Join host Steve Gould on Things Police See as he interviews David Liang, a retired New Orleans Police Department sergeant with 24 years of service. David shares gripping stories from his career, including his first adrenaline-pumping call to a house fire, a bizarre suicide scene in the French Quarter, and the chaos of securing the New Orleans Convention Center during Hurricane Katrina. Now serving in a smaller Kansas agency, David reflects on cultural differences, the challenges of modern policing, and the impact of media on law enforcement’s reputation. Packed with intense, heartwarming, and humorous anecdotes, this episode offers a raw look into the life of a dedicated officer. Subscribe for more firsthand police stories!

• 02:30 - David Leang’s Background: 24 Years with NOPD

• 05:15 - Culture Shock: New Orleans to Kansas

• 10:45 - First Hot Call: House Fire with a Trapped Child

• 16:20 - Steven Seagal’s Reserve Deputy Role

• 25:40 - Bizarre Call: French Quarter Suicide Scene

• 31:50 - Hurricane Katrina: Chaos at the Convention Center

• 40:10 - Voodoo and New Orleans Culture

• 47:25 - Most Intense Call: Predator-Like Crime Scene

• 53:30 - Mardi Gras Policing Challenges

• 58:45 - Heartwarming Moment: Saving a Life

• 1:05:00 - Advice for Aspiring Police Officers

• 1:12:20 - Challenges of Modern Policing and Christian Belief

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Join host Steve Gould on "Things Police See: Firsthand Accounts" as he interviews retired California police officer Jason Paletta. With 25 years in law enforcement, including roles as a gang detective, SWAT member, and firearms instructor, Jason shares gripping stories from his career in Modoc County, Truckee, and Yuba City. From a high-stakes brawl with a murder suspect to a heart-pounding pursuit ending in tragedy, and a heartwarming moment helping a young student, Jason’s tales reveal the intense, bizarre, and emotional moments of policing. Now the founder of Pillar Training Institute, he also discusses training the next generation of officers. Tune in for raw, real stories from the front lines! Subscribe for more police stories and check out PillarTraining.net for Jason’s training programs.

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In this shocking episode of Things Police See, host Steve Gould delivers a raw, unfiltered look at the darkest moments of police work, diving into true crime stories that haunt law enforcement officers. Optimized for true crime enthusiasts, this episode explores graphic cases involving motor vehicle decapitation, Wesy Hollywood crime, self genital removal, and a high-stakes prostitution bust.

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