Officer Andre Burton is a Field Training Officer in the LAPD. His passion for his career goes back into a rich family history of first responders in the City of Los Angeles.

Timestamp:

00:01:38 – Podcast guest open invite!
00:02:11 – The start of a career in law enforcement
00:03:13 – A deeply rooted family affair
00:05:45 – Love story of Ruby Earl Boyd, one of the first Black sheriff to patrol Firestone
00:07:00 – Patrolling the streets and coming across living history
00:09:00 – A sign of the times “Draw down”
00:13:00 – Dorothy Fitzgerald
00:14:00 – The Fire Academy vs Police Academy
00:16:00 – Ancestry and memorabilia
00:18:26 – The good ol’ pension. Worth a gander.
00:21:00 – Street cop vs. promotions
00:23:00 – Observing FTO culture
00:25:00 – How a trainee learns
00:28:00 – Recounting podcast with Sheriff Villanueva
00:30:00 – Passion, motivation & defining a good street cop.
00:37:00 – 2014, a tragic year for LAPD
00:39:00 – Pursuits, ambushes, OIS’s & the emotions that follow
00:53:00 – Chris closes out with a follow up invitation

THE FALLEN BUT NOT FORGOTTEN PODCAST:

Military, Law Enforcement & a Horse Named Lyra

David O’Brien is a United States Marine and an LAPD Police Officer. He has worked the Gang Unit and is currently assigned to night watch patrol.

Timestamps:

00:01:18 The Clapperboard Intro

A gift from Chris's spirit sister, which adds a professional touch to this laidback podcast of sharing memories, experiences and riveting moments of a patrolman's career

00:01:47 - Natalie Blue

00:03:30 - Horses and dogs

00:16:30 - Military vs. Law Enforcement

00:28:00 - Purpose and navigating trauma

00:36:00 - The mindset & deadly force

00:45:00 - Tradition

00:49:00 - Leadership

00:56:00 - (video goes out-audio only)

00:57:45 - Fear

1:01:00 - Cloning complacent officers

1:06:00 - The 5 Commandments

1:09:00 - Discipline

1:15:00 - Culture

1:22:00 - Legacy

1:27:00 - O'Brien dedicates this podcast to Police Officer II Fernando Uriel Arroyos End of Watch January 10, 2022

THE FALLEN BUT NOT FORGOTTEN PODCAST

Summary:

Patrick Sloey is a Field Training Officer for the Los Angeles Police Department. He has worked multiple agencies and now trains probationers on how to be proficient street coppers. We work side-by-side on patrol. We do a deep dive into self-care and managing the inevitable traumas that come with police work both in the professional life and the personal life.

Time stamp

00:01:26 - Neon moon by Brooks & Dunn

00:02:31 - "Meditations" by Marcus Aurelius

00:05:21 - Strength through support systems

00:10:00 - Career choices

00:14:00 - Adapt or drown

00:18:20 - The "Almost" incident

00:27:00 - Managing the feelings

00:30:00 - Preventive care & a personal trainer

00:35:00 - The stigma of therapy

00:42:50 - Drinking responsibly

00:43:55 - Podcast Dedication: Sgt Adrian Jordan, EOW December 29th 2024

#thefallenbutnotforgottenpodcast #bluecoatfoundation #stress #selfcare #policeofficer #podcast #lawenforcement

On this episode I sat down with Christian Wecker. Wecker authored the book, THE TICKET, and has over 30-years law enforcement experience. 3 of those years are with MTA and 27 years are with the LAPD. He’s worked 77th, Harbor, Newton, Wilshire and is currently assigned to the Los Angeles Police Protective League.

Timestamp & Topics

00:01:16 - TC at Crenshaw & Florence

00:03:00 - When a call for help takes a turn

00:04:30 - Why Promote?

00:06:20 - Street Cop Pride

00:07:25 - The art of storytelling

00:11:29 - Self publishing

00:14:00 - Non-cops & the inside view

00:16:00 - Promotion & disconnect

00:19:00 - Impossible circumstances & doing the right thing

00:23:52 - Relationships: command staff vs street coppers

00:32:00 - Empathy

00:34:00 - Alcoholism & mental wellness

00:39:00 - Policing with confidence

00:44:00 - Deadly force

00:47:00 - Transitioning out of the police profession

00:54:00 - Podcast dedication: Officer Ricardo Lizarraga, EOW February 20, 2004

On September 11th 2024 we hosted our 3rd Annual honor workout, THE DOM, in conjunction with our 3rd PROJECT ENDURE.

Officer Joe Cirrito completed a 24-hour workout in honor of his friend, Dominic Pezullo, who died in the line-of-duty when the Twin Towers fell on 9/11.

During the event, I had the honor to talk with a 27-year retired police officer from the same police department Officer Pezullo was from, The Port Authority Police Department.

Robert (Bobby) Egbert was there on 9/11. We talk about his experience that day and how it has affected his life since. I want to thank Bobby for being so open and honest with such a sensitive topic.

Bobby dedicates this podcast to the 65 Port Authority police officers who have died in the line-of-duty, especially the PAPD 37 who perished on 9/11.

Timestamps:

00:01:38 “The Dom”

00:03:15 The power of remembering our police lineage. “…working in the shadows of incredible heroes.”

00:04:54 LAPD Officer Joe Cirrito

00:09:25 Becoming a cop.

