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01/27/2025

Episode 12: Sergeant Ben Chassen's Story available now on YouTube:

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Ben retired as a Sergeant with the San Diego County Sheriff's Office. He spent most of his career assigned to Special Investigations. His assignments with that unit included: Border Crime Suppression Team, Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs, Narcotics Task Force Team and the Ma*****na Enforcement Team.

Hear his story NOW!

Episode 11 Part 2 available now on YouTube.https://youtu.be/0BSrhlQLdzw?si=GWDYddfw7iTdhUMAScott discusses the impact of...
01/15/2025

Episode 11 Part 2 available now on YouTube.

https://youtu.be/0BSrhlQLdzw?si=GWDYddfw7iTdhUMA

Scott discusses the impact of the job on his family and his emotional "forced" separation from law enforcement. Scott shares a part of his career that is rarely discussed but needs to be heard.

01/10/2025

Officer Mayerhofer started with the Lisle Illinois Police Department in July of 1990. During the course of his career, Scott served as a Patrol Officer, Detective, and School Resource Officer. His collateral duties included Field Training Officer, SWAT Operator and Fi****ms Instructor.

He was forced to retire from the Lisle Police Department in February of 2012 due to a duty related injury. He was number 1 on the list to be promoted to Sergeant at the time of his retirement.

Hear his emotional 2 part story on YouTube. Part 1 on 01.13.25 and Part 2 on 01.15.25.

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Hear Episode 10: Deputy Ricardo Santiago's Story on YouTube now: https://www.youtube.com/Ricardo retired from the Orange...
01/08/2025

Hear Episode 10: Deputy Ricardo Santiago's Story on YouTube now:

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Ricardo retired from the Orange County Florida Sheriff's Department in August of 2023. His assignments included Tactical Patrol and Narcotics. From traffic stops to the search for a murder suspect, hear it all on YouTube.

12/26/2024

Rapid Fire! This or That for Cops with Commander Gerry Piccoli. Gerry served with the Darien Police Department for more than 30 years (1985 to 2019).

Hear Commander Piccoli's Story on YouTube 12.30.24.

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12/19/2024

This or That for Cops with retired Chief Roy Newton - Lombard Police Department 1994 to 2023. Hear the story of his career on YouTube on December 23rd.

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This is the Rapid-Fire – stage of fire. Where you, the shooter, will have 45 seconds to answer 1 magazine fully loaded with 16 questions. Shooter, ready? Stand-by.

Favorite Cop show? Crown Vic or Chevy Caprice? 9mm, .40 or .45? G***k, Smith & Wesson or Sig Sauer? Taser or OC? Shotgun or Rifle? Overtime or time off? Work on Christmas or work on Thanksgiving? Boots or shoes? Tie or turtleneck? Bring your lunch or buy it? Eat in your car or in the station? Bagels or Donuts? Coffee or Pop? Coke or Pepsi OR Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts or Gas Station? Cease Fire!

12/13/2024

Episode 7 Part 1: Canine Handler Wil "Dan" Muller's Story available December 16th on YouTube.

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Corporal Muller started with the Santa Barbara California Police Department in July of 1991. He left that agency in September of 1999 to pursue a career with the Santa Maria California Police Department. He held the rank of Corporal at both of those agencies. During the course of his law enforcement career, he served as a Patrol Officer, DUI Enforcement Officer, and Canine Handler. As a K-9 Handler, his responsibilities with the Santa Maria Police included responding to high-risk critical incidents requiring the deployment of a specially trained Police K-9.

He retired from law enforcement in March of 2008, after nearly 17 years of service, due to a career ending injury. Hear Wil's story on YouTube.

12/13/2024

Episode 6 - Part 1 & 2: "Sgt. Dave Franklin’s Story" Available NOW on YouTube. Hear Sgt. Dave Franklin’s Story, from Dave's decision to become an Auxiliary Officer with the Forest Park Illinois Police Department, to his 28-year career with the Downers Grove Illinois Police Department. During his career, Dave served as a Patrol Officer, Tac Officer, Detective and Sergeant. His collateral duties included Field Training Officer and Crisis/Hostage Negotiator. Dave was the Vice President of Illinois Crisis Negotiators Association from 2001 to 2007 and a Board member of the FBI National council on Crisis negotiations from 2002 to 2004. Hear his story now on YouTube!

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12/06/2024

"A call comes on the radio of a r**e in progress."

