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Send us Fan MailBobby 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.

Send us Fan MailToday'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.

Send us Fan MailWhat 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.

Send us Fan MailIn 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.

Send us Fan MailHere 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.

Send us Fan MailWhy 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. 

Send us Fan MailWell? 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.

Send us Fan MailIn 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.

Send us Fan MailThis 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.

Send us Fan MailBobby 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.

Send us Fan MailIn 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.

Send us Fan MailIn 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.

Send us Fan MailJoin 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. 

Send us Fan MailJoin 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. 

Send us Fan MailIn 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.. 

Send us Fan MailIn 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. 

Send us Fan MailHave 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.

Send us Fan MailIs 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

Send us Fan MailIn 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.

Send us Fan MailWith all the artificial intelligence going on, one would wonder if the movie Terminator might be some sort of prophetic movie. Ai is moving towards perfection as we speak. The videos that we watch now cannot be trusted because there are forces out there with nefarious motives. Masses of the population will be swayed to believe things that never happened because AI has developed a video that looks, sounds and appears real but it won't be. We've seen the videos of preachers speaking on the same things and discovering the entire thing was AI and the people that were viewed do not exist and the message was false. Things are getting spooky and the old saying, who are you going to trust? Me, or your lying eyes may just be the new normal. Let us know what you think about AI. Is it a threat? COntact us on Facebook, Instagram and Threads.

Send us Fan MailHave you ever wondered why aircraft appear to be spraying as they fly over. Some scoff and say its just condensation from the engines. Cool, I can accept that if they can explain why some aircraft flying at the same altitude leaving a trail that dissipates quickly and the others stay visible for miles and slowly spreads out over the sky. The fact is, there is weather modification going on. It's been going on since WWII. That is a fact. We also know that heavy metals are being found in ground water and soil samples. Snow has been tested and chemicals not found naturally are in the precipitation. Which means, its being introduced from aircraft. The big answer is why? Who's doing it and why are they doing it? Let us know what you think. Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Threads.

Send us Fan MailWith things in Minnesota winding down in the press, we find an independent journalist discovering millions, if not billions of taxpayer money going to childcare facilities and autism centers for Minnesota youth that do not exist. The fraud is just the tip of the iceberg, and it appears it will get much worse. With it looking more and more that the States governing body is neck deep in the fraud, no wonder the State is hemorrhaging police officers. What say you? Contact us on Facebook, Instagram and Threads. 

Send us Fan MailIn this week's episode, Bobby and Sarge talk about how things were so much simpler back in the day. We are now spending all our time writing reports and then copying and pasting them to arrest reports. Things ran smoother back when we wrote everything. Which brings us to the question, has innovation and technology brought more problems than not? We used to converse with each other. Now, people sit behind a computer or phone screen and attack anyone with a differing opinion. people were nicer when there was the option of getting punched in the nose for disrespecting. Let us know what you think. Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Threads. Leave a comment. We look forward to your opinion.

Send us Fan MailIn this week's episode, Bobby brings up the FLOCK cameras and the police using private Ring camera footage to solve crimes. Sounds great until you realize that the police are and will be snooping on law abiding citizens and documenting where they are and when they were there, all without a warrant. Is this okay with you? knowing that governments cannot be trusted with our liberties, our founders came up with the concept of self-governing. Our Constitution does not restrict the people. It restricts the government. With stationary FLOCK cameras now everywhere, is this good policing or an encroachment onto our civil rights? 

Send us Fan MailRemember the officer who shot up his own cruiser with a prisoner inside because he thought an acorn bouncing off his police cruiser was a gunshot? Ever get a Ring notifications or worked in a police agencies communications center and taken calls for gunshots when its New Years Eve or Independence Day? Then you understand the need to teach the difference between gunshots and fireworks or acorns. :et us know what type of training you have had or what you've gone through that taught you the difference? Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Threads. Like and share us with your friends.

Send us Fan MailBobby and Sarge discuss the issues involving ICE and how it led to one agent shooting and killing an instigator. As sad as this is, one thing can be for certain, this incident would have been avoided had the "protester" stayed out of the way of agents performing their lawful duty. ICE has broadcast who they are arresting. These are not poor people just trying to make it in the US. They are targeting and arresting known violent criminals. Rapists, murderers and child molesters. Yet the government leaders are instigating these raids. Now, people are dying and unfortunately, both Bobby and Sarge believe it will get bloodier. Let us know what you think. Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Threads. Like and share us with your friends.

