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Hosted by Ken Roybal · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 191 episodes
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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pdbackgrounds/subscribe Do you want to pass the background investigation? Retired veteran LAPD background investigator, Ken Roybal will help you navigate the hiring process for police departments in the US and Canada. Let's get you hired!
Ken Roybal hosts The Police Applicant Podcast, a true crime show with 191 episodes published.
In this episode we interview retired LAPD homicide detective supervisor Sal LaBarbera. Sal worked many years investigating South Bureau gang murders. He's well versed in street gang wars and murders dating back to the 19
In this special YouTube Becoming a Cop episode, we discuss the LAPD shooting a a dog named Jameson. The shooting has made national headlines so we decided to break down the incident and possible ramifications. Join Donov
This is a Paid Subscriber Pre-Release. The public episode will be available on Friday - June 26th. __________ In this episode we update Tyler's story from episode 120. Tyler went from DQ to ho hire to... Join us as we fi
This story contains an account of domestic violence and suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline, 1-800-799-7233, or 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Florida deput
In this episode we sourced information from several sources in order to do a deep dive into the nationwide police hiring failures and successes. Notebook LM is the Google AI engine that produced this episode. Please note
In this episode, we interview retired LAPD Sgt. Marlon Marrache about the infamous Rampart Scandal. We go down the rabbit hole about how the crimes were committed, who was involved, and the resulting criminal convictions
This story contains an account of domestic violence and suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline, 1-800-799-7233, or 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Florida deput
In this episode we interview veteran So Cal officer Adam, who was DQ'd early in his application process. He joined the USMC, deployed to the Middle East, and returned to the application process. He didn't give in and was
In this episode we interview Jesse. She's from police & fire family, was an LASD recruit who was injured, and met her future husband on ride-along. There's so much more in this episode! www.policebackground.net www.prep4
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In this episode we interview New Hampshire Officer Colton who is a podcast listener, a recent academy graduate, and is on FTO. We discuss his journey!! For those who aren't paid subscribers: Have we helped you with our p
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Retired Detective Brent Cartwright served as a police officer for 16 years , spending more than a decade as an undercover detective. He is a recognized expert witness in narcotics trafficking within the United States Cri
In this episode we interview Scott Medlin & Ernie Stevens, who are the authors of 101 Questions to Ask Before Becoming a Law Enforcement Officer, a guide for aspiring officers, prompting critical self-reflection on the m
In this episode we discuss the bad decisions made by officers that lead to major suspensions or firings. Our guests are retired LAPD IA Sergeant Marlon Marrache Show (formally The IA Guy) on youTube @ https://www.youtube
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Has it already been 5 seasons?! In our Season6 opener we welcome back our great friend, Steve Gould, host of The Things Police See Podcast and the Sgt. Steve YouTube channel. This was a blast to record and we hope you en
Ken sent four articles to Google's NotebookLM for this special AI generated episode about the spiraling LAPD hiring emergency with the Olympics arring in 2028.
In this episode we interview Sgt. Dani from a Midwest U.S. police department. She's a veteran officer who shares her hiring, academy, and policing career with us. __________ For those who aren't paid subscribers: Have we
In this episode we interview Jamie, who went from being a hair stylist for 17 year to a Michigan cop. She has a great story about achieving her dream job!________ For those who aren't paid subscribers: Have we helped you
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