 4.0 Ignoring history lends us to repeat the terrible and costly mistakes made by those who have gone before us; to ignore the lessons learned the hard way by our predecessors. We all live through moments in time that are clearly ...
06.08.2018 Facts of Ferguson 3.0 Ignoring history lends us to repeat the terrible and costly mistakes made by those who have gone before us; to ignore the lessons learned the hard way by our predecessors. We all live through moments in time that are clearly ...
06.08.2018 Facts of Ferguson 2.0 Ignoring history lends us to repeat the terrible and costly mistakes made by those who have gone before us; to ignore the lessons learned the hard way by our predecessors. We all live through moments in time that are clearly ...
06.08.2018 Facts of Ferguson 1.0 Ignoring history lends us to repeat the terrible and costly mistakes made by those who have gone before us; to ignore the lessons learned the hard way by our predecessors. We all live through moments in time that are clearly ...
06.01.2018 The Symptom and the Disease Would a world without guns be a better one? Such deep questions are best answered by the likes of Dan Carlin. Maybe someday "the legend" will shine his light upon us here at Police Academy. Until then, you get mushy ...
05.03.2018 Stories - College Shenanigans and Suicidal Parties Our first submitted story through the website's "Stories" link. Keep them coming! For your free audiobook go to: http://www.audibletrial.com/PoliceAcademyPodcast If you want to interact with me, ask questions, or stay in the loop, follow Police Academy Podcast on Facebook and/or ...
04.03.2018 Cop Stereotypes and Non-Traditional Applicants We all fall into groups and their stereotypes and, no matter how much we hate being thrown into a proverbial box, sometimes the stereotypes are accurate. So why does the alpha-male stereotype exist with cops and what does it mean ...
02.03.2018 What to do if the Police Stop You - Terry Stops and Frisks A look into Terry Stops and Frisks, why they exist, what the police can do, and what you can do. For your free audiobook go to: http://www.audibletrial.com/PoliceAcademyPodcast For amazing 5.11 gear go to: http://track.flexlinks.com/a.ashx?foid=1082190.1995893&fot;=9999&foc;=1 If you want to interact with ...
01.15.2018 North Hollywood Shoutout and the AR-15 An update on the Danial Shaver shooting and a short discussion on the importance of the AR-15 patrol rifle. North Hollywood shootout: https://youtu.be/wZg4mcYkIwU For your free audiobook go to: http://www.audibletrial.com/PoliceAcademyPodcast For amazing 5.11 gear go to: http://track.flexlinks.com/a.ashx?foid=1082190.1995893&fot;=9999&foc;=1 If you want ...
12.21.2017 Police Pursuits and No Pursuit Policies If there's something cops will never agree on, its this. Some say "let'em go", others say "hell no!" Terence explains his take on pursuits, the risks involved, and whether or not officers should be allowed to pursue fleeing suspects. For ...
12.19.2017 Legally Horrifying - The Daniel Shaver Shooting NY Times Headline: "Video Shows Daniel Shaver Pleading for His Life Before Being Shot by Officer." These headlines grab your attention, no doubt. They also tell you, before you've read a single sentence, that the article was written with unacknowledged ...
12.12.2017 Embrace the Suck: Why Self-Confidence is a Mirage Looking for some confidence to help you weather a coming storm? This episode is all about thinking correctly about the challenges life is sure to serve up to us. Find out what mantras Terence used to get through field training ...
11.09.2017 ADHD, Volunteer Cops, and the Texas Church Shooting We open the mailbag in this episode to answer some listener questions. Can people with ADHD be police officers? Are volunteer and civilian positions considered scabs by sworn officers? What stopped the Texas church shooter's rampage? Enjoy. Liberty Candle: @libertycandle ...
10.27.2017 One Thing - Do You Have What It Takes? Good intentioned people often give horrible advice. Knowing the difference between hard truths and bad advice requires that you know this one thing. Discussion covers:Do you need to be a naturally aggressive, commanding, or intimidating person to make it into ...
10.12.2017 Even The Toughest Cops Can't Handle This... Alone Every human being has a psychological breaking point; this is painfully obvious in the shadow of the Las Vegas shooting on Sunday, October 1st, 2017. Despite popular belief that cops are superhuman, even the toughest and best police officers are ...
10.03.2017 LAS VEGAS - The Reality We Can't Ignore #NeverAgain is a fantasy we must stop living in. This non-political discussion on the reality of the world we live in explains why. For your free audiobook go to: http://www.audibletrial.com/PoliceAcademyPodcast For amazing 5.11 gear go to: http://track.flexlinks.com/a.ashx?foid=1082190.1995893&fot;=9999&foc;=1 If you want ...
