• Self-Publishing, Self-Reflection and the Challenges of Everyday Street Cops: With Christian Wecker

  • Apr 12 2025
  • Length: 56 mins
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Self-Publishing, Self-Reflection and the Challenges of Everyday Street Cops: With Christian Wecker

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  • Summary

  • 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



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