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

On September 11th 2024 we hosted our 3rd Annual honor workout, THE DOM, in conjunction with our 3rd PROJECT ENDURE.

Officer Joe Cirrito completed a 24-hour workout in honor of his friend, Dominic Pezullo, who died in the line-of-duty when the Twin Towers fell on 9/11.

During the event, I had the honor to talk with a 27-year retired police officer from the same police department Officer Pezullo was from, The Port Authority Police Department.

Robert (Bobby) Egbert was there on 9/11. We talk about his experience that day and how it has affected his life since. I want to thank Bobby for being so open and honest with such a sensitive topic.

Bobby dedicates this podcast to the 65 Port Authority police officers who have died in the line-of-duty, especially the PAPD 37 who perished on 9/11.

Timestamps:

00:01:38 “The Dom”

00:03:15 The power of remembering our police lineage. “…working in the shadows of incredible heroes.”

00:04:54 LAPD Officer Joe Cirrito

00:09:25 Becoming a cop.

00:12:00 Choices made on 9/11

00:14:00 Deploying to The World Trade Center

0030:00 Trauma & balance.

00:32:00 The power of talking it out.

00:34:00 Unbecoming: When do we become human again?

00:36:00 The Gift of Acceptance

00:38:00 Surrounded by death.

00:40:00 The culture and the mindset

00:42:00 The Holy S*#t Factor

00:46:00 Empathy is not possible, and that’s ok.

00:50:00 Mental Health

00:52:00 Suicide

01:02:00 The reality of an OIS (officer involved shooting) and critical incidents.

01:13:00 Gratitude and a lesson learned: “The World Trade Center” vs “Ground Zero”

01:17:00 Big City vs Small Town policing

01:18:00 Podcast dedication

01:22:00 Captain Kathy Mazza

Some of Bobby’s publishings:

Running to honor the fallen - American Police Beat Magazine

https://apbweb.com/2018/11/running-to-honor-the-fallen/

Where our stories are - American Police Beat Magazine

https://apbweb.com/2024/05/where-our-stories-are/

https://apbweb.com/2019/08/rebuilding-after-9-11/

Misunderstood - American Police Beat Magazine

https://apbweb.com/2023/07/misunderstood/

Safety pin - American Police Beat Magazine

https://apbweb.com/2023/05/safety-pin/

https://apbweb.com/2023/02/keys/

The Deuce - American Police Beat Magazine

https://apbweb.com/2022/10/the-deuce/

My 9/11 — well, what I remember of it - American Police Beat Magazine

https://apbweb.com/2022/09/my-9-11-well-what-i-remember-of-it/

In memory of a homeless veteran - American Police Beat Magazine

https://apbweb.com/2019/11/in-memory-of-a-homeless-veteran/