Episode 6 - Part 1: "Sgt. Dave Franklin’s Story" drops on Monday, December 9th! Hear Sgt. Dave Franklin’s Story, from Dave's decision to become an Auxiliary Officer with the FOREST PARK POLICE Department, to his 28-year career with the Downers Grove Police Department. During his career, Dave served as a Patrol Officer, Tac Officer, Detective and Sergeant. His collateral duties included Field Training Officer and Crisis/Hostage Negotiator. Dave was the Vice President of Illinois Crisis Negotiators Association from 2001 to 2007 and a Board member of the FBI National council on Crisis negotiations from 2002 to 2004.

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I Get a Call, They Got a 3 Month Old Dead Baby Episode 5: "Deputy Chief Mike Anton's Story" Hear Deputy Chief Mike Anton...
12/02/2024

I Get a Call, They Got a 3 Month Old Dead Baby

Episode 5: "Deputy Chief Mike Anton's Story" Hear Deputy Chief Mike Anton's Story, from Mike's decision to become a Deputy with the Cook County Sheriff's Office (Official), to his decision to retire after 30 years of service. Mike spent nearly all of his career with the county's Child Exploitation Task Force. In 2003 he took a two year leave of absence to serve as a Polygraph Examiner with the CIA in Langley, Virginia. Hear his stories now on YouTube!

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11/26/2024

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11/25/2024

Episode 4: “Lt. Wayne Johnson’s Story”, now available on YouTube. From Wayne’s decision to become a Trooper with the Tennessee Highway Patrol, to his decision to retire after nearly 30 years of service. From pursuits to fatal crashes, hear his stories now!

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11/24/2024

Episode 4: “Lt. Wayne Johnson’s Story”, coming to YouTube on Monday (11/25). From Wayne’s decision to become a Trooper with the Tennessee Highway Patrol ,T to his decision to retire after nearly 30 years of service. From pursuits to fatal crashes, hear his story on YouTube. Subscribe now!

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11/20/2024

Deputy Chief Mike Anton - Retired. Cook County Sheriff's Office

Favorite Cop show? Crown Vic or Chevy Caprice? 9mm, .40 or .45? G***k, Smith & Wesson or Sig Sauer? Taser or OC? Shotgun or Rifle? Overtime or time off? Work on Christmas or work on Thanksgiving? Concealed vest or outer vest carrier? Boots or shoes? Tie or turtleneck? Bring your lunch or buy it? Eat in your car or in the station? Bagels or Donuts? Coffee or Pop? Depending on choice, either Coke or Pepsi or Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts or Gas Station?

11/19/2024

Episode 3: “Lt. Donnie Pridemore's Story”, is available on YouTube now. From Donnie’s decision to become a police officer, to his decision to retire after 37 years of service with multiple agencies in Illinois and Iowa. Lt. Pridemore was a Detective, SWAT Operator and Accident Reconstructionist. From homicides to fatal crashes, hear his stories now!

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Episode 12: Sergeant Ben Chassen's Story available now on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MyJourneywiththeBadge Ben retired as a Sergeant with the San Diego County Sheriff's Office. He spent most of his career assigned to Special Investigations. His assignments with that unit included: Border Crime Suppression Team, Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs, Narcotics Task Force Team and the Marijuana Enforcement Team. Hear his story NOW!

Officer Mayerhofer started with the Lisle Illinois Police Department in July of 1990. During the course of his career, Scott served as a Patrol Officer, Detective, and School Resource Officer. His collateral duties included Field Training Officer, SWAT Operator and Firearms Instructor. He was forced to retire from the Lisle Police Department in February of 2012 due to a duty related injury. He was number 1 on the list to be promoted to Sergeant at the time of his retirement. Hear his emotional 2 part story on YouTube. Part 1 on 01.13.25 and Part 2 on 01.15.25. https://www.youtube.com/@MyJourneywiththeBadge #policestories #LawEnforcementAppreciationDay #lawenforcement #retiredcop

Coming to YouTube 12.30.24! Episode 9: Commander Gerald "Gerry" Piccoli's Story https://www.youtube.com/@MyJourneywiththeBadge #policestories #police #retiredcop #Deputy #trooper #agent #security #military

Rapid Fire! This or That for Cops with Commander Gerry Piccoli. Gerry served with the Darien Police Department for more than 30 years (1985 to 2019). Hear Commander Piccoli's Story on YouTube 12.30.24. https://www.youtube.com/@MyJourneywiththeBadge #RapidFireChallenge #thisorthat #policeofficer #policestories #copsandcoffee

