The Police Applicant Podcast

By Ken Roybal

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How many episodes does The Police Applicant Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 156 episodes available.

The Police Applicant Podcast episodes:

May 30, 2025 Ep. 119 - Online PHS's: Pro's & Cons
In this episode we discuss the pros & cons of online PHS's. Are they faster to complete or a real pain in the a#*? Let's find out what Ken and Donovan think.-----
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48min
May 26, 2025 Special Update: LAPD Cuts Hiring by 50%
May 25, 2025: This is an update on the recent L.A. City Council vote to slash LAPD hiring from 480 recruits per year to 240.
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5min
May 16, 2025 Ep. 118 - Trevor's Journey: Not Quitting
Trevor moved from the south to become a cop in Washington State. Unfortunately, he had some training issues after being hired. But he's not giving up. Hear his story to see what he's learned from his journey and how he's persevering to achieve his dream!
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For those who aren't subscribers: Have we helped you with our podcast content, or with a phone call or email advice? You can now show your love at buymeacoffee.com! Here are the links in the event you'd like to express your appreciation if we've made a difference:
buymeacoffee.com/kenroybal
buymeacoffee.com/donovanheavener
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 43min
May 11, 2025 AI and The Podcast: Your Consultation
AI joins the podcast! This episode is hosted by 100% not humans. :D What is the Policebackground.net consultation all about? Let's get into it with NotebookLM!
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Background Consultations: www.policebackground.net
For those who aren't subscribers: Have we helped you with our podcast content, or with a phone call or email advice? You can now show your love at buymeacoffee.com! Here are the links in the event you'd like to express your appreciation if we've made a difference:
⁠buymeacoffee.com/kenroybal⁠
⁠buymeacoffee.com/donovanheavener⁠
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
8min
May 01, 2025 Ep. 117 - Michael - Indiana Officer : A Difficult Journey
In this episode we interview Mike, an officer from Indiana, who had a difficult time getting hired. His journey will help a lot of candidates.

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 36min
April 29, 2025 May 2025 - News for YOU!
Here's your podcast updates and news for May 2025!
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
6min
April 25, 2025 LAPD Special: Budget Crisis - Is LAPD Hiring Shutting Down?
The City of Los Angeles is $1 billion dollars in the hole. How will this affect LAPD hiring? Let's find out.
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8min
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:
ken[atsign]policebackground.net
donovan[atsign]policebackground.net
...more
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
donovan[atsign]policebackground.net
...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

FAQs about The Police Applicant Podcast:

How many episodes does The Police Applicant Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 156 episodes available.

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