Law Enforcement Guru

By: Law Enforcement Guru
  • Summary

  • Welcome future peace officers to the Law Enforcement Guru Podcast, where you will receive actionable advice and guidance to get you hired by a police agency and prepare you to survive the police application and selection process. Your host is former Deputy Chief Tony Levatino, with over 30 years, has mentored hundreds of individuals through all phases of the process, and I am here to help you get the job of your dreams. Each week we provide tips, techniques, and tactics to help you prepare, in addition to conducting in-depth interviews with recruiters, background investigators, polygraph examiners, and oral board members who will tell you exactly what they are looking for in a police applicant. Along the way, we will be talking with law enforcement professionals from various agencies about their careers and provide valuable insights about the opportunities available to you. So please take a second and subscribe to the Law Enforcement Guru Podcast on Apple iTunes or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.
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Episodes
  • EPISODE 007: The Thin Blue Line Flag Controversy
    May 31 2021

    In this episode, I will be discussing "The Thin Blue Line" flag and the controversy surrounding its symbolism.

    There is a war raging in the liberal media regarding the appropriateness of the Thin Blue Line flag and its associative symbolism. Police detractors are unsupportive of our use of the flag and allege it represents repression and divisiveness, but I'm afraid I have to disagree.

    To these detractors, nothing short of complete eradication of any symbology representing our solidarity will satisfy their lust to drive a wedge between law enforcement and our communities.

    You or your agency may have already faced this issue, but if you have not, you need to know the flag's historical background to explain it to others.

    Where did "The Thin Blue Line" originate, its historical representation in law enforcement, and what does it currently represent? How should line-level officers feel when their leadership removes any reference to The Thin Blue Line from the agency?

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    Podcast Index

    00:35-01:49 What is The Thin Blue Line

    01:49-02:33 Origins of The Thin Blue Line

    02:34-03:05 N.D. Anderson Poem

    03:06-04:01 First References in Law Enforcement

    05:34-06:43 Support or Lack Thereof

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    9 mins
  • EPISODE 006: The Law Enforcement Code of Ethics
    May 2 2021

    Welcome to Episode 6 of the Law Enforcement Guru Podcast, where you will find actionable advice, tips, techniques, and strategies to prepare you for your law enforcement career. In this episode, we will discuss the importance of understanding and embracing the tenents of the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics. 

    AS A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, my fundamental duty is to serve mankind; to safeguard lives and property; to protect the innocent against deception, the weak against oppression or intimidation, and the peaceful against violence or disorder; and to respect the Constitutional rights of all men to liberty, equality, and justice.

    I WILL keep my private life unsullied as an example to all; maintain courageous calm in the face of danger, scorn, or ridicule; develop self-restraint; and be constantly mindful of the welfare of others. Honest in thought and deed in both my personal and official life, I will be exemplary in obeying the laws of the land and the regulations of my department. Whatever I see or hear of a confidential nature or that is confided to me in my official capacity will be kept ever secret unless revelation is necessary in the performance of my duty.

    I WILL never act officiously or permit personal feelings, prejudices, animosities, or friendships to influence my decisions. With no compromise for crime and with relentless prosecution of criminals, I will enforce the law courteously and appropriately without fear or favor, malice or ill will, never employing unnecessary force or violence and never accepting gratuities.

    I WILL RECOGNIZE the badge of my office as a symbol of public faith, and I accept it as a public trust to be held as long as I am true to the ethics of the police service. I will constantly strive to achieve these objectives and ideals, dedicating myself before God1 to my chosen profession…LAW ENFORCEMENT.

    Download a PDF copy of the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics. 

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    17 mins
  • EPISODE 005: Assisting Veterans With Ken Emerson from Five-O Careers
    Apr 13 2021

    My guest in this episode is Ken Emerson from Five-O Careers at www.fiveocareers.com. Ken spent four years as an Infantryman with the 3rd BN 41st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Armored Division. Ken's duties included: M113 Driver, M60 Gunner, Company Commanders Driver, Bradley Fighting Vehicle Gunner, Assistant Squad Leader. Ken left the service as a Sergeant E-5.

    Following his military service, Ken retired as Arizona State Trooper after having served the state and Arizona communities for 20 years. His duties included: Highway Patrolman, Gang Unit Detective, Bomb Technician, and SWAT Team Breacher.

    Ken specializes in assisting veterans with the law enforcement hiring process. Ken can assist Active Duty Military and Veterans, Police Officers, Firefighter and Dept. of Corrections Officers with cash rebates or discount incentive when buying or selling a home.

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    Podcast Index

    00:35 Ken Emerson from FIve-0 Careers

    02:10 How Ken Became an AZ State Trooper

    03:10 The AZ Department of Public Safety Testing Process

    18:12 Separating From the Military

    19:56 Veteran Employment Assistance is Available

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    57 mins

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