00:12:00 Choices made on 9/11

00:14:00 Deploying to The World Trade Center

0030:00 Trauma & balance.

00:32:00 The power of talking it out.

00:34:00 Unbecoming: When do we become human again?

00:36:00 The Gift of Acceptance

00:38:00 Surrounded by death.

00:40:00 The culture and the mindset

00:42:00 The Holy S*#t Factor

00:46:00 Empathy is not possible, and that’s ok.

00:50:00 Mental Health

00:52:00 Suicide

01:02:00 The reality of an OIS (officer involved shooting) and critical incidents.

01:13:00 Gratitude and a lesson learned: “The World Trade Center” vs “Ground Zero”

01:17:00 Big City vs Small Town policing

01:18:00 Podcast dedication

01:22:00 Captain Kathy Mazza

Some of Bobby’s publishings:

Running to honor the fallen - American Police Beat Magazine

https://apbweb.com/2018/11/running-to-honor-the-fallen/

Where our stories are - American Police Beat Magazine

https://apbweb.com/2024/05/where-our-stories-are/

https://apbweb.com/2019/08/rebuilding-after-9-11/

Misunderstood - American Police Beat Magazine

https://apbweb.com/2023/07/misunderstood/

Safety pin - American Police Beat Magazine

https://apbweb.com/2023/05/safety-pin/

https://apbweb.com/2023/02/keys/

The Deuce - American Police Beat Magazine

https://apbweb.com/2022/10/the-deuce/

My 9/11 — well, what I remember of it - American Police Beat Magazine

https://apbweb.com/2022/09/my-9-11-well-what-i-remember-of-it/

In memory of a homeless veteran - American Police Beat Magazine

https://apbweb.com/2019/11/in-memory-of-a-homeless-veteran/

Shad Stilkey and I, Chris Jay, have a nostalgic conversation with retired LAPD Lieutenant Barbara.

Dedicated to Police Officer Vincent Lawrence Leusch, EOW Sept 22, 1075

Timeline:

01:14 - For the love of gaming

07:44 - 1968: The Beginning of a Career

08:20 - Day-1 on the Beat

17:00 - Watts Riots

23:12 - The 1992 LA Riots

27:18 - The leadership of Chief Gates

28:41 - Woman in Law Enforcement

34:10 - Fallen Officer Vince Leusch

35:58 - LAPD Station Names

38:56 - Body Armor

45:04 - The impact of being off-duty when a partner officer goes down

46:42 - Hand to hand combat training, then vs now

51:04 - Lethal vs non-lethal

52:47 - Bell bottoms vs Flares

54:44 - Being a cop in the 70's

56:13 - The change in the 80's

57:00 - From Revolvers to 92F’s

1:00:17 - Lt Barabara saves Chris J

1:06:11 - The importance of taking care of each other

1:08:19 - Radio frequencies and radio traffic

1:11:18 - A valuable lesson: "She is your lifeline"

01:13:57 - Low tech policing

01:23:38 - Change

01:28:39 - Favorite Police Epoch

01:29:36 - The meaning of life

THE FALLEN BUT NOT FORGOTTEN PODCAST:
“Second Roll Call”, with Alex Villanueva.

For the first time we recorded an episode with a live audience! To watch the video of the recording, click here: https://youtu.be/_wC_azpHH20?si=38SlsPORkcTdwVwY

On this episode we dive into former Sheriff Villanueva’s climb through the ranks, the future of policing & navigating line-of-duty deaths as the top sheriff.

Guest:
Alex Villanueva Former Sheriff of LA County

Co-Hosts:
•Richard Medina, LAPD Officer & surviving partner of Fallen Officer Roberto Sanchez •Joe Cirrito, LAPD Officer & friend of Fallen Officer Dominic Pezullo

Time-stamps:

00:01:19 Welcome

00:01:45 "Alex, will work" A humble down to earth start with Alex Villanueva, Former Los Angeles County Sheriff

00: 02:33 Fallen Officer Fernando Arroyo

00:03:00 Panel Introductions

00:03:44 Alex’s career path

00:06:30 Alex meets his wife, Vivian.

00:10:20 The "Rude awakening" of the 2014 Rosehedge active shooter

00:12:30 Overcoming adversity, the one thing Alex couldn't be stopped from doing.

00:14:00 A vison of change.

00:15:18 "Top dog”

00:15:57 Policing, 5-years from now.

00:20:54 Law enforcement as a career choice today.

00:24:00 Loss

00:30:00 Advice for agency leaders

00:36:00 Covid.

00:41:00 Richard Medina: Living after surviving

00:44:20 PTSD, it's perfectly ok, and The Resiliency Project

00:47:00 Joe Cirrito’s passion.

00:52:30 Back to the love story

00:53:00 Encouragement

00:55:30 Quick fire questions

Timeline:

0:0:08 Introduction.

0:00:53 Who is Father Hicks?

0:05:29 Personal triumphs

0:06:58 Hardly Davidson life

0:09:40 His mission

00:14:56 The power of prayer

00:21:00 Survival techniques

00:24:57 On duty suicide

00:26:00 Dark times, solitary souls & alcoholism

00:34:28 Therapy & mental health

00:36:00 Weakness & Remedies

00:38:00 Father Hicks’ Dedication.

00:40:00 Who does Father Hicks go to when he is in need?

00:42:00 Quick-fire questions

00:43:37 The meaning of life

00:44:18 Closing prayer