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The Lethal Suitcase of Sarah Boone: Unpacking the SecretsThe Lethal Suitcase of Sarah Boone: Unpacking the SecretsEpisode 1: The 911 CallEpisode 1: The 911 call. Hear Sarah Boone’s actual 911 call as Jon, a current 911 professional, breaks down the content of the call and why the 911 dispatchers are doing what they’re doing.2025-04-0724 minTriggered Justice: The Case of Hannah PayneTriggered Justice: The Case of Hannah PayneEpisode 5: Hannah Takes the Stand?🔴 Triggered Justice: The Case of Hannah Payne Episode 5Hannah Takes the Stand? 🎙️The deep dive into Hannah Payne’s case takes a pivotal turn as we analyze her own testimony on the stand. In this gripping episode, Drew Breasy and Jon break down the crucial details of her trial, examining how Payne's version of events compares to the prosecution’s narrative.Was she a reckless vigilante, or was she a concerned citizen caught in a nightmare? We dissect the 911 calls, bodycam footage, and her statements under oath, revealing how words, actions, and intentions play a criti...2025-03-031h 04The Lethal Suitcase of Sarah Boone: Unpacking the SecretsThe Lethal Suitcase of Sarah Boone: Unpacking the SecretsEpisode 11: The Sarah Boone Letters Part 1Sarah Boone was convicted of eliminating her boyfriend Jorge Torres in 2020-- she shockingly locked him in a suitcase and recorded his pleas for mercy. A wretched narcissistic monster who chafed lawyers and insulted her victim's family, her protracted legal battle was a circus. She lacks any self awareness or insight about her situation. She didn't mind who knows it, writing dozens of letters to the judges to tattle on her own legal team. We're here to ridicule a petty and vicious person, and expose the ugliness she denies using her own words.The...2025-02-281h 11Triggered Justice: The Case of Hannah PayneTriggered Justice: The Case of Hannah PayneEpisode 2: The InterrogationEpisode 2: The Interrogation of Hannah Payne | Triggered JusticeWhat really happens behind closed doors when detectives interrogate a murder suspect? In this intense episode ofTriggered Justice: The Case of Hannah Payne, Drew and Jon expose the high-pressure tactics used in Hannah Payne’s police interview. With nearly 30 years in law enforcement—10 of those spent training officers in interrogation techniques—Drew dissects every moment, revealing the psychological games at play.⚖️Was Hannah trapped by her own words? Did detectives manipulate the conversation to build their case?This is where the story takes a turn—where truth...2025-02-081h 04The Lethal Suitcase of Sarah Boone: Unpacking the SecretsThe Lethal Suitcase of Sarah Boone: Unpacking the SecretsEpisode 10: Sentencing Did NOT DisappointSarah Boone, the infamous woman convicted of 2nd Degree Murder in the death of her boyfriend, Jorge Torres, sat on the stand and gave a jaw-dropping "apology". After being convicted of letting her boyfriend die while he was zipped up in a suitcase pleading for air, Sarah's passive aggressive approach was delivered right in front of the victim's family. What was the judge's sentence? Did the courtroom react? Did Sarah take responsibility (finally)? Check out our cherry on top of the Sarah Boone sundae in this episode. Be sure to check out our channel...2024-12-131h 04The Lethal Suitcase of Sarah Boone: Unpacking the SecretsThe Lethal Suitcase of Sarah Boone: Unpacking the SecretsEpisode 9: Day 5 Reveals the Real Sarah BooneBetter late than never, right! Here is an episode that we did of The Comm Center Aftershow where Jon worked hard to bring you a day 5 recap. Jon is joined by Drew and they had more to say about it than they imagined. This trial just kept getting crazier and crazier! Enjoy this recap, and keep your eyes peeled for the sentencing episode that will be released in the very near future. For this and other similar cases, check out our YouTube chaannel at https://www.youtube.com/@thecommcenter or our website...2024-12-112h 28The Lethal Suitcase of Sarah Boone: Unpacking the SecretsThe Lethal Suitcase of Sarah Boone: Unpacking the SecretsEpisode 8: Quick Status Update and Spoiler AlertJust a quick update of when will will be adding 3 new episodes, which will complete the trial pahse of this story. We're not done yet!2024-10-3001 minThe Lethal Suitcase of Sarah Boone: Unpacking the SecretsThe Lethal Suitcase of Sarah Boone: Unpacking the SecretsEpisode 7: Sarah Takes the Stand? (Trial Day 3)The "suitcase killer" case takes a dramatic turn as Sarah Boone takes the stand. Watch our recap of Day 3 of the trial, featuring exclusive insights from an authentic cop and a 911 dispatcher. Like and subscribe for more updates on this gripping case. SARH BOONE CASE