In this update, Ken talks about Officerprivacy.com, Should the podcast insert ads?, and helping the podcast show up in searches. Let's talk about the podcast! Here's the link to the survey I mentioned in this episode: https://forms.gle/XKdrGmPt2q19RRxw7 ___________________ ***You're now able to support the podcast!*** Monthly donations: https://anchor.fm/pdbackgrounds/support One-time donations: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VM6AE5B2A6VF2 Go here for background consultation information: www.policebackground.net --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pdbackgrounds/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pdbackgrounds/support

This was a result of a recent data leak by LAPD. All 9300 LAPD officers' information and photos - including undercover officers - was released to anti-police hate groups. Officerprivacy.com specializes in scrubbing information off the Internet. This is for active & retired officers, police families, supporters and police applicants. Please take this seriously as credible threats are out there targeting police families. Full YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/JpAXcQPiQVQ ___________________ Contact Ken: ken[at sign]policebackground.net Contact Minerva: minerva[at sign]policebackground.net Contact Donovan: donovan[at sign]policebackground.net ***You're now able to support the podcast!*** Monthly donations: https://anchor.fm/pdbackgrounds/support One-time donations: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VM6AE5B2A6VF2 Go here for background consultation information: www.policebackground.net --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pdbackgrounds/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pdbackgrounds/support

Join us as we sit down with our original co-host Christine! She joined the podcast when she was an applicant. She left to attend the police academy after she got hired by local PD. What's she up to now? Let's find out! ___________________ Contact Ken: ken[at sign]policebackground.net Contact Minerva: minerva[at sign]policebackground.net Contact Donovan: donovan[at sign]policebackground.net ***You're now able to support the podcast!*** Monthly donations: https://anchor.fm/pdbackgrounds/support One-time donations: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VM6AE5B2A6VF2 Go here for background consultation information: www.policebackground.net --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pdbackgrounds/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pdbackgrounds/support

In this episode we interview Texas parole officer Melissa about what it takes to do the job and what dealing with parolees is like. We also talk about her journey to become a police officer and what her application process has been about. Let's find out what dealing with ex-cons is all about! ___________________ Contact Ken: ken[at sign]policebackground.net Contact Minerva: minerva[at sign]policebackground.net Contact Donovan: donovan[at sign]policebackground.net ***You're now able to support the podcast!*** Monthly donations: https://anchor.fm/pdbackgrounds/support One-time donations: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VM6AE5B2A6VF2 Go here for background consultation information: www.policebackground.net --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pdbackgrounds/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pdbackgrounds/support

In this episode we interview Christina, who is a Surveillance Officer working with Domestic Violence offenders at a large Western US Probation Department. This is a law enforcement position we've never looked at before...until now. We know you'll enjoy this interview! ___________________ Contact Ken: ken[at sign]policebackground.net Contact Minerva: minerva[at sign]policebackground.net Contact Donovan: donovan[at sign]policebackground.net ***You're now able to support our podcast!*** Monthly donations: https://anchor.fm/pdbackgrounds/support One-time donations: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VM6AE5B2A6VF2 Go here for background consultation information: www.policebackground.net --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pdbackgrounds/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pdbackgrounds/support

Remember Alex from episode 31? He's back with his update and what it took to get hired after 14 years!! He'll tell us how he finally got hired and what his academy was like. Join us as we catch up with him and celebrate this great VICTORY! ___________________ Contact Ken: ken[at sign]policebackground.net Contact Minerva: minerva[at sign]policebackground.net Contact Donovan: donovan[at sign]policebackground.net ***You're now able to support our podcast!*** Monthly donations: https://anchor.fm/pdbackgrounds/support One-time donations: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VM6AE5B2A6VF2 Go here for background consultation information: www.policebackground.net --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pdbackgrounds/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pdbackgrounds/support

In this episode we interview Sonny, who is a Border Patrol agent. We talk about what it's like to go through a federal background and the hardcore Border Patrol academy. You'd be surprised to hear that it's not the same as city and state hiring. We know you'll enjoy this episode! ___________________ Contact Minerva: minerva[at sign]policebackground.net You're now able to support our podcast! Monthly donations: https://anchor.fm/pdbackgrounds/support One-time donations: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VM6AE5B2A6VF2 Go here for background consultation information: www.policebackground.net --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pdbackgrounds/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pdbackgrounds/support

In this episode we interview retired Loudon County SD Lieutenant Colette about how playing professional soccer, having a dad who was FBI, and coming up through the ranks shaped her as a police officer. She now co-owns a K9 business with her husband and mentors young people wanting to get into law enforcement. This is a great listen! ___________________ Contact Minerva: mingaines213 [at sign] gmail.com You're now able to support our podcast! Monthly donations: https://anchor.fm/pdbackgrounds/support One-time donations: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VM6AE5B2A6VF2 Go here for background consultation information: www.policebackground.net --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pdbackgrounds/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pdbackgrounds/support

Joanna's story may be like yours. She experienced childhood abuse, her father is a convicted felon, and she hit a cop! Her story is an amazing one of overcoming and never giving up. Will her childhood keep her from being hired? Join us as we discuss what she needs to do to realize her dream of being a cop.  ___________________ Contact Minerva: mingaines213 [at sign] gmail.com You're now able to support our podcast! Monthly donations: https://anchor.fm/pdbackgrounds/support One-time donations: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VM6AE5B2A6VF2 Go here for background consultation information: www.policebackground.net --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pdbackgrounds/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pdbackgrounds/support

