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Reasons We Serve

Reasons We Serve

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 Do you ever wonder why people go into law enforcement? Does being in law enforcement change your views of the public over time and how does being an officer affect your family? This podcast explores these questions as well as discusses different careers and the functions of various law enforcement agencies including local, state and federal agencies. The episodes include interviews with retired and active-duty law enforcement officers.Copyright Reasons We Serve Politique Sciences politiques Sciences sociales True Crime
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  • Message to the listeners

    Message to the listeners
    Jan 22 2026
    A brief message from the creator of Reasons We Serve, Niles Gooding, a retired DEA Agent.
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    2 min
  • Deep Undercover: Ken Larson’s Motorcycle Gang Takedowns & Badge Bonds

    Deep Undercover: Ken Larson’s Motorcycle Gang Takedowns & Badge Bonds
    Jan 18 2026
    🎥 Episode 144
    Uncover the shadows with retired Fairfax County PD Detective Ken Larson (FBI 12 years), whose journey began in 1983 with the Secret Service Uniform Division—fueled by a Youngstown steel-town kid's obsession with True Detective mags and "Walking Tall" heroism, no family LE legacy. From blue-collar roots to deep undercover infiltrating motorcycle gangs, Ken reveals the grind: Building informant trust through genuine empathy ("I see people as people, not handcuffs"), the "good vs. evil" pull, and wisdom's shift from black-and-white rookies to life-changers mentoring at-risk kids like "Joe" (now Virginia Tech-bound).

    Welcome to our Channel Reasons We Serve, a podcast dedicated to exploring the motivations, challenges, and realities of working in law enforcement. We dive deep into the personal stories of officers, discuss different career paths, and break down the roles of various agencies—from local police departments to state and federal law enforcement.

    Please give us a 5-star review, subscribe, and share to stay updated on more inspiring law enforcement stories!

    To watch more interviews with retired and active duty cops and law enforcement, watch here: https://www.youtube.com/@reasonsweserve
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    2 h et 10 min
  • NYC Corrections Deputy: Phil Billik's 25-Year Rikers Hell – Riots, Stress Wins & Family Sacrifices

    NYC Corrections Deputy: Phil Billik's 25-Year Rikers Hell – Riots, Stress Wins & Family Sacrifices
    Jan 11 2026
    🎥 Episode 143
    Step into the unyielding world of retired NYC Department of Corrections Deputy Warden Philip Billik (25 years, 1983-2008), who traded Wall Street publishing for Rikers Island's chaos—starting as a 23-year-old recruit bused straight to Bronx House of Detention amid 1970s civil service tests and civil servant dreams. From six-week Rikers training (classroom law to Bronx firearms drills) to commanding 500-inmate units through riots, stabbings, and escapes, Phil reveals the "my house, my way" mindset that kept stress at bay: No domestics, no bars, no drugs—just care, custody, control. As a native New Yorker from Inwood's Irish-Italian-Jewish trades hub, he shares stories of acclimation, holiday skeleton crews, and the wife who "kept him intact" through 38 years of marriage, missed birthdays, and schedule-shifting Thanksgivings.

    How did "hell" forge heaven? Phil's skeptical eye sizes up subway crowds but fears nothing—nothing he can't endure after 25 years of the unimaginable. A raw blueprint for corrections pros, aspiring officers, and families navigating the badge's shadows.

    Welcome to our Channel Reasons We Serve, a podcast dedicated to exploring the motivations, challenges, and realities of working in law enforcement. We dive deep into the personal stories of officers, discuss different career paths, and break down the roles of various agencies—from local police departments to state and federal law enforcement.

    👍 Like, Subscribe, Comment, and Share to stay updated on more inspiring law enforcement stories!
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    1 h et 19 min
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