Real Stories by Real Cops

In this week's episode, national comedian and former Assistant District Attorney Paul D'Angelo joins the podcast. With his vast knowledge of court proceedings and comic wit, Paul drives this week's discussion and puts Dave in his place. A few of the topics Paul will discuss include: How did he get into comedy, What's his opinion on today's 'woke' prosecutors, What are some of the most bizarre cases he has ever prosecuted, and many more. So tune in, Thanks!

Inside the Line: Real Stories by Real Cops explores serious crime ‘n grime issues and stories with a dark sense of humor, from a street-level view. Interview, anecdote, and opinion mix with insults, small talk, and some things that are just weird. How are college kids hustled by the promise of sex? Why are psychopaths so charming? What’s it like to talk to a mentally ill person who’s just cut off his hand? Wisecracks, smart observations, and stories from the street make for an interesting hunk of weekly infotainment. Featuring retired Massachusetts police officer Dale Lawrence, journalist comedian Dave Rattigan and comedian-actor Nathan Arroyo.


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The use of technology in policing has come a long way. From facial recognition software and biometrics to shot spotter and drones, Dave and Dale will take a look at the technologies that are equipping law enforcement agencies with new capabilities to protect and serve.

Inside the Line: Real Stories by Real Cops explores serious crime ‘n grime issues and stories with a dark sense of humor, from a street-level view. Interview, anecdote, and opinion mix with insults, small talk, and some things that are just weird. How are college kids hustled by the promise of sex? Why are psychopaths so charming? What’s it like to talk to a mentally ill person who’s just cut off his hand? Wisecracks, smart observations, and stories from the street make for an interesting hunk of weekly infotainment. Featuring retired Massachusetts police officer Dale Lawrence, journalist comedian Dave Rattigan and comedian-actor Nathan Arroyo.


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Scary...Funny...Pathetic! The titles of stories cops love to tell. A suicidal man with a gun to his chest! A local college professor naked in a truck, is he alone? The death of Bob Saget, what happened? A naked female on the couch begging responding officers to have sex with her. Are Social Workers allowed to have sex with their teenage clients? Those and many more.

Inside the Line: Real Stories by Real Cops explores serious crime ‘n grime issues and stories with a dark sense of humor, from a street-level view. Interview, anecdote, and opinion mix with insults, small talk, and some things that are just weird. How are college kids hustled by the promise of sex? Why are psychopaths so charming? What’s it like to talk to a mentally ill person who’s just cut off his hand? Wisecracks, smart observations, and stories from the street make for an interesting hunk of weekly infotainment. Featuring retired Massachusetts police officer Dale Lawrence, journalist comedian Dave Rattigan and comedian-actor Nathan Arroyo.


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With over 500,000 homeless people currently in America, how does law enforcement handle this problem? Is homelessness due to a lack of social services or do some homeless people choose to be homeless? Are the mentally ill more likely to become homeless? Do the homeless commit a greater percentage of violent crime than the non-homeless? (Kevin Dill begins at 31:50)

Inside the Line: Real Stories by Real Cops explores serious crime ‘n grime issues and stories with a dark sense of humor, from a street-level view. Interview, anecdote, and opinion mix with insults, small talk, and some things that are just weird. How are college kids hustled by the promise of sex? Why are psychopaths so charming? What’s it like to talk to a mentally ill person who’s just cut off his hand? Wisecracks, smart observations, and stories from the street make for an interesting hunk of weekly infotainment. Featuring retired Massachusetts police officer Dale Lawrence, journalist comedian Dave Rattigan and comedian-actor Nathan Arroyo.


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How not to be a victim of crime... It's not as easy as you think. In this week's episode, we will discuss the Winning Mindset, Types of Criminals, Types of Attack, How Would You Handle This Situation, and The Rules of The Street. So if you have the time please tune in. THANKS!!

Inside the Line: Real Stories by Real Cops explores serious crime ‘n grime issues and stories with a dark sense of humor, from a street-level view. Interview, anecdote, and opinion mix with insults, small talk, and some things that are just weird. How are college kids hustled by the promise of sex? Why are psychopaths so charming? What’s it like to talk to a mentally ill person who’s just cut off his hand? Wisecracks, smart observations, and stories from the street make for an interesting hunk of weekly infotainment. Featuring retired Massachusetts police officer Dale Lawrence, journalist comedian Dave Rattigan and comedian-actor Nathan Arroyo.


