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Things Police See: Firsthand Accounts

Things Police See: Firsthand Accounts

By: Steven Gould: Police Officer Background Investigator
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Massachusetts police officer Steve Gould interviews a variety of law enforcement officers about their most intense moments on the job. Shocking moments, humorous moments and terrifying moments are recalled by the officers that experienced them. Meet the variety of personalities that make up the police and get to know them on a personal level. You couldn't make these stories up if you tried. **new episodes every Wednesday steve@thingspolicesee.com© 2022 Steven D. Gould Social Sciences True Crime
Episodes
  • British Detective's Wildest Cases: Scotland Yard, Hostage Negotiations & First Murders
    Mar 25 2026

    Step inside the extraordinary career of Bob Lessemun, a retired British homicide detective whose work spanned England, the Turks & Caicos Islands, and the United States. In this rare and highly requested interview, Bob shares unbelievable stories from 32 years in policing, including his time with Scotland Yard, his transition to U.S. investigations, and his later work consulting on Guantanamo Bay and terrorism cases.

    From his early days as a young "Bobby" on the streets of England to becoming one of Virginia's most experienced capital defense investigators, Bob delivers gripping, funny, and jaw‑dropping accounts of real police work.

    Bob's latest book
    https://a.co/d/02lg9Me1

    Contact Steve - steve@thingspolicesee.com
    Support the TPS show by joining the Patreon community today!https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055
    Sergeant Steve YouTube Channel
    https://www.youtube.com/@UCuobtuGxJny9V5lX5a1ieuw

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Indicted by the FBI: A Pomona SWAT Officer's Fight for the Truth | Chad Jensen
    Mar 18 2026

    In this episode of Things Police See, host Steve Gould sits down with Chad Jensen, a 25-year veteran of the Pomona Police Department and former SWAT team member. Chad shares harrowing stories from the front lines of Southern California law enforcement, including a high-stakes pursuit involving a Tech 9 submachine gun and a life-altering foot pursuit where a suspect would have killed Chad if his gun hadn't misfired.

    The conversation takes a deep dive into the most terrifying chapter of Chad's life: being indicted by the FBI following a use-of-force incident at the LA County Fair. Chad pulls back the curtain on the federal justice system, discussing the "Barbie FBI agents," the grueling reality of being chained in federal lockup, and the million-dollar legal battle to clear his name.

    Discover the truth behind the headlines, the importance of the Legal Defense Fund (LDF), and why Chad authored his new book, Badge Under Fire: A Fight for the Truth.

    Pre-order Chad's book here: https://a.co/d/0g1b4P5h
    Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055

    Sergeant Steve
    https://www.youtube.com/@UCuobtuGxJny9V5lX5a1ieuw

    Contact Steve - steve@thingspolicesee.com

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    56 mins
  • Sheriff Robert Hardwick: 32 Years Policing, Murders & Florida Justice
    Mar 11 2026

    Join host Steven Gould for an in-depth interview with St. Johns County Sheriff Robert Hardwick, a 32-year law enforcement veteran, former homicide detective, police chief, and retired National Guard member. Sheriff Hardwick shares powerful stories from his career, including his first homicide call involving a childhood friend, the bizarre 2008 staged murder case of Summer Smith (where investigators wired a coffin for a confession), and the heartbreaking 2021 Tristyn Bailey murder by Aiden Fucci.

    SJSO Unlocked, a St. Johns County Sheriff's Office podcast
    https://media.rss.com/sjsounlockedpodcast/feed.xml
    YouTube
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJsWnAMeSsc

    Contact Steve - steve@thingspolicesee.com
    Support the TPS show by joining the Patreon community today!https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055
    Sergeant Steve YouTube Channel
    https://www.youtube.com/@TheSergeantSteve

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    51 mins
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