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Raw, unfiltered stories from former inmates, bikers recovering addicts, law enforcement, investigators and more — hosted by Ian Bick, a former federal inmate turned podcaster. Each episode dives deep into real-life experiences of crime, prison, redemption, addiction, mental health, and second chances. If you’re into true crime, prison stories, or inspiring comebacks, this is the podcast for you.
I Was An FBI Task Force Cop - Then Addiction Nearly Ruined Me | Keith Shibley
Locked In with Ian Bick
1 hour 57 minutes
6 days ago
I Was An FBI Task Force Cop - Then Addiction Nearly Ruined Me | Keith Shibley
Keith Shibley was the kind of cop who ran toward danger—until the danger followed him home. Starting his career with the Virginia Port Authority Police, Keith transitioned into the Richmond Police Department, where violence, shootings, and high-stakes calls were a daily reality. Seeking a new path, he returned to the Port Authority and eventually became part of an FBI task force, responding to domestic terrorism threats, high-profile shootings, and federal-level criminal activity. But while he was protecting the public, the trauma was destroying him privately. Years of front-line exposure led to crippling PTSD, driving Keith into a spiral of painkillers, alcohol, and self-destruction—all while still wearing the badge. His life and career were on the brink. Instead of losing everything, Keith made a life-altering decision: he asked for help.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Opening: Inside the Mind of a Cop — Processing Trauma and Tragedy
02:35 Meet Keith Shibley: From Virginia Cop to FBI Task Force Member
08:09 Childhood, Family Struggles & Early Trauma
17:02 Why He Chose Policing & His First Steps Into Law Enforcement
24:05 Police Academy Stories & Port Authority Beginnings
29:44 Life in Richmond Police — Violence, Chaos & Hard Lessons
36:16 Coping Mechanisms, Brotherhood & Police Culture
43:35 The Calls That Haunt You — Death, Grief & Emotional Toll
52:40 Working Domestic Terrorism & High-Risk Operations
01:00:56 The Navy Yard Shooting — What Really Happened That Day
01:12:32 Addiction Takes Over — Pills, Alcohol & Denial
01:24:52 The Breaking Point: Intervention, Rehab & Recovery
01:35:23 Overcoming Stigma & Inspiring Other First Responders
01:43:40 Mental Health, Programs & Breaking the Silence
01:49:44 Final Reflections — Healing, Hope & Purpose
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Locked In with Ian Bick
Raw, unfiltered stories from former inmates, bikers recovering addicts, law enforcement, investigators and more — hosted by Ian Bick, a former federal inmate turned podcaster. Each episode dives deep into real-life experiences of crime, prison, redemption, addiction, mental health, and second chances. If you’re into true crime, prison stories, or inspiring comebacks, this is the podcast for you.
