Cop Life

Keith gives some updates since the last episode and shares a message for civilian listeners and police officers. Email:  TheCopLifePodcast@gmail.com

This month, Keith analyzes the Columbus Ohio Police shooting and how the backlash should send a chill down the spine of police and citizen alike.  He also expresses how thankful he is at the contributions to police tactics and policies given by a professional athlete.  A listener who recently graduated from the police academy sends an update to Keith about going through the academy during a pandemic and a PSA that every young driver should take to heart.  Finally, this months Parting Shot is about apples, orchards, and wind.   Remember, you can follow the show on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.  And you can always email directly to keith@coplifepodcast.com or TheCopLifePodcast@gmail.com  If you don't use Apple Podcasts and would like to leave a review for the show, it can now be done directly at the website, www.coplifepodcast.com Some background music provided courtesy of www.purple-planet.com  

In this month's episode, Keith gives an update on the strange frozen conditions that prevented the episode from being recorded last week.  Also, Keith covers some news articles related to policing as well as calls he has worked since last month.  It's a big milestone as he prepares to cross the 20yr mark in his career.  There's a very serious PSA, and a parting shot about the term "Speak Your Truth".   Website:  www.coplifepodcast.com Email:  Keith@coplifepodcast.com  Some Music provided courtesy of Purple Planet

Goodbye 2020!  A sentiment we can all agree on as we look forward to better days ahead.  In this first episode of 2021, Keith discusses what policing has been like for him during the pandemic.  Masks vs No Masks, Vaccine....yes or no?, and how the virus has affected he and his co-workers.  Keith will also discuss a few calls and give shout outs to listeners feedback. You can reach him by email at keith@coplifepodcast.com    Background Music provided by www.purple-planet.com 

Officer Kline is back for the conclusion of our interview!  In this episode, we discuss how he's grown in the job and he shares some calls from his time in the gang unit.   Also, prepare yourself because Keith finally addresses the dreaded C-word as several listeners have inquired about his thoughts on the pandemic and how he has been dealing with it at work and in personal life.  Warning:  Opinions are expressed. Don't forget you can follow the show on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.  You can also check out the website www.coplifepodcast.com or email Keith directly at keith@coplifepodcast.com.   Special thanks to Purple Planet Music for the use of certain sounds.  

Keith is back and broadcasting from the brand new PERMANENT CLP Studio!  So much has gone on since the last episode and many listeners have asked about his opinions of current events.  All that is covered and Keith doesn't hold back on giving his blunt opinions as he always does. Also, Officer Kline returns to the studio to discuss the direction his career has taken and what he has been up to lately.   CLP is on social media and you can follow on Facebook (Cop Life Podcast), Instagram (CopLifePodcast), and Twitter(CopLifePodcast) to keep up with all that is going on between shows.  You can also check out the website www.coplifepodcast.com and email Keith directly at keith@coplifepodcast.com   Some music provided courtesy of www.purple-planet.com 

In this conclusion to the interview with Police Constable Christopher Bayes-Walker from Lincolnshire, UK, Keith and Christ discuss training, a couple of myths regarding UK police, what a typical shift is like, and what it's like to be a police officer yet not carry a firearm.  Also, Keith answers listener email and shares this month's PSA while hoping you never have to use the advice given. Finally, a special tribute is given to a fallen officer at the request of a listener.   You can follow the show on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter as well as visit the website here. Keith can be reached by email at keith@coplifepodcast.com  Special thanks to Purple Planet Music for use of certain music for this episode.

On this final episode of 2019, Keith welcome’s Chris Bayes-Walker to the show all the way from the United Kingdom.  Chris is a Police Constable for the Lincolnshire Police and is stationed in Grantham.  He will share his unique experience policing in the England and we highlight the vast differences between the way the job is done in England as opposed to the United States.  In this first of a two-part interview series, Chris will share his reason for becoming a police officer as well as the application process and his training experience.   Also, Keith will read some listener email as well as feedback and share an experience of one of his co-workers recently where yet again just the presence of a body camera negated what could have possible turned in to a complaint.  In another edition of what is becoming a popular segment of the show, Keith will share a timely PSA for listeners.   You can follow the show on Instagram(@CopLifePodcast), Twitter(@CopLifePodcast), and Facebook.   You can always visit the websit

Between a rock and a hard place.......Damned if you do, damned if you don't...........Catch 22.   Does it exist, or is there a way to avoid it?  In this month's episode, Keith examines a recent shooting of an innocent homeowner that made national and international news.  Could this situation have been avoided?   In this return episode, Keith also discusses the reason for the long absence, how things are going now, and a couple of calls regarding checking the welfare of residents.  Listener reviews and a new PSA are also discussed.  Links referenced in this episode: Opening clip contains excerpts of a speech given by Hon. Justice William Bedsworth, Fourth District Court of Appeals given at the dedication of the new Criminal Justice Training Center at Golden West College, Huntington Beach, CA.  Full speech can be found HERE Publicly released body camera footage of Fort Worth Police Officer can be found HERE News footage courtesy of Fox 4 News, Dallas/Fort Worth Background music courtesy of Purple Planet

In this conclusion to Keith's interview with R.D, she talks about being an instructor and training coordinator at the academy, an experience attending SWAT school, her interactions with male colleagues, and some of the interesting and yes, humorous calls from her career so far.  (hint:  Most of those also involve CJ)   Be sure to stay up to date on all CLP goings on by checking out the website.  You can also follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.  All the links to social media as well as contact information can be found on the website. Some of the music for this episode provided courtesy of: Music:  https://www.purple-planet.com

