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Join Dave and Steve, two seasoned, active investigators with over 35 years of combined law enforcement experience, as they pull back the curtain on the criminal justice system. From real case breakdowns to discussions on the inner workings of investigations, they bring firsthand insight into the realities of police work—the good, the bad, and the untold. Expect unfiltered perspectives, expert analysis, and candid conversations with professionals in the field. While they take their work seriously, they don’t take themselves too seriously, so buckle up for honest discussions, dark humor, and a no-nonsense look at the world of criminal investigations.
Unknown Host hosts The Detectives Podcast, a true crime show with 64 episodes published.
When a case goes cold, it doesn’t mean detectives stop caring or that the victim has been forgotten. In this episode, Dave and Steve discuss what actually causes a case to lose investigative momentum. They look at exhaus
Leadership and rank are not always the same thing, but both matter in law enforcement. In this episode, Dave and Steve discuss the people who shaped them throughout their careers, from supervisors and command staff to ve
A viral traffic stop involving a woman accused of holding a cellphone in a hand she doesn’t have raises a much bigger question: what happens when an officer realizes their original assessment may have been wrong? In this
In this month's Squad Meeting, we share a few podcast updates, including a scheduling change to our live stream this month, and preparations for our upcoming one-year anniversary. We also introduce CrimeSCENES , a new mo
When people hear the phrase "circumstantial evidence," they often assume it means investigators don't really know what happened. In reality, circumstantial evidence plays an important role in many criminal investigations
Note: We experienced some audio corruption during the first several minutes of this episode. We apologize for the rough audio quality at the beginning. It clears up shortly afterward. This week, Dave and Steve release a
In policing, there are moments where an officer may be legally justified, backed by department policy, and tactically correct, but still ask themselves: just because we can, does that mean we should? The episode explores
Dave and Steve take an honest look at why conversations about police mental health continue to repeat themselves year after year. During Mental Health Awareness Month, they break down the reality that most officers alrea
In this May 2026 Squad Meeting, we break down our full weekend at PopCon Indy 2026 from Friday through Sunday. We talk about the convention, the PopCon Podcast Awards, and the incredible conversations we had throughout t
Dave and Steve tackle a listener-requested episode on the differences between investigative units. They walk through units like homicide, violent crimes, property crimes, narcotics, cyber, and financial investigations, e
In this episode of The Detectives Podcast , Dave and Steve are joined by Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys Alex and Josh as part of the First Call to Final Verdict series, focusing on the juvenile justice system from the pros
Dave and Steve sit down with Patience Smith, a Social Service and Crisis Response Specialist embedded with a police department, responding to calls alongside officers. Together, they explore the reality behind dual respo
Dave and Steve sit down with criminal defense attorney Mike Cunningham as part of their First Call to Final Verdict series. Board certified as a Criminal Trial Specialist through the National Board of Trial Advocacy, Mik
In this episode of The Detectives Podcast , Dave and Steve explore what they call “no win decisions.” These are the moments in policing where every available option carries risk and criticism. Drawing on real world exper
Welcome to our April 2026 Squad Meeting. We talk about our latest Cross Examined episode with Kevin and Áine from The Murder Sheet, a conversation that means a lot to us since they helped inspire this podcast in the firs
In this episode, Dave and Steve tackle one of the most frustrating questions in criminal investigations: if law enforcement knows who did it, why has no one been arrested? From the outside, delay can look like failure, i
Probable cause is one of the most misunderstood concepts in criminal investigations. People often assume it has a clear definition or a strict formula. In reality, it’s based on facts, experience, and the totality of the
In this episode, Dave and Steve sit down with Dr. Kelly Dardeen to break down the reality of adrenaline. It is the body’s built-in survival system that can sharpen focus, enhance performance, and help officers respond in
In their previous episode, Dave and Steve broke down what happens immediately after an officer involved shooting, from the officer’s perspective to how detectives begin investigating the case. In this follow-up episode,
In this Squad Meeting, we talk about some of our recent episodes and a couple of shows we were invited to appear on. We joined Headline Crime with Susan Hendricks, where we discussed the Nancy Guthrie case and how active
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