THE FALLEN BUT NOT FORGOTTEN PODCAST:

Military, Law Enforcement & a Horse Named Lyra

David O’Brien is a United States Marine and an LAPD Police Officer. He has worked the Gang Unit and is currently assigned to night watch patrol.

Timestamps:

00:01:18 The Clapperboard Intro

A gift from Chris's spirit sister, which adds a professional touch to this laidback podcast of sharing memories, experiences and riveting moments of a patrolman's career

00:01:47 - Natalie Blue

00:03:30 - Horses and dogs

00:16:30 - Military vs. Law Enforcement

00:28:00 - Purpose and navigating trauma

00:36:00 - The mindset & deadly force

00:45:00 - Tradition

00:49:00 - Leadership

00:56:00 - (video goes out-audio only)

00:57:45 - Fear

1:01:00 - Cloning complacent officers

1:06:00 - The 5 Commandments

1:09:00 - Discipline

1:15:00 - Culture

1:22:00 - Legacy

1:27:00 - O'Brien dedicates this podcast to Police Officer II Fernando Uriel Arroyos End of Watch January 10, 2022

THE FALLEN BUT NOT FORGOTTEN PODCAST

Summary:

Patrick Sloey is a Field Training Officer for the Los Angeles Police Department. He has worked multiple agencies and now trains probationers on how to be proficient street coppers. We work side-by-side on patrol. We do a deep dive into self-care and managing the inevitable traumas that come with police work both in the professional life and the personal life.

Time stamp

00:01:26 - Neon moon by Brooks & Dunn

00:02:31 - "Meditations" by Marcus Aurelius

00:05:21 - Strength through support systems

00:10:00 - Career choices

00:14:00 - Adapt or drown

00:18:20 - The "Almost" incident

00:27:00 - Managing the feelings

00:30:00 - Preventive care & a personal trainer

00:35:00 - The stigma of therapy

00:42:50 - Drinking responsibly

00:43:55 - Podcast Dedication: Sgt Adrian Jordan, EOW December 29th 2024

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On this episode I sat down with Christian Wecker. Wecker authored the book, THE TICKET, and has over 30-years law enforcement experience. 3 of those years are with MTA and 27 years are with the LAPD. He’s worked 77th, Harbor, Newton, Wilshire and is currently assigned to the Los Angeles Police Protective League.

Timestamp & Topics

00:01:16 - TC at Crenshaw & Florence

00:03:00 - When a call for help takes a turn

00:04:30 - Why Promote?

00:06:20 - Street Cop Pride

00:07:25 - The art of storytelling

00:11:29 - Self publishing

00:14:00 - Non-cops & the inside view

00:16:00 - Promotion & disconnect

00:19:00 - Impossible circumstances & doing the right thing

00:23:52 - Relationships: command staff vs street coppers

00:32:00 - Empathy

00:34:00 - Alcoholism & mental wellness

00:39:00 - Policing with confidence

00:44:00 - Deadly force

00:47:00 - Transitioning out of the police profession

00:54:00 - Podcast dedication: Officer Ricardo Lizarraga, EOW February 20, 2004