This or That for Cops with retired Chief Roy Newton - Lombard Police Department 1994 to 2023. Hear the story of his career on YouTube on December 23rd. https://www.youtube.com/@MyJourneywiththeBadge This is the Rapid-Fire – stage of fire. Where you, the shooter, will have 45 seconds to answer 1 magazine fully loaded with 16 questions. Shooter, ready? Stand-by. Favorite Cop show? Crown Vic or Chevy Caprice? 9mm, .40 or .45? Glock, Smith & Wesson or Sig Sauer? Taser or OC? Shotgun or Rifle? Overtime or time off? Work on Christmas or work on Thanksgiving? Boots or shoes? Tie or turtleneck? Bring your lunch or buy it? Eat in your car or in the station? Bagels or Donuts? Coffee or Pop? Coke or Pepsi OR Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts or Gas Station? Cease Fire! #retiredcops #retiredpolice #policestories #policestory #lawenforcement #policeman #policemen #policewoman #policewomen #policeofficersoftiktok #copsontiktok #illinoislaw #retiredlife #siren #dunkindonuts #starbucks #copsandrobbers #copsandcoffee #copsofinstagram #copstories #police #policeofficer #guns #rapidfirequestions #RapidFireChallenge #rapidfireround #rapidfire #storytelling #storytime #arrest #jailtime #lovepolice #policebadge #policecar #thisorthat #policeinterview #policetv #forcopsbycops #bycopsforcops #policedepartment

Episode 7 Part 1: Canine Handler Wil "Dan" Muller's Story available December 16th on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/@MyJourneywiththeBadge Corporal Muller started with the Santa Barbara California Police Department in July of 1991. He left that agency in September of 1999 to pursue a career with the Santa Maria California Police Department. He held the rank of Corporal at both of those agencies. During the course of his law enforcement career, he served as a Patrol Officer, DUI Enforcement Officer, and Canine Handler. As a K-9 Handler, his responsibilities with the Santa Maria Police included responding to high-risk critical incidents requiring the deployment of a specially trained Police K-9. He retired from law enforcement in March of 2008, after nearly 17 years of service, due to a career ending injury. Hear Wil's story on YouTube. #police #policeofficer #policedepartment #policedogs #policedogs #k9 #workdog #copstories #santamaria #californialaw #santabarbara #retiredcop #policecar #policeman #policewoman #cops #storytime #policestories #policestory #military #policechase #lawenforcement #lawenforcementofficer #police #deputy #trooper #security

Episode 6 - Part 1 & 2: "Sgt. Dave Franklin’s Story" Available NOW on YouTube. Hear Sgt. Dave Franklin’s Story, from Dave's decision to become an Auxiliary Officer with the Forest Park Illinois Police Department, to his 28-year career with the Downers Grove Illinois Police Department. During his career, Dave served as a Patrol Officer, Tac Officer, Detective and Sergeant. His collateral duties included Field Training Officer and Crisis/Hostage Negotiator. Dave was the Vice President of Illinois Crisis Negotiators Association from 2001 to 2007 and a Board member of the FBI National council on Crisis negotiations from 2002 to 2004. Hear his story now on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@MyJourneywiththeBadge #retiredcops #retiredpolice #copstories #policestories #policestory #lawenforcement #policeman #policemen #policewoman #policewomen #policeofficersoftiktok #copsontiktok #IllinoisLaw #retiredlife #siren #dunkindonuts #starbucks #copsandrobbers #copsandcoffee #copsofinstagram #cops #police #policeofficer #guns #storytelling #storytime #Arrest #jailtime #lovepolice #PoliceBadge #policecar #thisorthat #PoliceInterview #policetv #forcopsbycops #bycopsforcops #policedepartment

