Brian Sizemore and Jared Murphey reflect on the life and death of Brian’s son, Lucas Sizemore—an Atlanta police officer who died by suicide. They open up about Lucas’ childhood, his service in law enforcement, and the lack of apparent changes in his behavior. Through raw honesty and deep reflection, they explore grief, guilt, and the urgent need to talk about mental health in policing—and how we can prevent this kind of loss from happening again.

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Teaser

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Intro

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Jared and Brian’s background

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The life of Lucas Sizemore

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Enabling your children

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Lucas’s experience as a police officer in Atlanta

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The lack of apparent change in Lucas’ behavior

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The stress of working in law enforcement

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Midroll

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Repairing your life after losing someone to suicide

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The impacts of suicide

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Valuing life

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Forgiveness & dealing with guilt

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The reality of law enforcement suicide

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How to move forward & how to make change

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The mental health conversation in law enforcement

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What does it mean to care?

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The Lucas Foundation

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Outro

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Sean Murphy, better known as Mr. Motivation, to unpack what it means to build a lasting legacy, both within your family and your community. Sean shares his personal journey, the importance of feeling chosen, and how the impression we leave on our children shapes the future. We dive deep into the concept of tactical empathy, the systemic failures in physical training for law enforcement, and the urgent need for cultural competency in policing. Sean also opens up about what it takes to make meaningful change, how to exit toxic environments, and why using your intelligence, and doing the best you can, matters more than ever.

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Teaser

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Intro

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Sean’s background

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Creating legacy for your family & feeling chosen

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The impression you leave on your children

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Tactical empathy

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The failure of physical training in law enforcement

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Cultural competency in law enforcement

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Trying to make change

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How to leave a toxic environment

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Employing your intelligence & doing the best you can

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Outro

Oregon State Representative Jeff Helfrich, a former police sergeant and U.S. Air Force veteran, brings a unique perspective to state leadership—drawing from decades of frontline experience in law enforcement and public service. In this episode, he reflects on the evolution of policing, the challenges of recruitment and retention, and what it will take to support the next generation of officers.

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Teaser

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Intro

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Jeff’s background

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Taking care of yourself

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The changing path to a career in law enforcement

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Working in law enforcement in Portland, OR

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The new school of policing

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Feeling supported & recruitment issues

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The impact of self-interest on law enforcement

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The criminalization of drugs

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The steady collapse of law and order

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Higher salaries versus better working conditions

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Recruitment versus retention

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Setting officers up for success

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Outro

Former Police Officer and current Health Coach Ian Cook shares his journey from working within the law enforcement system to advocating for wellness, purpose, and reform. He discusses the mismanagement he witnessed, the creation of Blue Light Lifestyle, and how improving health and performance can reshape lives—on and off the force.

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Teaser

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Intro

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Ian’s background

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Working against the industrial complex of law enforcement

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Pursuing your purpose & making a difference

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Horrible mismanagement of resources

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Ian’s work with Blue Light Lifestyle

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Positive interventions & correlation between diet and performance

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Creating a sense of urgency about your own health

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Fitness levels in law enforcement

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Taking care of yourself

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Cultural harmony between the US and the UK

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Outro

Former officer and current social worker Alicia Fitzpatrick shares the traumatic experiences that led her to change careers. She discusses embracing vulnerability, PTSD, and the lasting impact of Deputy Lorenzo Bustos's death.

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Teaser

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Intro

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Alicia’s background

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“It takes one to know one.” - Can therapists truly empathize with their patients?

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Encouraging others to be vulnerable

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Alicia’s transition to social work

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Alicia’s self-perception after leaving law enforcement

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Alicia’s shooting & its effect on her

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The death of Deputy Lorenzo Bustos

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The omnipresent tragedy involved with law enforcement

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EMDR

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Chasing adrenaline & relearning how to seek joy

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Outro

Officer Mike Colazzo was one of the primary responders who stopped the 2023 Nashville Covenant School shooting. He shares his firsthand account of the experience, the gaping holes in the law enforcement promotion process, and how to mentally and physically prepare yourself for the worst.

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Teaser

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Intro

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Mike’s background

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The 2023 Nashville Covenant School shooting

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Political misguidance & potential preventative measures for protecting schools

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11 minutes of mayhem

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Preparedness & getting the call

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The gaping holes in the promotion process

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The most important quality of a leader

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Outro

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Dennis’ Disney tips

Colin Ledbetter shares the story of his on-duty shooting that left him needing 39 pints of blood to recover. He discusses his family's reaction, collecting his pension, and his hopes for the future.

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Teaser

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Intro

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Colin’s background

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Colin’s on-duty shooting

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The shooting’s toll on Colin’s family

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Colin’s rehabilitation process

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The desire to return to work after an injury

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Workers’ compensation & the pension-collecting process for injured officers

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The flaws in police training

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Colin’s ongoing recovery

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Colin’s future

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Having an identity outside of law enforcement

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Colin’s advice for fellow injured officers

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Outro

Leland Chapman of Dog the Bounty Hunter returns to the Street Cop Training Podcast to discuss his life after his television career, his children's perspective on his career, and the loss of Beth Chapman.

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Teaser

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Intro

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Leland’s ongoing case in Mexico

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Andrew Luster

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Leland’s life after the end of Dog the Bounty Hunter

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Beth Chapman’s passing

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How do Leland’s children feel about his television career?

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Being famous & humility

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Peace & your significant other

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The 2025 Street Cop Training Conference

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Outro

Medically Retired Police Officer Paulie Lewis shares his struggles after his on-duty injury, opening up about the physical and emotional toll of recovery, the isolating reality of life after the injury, and the pressure of representing law enforcement on social media.

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Teaser

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Intro

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Paulie’s injury & representing law enforcement on social media

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Meaning & persevering through challenge

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Paulie’s biggest gripe with social media

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Empathy

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The isolation of an injured officer

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Jealousy & the importance of family during hard times

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Leadership & holding others accountable

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The bright side of Paulie’s injury

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Paulie’s purpose

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Feeling chosen

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Outro

Officer Craig Martin shares his story of overcoming his drug addiction, navigating the road to recovery, and becoming a police officer for the West Homestead Police Department.

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Teaser

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Intro

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From Addict to Officer: Craig’s story of addiction and recovery

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Midroll

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Susceptibility to temptation

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Failures in modern-day law enforcement training

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Learning to not care about what other people think

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The #1 quality of a leader

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Judgment & Craig’s message to the world about addicts

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Outro