Reasons We Serve

Interview with CIA Officer Jerry O'Shea

Years of Service: 1984-2017 

Jerry was recruited into the CIA in 1984. During that time, he worked undercover as an operations officer for over three decades. He served in Europe, Africa, South Asia, and the Middle East, as well as numerous war zones. He was a four-time Chief of Station running some of CIA’s largest and most critical missions abroad.

During this interview, Jerry discusses why and how he began working for the CIA and discusses some interesting stories he was a part of while trying to recruit human assets. Jerry provides a fascinating look into the gray and blurred lines of being a CIA Officer and tells an interesting story about how he broke the news to his children that not only was he a CIA Officer, but their mother also worked for the CIA. He gives his personal opinion about Julian Assange and Edward Snowden, as well as his take on other intelligence agencies worldwide.

Jerry is the co-host of the podcast Mission Implausible which can be found on platforms such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify and is the co-founder of Spycraft Entertainment.

Life on the Front Lines: Chris Hastings' Journey Through Drug Wars and Personal Battles

Years of Service: 1980-2013

In this compelling episode, we sit down with Chris Hastings, a former customs patrol officer turned USCS Special Agent who shares his gripping experiences from the cocaine wars in South Florida, his role in high-stakes undercover operations, and the personal challenges that shaped his career. From surviving near-fatal encounters to navigating deep-rooted corruption, Chris opens up about the realities of law enforcement and his journey of rediscovery.

Interview with the most decorated NYPD Detective Ralph Friedman 

Years of Service: 1968-1984

Detective Friedman began his law enforcement career with the NYPD in 1968 as a fingerprint technician. He was later assigned to the 41st Precinct, also known as “Fort Apache,” as an officer on foot patrol.

Right from the start, Detective Friedman was a proactive police officer who sought out criminals both on and off duty, quickly earning a reputation as someone who got things done. He was eventually promoted to the Anti-Crime Unit, where he worked alongside some of his heroes, and through his hard work, he achieved the rank of Detective 3rd grade.

While serving as an officer and detective for the NYPD, Friedman made 2,000 arrests, including 100 off-duty arrests, and provided assistance in 6,000 cases. He was involved in 15 shootings, resulting in the deaths of 4 suspects. Unfortunately, Detective Friedman's career was cut short after just 14 years due to a severe on-duty car accident, which led to his medical retirement as a second-grade detective.

Detective Friedman has been the subject of numerous articles and interviews. He is the co-author of the book "Street Warrior: NYPD's Most Decorated Detective and the Era that Created Him" based on his career.

A 2017 television series, which is currently available on Amazon Prime and is called "Street Justice the Bronx," was also based on his career. Friedman was featured in the movie "Tattoo" with Bruce Dern, and he was the technical advisor to the Prequel Movie for the Sopranos called "The Many Saints of Newark."

Interview with the most decorated NYPD Detective Ralph Friedman

Years of Service: 1968-1984

Detective Friedman began his law enforcement career with the NYPD in 1968 as a fingerprint technician. He was later assigned to the 41st Precinct, also known as “Fort Apache,” as an officer on foot patrol.

Right from the start, Detective Friedman was a proactive police officer who sought out criminals both on and off duty, quickly earning a reputation as someone who got things done. He was eventually promoted to the Anti-Crime Unit, where he worked alongside some of his heroes, and through his hard work, he achieved the rank of Detective 3rd grade.

While serving as an officer and detective for the NYPD, Friedman made 2,000 arrests, including 100 off-duty arrests, and provided assistance in 6,000 cases. He was involved in 15 shootings, resulting in the deaths of 4 suspects. Unfortunately, Detective Friedman's career was cut short after just 14 years due to a severe on-duty car accident, which led to his medical retirement as a second-grade detective.

Detective Friedman has been the subject of numerous articles and interviews. He is the co-author of the book "Street Warrior: NYPD's Most Decorated Detective and the Era that Created Him" based on his career. A 2017 television series, which is currently available on Amazon Prime and is called "Street Justice the Bronx," was also based on his career.

Friedman was featured in the movie "Tattoo" with Bruce Dern, and he was the technical advisor to the Prequal Movie for the Sopranos called "The Many Saints of Newark."

Interview with the most decorated NYPD Detective Ralph Friedman

Years of Service: 1968-1984

Detective Friedman began his law enforcement career with the NYPD in 1968 as a fingerprint technician. He was later assigned to the 41st Precinct, also known as “Fort Apache,” as an officer on foot patrol. Right from the start, Detective Friedman was a proactive police officer who sought out criminals both on and off duty, quickly earning a reputation as someone who got things done. He was eventually promoted to the Anti-Crime Unit, where he worked alongside some of his heroes, and through his hard work, he achieved the rank of Detective 3rd grade.