"A call comes on the radio of a rape in progress." Episode 6 - Part 1: "Sgt. Dave Franklin’s Story" drops on Monday, December 9th! Hear Sgt. Dave Franklin’s Story, from Dave's decision to become an Auxiliary Officer with the FOREST PARK POLICE Department, to his 28-year career with the Downers Grove Police Department. During his career, Dave served as a Patrol Officer, Tac Officer, Detective and Sergeant. His collateral duties included Field Training Officer and Crisis/Hostage Negotiator. Dave was the Vice President of Illinois Crisis Negotiators Association from 2001 to 2007 and a Board member of the FBI National council on Crisis negotiations from 2002 to 2004. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MyJourneywiththeBadge #retiredcops #retiredpolice #copstories #policestories #policestory #lawenforcement #policemen #policeman #policewoman #policeofficersoftiktok #copsontiktok #illinoislawyer #retiredlife #siren #dunkindonuts #starbucks #copsandrobbers #copsandcoffee #copsofinstagram #cops #police #policeofficer #guns #storytelling #storytime #Arrest #jailtime #lovepolice #PoliceBadge #policecar #PoliceInterview #policetv #forcopsbycops #bycopsforcops #policedepartment

Best #squadcar Ford Crown Vic or Chevy Caprice? Which do you prefer? #policestories #policecar #siren #ford #chevy #crownvictoria #crownvic #capriceppv #chevycapriceppv #policedepartment #lombardpolicedepartment #lislepolicedepartment #cookcountysheriffsdepartment #westmontpolicedepartment #glendaleheightspolicedepartment #downersgrovepolicedepartment #police #policeofficer #PoliceBadge Follow us on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@MyJourneywiththeBadge

Episode 4: “Lt. Wayne Johnson’s Story”, now available on YouTube. From Wayne’s decision to become a Trooper with the Tennessee Highway Patrol, to his decision to retire after nearly 30 years of service. From pursuits to fatal crashes, hear his stories now! https://www.youtube.com/@MyJourneywiththeBadge #retiredcops #retiredpolice #policestories #policestory #lawenforcement #policeman #policemen #policewoman #policewomen #policeofficersoftiktok #copsontiktok #illinoislaw #retiredlife #siren #copsandrobbers #copsandcoffee #copsofinstagram #cops #police #policeofficer #guns #storytelling #storytime #arrest #jailtime #lovepolice #policebadge #policecar #arrest #PoliceInterview #policetv #detective #crash #murder #swat #deputy #security #trooper #THP #tennessehighwaypatrol #chase #policepursuit #lawman #menoflawenforcement #womenoflawenforcement #chattanooga #hamiltoncountysheriff #cattpd Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Hamilton County Sheriff's Office - TN

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Episode 4: “Lt. Wayne Johnson’s Story”, coming to YouTube on Monday (11/25). From Wayne’s decision to become a Trooper with the Tennessee Highway Patrol ,T to his decision to retire after nearly 30 years of service. From pursuits to fatal crashes, hear his story on YouTube. Subscribe now! https://www.youtube.com/@MyJourneywiththeBadge #retiredcops #retiredpolice #policestories #policestory #lawenforcement #policeman #policemen #policewoman #policewomen #policeofficersoftiktok #copsontiktok #illinoislaw #retiredlife #siren #copsandrobbers #copsandcoffee #copsofinstagram #cops #police #policeofficer #guns #storytelling #storytime #arrest #jailtime #lovepolice #policebadge #policecar #arrest #PoliceInterview #policetv #detective #crash #murder #swat #deputy #security #trooper #THP #tennessehighwaypatrol #chase #policepursuit #dui #lawman #menoflawenforcement #womenoflawenforcement #chattanooga #hamiltoncountysheriff

Deputy Chief Mike Anton - Retired. Cook County Sheriff's Office Favorite Cop show? Crown Vic or Chevy Caprice? 9mm, .40 or .45? Glock, Smith & Wesson or Sig Sauer? Taser or OC? Shotgun or Rifle? Overtime or time off? Work on Christmas or work on Thanksgiving? Concealed vest or outer vest carrier? Boots or shoes? Tie or turtleneck? Bring your lunch or buy it? Eat in your car or in the station? Bagels or Donuts? Coffee or Pop? Depending on choice, either Coke or Pepsi or Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts or Gas Station? #retiredcops #retiredpolice #policestories #policestory #lawenforcement #policeman #policemen #policewoman #policewomen #policeofficersoftiktok #copsontiktok #illinoislaw #retiredlife #siren #dunkindonuts #starbucks #copsandrobbers #copsandcoffee #copsofinstagram #cops #police #policeofficer #guns #RapidFireQuestions #RapidFireChallenge #rapidfireround #rapidfire #storytelling #storytime #arrest #jailtime #lovepolice #policebadge #policecar #arrest #thisorthat #PoliceInterview #policetv #forcopsbycops #bycopsforcops #policedepartment

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