Street Cop Podcast

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

San Diego Police Sergeant Anthony Elliot recounts his remarkable story of being shot in the head, surviving, and recovering. He also shares his thoughts on working patrol, the culture conflict within law enforcement, and the difficulty of policing from state to state.

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Teaser

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Intro

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Anthony’s near-death headshot

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The varied view of law enforcement state by state

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Midroll

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The difficulty of policing varies state by state

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The culture conflict within law enforcement

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The importance of field training & the thrill of patrol

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The dangers of complacency

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Dennis’ eBook & the reality of law enforcement

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Outro

Detective Sergeant Nick Perna shares his story of joining law enforcement, what makes a good supervisor, and his experiences working in the Street Crime Suppression Team with the Redwood City Police Department in Northern California.

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Teaser

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Intro

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Nick’s background

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The highs and lows of working in law enforcement

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Being respectful & your reputation as a police officer

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Midroll

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Doing more than what is expected & policy

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Good and bad supervisors

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Outro

Retired Deputy Sheriff Rob Poynter shares his experiences about healing from his parental issues, The S.I.R.E.N. Project, and learning how to be the best version of yourself to the ones you love the most.

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Teaser

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Intro

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Rob’s background

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Parental issues & damaging your family

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Being the best parent you can be

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Forgiveness & trauma

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Growing up with an alcoholic parent

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Midroll

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Having a partner to help you navigate trauma

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“We are the worst versions of ourselves to the ones we love the most.”

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Filling voids with material possessions

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The stigma against medication in law enforcement

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The S.I.R.E.N. Project

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Outro

Former first responder and current practicing therapist Donn Bradley shares his insights on coping mechanisms, reaching your breaking point, and finding the courage to seek help.

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Teaser

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Intro

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Don’s background

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Reaching your breaking point & knowing when to get help

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Recognizing alcohol abuse

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Abusing sex to cope with pain

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“Mommy” and “Daddy” issues

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Midroll

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Exercise as a coping mechanism

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Over-diagnosing narcissism

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Selfishness & judgment

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Developing your emotional intelligence

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When you should be judgmental

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Better versus healed

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Outro