Send us Fan MailIn this two-part interview, Former deputy Breet Freeman who worked at the Brevard County Sheriff's Department under Sheriff Wayne Ivey tells his story of joining Law Enforcement to getting a job with the Sheriff's Office. From working the road to working a dog to flying in one of the most prestigious Law Enforcement aviation units in the country. He tells how Covid caused his health issues and how the County left him in the dust. If you've had a similar experience, regardless of which agency you worked for, let us know. We are on Facebook, Instagram and Threads. Like and share us with your friends. 

Send us Fan MailIn this two-part interview, Former deputy Breet Freeman who worked at the Brevard County Sheriff's Department under Sheriff Wayne Ivey tells his story of joining Law Enforcement to getting a job with the Sheriff's Office. From working the road to working a dog to flying in one of the most prestigious Law Enforcement aviation units in the country. He tells how Covid caused his health issues and how the County left him in the dust. If you've had a similar experience, regardless of which agency you worked for, let us know. We are on Facebook, Instagram and Threads. Like and share us with your friends. 

Send us Fan MailBobby and Sarge discuss the apparent lost art of taking good notes. Back in the early days of Bobby and Sarge's careers, everything had to be handwritten. When they would be inundated with calls for service, it's good to have solid notes so the information can be recalled so a thorough report can be generated. Good notes lead to good reports that lead to good cases that result in justice for victims. Has the development of computer-generated and AI generated reports caused the loss of good note taking? Let us know. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram and Threads. Like and share us with your friends.

Send us Fan MailWith Canada, UK and the rest of NATO locking citizens up for speech related incidents, how does this type of mentality end? Seems there's a segment of people in America that want us to be unarmed and suppress any speech in which they disagree. Dangerous thinking that goes against the founding of this nation. Bobby and Sarge discuss this and more on this week's episode. Let us know what you think by contacting us on Facebook, Instagram and Threads. 

Send us Fan MailEver wonder why States make laws that appear useless? Same here. Bobby and Sarge discuss the latest law to come down the pike where anything obscuring a tag is now a potential traffic criminal charge. Sure, Florida changed and modified it but it still comes down to common sense/ People using tag covers to avoid paying tolls? Sure! lock them up. Old ladies that have a tag with their church's information surrounding the tag with nothing covered? No way that should be a stoppable offense. Listen in and tell us what you think. Contact us on Facebook, Instagram and Threads. Like us and share is with your friends.

Send us Fan MailThis week, Bobby and Sarge, both police recruit instructors, give solid advice to those seeking to enter the Police Academy. From keeping one's mouth closed and understanding the instructor has their best interest at heart, there's a ton of good advice out there that can assist the recruit in succeeding. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Threads

Send us Fan MailThis week, Bobby brings up the constant recalls that keep flooding us on a daily basis. From vehicles to radioactive shrimp. Why do you think there's so many recalls? Let us know. You can find us on Facebook, instagram and threads. 

Send us Fan MailIn this week's episode, Bobby and Sarge discuss relative advise for those seeking employment in Law Enforcement. Sound advice and honest advice. Let us know what you think is good advice and we will add it to the next advice show. Contact us on Facebook, Instagram and threads.

Send us Fan MailIn this week's episode, Bobby and Sarge discuss the good old days of no cell phones, when kids stayed outside until the streetlights came on and drinking water from a garden hose. Back when families sat together, watched TV together because there were only three channels and the child closest to the TV was the remote. We've all seen the Facebook posts that show a mountain cabin and says, "if your needs for food and drink were taken care of, would you live in this house, but you had to give up your social media and phone?" Would you like to go back to 1986? Let us know on Facebook, Instagram and Threads.

Send us Fan MailIn this week's episode. Bobby brings up the new bill signed by the Governor of Florida that makes it a felony to abandon or mistreat an animal (pet). With the latest animal abuse case where a person killed a pet he rescued by decapitation, are new laws needed? Let us know on Facebook, Instagram and threads.

Send us Fan MailIn this week's episode, Both Bobby and Sarge talk about funny things we've seen and heard. From the old timer giving advice to the things, we've seen and heard that caused us to laugh while trying to hide it. Has this happened to you? Let us know on Facebook, Instagram and threads and we will include it on a future follow up show.

Send us Fan MailIn this week's episode, Bobby brings up the need for police agencies to produce social media videos aimed at making the police look more down to earth and nicer. Is the constant videos and posts that highlight officers important in community relations or are they a waist of police departments time and manpower? Let us know on Facebook, Instagram and Threads

Send us Fan MailIn this week's episode, Bobby and Sarge discuss the fatigue that most officers and now, the population are experiencing. With all the protected classes in this nation currently, it appears there is a lot of entitlement going around to the point that the intitled are demanding they be recognized regardless of our opinions. Cancel culture and violence appear to be the norm these days. So, it's safe to assume, people who just want to be left alone are being forced to participate. What will happen if this continues? Let us know. You can contact us on Facebook, Instagram and Threads.

