097 Following A Higher Calling, Police Officer And Author David Viergutz And Policing In Texas

Send us Fan Mail Send us a textOn today's show, we travel to Texas to speak with author, podcaster, and Police Officer David Viergutz!David Viergutz is a disabled Army Veteran, an 8-year law enforcement veteran, the majority in rural Texas, and Field Training Officer. His experience is in drug interdiction, interview/interrogation, and investigations. He is also a mental health investigator and state child abuse investigator.David gives us some unique insights into policing in a small town in Texas.In today’s episode, we discuss:·      How David joined the army at age 16 1/2. He did get his parents' permission. ·      The injury that ended his army career.·      His calling to join law enforcement. ·      The unique challenges and rewards of being a police officer in a small town. ·      Working with a variety of other law enforcement agencies in Texas, including the iconic Texas Rangers. ·      David’s writing process has allowed him to produce a large amount of books in a short amount of time. ·      David’s podcast, “The Nightmare Engine.” All of this and more on today’s episode of the Cops and Writers podcast.Check out David's website to learn more about him, his books, and his podcast!Check out Field Training (Brew City Blues Book 1)!!Enjoy the Cops and Writer's book series.Please visit the Cops and Writers website.If you have a question for the sarge, hit him up at his email.Join the fun at the Cops and Writers Facebook groupConsider buying me a coffee :-)What would you do if you lost the one you loved the most? How far would you go to quench your thirst for vengeance?https://a.co/d/2UsJPbaSupport the show What's the craziest thing you saw when you were a cop?My first week on the job, a guy running at me with a butcher knife. He'd just killed his brother over the last hot dog.That's chapter 1. There are 33 more.Police Stories: The Rookie Years just launched - available on Amazon. Search 'Police Stories Patrick O'Donnell' or click thSupport the show