While serving as an officer and detective for the NYPD, Friedman made 2,000 arrests, including 100 off-duty arrests, and provided assistance in 6,000 cases. He was involved in 15 shootings, resulting in the deaths of 4 suspects.

Unfortunately, Detective Friedman's career was cut short after just 14 years due to a severe on-duty car accident, which led to his medical retirement as a second-grade detective.

Detective Friedman has been the subject of numerous articles and interviews. He is the co-author of the book "Street Warrior: NYPD's Most Decorated Detective and the Era that Created Him" based on his career. A 2017 television series, which is currently available on Amazon Prime and is called "Street Justice the Bronx," was also based on his career. Friedman was featured in the movie "Tattoo" with Bruce Dern, and he was the technical advisor to the Prequal Movie for the Sopranos called "The Many Saints of Newark."

Years of Service: 1985-2002

John began his career with NYPD in 1985 on foot patrol in Midtown. When John started working he was told that he would have a grandstand seat to the greatest show on earth which turned out to be true. Every day John interacted with the public and met people from all over the world and all walks of life. John talks about his interaction with David Letterman which is included in the interview.

John discusses working in downtown New York during the 1980s when Times Square was a mess and there was a police officer almost on every block dealing with every imaginable type of crime.

During this interview, John discusses what it was like to grow up in New York and why he became a police officer for NYPD. He discusses his time on patrol and his promotion to detective in the Auto Crime Unit where he dealt with every possible crime including, theft, drugs, and gun trafficking.

John gives a personal and emotional account of what happened to him on 9/11 and the injury that forced him to retire from the job that he loved and as he puts it "I can't believe they paid me to do".

Years of Service: 1977-2009  

Bill began his career as an educational release specialist in Nebraska and eventually worked as a prison guard.  

In 1980, Bill moved to Colorado and began a long career with the Colorado Department of Corrections where he finished his career as the Director of Offender Services.  

After he retired, he was then hired by the Department of State where he served in the role of Senior Corrections Advisor. In his capacity, he traveled all over the world evaluating and providing recommendations to prison facilities in other countries so that they could bring their inmate housing to first-world standards.  

In this episode, Bill discusses topics surrounding prisons such as transgenderism, race relations, gang relations, smuggling of contraband, and the difference between the levels of prisons to include Super Max.  

Bill also talks about the things he saw in prisons all over the world and some countries that house their criminals well as well as some who

Years of Service: 1996-Present  

Karl had always been fascinated with law enforcement but when he was attending college, he found that he had a knack for chemistry and math and decided that getting a degree in chemical engineering was the smart way to go. Karl worked at the Idaho National Laboratory for several years but was not fulfilled in what he was doing.  

In 1996, Karl became a reserve deputy for the Shelly Police Department and knew he had found his calling. Karl took a substantial pay cut to pursue his dream but said he never regretted making the jump into law enforcement.  

In 2005, Karl was hired by the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office and after a short while on patrol was promoted to detective. Karl gravitated toward sexual assault cases but as a detective handled investigations such as domestic violence, fraud, and homicide. Karl used the analytical thinking gained from his chemical engineering degree to investigate his cases and prided himself in taking a different approach to his cases than a traditional detective.  

In addition to his detective duties, Karl was also a SWAT negotiator.  

Today Karl works as a cold case investigator for the Idaho State Police investigating cases that are in need of a fresh perspective to bring justice for the victims.

Short police stories with Officer Fox

Coffee Time with Officer Fox guest starring Detective Walker.

Years of Service: 1991-Present

In 1991, Sam began his career as a sheriff deputy with the Madison County Sheriff's Office. After gaining a little experience, Sam transferred to the Clark County Sheriff's Office where he learned what law enforcement was about. Being a small department, Sam was thrown into every experience including dealing with livestock, working as an EMT, part firefighter, and dealing with a small jail.

In 1999, Sam began working for the Bonneville County Sheriff's Office. While there, Sam worked patrol, narcotics, was a sniper on the SWAT Team and then began his ascent through the department's ranks.

He rose steadily through the ranks until he was the Chief Deputy where he thought he would remain. After the previous sheriff retired Sam ran for the office and was elected sheriff in 2021.
 
In this episode, Sheriff Hulse discusses his career, leadership style, as well as some of the positions and issues he has dealt with as the sheriff including mental health and continuing education for those going through the judicial process in Bonneville County.

Sheriff Hulse also discusses the types of people and qualities he looks for in new recruits hoping to work for the Bonneville County Sheriff's Office.

For those interested in applying to become a Bonneville County Sheriff please contact https://bonnevillesheriff.com/join/.