This episode features an officer who is an author writing fiction about current events. Special thank you to Pablo our awesome editor! Check out our facebook page Facebook Page You can always contact me at rob@finebluelinepodcast.com

Fine Blue Line Podcast | Law Enforcement

Cop author tells truth through fiction

In this episode we speak with Adam Kinakin from https://www.iletsummit.com/ Adam will talk to us about his online training program that has a very low cost.  This program isn't designed to be a big money maker it is designed to bring the content to the street. Adam has brought in some great instructors from around the world to bring online training to officers.  There are plans for future trainings as well.  Check out Adams podcast "The Tactical Breakdown". Invest in yourself!! Discount code seahawks can be used for 40% off. A special thank you to our awesome Producer Pablo! You can always contact us through our facebook page at The Fine Blue Line Podcast or e-mail me at rob@finebluelinepodcast.com

Online Training Source

In this episode we interview author Keith Grounsell about his book series A Narc's Tale regarding his time working undercover investigations. Learn why Keith took detailed notes of his activities and how it turned into a book series. You can purchase the books https://grounsellbooks.com/ A special thank you to our Producer Pablo for all his continued work.

A Narc's Tale-Book Review

In this episode we will talk about Bail Reform and how it is changing the Law Enforcement landscape across this country.  Also how it is making communities less safe.  Chief Bruegger from Pasadena, TX is our guest and is an outspoken opponent of Bail Reform. Thank you to Pablo our Chief Editor for his work on another great episode.

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How is your department handling COVID? In this episode we will talk to patrol officers, jail staff and administration regarding how COVID is affecting them and their operations. The three people we talk to come from three different departments to bring their perspective on this pandemic. A special thank you goes out to our editor Pablo C.

LE COVID responses

In this episode we interview the owners of Black Op Fabrication.  Derek and Brynn come on to talk about their business building breaching tools.  You can find their breaching items for sale at Breaching tools If you have questions they can be contacted on their Facebook or on their e-mail at blackopsfab@gmail.com I also review the best boots that I have ever owned in law enforcement.

Have you ever had to breach a door?

In this episode we revisit Jeremiah and get an update on his academy progress and what they have been learning.  Jeremiah is looking forward to graduation for sure. This episode once again edited by Pablo, thank you so much for your expertise.

So you want to be a cop 3

Are and/or your department ready for the unthinkable?  Many smaller departments across this country have never experienced a line of duty death.  When It happens have you thought of who will deal with the family?  Who will notify the family?  Who will plan the funeral?  Where will you hold a large funeral? In this episode we welcome the parents of Officer Jordan Corder.  Jordan died in the line of duty in Covina, CA on September 30th, 2014.  Mark a retired Captain from Covina PD and his amazing wife Diane come on and speak of their experiences. I want to thank Pablo our editor for again taking this episode from my jumbled mess and putting it into something you can listen to.

Are you ready for the UNTHINKABLE?

In this episode we will talk to Michael Transue, the Washington State FOP lobbiest.  We will also talk to James Schrimpsher the west side Vice-President of the Washington State FOP and Legislative team chair. The Washington State executive Director Lynnette Buffington will come on as well as she works with Michael and James daily in the legislature to get things passed for the members. If you are not involved in local politics you are only hurting your profession! Special thank you to Pablo Calcerada for once again editing our podcasts, couldn't do it without you brother!

What are some state legislative topics?

In this episode we will talk to Tim Richardson from the Steve Young Law Enforcement Legislative Advocacy Center.  Tim discusses many topics at the federal level in this next session that could effect law enforcement.  The big one that everyone is talking about and we go into depth on is the early medicare for first responders. I can be reached here at the podcast at rob@finebluelinepodcast.com, 208-918-3025 or through our facebook page. Special thank you goes out to Pablo C. for his continued help in editing these podcasts on the back end.

What is coming up for LE in the legislature?

This episode we will bring on the FOP National Secretary Jimmy Holderfield, immediate Past President of Washington State and Chief of Police Ken Roske as well as Washington State FOP Executive Director Lynette Buffington.  These great minds will discuss how you can connect with your community especially with the holidays coming up. You can find many of the items discussed at www.fop.net  As always you can reach us here at the podcast at www.finebluelinepodcast.com , rob@finebluelinepodcast.com or our Facebook page and by phone 208-918-3025. A special THANK YOU to Pablo Calcerada who is a police officer and our editor to make these episodes flow.

How important is connecting with your community?

This episode continues to follow Jeremiah in his first year as an officer.  This takes Jeremiah up to his academy date and now we will start following his progress in the academy. The giveaway in this episode is a good one.  You can contact me to be entered at rob@finebluelinepodcast.com, on our website www.finebluelinepodcast.com or by calling 208-918-3025. Thank you to our show sponsor Extra Duty Solutions. Music in this episode by Pablo Calcerada and Joseph McDade. This episode was edited and produced by Pablo Calcerada.

So you want to be a cop part 2

In this episode we interview Author Danny Smith who is a retired LA County Homicide Detective turned Author.  Learn why Danny turned to writing a novel series known as the Dickie Floyd Detective Novel Series. The first book in the series is A Good Bunch of Men.  The second book is Door to a Dark Room, the third book is Echo Killers, the fourth book is The Color Dead.  The fifth book in the series is coming out soon. Danny also writes a blog.   About two weeks after this episode releases on 9/24/19 watch our Facebook Page for a giveaway of a signed copy of A Good Bunch of Men. You can always contact us here on the podcast at rob@finebluelinepodcast.com.  We look forward to hearing from you.

Author of Dickie Floyd Novels

In this episode we will talk to Rich Milliman from Extra Duty Solutions.  Rich will walk us through what Extra Duty Solutions offers as well as how you can assign extra duty assignments. We will also discuss your liability when working extra duty. Check out Extra Duty Solutions website. As always you can contact me here at the podcast at rob@finebluelinepodcast.com or call at 208-918-3025. Be Safe!

Do you work off duty assignments?

This episode we will start our journey with Jeremiah a police officer in Washington State.  Jeremiah is going to guide us through his first year of employment as a police officer.  This first episode will walk you through his testing and hiring process. I want to send a special thank you out to Pablo Calcerada our Audio Producer here at The Fine Blue Line Podcast. Contact us here at the podcast at rob@finebluelinepodcast.com  

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