In this month's episode, Keith sits down with "R.D.", a female police officer with over 31 years experience.  R.D. has worked in numerous units in a large police department and is currently a Sergeant.  Also in the studio with the two is a well known friend of the show and past guest, C.J.  R.D. discusses life as a female police officer and the differences as well as challenges she has faced throughout her career. She brings valuable insight and gives great advice to female police officers and those who aspire to be police officers.   Don't forget you can check out the website at www.coplifepodcast.com and follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.  Keith can also be reached by email at keith@coplifepodcast.com  

In Part 2 of our interview with rural police officer Seth, we talk about what equipment he has or doesn't have as well as some notable calls from his career so far.  Keith looks a listener email and discusses calls from the past month including a voice from the past! You can follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and you can contact Keith at keith@coplifepodcast.com  Finally, you can check out the website, www.coplifepodcast.com for more information including branded products!   Special thanks to Purple Planet for use of the background music during the opening clip.

What is it like to be a police officer in a rural environment?  How does it feel when you approach that call knowing backup could be 45 minutes away?  In Part 1 of this two part series, Keith talks with Seth, a police officer in a very rural area of Eastern Tennessee.  Seth talks about his academy training, very abbreviated field training, and just how far away is backup can be at any time.  Also in this episode, Keith answers listener email and talks about going the extra mile when working calls.  Finally, since Keith is no stranger to diving right in to controversial topics and discussions, he goes head first into the heated debate taking place right now......Is Die Hard a Christmas movie or not? Remember you can always visit the website:  www.coplifepodcast.com You can also follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.  Finally, you can email Keith directly at keith@coplifepodcast.com  Special thanks to www.purple-planet.com for use of certain music.

4 Months!  Yes, I know it's been that long.  It's been a long Summer and in this latest episode of CLP, Keith talks about what's been going on this summer.  We hear some listener feedback as well as questions and an example of another dumb and stupid move by a rookie officer on social media.  To finish out the show, Keith covers a topic requested by a listener awhile back relating to the basic structure of a typical police department.   Remember you can follow the show on the website at www.coplifepodcast.com where you can listen to past episodes, view previous videos, purchase CLP gear from the store, or support the show in other ways.  Also, you can follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.  No more Snapchat.  Finally, Keith is available to contact by email anytime at keith@coplifepodcast.com    Link to the article cited in the show: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/im-appalled-detroit-police-chief-fires-officer-almost-immediately-after-snapchat-post-with-offensive-caption/

Lots to talk about this month as Keith dives into some listener email and discussion description on a traffic stop last month.  Keith then dedicates another episode to videos that show police officers doing the right thing in spite of outright lies and attempts to discredit them.  Links from this month's episode: http://www.fox4news.com/news/video-shows-miami-officer-kicking-cuffed-suspect-in-head-1

This month's episode addresses the dumb and the reckless on both sides of the badge.  Keith will be taking a look back at calls over the last month as well as news involving police officers.  He reads a few of the many emails received recently and answers listeners questions.  As promised, a full review of the Netflix documentary "Flint Town" will be shared as well as updates about the body camera and a local story where officers' body cameras destroyed the complaints of a cell phone warrior.   For videos played in this episode you can find them on the website www.coplifepodcast.com.  Also, email Keith anytime at Keith@coplifepodcast.com  Video clip provided courtesy of Fox4News Dallas/Ft Worth

In this month's episode, Keith talks about his experience with the new body camera.  He also shares a couple of stories from calls, including one that focuses on one of the many "hats" that police officers are required to wear.  Also within the last few months he discovered another hazard, or negative of the job for the first time.  Finally, Keith goes into detail as to why he initially planned to end the show and what exactly caused him to change course and keep it going.     The website is www.coplifepodcast.com and you can follow the show on Facebook and Twitter.  Finally, yes you can still email Keith at keith@coplifepodcast.com or TheCopLifePodcast@gmail.com 

In this episode, Keith invites CJ into the studio once again where the two discuss CJ's 15 years in as a K9 handler.  What do departments look for in a K9 Officer?  What kind of training is involved?  Do K9 handlers really have a panic button on them to release the dog from the car?  Keith and CJ answer all these questions as well as talk about calls where the dog has been deployed and all kinds of interesting details about like as a K9 Officer.   Don't forget you can follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, and the website, www.coplifepodcast.com You can drop Keith an email at any time at:  keith@coplifepodcast.com  

In Part 2 of our discussion with 30yr veteran officer CJ, we take a deep look into his shooting.  Also, CJ shares with us his experience on television show COPS and we look at some interesting and notable calls from his career.  We also cover a few controversial topics including one rare example of a subject we disagree on. Remember you can follow the show at Facebook, Twitter, and Snapchat.  Also you can email Keith anytime at keith@coplifepodcast.com Check out the website for more:  www.coplifepodcast.com  

In this first half of an interview with a 30 year veteran police officer, Keith and CJ discuss the changes that have occurred in policing during that time.  CJ, who worked all his career in a very large metropolitan police department will chronicle the various units he worked in which included DWI.  He will discuss a memorable call where he worked a DWI that involved an officer being killed.  Also, CJ will talk about a major injury he sustained while attempting to catch a fleeing suspect.  Keith will cover some calls from the past couple of weeks as well as answer listener email.   Follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Snapchat and be sure to check out the website:  www.coplifepodcast.com Feel free to email Keith anytime at keith@coplifepodcast.com