Send us Fan MailOn this week's episode, Bobby and Sarge discuss the importance of standards. Is the agency or military standard on things like facial hair, hair length and color or religious dress important or can these standards be tweaked in the name of inclusion? Is a standard one size fits all important or not? Let us know. Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Threads. 

Send us Fan MailIn this week's episode, Bobby and Sarge discuss the issue of cowards and agencies refusing to back up other agencies. When an agency head tells officers to stand down when another agency is calling for assistance because of politics, one needs to ask, what is the problem? IS it good practice to abandon federal or State officers because of political climate? What penalties should these department heads face for such negligence. Should it be the civilians in charge who ordered the chief to give the order to stand down? Or should the Chief, who refused and failed to uphold his oath, be charged and convicted?  Let us know what you think. Message us on Facebook, Instagram and Threads.

Send us Fan MailIn this week's episode, Bobby and Sarge enter the arena of open carry again but this time, they are asking what type of training the citizens should get if they start carrying their firearms openly. Neither Bobby nor Sarge is against open carry, but the listener needs to be aware that extra training is going to be needed if they carry. Like weapons retention, type of holster. Placement on the body and more. Are you going to carry openly? Let us know what you think of the positions Bobby and Sarge bring to light.

Send us Fan MailIn this week's episode, Bobby and Sarge discuss the current trend of some countries to establish digital ID. Is this a good thing? Or is this another way governments can control their populations? Some countries that are considered allies to the United States, like South Korea, Australia and the UK, have started it as have many Communist countries like China and Vietnam. Some see this as total control of the government over its people. What do you think?

Send us Fan MailIn this week's episode, Bobby and Sarge bring up the topic of potential threats towards America coming from within America. With all the video evidence of Muslims living in the United States calling for Jihad against the nation in which they are dwelling, instead of assimilation, they are calling for the downfall of a nation to meet their own religious ideology. It's common knowledge the southern boarder was wide open during the Biden administration. Allowing untold tens of millions of illegal immigrants to enter our country and melt into the population. We also know that many of those who entered our country are here to do very bad things to the citizens of this nation. The question must be asked, are those who entered our country illegally due to bad policies be considered a threat to this nation? So far, it appears it may be true. What say you?

Send us Fan MailIn this week's episode, Bobby and Sarge discuss the weapon of the mind. Verbal Judo. The art of de-escalation. Is it easier to talk a subject down so everybody goes home at the end of shift? Implementing this training takes supervisions insight on the real dangers of police work. We train to use our weapons annually. Why not train our minds? To many officers in our careers have seen those officers who go straight to brute force when a little de-escalation would have prevented a use of force report and injury reports to workers comp.  Let us know what you think. 

Send us Fan MailFollowing up on last week's episode on police equipment, how come nothing lasts anymore? In this week's episode, the discussion leads us to everything being used today appears to breakdown sooner rather than later. Which brings us to today's topic. Everything has a shelf life and no one to repair it. Everything from refrigerators to TVs. Nothing lasts and nothings repaired anymore. Long gone are the days of your grandmother's refrigerator. Is this waist or is this a good thing? Let us know.

Send us Fan MailIn this week's episode, Bobby and Sarge discuss the amount of police equipment now being carried by officers on their belts, their vests and in their vehicles. Is it helpful or are we should we be re- entering the phase of keep it simple, stupid? Does it make the life of an officer easier when a guy who sits behind a desk, with minimal dirt on his uniform, decides the troops need the latest and greatest equipment of the day? Should equipment be tested first by the troops before making it mandatory? Should the backbone of our police agencies have a say? Sure, there's equipment that's been implemented that has helped officers do their job more efficiently, but, if we are honest, there's tons of equipment that was huge waists of money and time. What say you?

Send us Fan MailIn this week's episode, Bobby and Sarge discuss the potential ramifications of a Florida court declaring the ban on open carry unconstitutional. As expected, those who oppose the right to carry firearms are saying it's the wild west all over again. On the other hand, its clear that when a society that arms itself, the crime rates do drop. What say you? Does your State or country have similar laws? Let us know.

Send us Fan MailThis week's episode is a follow up from last week's where we are guilty of nicknaming our fellow officers. Regardless of if its warranted or just in fun between good friends, it can effect the workplace. Listen in as Bobby and Sarge talk about some of the better nicknames they've heard in their long careers. Let us know some you've heard, and we'll include them in a future episode.

Send us Fan MailIn this week's episode, Bobby brings up the topic of toxic employees. The ones perpetually sick or out. How this effects the agency and the citizens as a whole. Looking back, I recall many incidents where officers had to carry a heavier call load because one or two of their fellow officers wouldn't step up. How has this effected yur agency or your business?