Reasons We Serve

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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.
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  • Episode 84 retired FBI Special Agent Ann Kirkland

    Episode 84 retired FBI Special Agent Ann Kirkland
    Nov 24 2024
    Interview with retired Special Agent Federal Bureau of Investigation Ann Kirkland.

    Years of Service: 1996-2022

    Growing up in Pennsylvania, Annie knew from an early age that she wanted to pursue a career in law enforcement. With encouragement from her father, she sought a goal to become a Special Agent with the FBI.

    After college, she received her law degree and became an Assistant District Attorney for Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, handling minor and major criminal cases. In 1996, she achieved her goal of becoming a Special Agent with the FBI and was assigned to the New York Division.

    During her career, Annie served different assignments, including the surveillance operations group, behavioral analysis coordinator, and adjunct faculty instructor for violent crime and crime scene management processing. Annie was assigned to the New York Division, Los Angeles Division, FBI Headquarters, Anchorage Division, and the Philadelphia Division.

    She was part of the evidence response team throughout her career, which took her throughout the country and world, investigating bombings, murders, and plane crashes.

    Annie had an affinity for investigating violent crime but developed a deep desire to pursue cases involving children who were the victims of crime. During her career, Annie worked on investigations including bank robbery, wire fraud, kidnapping, organized crime, narcotics, human trafficking, terrorism, homicide, and January 6th protesters for a brief time.
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    1 hr and 52 mins
  • Episode 83 retired CIA Officer Jerry O'Shea

    Episode 83 retired CIA Officer Jerry O'Shea
    Nov 17 2024
    Interview with CIA Officer Jerry O'Shea

    Years of Service: 1984-2017

    Jerry was recruited into the CIA in 1984. During that time, he worked undercover as an operations officer for over three decades. He served in Europe, Africa, South Asia, and the Middle East, as well as numerous war zones. He was a four-time Chief of Station running some of CIA’s largest and most critical missions abroad.

    During this interview, Jerry discusses why and how he began working for the CIA and discusses some interesting stories he was a part of while trying to recruit human assets. Jerry provides a fascinating look into the gray and blurred lines of being a CIA Officer and tells an interesting story about how he broke the news to his children that not only was he a CIA Officer, but their mother also worked for the CIA. He gives his personal opinion about Julian Assange and Edward Snowden, as well as his take on other intelligence agencies worldwide.

    Jerry is the co-host of the podcast Mission Implausible which can be found on platforms such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify and is the co-founder of Spycraft Entertainment.
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    2 hrs and 1 min
  • Episode 82 retired U.S. Customs Special Agent Chris Hastings

    Episode 82 retired U.S. Customs Special Agent Chris Hastings
    Nov 10 2024
    Life on the Front Lines: Chris Hastings' Journey Through Drug Wars and Personal Battles

    Years of Service: 1980-2013

    In this compelling episode, we sit down with Chris Hastings, a former customs patrol officer turned USCS Special Agent who shares his gripping experiences from the cocaine wars in South Florida, his role in high-stakes undercover operations, and the personal challenges that shaped his career. From surviving near-fatal encounters to navigating deep-rooted corruption, Chris opens up about the realities of law enforcement and his journey of rediscovery.
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    1 hr and 34 mins

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