09.27.2017 Did Baltimore Police Plant Drugs? More and more, people are beginning to doubt the credibility of the police. Videos like this don't help in the least. But we're looking for the truth, however difficult it can be to find. Video: http://abcnews.go.com/US/bodycam-video-appears-show-baltimore-police-officer-planting/story?id=48723372 For your free audiobook ...
09.27.2017 Jason Stockley (Anthony Smith) Shooting - Trigger Warning Episode Officer Jason Stockley shot Anthony Lamar Smith five times after a dangerous pursuit. Was it justified or was it murder? Video: https://youtu.be/FmJk3V8Dsck Judge's Ruling: http://fox2now.com/2017/09/15/read-the-judges-entire-ruling-in-the-stockley-murder-case/ For your free audiobook go to: http://www.audibletrial.com/PoliceAcademyPodcast For amazing 5.11 gear go to: http://track.flexlinks.com/a.ashx?foid=1082190.1995893&fot;=9999&foc;=1 If ...
09.27.2017 John Crawford Shooting - Trigger Warning Episode August 5th, 2014. John Crawford is fatally shot while holding an air rifle at his side as police respond to a possible active shooter call. For your free audiobook go to: http://www.audibletrial.com/PoliceAcademyPodcast For amazing 5.11 gear go to: http://track.flexlinks.com/a.ashx?foid=1082190.1995893&fot;=9999&foc;=1 If ...
09.11.2017 Muddy Water - What is Discrimination? In a world of safe spaces, microaggressions and trigger warnings, plenty of people feel entitled to be offended. But is being offended in the workplace the same as being discriminated against? Is crass and otherwise repulsive talk akin to sexism? ...
08.11.2017 Should Women Be Police Officers? A Google employee was fired this week for contending that men and women are in fact... get this... DIFFERENT! That's oversimplifying things but it raises some important questions about women in male dominated fields like tech and law enforcement. Why ...
07.14.2017 Black Lives Matter - Masters of Propaganda "Hands up don't shoot" is a proven lie, but that doesn't stop it from being a used as a means to an end. In this episode, Terence references one of history's most notorious influencers in an attempt to understand the ...
06.28.2017 Philando Castile Shooting - Feat. The Young Turks and Trevor Noah of The Daily Show The Young Turks and Trevor Noah guest star in this episode, providing valuable insight into what's behind the general public's reaction to the Philando Castile shooting. WARNING: LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE MAY RESULT IN IRREVERSIBLE BRAIN DAMAGE! Raw Dashcam Video: ...
06.15.2017 Amazing Speed Trap Detection Tech This is an exclusive Traffic Top of The Day episode! Don't miss this one or you might regret it ;) The Waze app will keep you informed of the road conditions ahead, including the location of police speed traps. Waze ...
06.08.2017 Jordan Edwards Shooting - How Age Affects Deadly Force Juveniles are shot by the police (and otherwise) regularly. When headlines begin to make claims that this is a tragic trend that must be stopped, well, an episode is in order to set the record straight. Jordan Edwards, Balch Springs ...
05.26.2017 The Lie We Choose To Believe Officer Betty Shelby gives an emotional interview to 60 minutes, explaining why she shot and killed Terence Crutcher. How can two people look at an objective video and come to completely opposite conclusions? The answer; the lie we're being fed ...
05.10.2017 GUNS A candid and emotional email prompted this discussion, which is one we should all be having; one not rooted in fear or ignorance, but in a true understanding of the world we live in and what guns really are. This ...
04.27.2017 Communicating in Chaotic Environments with Jordon Kestner Communication is important in every area of life, especially when the stakes are high and the environment is chaotic. Enter Jordon Kestner, CEO of Stealth Performance Communication and Warrior Within Athletics. Check out the links below to find out more ...
04.20.2017 Work Life Balance, Norwegian Cops & Warning Shots A wide-ranging conversation with Patrick Fitzgibbons of the CJ Evolution Podcast. We talk about balance in the crazy life of a police officer, attacks in Europe and how they may change police practices across the pond and why warning shots ...
04.13.2017 The Slave Next Door Human trafficking is the second largest illegal industry ($150 billion per year) in the world, second only to the drug trade. Stephanie Olson, CEO of the Set Me Free Project, shares her expertise on this dark and powerful underworld that ...

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