Do you ever wonder why people go into law enforcement? Does being in law enforcement change your views of the public over time and how does being an officer affect your family? This podcast explores these questions as well as discusses different careers and the functions of various law enforcement agencies including local, state and federal agencies. The episodes include interviews with retired and active-duty law enforcement officers.
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Do you ever wonder why people go into law enforcement? Does being in law enforcement change your views of the public over time and how does being an officer affect your family? This podcast explores these questions as well as discusses different careers and the functions of various law enforcement agencies including local, state and federal agencies. The episodes include interviews with retired and active-duty law enforcement officers.
From Small-Town Cop to Major Cases: Rod Gates on SWAT, Kidnappings & Taking Down Predators
Reasons We Serve
1 hour 20 minutes
1 month ago
From Small-Town Cop to Major Cases: Rod Gates on SWAT, Kidnappings & Taking Down Predators
🎥 Episode 124 📌 Description Former law enforcement officer Rod Gates shares his incredible journey from growing up in Colorado to serving with the Sheridan, Wyoming Police Department and the Cassia County Sheriff’s Office in Idaho.
In this interview, Rod opens up about: -His childhood struggles and path to becoming a cop. -Intense moments on patrol, SWAT operations, and detective work. -The harrowing rescue of a kidnapped couple. -Leading roles in Operation Bowcut, a major international child exploitation case. -Life in narcotics enforcement during Idaho’s meth crisis. -Lessons learned from decades in law enforcement — and his transition into entrepreneurship with Aegis Gun Care.
Whether you’re interested in true crime, law enforcement stories, or personal resilience, this is an inspiring and eye-opening conversation.
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Reasons We Serve
Do you ever wonder why people go into law enforcement? Does being in law enforcement change your views of the public over time and how does being an officer affect your family? This podcast explores these questions as well as discusses different careers and the functions of various law enforcement agencies including local, state and federal agencies. The episodes include interviews with retired and active-duty law enforcement officers.
