Episode 112 features a true storyteller. Bruce shares many stories during this episode, from his beginnings in the military and as a military police officer, to his first time working undercover, and what led him to work for the Lewis County Sheriff's Office in Washington State. Bruce discusses his specialty of interviewing people and shares many stories about homicide investigations, including his experience interviewing Gary Ridgway, also known as the Green River Killer.

Bruce infused his brand of humor into his work, which helped him stay sane during some very challenging situations.

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During this episode, Chris discusses his long career with the Multnomah County Sheriff in Oregon. Chris discusses his continuing rotation between patrol and detectives and developing relationships within the community to solve crimes. Chris talks about his time as the co-lead investigator on the Happy Face serial killer case and what it was like talking to Keith Jesperson. Chris tells several interesting stories, including working undercover, being featured in the early days of the television show COPS, as well as working for 25 years as a private detective in order to exonerate a man in prison for a murder he didn't commit.

Chris is the author of It Was Interesting: 50 years as an investigator, which can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Was-Interesting-50-years-investigator/dp/1915852900

During this interview with Retired Drug Enforcement Administration Assistant Special Agent in Charge Art Scalzo, we discuss a long and storied career. Art talks about growing up in New York, joining the military, and then eventually serving with the DEA. Art tells many stories about undercover work, working on cases domestically and internationally, and working in South America during Snowcap. Art also talks about his post-retirement service, including as a detective for the DA's office, and then going to Iraq at 54 as a law enforcement liaison.

Interview with Retired NYPD Detective Bill Kelly. During this interview, Detective Kelly provides insight into the NYPD in the 60's through the 80's. We discuss many topics to include walking the beat in NYC, affirmative action, narcotics, and the toll the job takes, and how he dealt with the stress.

Interview with United States Secret Service Special Agent Joe Scargill. During this episode, we discuss Joe's unconventional career serving in the United States, Bulgaria, and as a training instructor.

John was hired in 1978 by the LACSD, where he began his career working in the Hall of Justice and then later in Inmate Reception. He started his patrol career in the Firestone Station, which was located at 7901 S. Compton Ave in the heart of a notoriously busy part of Los Angeles.
 
John later served for 10 years in the Special Enforcement Bureau (better known as SWAT) and then later the Advanced Officer Training Unit, the Marina Dive Rescue Team, and finally the Majors Narcotics Station Crew.

Episode 106 features Cyndi Doyle, who is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor focusing on counseling for first responders with an emphasis on law enforcement.

Cyndi began her career as a typical counselor, but soon married her husband, who began a career in law enforcement. Cyndi had no idea what to expect, and in the beginning, her husband would come home with stories from his job. As years passed, Cyndi began to notice changes in her husband, including cynicism and becoming far less jovial than she had known him to be when they were first married.

As the marriage progressed, her husband stopped sharing stories from his job and became less communicative. Through some professional experiences, Cyndi began to realize what was happening in her relationship. Soon after, she began to repair her own relationship and started to focus her career on helping law enforcement navigate their experiences that they were having.

Cyndi hosts her own podcast and is the founder of Code4Couples. She is also the author of Hold The Line The Essential Guide to Protecting Your Law Enforcement Relationship.

Erik is an active-duty police officer and host of the podcast Two Cops, One Donut. In this episode, we discuss challenges facing law enforcement today, including verbal and physical skills, and the potential for standardizing policing in the United States. We also discuss the difference between older officers and the new generation beginning their careers.

Erik discusses why he joined the military and ultimately what made him choose a career in law enforcement.

His show Two Cops One Donut can be found on major platforms to include; https://twocopsonedonut.com https://www.facebook.com/2Cops1Donut/ https://www.instagram.com/twocops_onedonut/ https://www.youtube.com/c/twocopsonedonut https://www.twitch.tv/twocopsonedonut https://open.spotify.com/show/4BGmIY1h8wY80Q58L1S5Wo https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2-cops-1-donut/id1565682051

Interview with retired DEA Special Agent Lori Schwarzkopf Miller

Years of Service: 1991-2015

Growing up in a rural farm town in Iowa, Lori is the youngest of six siblings, all at least 10 years older. She attended a small Catholic school with eight boys and eight girls until high school when her graduating class grew to 187 kids.

Lori attended the University of Northern Iowa, starting as a Vocal Music major, switching later to Business, and finally graduating with a Criminology degree and a Business minor. During the Summer between her Sophomore and Junior years in college, Lori worked as an intern for the Dallas District Attorney's Office. Here, she met a DA investigator who sparked her interest in federal law enforcement.

On her 23rd birthday, 1991, Lori began her career with the DEA at the academy in Quantico, Virginia. After the academy, she was assigned to the Houston Field Division. In Houston, she learned the job while working on large-scale drug trafficking cases, marijuana eradication, money laundering, and the Mobile Enforcement Team.

Following her time in Houston, Lori worked in the Oakland Resident Office, the Special Operations Division, and the Seattle Field Division, where she was promoted to Group Supervisor.

Interview with retired Newport Beach PD SVU Detective David Syvock

Years of Service: 1988-2016

David was hired in 1988 by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. During his time with LACSD, David worked on patrol for the COPS Program and for the Community Action Team and worked for a period of time in Avalon, better known as Catalina Island.

In 2005, David, then 39, left the LACSD and was hired by the Newport Beach Police Department. As a Special Victims Unit Detective, David found his calling and felt he was really making a difference. He worked on cases involving adults and children and worked on the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.

Although rewarding, David admits it was hard work that took a mental toll on him, and in this interview, he discusses the aftermath of one of his coworkers who committed suicide.