The Police Applicant Podcast

By Ken Roybal

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How many episodes does The Police Applicant Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 149 episodes available.

The Police Applicant Podcast episodes:

April 18, 2025 Ep. 116 - Jen L.: Why I left California Policing for Tennessee!
In this episode we reinterview Jen. L. from episode 20! She's been on the job for four years now and has since lateralled to Tennessee!! Let's catch up on her journey and why she left California!

Bonus: Our books are discounted 50% for podcast subscribers!! (Email us for your discount code.)
You're going to love these great new podcast offerings!!
Purchase your copies today:
Ken's Book: ⁠https://payhip.com/b/BFYjg⁠
Donovan's Book: ⁠https://payhip.com/b/AVlRT⁠
Contact us:
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1h 33min
April 15, 2025 Ep. 79 - The Poly! (Redux)
This is a republish of Donovan's interview about polygraphs. Donovan answers all your questions!
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Great news!! Ken and Donovan's new eBooks are now available!
Ken's book is "Police Background Investigations: Inside the Mind of a Background Investigator. "
Donovan's book is "Mastering the Police Interview: A Guide for Aspiring Officers."
Bonus: Our books are discounted 50% for podcast subscribers!! (Subscribers: Email us for your discount code.)
You're going to love these great new podcast offerings!!
Purchase your copies today:
Ken's Book: ⁠https://payhip.com/b/BFYjg⁠
Donovan's Book: ⁠https://payhip.com/b/AVlRT⁠
Contact us:
ken[atsign]policebackground.net
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...more
1h 3min
April 03, 2025 Ep. 115 - Marie: Ohio Candidate to Hire
This is a SUBSCRIBER PRE-RELEASE. The episode will be released to the public on Friday-April 4th, 2025.

In this episode we interview Marie, who started out as a podcast listener and is a recent hire from Ohio. Her application process was not without surprises!

Great news!! Ken and Donovan's new eBooks are now available!
Ken's book is "Police Background Investigations: Inside the Mind of a Background Investigator. "
Donovan's book is "Mastering the Police Interview: A Guide for Aspiring Officers."

Bonus: Our books are discounted 50% for podcast subscribers!! (Email us for your discount code.)
You're going to love these great new podcast offerings!!
Purchase your copies today:
Ken's Book: https://payhip.com/b/BFYjg
Donovan's Book: https://payhip.com/b/AVlRT
Contact us:
ken[atsign]policebackground.net
donovan[atsign]policebackground.net
...more
1h 38min
March 20, 2025 Ep. 114: Ken Strange - Federal Agent, FBI, Global Assignments
In this episode we interview well-known retired federal agent and author Ken Strange. Ken spent time with the FBI and other federal agencies traveling the globe and fighting terrorism. This is a compelling story! He is the author of
"A Cop's Son: One G-Man's Fight Against Jihad, Global Fraud And The Cartels."
Find it here:
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-cops-son-kenneth-strange/1144605528;jsessionid=A1DA991ECD5DE49B1091A3B61F5B5181.prodny_store02-atgap10?ean=9781951008703

Contact us:
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1h 46min
March 07, 2025 Ep. 113 - Academy Fails
This is a Subscriber Pre-Release. The public episode will be published on Friday - March 7, 2025.

In this episode we discuss common reasons why recruits fail the academy. You need to be locked on for the entire academy. Find out in this episode.
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Great news!! Ken and Donovan's new eBooks are now available! Listen to this special announcement.
-Ken's book is "Police Background Investigations: Inside the Mind of a Background Investigator. "
-Donovan's book is "Mastering the Police Interview: A Guide for Aspiring Officers."
Bonus: Our books are discounted 50% for podcast subscribers!!
You're going to love these great new podcast offerings!!
Purchase your copies today:
Ken's Book: ⁠https://payhip.com/b/BFYjg⁠
Donovan's Book: ⁠https://payhip.com/b/AVlRT

...more
1h 2min
February 21, 2025 Ep. 112 - Inner Circle Protection: The Police Recruit and Firearms
This is a subscriber pre-release. The public episode will be available in Friday-February 21, 2025.
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In this episode we interview Julian and Nate from Inner Circle Protection in Arizona. They teach tactical firearms training to police and civilians. We discussed why police applicants need to know about firearms before and after being hired.

Website: https://inner360protection.com/
Ken's book is "Police Background Investigations: Inside the Mind of a Background Investigator. " Bonus: Ken's book is discounted 50% for podcast subscribers!!Donovan's book is "Mastering the Police Interview: A Guide for Aspiring Officers."

You're going to love these great new podcast offerings!!

Purchase your copies today:
Ken's Book: ⁠https://payhip.com/b/BFYjg⁠
Donovan's Book: ⁠https://payhip.com/b/AVlRT

ken[atsign]policebackground.net
donovan[atsign]policebackground.net
...more
1h 19min
February 20, 2025 Exciting News! Our New Books Are Available!
Great news!! Ken and Donovan's new eBooks are now available! Listen to this special announcement.
Ken's book is "Police Background Investigations: Inside the Mind of a Background Investigator. "
Donovan's book is "Mastering the Police Interview: A Guide for Aspiring Officers."
Bonus:Ken's book is discounted 50% for podcast subscribers!!
You're going to love these great new podcast offerings!!

Purchase your copies today:
Ken's Book: https://payhip.com/b/BFYjg
Donovan's Book: https://payhip.com/b/AVlRT
...more
3min
February 07, 2025 Ep. 111 - Scott Medlin: The Journey
In this episode we interview former officer Scott Medlin. Scott's story in compelling. He was a U.S. Marine and police officer. His path changed mid-career and he's now a sought-after public speaker for first responders. You don't want to miss this one!

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1h 30min
February 01, 2025 Special Episode: Cmdr. Eric Tung has a New Hiring Guide!
In this special presentation, Commander Eric Tung tells us about his new "Blue Grit Police Testing & Hiring Guide."

You can find the guide at https://www.bluegritwellness.com/product-page/police-testing-hiring-guide
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25min
January 23, 2025 Season 5 Opener: The Future of Police Recruitment
Welcome to Season 5!! In this episode, Ken interviews special guests Captain Robin Pertillo of LAPD Recruitment & Employment Division (RED), and Investigator Jesse Cohen of the Westminster, CO PD Recruitment Unit. Also joining as a guest/co-host is Donovan Heavener of the Federal Way PD (WA). The topic is police recruitment in 2025. We're sure you'll enjoy the valuable insights our guests provided!

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1h 17min

FAQs about The Police Applicant Podcast:

How many episodes does The Police Applicant Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 149 episodes available.

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