The Modern Cop

I thoroughly enjoyed my conversation with retired LAPD Detective Moses Castillo today. Moses and I discussed his time with the LAPD which included eight years in patrol and a short stint with CRASH. Moses' time with the LAPD was primarily spent as a detective investigating sexually motivated crimes and crimes against children, to include child homicide. Moses also helps me understand the frustrations officers are having with Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon and LAPD Chief Moore. 

Find out more at DetectiveMoses.com and listen to Moses on his podcast, The Blue Line, on KABC AM790 or on podcasting sites. Moses can also be found on Instagram @detectivemosescastillo

Today's non-profit shout out goes to The Wounded Blue, an organization which strives to help wounded officers. Find out more at TheWoundedBlue.org or on Instagram @thewoundedblue

Growing up in California, I wanted to be an LAPD homicide detective. While I decided to stay in Arizona to pursue my career, there has always been a certain magnetism drawing me toward that storied agency. Today, I had the pleasure of speaking with retired LAPD Detective Moses Castillo, who spent 30 years with the Los Angeles Police Department. During that time, he worked patrol and CRASH, but he spent the majority of his career as a detective investigating sex crimes, and crimes against children, to include child homicide.

Moses also helped me understand the frustrations experienced by the LAPD due to the philosophies of District Attorney George Gascon as well as LAPD Chief Moore.

Moses now continues his righteous fight for justice as an attorney specializing in working with sexual assault victims for the D Law Group in California. Visit DetectiveMoses.com for more information. You can also find Moses on Instagram @detectivemosescastillo and listen to his podcast The Blue Line on KABC-AM790 and on all major podcast sites!

This episode's non-profit shoutout highlights the work of The Wounded Blue. Visit www.thewoundedblue.org for more information. As of 07/09/2021, tickets for their summit in Las Vegas are still available from their website. Find them on Instagram @thewoundedblue

Stay safe, and I'll see you on the road!

I had the good fortune of sitting down with Jason Schecterle in April to discuss his life. Growing up in Phoenix, I was very familiar with Jason's story. Jason survived being rear-ended in his patrol car at over 100 miles per hour. Jason's car caught on fire, and caused 3rd and 4th degree burns to over 40% of his body.

Jason not only survived the horrific collision, but returned to work as a homicide detective with Phoenix Police Department. Jason is now a motivation speaker, and a co-host of the Badge Boys podcast on Star Worldwide Networks. 

I sat down and had some bourbon with Erica Gaines, founder and CEO of TacMobility - a non-profit organization dedicated to helping first responders navigate their emotional, mental and physical stress. Erica dropped some statistical knowledge bombs on me, and we had a few good laughs in the process. We also argued about what a Nalgene bottle is.

Make sure you stretch those hammies before taking off on this episode!

Find Tacmobility online at tacmobility.org 

Find Tacmobility on Instagram @tacmobility

Today I sit down with Andrew, 10 year veteran law enforcement officer and owner of Austere TacMed. We talk about life, police work, and running a small business. We also go down the rabbit hole of talking about World War Two for a minute as Andrew's uncle was one of the Doolittle Raiders.

The non-profit shoutout today goes to the Brian Terry Foundation and the Danger Zone Auction. 

https://www.honorbrianterry.com

On today's episode, I sit down with the good vibes dude Clark Impastato to talk about his Forrest Gump-like career which has spanned SEAL Team 5, the 19th Special Forces Group, private military contracting, and the seedy underworld of undercover police narcotics operations.

Clark and I have more than a few good laughs on this episode as he lays out his life as a badass nomad. 

Find Clark on Instagram @clark_impastato and listen in on his own show, the Good Vibes Podcast.

Stay safe, and I'll see you on the road!

On today's episode, I sit down (via telephone) with Justin, a 16 year police veteran and owner of MilMak Blades. In this episode, we talk about driving YOUR career in the direction YOU want it to go. We also talk about Justin's work as a knife maker, and as as the host of the Man Minutes Podcast. Justin also gives a great shout out to this week's non-profit organization Gold Star Teen Adventures.

Find Justin on Instagram @milmakblades 

Ideas for episodes or guests? Send them over to [email protected]. 

Stay safe, and I'll see you on the road!

On today's episode, Kevin interviews Arizona State University Professor Mike Scott, director of the Center for Problem Oriented Policing. They discuss how outside-the-box solutions can be used to solve problems faced by police.

Check out popcenter.asu.edu for more information. 

In this episode, I sit down for a phone interview with Lieutenant Kevin Kemmerling of the Tulare County Sheriff's Office (California) and discuss his work as a public safety diver and as the founder of Black Mask Divers, an organization seeking to bring equipment, training and recognition to the unsung heroes of swift water/dive rescue.

As Lt. Kemmerling says, "dive safe, dive often."

www.blackmaskdivers.com

IG: @blackmaskdivers

Non-profit shout out goes to Ranger Road! Ranger Road is a non-profit organization seeking to assist veterans with their transition from the military to civilian life. Visit www.rangerroad.org for more details. 

IG: @ranger_road