The Zen Cop Podcast

This one is short and to the point. I believe that the majority of the solutions we are facing regarding gun violence in America comes from the statistical data that is being ignored completely. 

The majority of what people believe is the cause of gun violence in America, isn't. We need to start looking at this issue from position of reality, and not political allegiance. Open minds create positive outcomes. As a nation, we have lost the ability to communicate. It's time to fix that. 

In this episode we dive into gear, knives, and odd ball antiquities. Ghost is the owner of La Llorona Customs. They specialize in custom jewelry with a twist. Based out of North Texas, we talk about his upbringing and how he became involved in the EDC community. It was a pleasure to speak with him and keep an eye out for him at Blade Atlanta in a few days- mention this podcast and he may have a special gift for you. 

In this episode we dive into some real mental health talk with Dr. Jena Casas. Jena is a licensed clinical police and public safety psychologist who practices in the great state of Nevada. She specializes in providing services to first responders and their families. She has published many articles, presented at many seminars and conferences, and treated numerous individuals within the law enforcement community. Her mission is to provide first responders with the tools they need in order to be successful in the arena of mental health and wellbeing. Jena is a wealth of knowledge and I truly enjoyed hearing her perspective and outlook on what can only be described as a epidemic currently facing the law enforcement community. She can be reached on social media @doc.jena or through her website www.theridgenv.com 

Dustin Hill is a retired cop turned gun manufacturer and part-time archeologist- not officially, but you'll have to listen to hear more. From entering the narcotics underworld of the upper Midwest, to diving into some of the most questionable waters imaginable, Dustin has seen it all and has the t-shirt to prove it. From his own personal battles with PTSD to starting a dream business post retirement, Dustin has an amazing story to tell. It was a pleasure speaking with him and I look forward to having him back on the show again someday. Enjoy. 

In this episode we sit down with Detective Darrel Lambert to discuss some interesting topics involving interview and interrogation, confidence in interviewing, crimes against children, and how we can help keep our kids safe. Darrel currently works for a metropolitan police department in the great state of Texas. Prior to his role as a Detective, he spent five years on patrol, one year of undercover work focusing on narcotics purchases, and 4 years on the gang unit. 

In January of 2018 he was promoted to the position of detective where he was assigned to the nighttime violent crimes unit.  In the fall of 2018, he moved to the child abuse unit where he found his true calling. This is also where Darrel saw the importance for ongoing training for interview and interrogation.

After several years, Darrel stepped into the training arena himself and began teaching. Darrel and his partner have since taught at the Crimes Against Children Conference for the last three years, and in 2023, they formed their own company, Modern Interviewing Solutions. 

Darrel has a passion for teaching and is grateful for the opportunities he has had to teach law enforcement investigators around Central Texas and, starting next year, to departments in other states as well. Along with his teaching, Darrel has also written the manuscript to a book titled "Fundamentals of Interview and Interrogation" which will be published and available for purchase soon. It was an honor to have Darrel on the show and we will definitely be having him back again someday.  Lastly, a very special shoutout to Sean Kendrick from Kendrick Knives who helped facilitate this meet up! Thank you Sean. 

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In this episode I sit down with Brian Sanders. Brian is a retired Lieutenant from a large metropolitan police department on the east coast. Brian worked as a patrol officer before finding his passion and true calling working as a Detective in homicide. During his time in investigations Brian worked tirelessly to disrupt gang activity within his jurisdiction as well as a variety of other investigations to include a RICO conviction in cooperation with the FBI. 

Brian has a BA degree in Psychology and graduated magna cum laude. While obtaining his degree, he earned his membership in Psi Chi, The International Honor Society in Psychology. He is also a former sergeant of the United States Army (Infantry).

He is the host of the "The Disruptors with Brian Sanders" Podcast and also the co-host of “NIGHTSHIFT with Andrea Up Late" with his lovely wife Andrea. Brian is a wealth of knowledge and it was an honor to have him on the show. 

It doesn't matter how many times we do this job right, because society won't remember. What they absolutely will remember is when we do it wrong. This episode will discuss the importance of verbiage and how the small things can make the biggest differences for your future. In a game where you’re going to lose no matter what, it would be wise to give yourself enough balance and stability to become an afterthought of a critical incident rather than case law, or a booking sheet. 

In this episode we discuss the ongoing epidemic of societal decay- specifically, violence among the youth of our inner-cities across the nation. 

Dr. Erica Fung is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist currently working as a supervisor in the Correctional Health Department for the County of Los Angeles. Erica was born and raised in Hong Kong before traveling to the United States with aspirations to pursue her education in Psychology. Given her current position, she has a unique perspective into the world of psychology and criminality. Her work is a vital component to the process of rehabilitation, and as we discuss in the episode, much of what we see on the street starts somewhere long before incarceration. 

In this episode we will discuss the concept of relationships- specifically with you and your employer. There will never be a perfect relationship in the realm of shift work, but if we don't try, or more importantly, the employer doesn't try, it is destined for failure. If the agency forgoes the requests of the masses, the masses will leave- and we absolutely can't have that happen in today's climate of law and order.