In this episode we interview old school T/O Julie, who is a 25-year veteran training officer from the Pacific Northwest. She's a Training Officer of The Year recipient. Julie tells us what it takes to pass probation and how to survive policing in a busy city. We know you'll enjoy this episode!  ___________________ You're now able to support our podcast! Monthly donations: https://anchor.fm/pdbackgrounds/support One-time donations: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VM6AE5B2A6VF2 Go here for background consultation information: www.policebackground.net --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pdbackgrounds/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pdbackgrounds/support

Merry Christmas Season to all of our listeners!! Here's what's going on at the podcast!!  ___________________ You're now able to support our podcast! Monthly donations: https://anchor.fm/pdbackgrounds/support One-time donations: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VM6AE5B2A6VF2 Go here for background consultation information: www.policebackground.net --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pdbackgrounds/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pdbackgrounds/support

This is a special Legacy Podcast. On November 29, 2009, four Lakewood, Washington police officers were fatally shot at the Forza Coffee shop, near Tacoma. A gunman, later identified as Maurice Clemmons, entered the shop, shot the officers while they worked on laptops, and fled the scene with a single gunshot wound in his torso. After a massive two-day manhunt, Officer Ben Kelly of the Seattle PD, recognized Clemmons near a stalled car in south Seattle. Kelly’s confrontation with Clemmons ended the life of a cop killer. On this original 2010 Policebackground.net Podcast, we interviewed Officer Kelly. Officer Kelly detailed how he survived this critical incident.  ___________________  You're now able to support our podcast!  Monthly donations: https://anchor.fm/pdbackgrounds/support One-time donations: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VM6AE5B2A6VF2 Go here for background consultation information: www.policebackground.net --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pdbackgrounds/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pdbackgrounds/support

Join us as we interview Sgt. J who is an old school sergeant in the great state of Texas. We talk about everything from hiring to police work. We kjnow you'll enjoy this episode! ___________________ You're now able to support our podcast! Monthly donations: https://anchor.fm/pdbackgrounds/support One-time donations: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VM6AE5B2A6VF2 Go here for background consultation information: www.policebackground.net --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pdbackgrounds/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pdbackgrounds/support

Let's talk backgrounds! In this episode we interview Oregon background investigator Jim Shumway. The BI's compared investigative styles, how different BI's deal with candidates, the academy (stress vs. non-stress), and other topics. ___________________ *Contact Minerva: mingaines213[at]gmail.com * Contact Jim Shumway: jshumway[at]beavertonoregon.gov You're now able to support our podcast! Monthly donations: https://anchor.fm/pdbackgrounds/support One-time donations: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VM6AE5B2A6VF2 Go here for background consultation information: www.policebackground.net --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pdbackgrounds/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pdbackgrounds/support

In this episode we interview Jay from Southern California. Jay wasn't selected when he first applied but kept trying. He was hired by the LA County Sheriff's Department and assigned to the jails. He decided a police department was more his style and decided to lateral a couple of years in. He has a great story to tell! ___________________  You're now able to support our podcast!  Monthly donations: https://anchor.fm/pdbackgrounds/support  One-time donations: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VM6AE5B2A6VF2  Go here for background consultation information: www.policebackground.net --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pdbackgrounds/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pdbackgrounds/support

In this episode we answer our listener submitted questions! We are joined by retired U.S. Navy veteran Adria McClain, who is an aspiring reserve deputy sheriff. Adria is also a geophysicist for the U.S. government and put Ken and Donovan's knowledge about hiring to the test with tons of questions!! We really enjoyed this episode! ___________________ You're now able to support our podcast! Monthly donations: https://anchor.fm/pdbackgrounds/support One-time donations: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VM6AE5B2A6VF2 Go here for background consultation information: www.policebackground.net --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pdbackgrounds/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pdbackgrounds/support

In this episode we interview Commander Aaron Clem of the Kennewick (WA) PD. Cmdr. Clem started at KPD in 1996 and has worked Patrol, Narco, SWAT, and a Federal Gang Task Force, among other assignments. He is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy. We discuss all things Kennewick and why you should work there! ___________________ Kennewick PD is hiring: https://www.go2kennewick.com/406/Police-Employment You're now able to support our podcast! Monthly donations: https://anchor.fm/pdbackgrounds/support One-time donations: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VM6AE5B2A6VF2 Go here for background consultation information: www.policebackground.net --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pdbackgrounds/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pdbackgrounds/support

Minerva, Donovan, and Ken hosted this Sept. 15th, 2022, YouTube Live to discuss the ride-along!  We discussed do's & don'ts, how to dress, and what questions to ask.  ___________________ You're now able to support our podcast! Monthly donations: https://anchor.fm/pdbackgrounds/support One-time donations: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VM6AE5B2A6VF2 Go here for background consultation information: www.policebackground.net --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pdbackgrounds/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pdbackgrounds/support

The investigators - Ken, Minerva, and Donovan will be joining together for a FIRST EVER Meet & Greet with our Washington listeners!! RSVP today for this special event on Saturday - October 15th @ 1:00 pm!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pdbackgrounds/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pdbackgrounds/support

This is your mid-week announcements episode! Here's everything coming up: Washington state Meet & Greet with our listeners, Special listener's Q&A episode, Special online listener's Meet & Greet, and a few other things! ___________________ You're now able to support our podcast! Monthly donations: https://anchor.fm/pdbackgrounds/support One-time donations: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=VM6AE5B2A6VF2 Go here for background consultation information: www.policebackground.net --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pdbackgrounds/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pdbackgrounds/support