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We were asked “what exactly is the point of this show?”Answer: social media is an underutilized tool by police. Not just police, but firefighters, DA’s, nurses, military, ambulance, teachers; front liners. This show is designed to reveal the full potential of true communication through long discussion format. This will give a voice to these professions that often go unheard from those that do it. Furthermore, it’s designed to show authentic and genuine response; rather than the tiresome “look, cops petting puppies” approach. We are avoiding the sound bite narrative so the first responders and those associated can give fully articulated thought. The idea is the viewers both inside and outside these career fields can gain realistic and genuine perspective to make informed opinions on the content. Overall folks, we want to earn your respect, help create the change you want and need together through all channels of the criminal justice system and those that directly impact it. This comes from the heart with nothing but positive intentions. That is what this show is about. Disclaimer: The views shared by this podcast, the hosts, and/or the guests do not in anyway reflect their employer or the policies of their employer. Any views shared or content of this podcast is of their opinion and not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything. 2 Cops 1 Donut is not responsible and does not verify for accuracy any of the information contained in the podcast series available for listening on this site or for watching shared on this site or others. The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. This podcast does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services.
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S4E2 Cop Watching And Civil Rights
send us a message! [email protected]: Turn your worst detectives into Sherlock Holmes, head to Peregrine.io tell them Two Cops One Donut sent you or direct message me and I'll get…
S4E1 Are Police The Real Defenders Of The Constitution
A lot of people think policing is mostly about force, authority, and “taking control.” We see it differently. The real work is staying human while you’re tired, stressed, and surrounded by a culture…
S3E18 Modern Policing In Real Life
A neighbor pulls out a phone and starts recording a police call and suddenly the whole scene shifts. We get into why that moment triggers so many bad decisions, how “ego policing” shows up in the…
S3E17 How Much Power Should Police Tech Have?
A cop doing 95 pulls over a rider for doing 95, and somehow thinks he’s the moral authority. That clip sets the tone for a wide-open live where we chase the hard questions: what “reasonable and…
S3E16 COPS & COUNSEL: Unfiltered Body Cam Breakdown!
One impulsive grab on a porch. One traffic stop where a cop tries to police “respect.” One sloppy decision that feels small to the officer and massive to the citizen. That’s the thread we pull in…
S3E15 Behind the Camera: Understanding the Audit with Otto the Watchdog
A guy with a sign on a street corner shouldn’t be able to expose a training crisis, but that’s exactly what happens when police misunderstand the First Amendment in public. We bring on Otto The…
S3E14 How Police And First Amendment Auditors Can Get It Right
A calm officer can end an auditor contact in seconds. A triggered officer can turn the same moment into a lawsuit, a viral clip, and a career problem. That tension drives today’s conversation with…
S3E13 AI Cannot Be Probable Cause
You can learn a lot about the law by watching what people argue about in real time. Tonight we’re joined by Von Kliem, the Force Science “poster boy,” and we jump straight into the questions…
S3E12 An Italian Officer Explains Why De‑Escalation Feels Different In Europe And The U.S.
Veteran Italian officer Andrea Boggiatto, who now serves in Colorado pulls back the curtain on how culture, tools, and law shape policing on both sides of the Atlantic. From 400‑person academy…
S3E12 Live From The Barracks: Cops, Knives, And Cameras
A cough, a barracks room, and Wi‑Fi that barely cooperates—perfect conditions to cut through noise and talk about what actually keeps people safe. We open up about IMA reserve life and the grind of…
S3E11 ICE, Rights, And When To Call Cops
Join me, host Sgt Erik Lavigne, the return of the rookie Trey Mosley, and special guest Anthony Bandiero from Blue to Gold law enforcement training. We even have a special story time. A dad, two…
S3E10 Open Lines – Presence, Pain, and Police Accountability
send us a message! [email protected]: Turn your worst detectives into Sherlock Holmes, head to Peregrine.io tell them Two Cops One Donut sent you or direct message me and I'll get…
S3E9 I Said “Copaganda”? My Bad, Here’s A Fire Extinguisher
Street reality beats press releases every time. We dive into the messy, human side of policing—where legal standards, public expectations, and officer judgment collide—and show how better habits can…
S3E8 Force Science: Is It Police Jargon or Real Science?
Special guest Von Kliem from Force Science, co-host Banning Sweatland, and I are live in-studio. No agenda, just shooting the 💩. The line between what the Constitution allows, what policy prefers,…
S3E7 Your Brain Is Not A GoPro, And That’s Why Courtrooms Get Videos Wrong
A split‑second decision lives in a world your camera can’t fully see. That’s where we spend this episode, with Force Science’s Von Kliem guiding us through how the brain actually works under threat…
S3E8 Serial Killer, Pig Farm, And Police Grit
A chance conversation set Jennifer Hyland on a path she never planned: from late‑20s recruit to deputy chief overseeing major crime, patrol, and the kind of cases that haunt even seasoned…
S3E6 From Patrol To SWAT To Staccato: Training That Actually Works
The best shooting you’ll ever see on a body‑worn camera looks deceptively calm. That kind of control doesn’t come from “stand still and pass the qual” culture—it comes from practical training that…
S3E5 We Break Down How Poor Training, Not Bad Intent, Fuels Bad Policing And What To Fix First
Training failures show up on camera long before intent does. That’s the uncomfortable truth we wrestle with as we unpack why officers who can pass a constitutional test still stumble on the street…
S3E4 From Patrol To Pro: How Narcotics And Gang Units Train, Work, And Win
You can spot a real cop’s education in the way they build a case, not just how they make a stop. We sit down with two seasoned pros who turned years in patrol, gangs, and narcotics into a clear,…
S3E3 Chalk, Tasers, And The Line Between Law And Sense
Livestream chat, A gun goes click in a cramped Walmart loss prevention office—and everything that happens next becomes a quiet masterclass in officer safety, close-quarter decision-making, and…
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