Street Cop Podcast

Colin Ledbetter shares the story of his on-duty shooting that left him needing 39 pints of blood to recover. He discusses his family's reaction, collecting his pension, and his hopes for the future. ----- 00:00:00:00 - 00:01:23:19 Teaser 00:01:23:19 - 00:01:54:03 Intro 00:01:54:03 - 00:04:37:18 Colin’s background 00:04:37:18 - 00:15:04:10 Colin’s on-duty shooting 00:15:04:10 - 00:16:08:15 The shooting’s toll on Colin’s family 00:16:08:15 - 00:18:10:04 Colin’s rehabilitation process 00:18:10:04 - 00:22:35:13 The desire to return to work after an injury 00:22:35:13 - 00:32:17:19 Workers’ compensation & the pension-collecting process for injured officers 00:32:17:19 - 00:35:24:06 The flaws in police training 00:35:24:06 - 00:37:21:10 Colin’s ongoing recovery 00:37:21:10 - 00:38:39:03 Colin’s future 00:38:39:03 - 00:40:46:00 Having an identity outside of law enforcement 00:40:46:00 - 00:42:47:17 Colin’s advice for fellow injured officers 00:42:47:17 - 00:45:17:09 Outro

Leland Chapman of Dog the Bounty Hunter returns to the Street Cop Training Podcast to discuss his life after his television career, his children's perspective on his career, and the loss of Beth Chapman. ----- 00:00:00:00 - 00:01:02:15 Teaser 00:01:02:15 - 00:01:34:12 Intro 00:01:34:12 - 00:06:25:23 Leland’s ongoing case in Mexico 00:06:25:23 - 00:07:39:17 Andrew Luster 00:07:39:17 - 00:17:50:13 Leland’s life after the end of Dog the Bounty Hunter 00:17:50:13 - 00:26:49:02 Beth Chapman’s passing 00:26:49:02 - 00:33:44:15 How do Leland’s children feel about his television career? 00:33:44:15 - 00:44:55:13 Being famous & humility 00:44:55:13 - 00:49:02:22 Peace & your significant other 00:49:02:22 - 00:50:12:19 The 2025 Street Cop Training Conference 00:50:12:19 - 00:51:25:17 Outro

Medically Retired Police Officer Paulie Lewis shares his struggles after his on-duty injury, opening up about the physical and emotional toll of recovery, the isolating reality of life after the injury, and the pressure of representing law enforcement on social media. ----- 00:00:00:00 - 00:01:21:06 Teaser 00:01:21:06 - 00:03:05:17 Intro 00:03:05:17 - 00:10:26:02 Paulie’s injury & representing law enforcement on social media 00:10:26:02 - 00:20:46:02 Meaning & persevering through challenge 00:20:46:02 - 00:24:05:02 Paulie’s biggest gripe with social media 00:24:05:02 - 00:27:34:07 Empathy 00:27:34:07 - 00:40:01:14 The isolation of an injured officer 00:40:01:14 - 00:46:09:09 Jealousy & the importance of family during hard times 00:46:09:09 - 00:52:50:24 Leadership & holding others accountable 00:52:50:24 - 01:01:31:03 The bright side of Paulie’s injury 01:01:31:03 - 01:02:47:23 Paulie’s purpose 01:02:47:23 - 01:10:07:18 Feeling chosen 01:10:07:18 - 01:10:44:23 Outro

Officer Craig Martin shares his story of overcoming his drug addiction, navigating the road to recovery, and becoming a police officer for the West Homestead Police Department. ----- 00:00:00:00 - 00:01:21:06 Teaser 00:01:21:06 - 00:02:24:05 Intro 00:02:24:05 - 00:39:17:05 From Addict to Officer: Craig’s story of addiction and recovery 00:39:17:05 - 00:39:41:08 Midroll 00:39:41:08 - 01:10:18:08 Susceptibility to temptation 01:10:18:08 - 01:19:13:20 Failures in modern-day law enforcement training 01:19:13:20 - 01:32:27:17 Learning to not care about what other people think 01:32:27:17 - 01:38:20:03 The #1 quality of a leader 01:38:20:03 - 01:49:57:17 Judgment & Craig’s message to the world about addicts 01:49:57:17 - 01:51:09:24 Outro