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Two retired Law Enforcement Officers discussing topics of today with humor and personal stories. Both hosts met back in the late 90's and worked together on dope cases that Bobby was working and needed a K9 to search. Both Sarge and Bobby worked in the same county but worked for neighboring agencies. They continue to work with recruits at the local Police Academy,

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Saturday · 52 min
The fractured thin blue line
Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode, Bobby and Sarge bring up the topic of the thin blue line. How, in the past, the police watched out for themselves, to the point that criminal behavior was overlooked. Now, things have changed. We see reports of officers being fired for domestics, driving while intoxicated and many other crimes. Yes, the penalties are more severe for officers. How? When a banker gets a DUI, he doesn't lose his banking job. When an Officer commits a battery upon their spouse, they get fired. When a citizen does it, they go back to their livelihood, Officers are now being held accountable and neither Bobby nor Sarge are against it. In fact, both applaud the holding of our police accountable as a good thing. Is the thin blue line fracturing or is it maturing and now protecting the good cops? Let us know what you think. Email us or reach out on Facebook, Instagram and Threads. You can also find us on Spotify, IHeart or wherever you download your favorite podcasts.
August 29 · 52 min
Education requirements.
Send us Fan Mail Bobby brings up a great question in this episode, should college degrees be needed to do the job? Sure, some will say (and I've heard this from many colleagues who got their degree in public administration or business) that getting a degree shows you are able to finish what you started. Isn't a 30-year career the same thing?? Sarge isn't convinced a college education makes you a better leader or smarter than the high school grad who went to the academy rather than college. Like Sarge's father said to him 50 years ago, "your generation will have the most highly educated burger flippers". He wasn't wrong. What say you? Is a college education important in police work? Is leadership only learned through college classroom? Let us know. Contact us on Facebook, Instagram or Threads. You can find us on Spotify, IHeart, Buzzsprout or wherever you download your favorite music or podcasts.
August 22 · 52 min
Equipment isues
Send us Fan Mail Today's police equipment has come a long way. When Sarge started back in the early 80's, it was a revolver, 18 rounds of ammo, a slap and a pen. you got your vehicle, radio and rifle when you finished squad meetings. Now? It's take-home cars, cameras, computers with specific programs that write your reports, citations and arrest reports then prints them out in the car. Writing things by hand, like citations and arrest reports are neanderthal to most officers today. Penmanship is no longer needed. Weapon systems have changed and the accessories that come with them now cost more than the weapon itself. Let us know what changes have happened since you entered the profession. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, Buzzsprout, Threads or wherever you download your favorite music and podcasts.
August 15 · 53 min
Is it worth the money?
Send us Fan Mail What is actually worth the money these days? Concerts went from entertainment by artists to political rallies. Furniture and appliances don't last anymore. When something does last, the consumer no longer has access to parts. It's by design. Why do actors and singers inject politics into their shows? Most are very far left leaning and many of their fans are just wanting a few hours where they can hear their favorite songs by their favorite bands for a little two-hour escape, but they must endure a political rally instead. Bobby and Sarge discuss this very topic. Join us on Spotify, IHeart, Buzzsprout or wherever you download your favorite podcasts. You can also find us on Facebook, Instagram and Threads.
August 8 · 52 min
Medicated cops
Send us Fan Mail In our careers, both Bobby and Sarge have known officers who have used chemical pharmaceuticals to help with certain ailments that they developed over long careers. How do these medications affect them is key to it being a problem on duty. With that, how many have been injured, both physically and mentally and sought treatment, only to get addicted and then crash and burn? How many leaders in law enforcement have known of the issue but instead of reaching out and saving the officer, they watch and then pounce once the officer crashes. We all have seen it and it's still wrong. What say you? Let us know by contacting us on Facebook, Instagram and Threads. Find us wherever you download your favorite podcasts.
August 1 · 55 min
Dealing with the disabled.... Again?
Send us Fan Mail Here we go again. Dealing with those with disabilities and they know it. Should the police grant certain considerations when dealing with disabled persons? Depends. However, when ordering a suspect out of a car and he tells you he is unable because he can't use his legs, do you rip them out of the car anyway for non-compliance? Even though it is clear the persons legs don't work anymore? Bobby and Sarge may have a problem with that. What say you? Let us know by contacting us on Facebook, Instagram and Threads. You can also listen in on your favorite podcast platform.
July 25 · 55 min
Cussing Cops
Send us Fan Mail Why do police, Fire, public safety and military always throw around cuss words like its a normal language? When out with fellow first responders, the majority seem to revert back to using cuss words as adjectives. It's clearly unprofessional, especially when non first responders overhear it. Bobby and Sarge discuss this topic with some hilarity and conviction. Join us wherever you download your favorite podcasts. You can also contact us on Facebook, Instagram and Threads.