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In this week's episode, Dale will discuss the do's and don'ts of crime scene investigations. What are the initial steps a responding officer should take upon arrival at a suspected crime scene? How do Means, Opportunity, and Motive affect the direction an investigation will go? Plus a whole lot more, so please tune in. THANKS!

Inside the Line: Real Stories by Real Cops explores serious crime ‘n grime issues and stories with a dark sense of humor, from a street-level view. Interview, anecdote, and opinion mix with insults, small talk, and some things that are just weird. How are college kids hustled by the promise of sex? Why are psychopaths so charming? What’s it like to talk to a mentally ill person who’s just cut off his hand? Wisecracks, smart observations, and stories from the street make for an interesting hunk of weekly infotainment. Featuring retired Massachusetts police officer Dale Lawrence, journalist comedian Dave Rattigan and comedian-actor Nathan Arroyo.


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In this week's episode, Dale will show Dave and Nathan what it takes to become a Vice Squad Detective. But before that, what crimes fall under a Vice Squads jurisdiction? Can any police officer cut it as a Vice Squad Detective? What 'temptations' does this job have to offer... Prostitution, Drugs, Gambling? Tune in to find out. THANKS!

Inside the Line: Real Stories by Real Cops explores serious crime ‘n grime issues and stories with a dark sense of humor, from a street-level view. Interview, anecdote, and opinion mix with insults, small talk, and some things that are just weird. How are college kids hustled by the promise of sex? Why are psychopaths so charming? What’s it like to talk to a mentally ill person who’s just cut off his hand? Wisecracks, smart observations, and stories from the street make for an interesting hunk of weekly infotainment. Featuring retired Massachusetts police officer Dale Lawrence, journalist comedian Dave Rattigan and comedian-actor Nathan Arroyo.


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In this week's episode, Dave and Nathan will see firsthand what it's like to be a 'street cop'. Whether it be a smart-ass twelve-year-old punk or an entitled 'Karen' they all think that they can do a cop's job better than an actual cop. How would you deal with a suicidal person? What actions should you take on an overdose call? How dangerous is a 'check well-being call? What's the age of consent? Those questions and many more will be posed to Dave and Nathan. So tune in and see how they would respond if they were the 'cop on the street'. THANKS!

Inside the Line: Real Stories by Real Cops explores serious crime ‘n grime issues and stories with a dark sense of humor, from a street-level view. Interview, anecdote, and opinion mix with insults, small talk, and some things that are just weird. How are college kids hustled by the promise of sex? Why are psychopaths so charming? What’s it like to talk to a mentally ill person who’s just cut off his hand? Wisecracks, smart observations, and stories from the street make for an interesting hunk of weekly infotainment. Featuring retired Massachusetts police officer Dale Lawrence, journalist comedian Dave Rattigan and actor-comedian Nathan Arroyo.


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In this week's episode, we will take a look at how Americans feel about law enforcement. Are they confident in their ability to protect us and do they trust the law enforcement profession? With the new Mayor (Eric Adams) and new Police Commissioner (Keechant Sewell) will change be afoot for the NYPD? With two recent viral videos showing NYPD officers cracking down on Vaccine Card transgressors the answer to that question is... Last but not least, Nathan gives his advice to the NYPD on how to not 'fall off the cliff'. THANKS!

Inside the Line: Real Stories by Real Cops explores serious crime ‘n grime issues and stories with a dark sense of humor, from a street-level view. Interview, anecdote, and opinion mix with insults, small talk, and some things that are just weird. How are college kids hustled by the promise of sex? Why are psychopaths so charming? What’s it like to talk to a mentally ill person who’s just cut off his hand? Wisecracks, smart observations, and stories from the street make for an interesting hunk of weekly infotainment. Featuring retired Massachusetts police officer Dale Lawrence, journalist comedian Dave Rattigan and actor-comedian Nathan Arroyo.


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In this week's episode, Dave and Dale will give their predictions on violent crime in America... Will an active shooter 'shoot up' a school board meeting? Will support for the police rebound? Will the homicide rate continue to climb? Will a well-known journalist be assassinated? That and much more. So tune in, THANKS!

Inside the Line: Real Stories by Real Cops explores serious crime ‘n grime issues and stories with a dark sense of humor, from a street-level view. Interview, anecdote, and opinion mix with insults, small talk, and some things that are just weird. How are college kids hustled by the promise of sex? Why are psychopaths so charming? What’s it like to talk to a mentally ill person who’s just cut off his hand? Wisecracks, smart observations, and stories from the street make for an interesting hunk of weekly infotainment. Featuring retired Massachusetts police officer Dale Lawrence and journalist comedian Dave Rattigan.


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