July 18 · 54 min
More stupid stuff cops do
Send us Fan Mail Well? As you know, cops keep doing stupid stuff, we see it daily on social media and the news. So, we decided to bring it up again. Listen in as Bobby and Sarge discuss some more stupid stuff cops do. Join us on Spotify, IHeart, Buzzsprout or wherever you listen and download your favorite podcasts. Contact us on Facebook, Instagram and Threads.
July 11 · 55 min
Dealing with the disabled and other things
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Bobby and Sarge continue talking about dealing with the disabled and as usual, they go off in another direction and talk about other things. It's amazing how they segway into other topics. Join us on your favorite podcast platform and contact us on Facebook, Instagram and Threads.
July 4 · 18 min
Happy 250th Birthday America
Send us Fan Mail This short podcast focuses on the 250th birthday of the greatest nation on this planet. Be careful this holiday and we will be back at it next week.
June 27 · 56 min
Dealing with the disabled Pt1
Send us Fan Mail Bobby and Sarge delve into dealing with the disabled in this episode. They discuss run ins with some disabled and how they reflect society as a whole. Some are pretty cool and some are not. Just like everyone else. Join us as we take a look back in their careers with disabled people. You can tell us about your experiences by contacting us on Facebook, Instagram and threads or you can join is on all podcast platforms.
June 20 · 56 min
Leadership Issues with Kevin Fain
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Retired Sgt Kevin Fain joins us as we discuss leadership issues in today's policing. Poor performance, criminal cops, toxic leadership are on the table. Let us know what you think. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, Threads and wherever you download and listen to your favorite podcasts.
June 13 · 56 min
Awards, are we cheapening police awards? With Retired Sgt Kevin Fain
Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode, Bobby and Sarge are joined by our good friend and fellow retiree Kevin Fain. In today's episode, the discussion of police awards is discussed. Are they mere participation trophies? Or is the need to have more categories the best solution? Let us know what you think. Contact us on Facebook, Instagram and Threads and let us know what you think. Find us on your favorite platform where you download your favorite podcasts.
June 6 · 56 min
Interview with Brett Freeman Pt 4
Send us Fan Mail Join us as we continue our interview with retired Brevard County Deputy Brett Freemen. Brett continues with his story of catching Covid and dealing with side effects as well as the County abandoning him during his recovery. Listen in and contact us if you have had similar experiences at your place of work. We'd love to set up more interviews. Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Threads.
May 30 · 53 min
Interview with Brett Freeman Pt3
Send us Fan Mail Join us as we continue to speak with retired BCSO deputy Brett Freeman on his issues with Brevard County after he suffered from continual health issues after contracting covid. Find us on your favorite platforms where you download your favorite podcasts.
May 23 · 53 min
Loss of empathy
Send us Fan Mail In todays policing, has the ability to show empathy or compassion been lost? With social media now teaching people that they can be rude and mean to others behind the keyboard without punitive action, how does this affect their professional life? With the loss of empathy, will there be more use of force? Will there be more deadly force encounters because someone appears annoyed rather than empathetic? Let us know what you think. Copologypodcast@gmail, or you can message us on Facebook, Instagram and Threads..
May 16 · 53 min
Bad cops
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Bobbi and Sarge enter the forum to discuss bad cops. Cops who have committed serious crimes, both on duty and after retiring. It became clear that cops mirror society and it was surprising how many were at agencies both Bobbi and Sarge worked. Let us know if you have a similar story on a rogue cop. You can contact us on Facebook, Instagram and Threads. Email us at copologypodcast@gmail.
May 9 · 55 min
Weird news stories
Send us Fan Mail Have you noticed that the news is getting weirder these days? Bobbi and Sarge bring up a few stories that cause us pause. Things that make you go hmmmmmmmm. Let us know what stories you are aware of that could be included in a future follow up show. Contact us at copologypodcast@gmail. Or, find us on Facebook, Instagram and Threads.
May 2 · 56 min
Changes needed
Send us Fan Mail Is Law Enforcement changing? Are there needed changes to help it survive? With newer generations entering the profession, will the changes be effective in dealing with modern problems every officer will face? Serious questions need to be answered if the profession is to survive. Let us know what you think. Contact us on Facebook, Instagram and Threads
April 25 · 53 min
Dealing with loss. A tribute to Mark Lowe
Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode, Bobbi and Sarge discuss loss. Losing a mentor, a colleague, a friend. This show discusses the loss of someone both Bobbi and Sarge worked with, learned from. His sudden passing was felt by many at our Academy. Even though this show discusses losing someone respected, it is dedicated to our friend, Mark Lowe. Rest easy my brother, we have it from here.

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