FULL YouTube PLAYLIST: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaF4kqbxzPcMdZSWvN5Zc33nvbWtS_zV2 Join the Comm Center community on the YouTube channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgISFlWDATayhFZb6-k-3eA/join Subscribe to @thecommcenter Check out our website: https://thecommcenter.com/ ______________________________ ...2024-10-2612 minThe Lethal Suitcase of Sarah Boone: Unpacking the SecretsThe Lethal Suitcase of Sarah Boone: Unpacking the SecretsEpisode 6: Stone Cold Sarah (Trial Day 2)The Sarah Boone trial just took a chilling turn. Day 2 revealed shocking evidence, including the suitcase video that captured Jorge Torres' final moments. Sarah Boone's reaction? Cold indifference. We break down the forensic evidence, witness testimonies, and the defense's battered spouse strategy. Don't miss this in-depth analysis! #sarahboone #truecrime #courtcase Join the Comm Center YouTube channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgISFlWDATayhFZb6-k-3eA/join Subscribe to @thecommcenter on YouTube or follow the main podcast on all platforms. The Comm...2024-10-2410 minThe Lethal Suitcase of Sarah Boone: Unpacking the SecretsThe Lethal Suitcase of Sarah Boone: Unpacking the SecretsEpisode 5: Sarah Boone Trail Day 1 RecapThe Sarah Boone trial is underway, and the Comm Center is bringing you the latest updates! Sarah Boone claimed her boyfriend climbed into a suitcase during a game of hide-and-seek, and she forgot he was in there and zipped it up. But the 911 call and body cam footage tell a different story. We're breaking down the pre-trial rulings, the explosive Day 1 testimonies, and the shocking evidence that could send Sarah Boone to prison. From the neighbor's chilling accounts to the inconsistencies in Sarah Boone's story, we're covering it all. Plus, we'll analyze the potential impact of that empty wine...2024-10-2115 minThe Lethal Suitcase of Sarah Boone: Unpacking the SecretsThe Lethal Suitcase of Sarah Boone: Unpacking the SecretsEpisode 4: Sarah Boone is on Her 10th LawyerMeet Sarah Boone, the defendant who's fired 10 lawyers already! Watch the true crime story unfold with bodycam footage, 911 calls, and trial updates. #truecrime #911calls #bodycam Subscribe or join @thecommcenter on YouTube Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgISFlWDATayhFZb6-k-3eA/join Check out our website: https://thecommcenter.com/ R62O7cPkq7Fj82MYpCrM2024-09-2650 minOffbeat! The Light Side of Law EnforcementOffbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement15. PIRATES BACON & BONGSWelcome to Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement. In this 15th episode, Officer Carlos Henderson shares how NOT to talk over the radio and the creepiest bong he ever found, and retired Lieutenant Andrew Baxter (aka Drew Breasy) from the Comm Center Podcast tells tales about pirates and how to pick each other up.Hosted by retired police officer Steve Rutherford and survivor Joann JacksonWebsite: Offbeat! The Light Side of Law Enforcement (offbeatcopshow.com)Follow us on Facebook Instagram: Offbeat: The Light Side of Law Enforcement (@offbeatcopshow) • Instagram photos and vid...2024-08-1454 minThe Lethal Suitcase of Sarah Boone: Unpacking the SecretsThe Lethal Suitcase of Sarah Boone: Unpacking the SecretsEpisode 3: The Interrogation of Sarah BooneYou've heard the 911 call and we've analyzed the statements of Sarah Boone while the suitcase was still in the condo. This episode covers our analysis of the interrogation with the two detectives assigned to the case. If you like true crime, you will love Drew's authentic takes based on his experiences from his interviews and interrogations course. We will keep you updated when the trial starts in late 2024. Join our YouTube: Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgISFlWDATayhFZb6-k-3eA...2024-07-201h 03The Lethal Suitcase of Sarah Boone: Unpacking the SecretsThe Lethal Suitcase of Sarah Boone: Unpacking the SecretsEpisode 2: 911 Recap and Bodycam AnalysisEpisode 2: The recap 911 call with further analysis, and hear Sarah Boone’s actual initial statements as Drew, a retired police lieutenant breaks down the content of the recordings, Sarah's odd reactions, and why the officers and detectives are doing what they’re doing.2024-07-1129 minThe Lethal Suitcase of Sarah Boone: Unpacking the SecretsThe Lethal Suitcase of Sarah Boone: Unpacking the SecretsTrailer for The Lethal Suitcase of Sarah Boone PodcastPodcast trailer for this three part series about Sarah Boone's who is accused of killing her boyfriend Jorge Torres, Jr.2024-07-0601 minThe Comm Center with Drew BreasyThe Comm Center with Drew BreasyHannah Payne's Own Words: Good Citizen or Vigilante?Drew Breasy breaks down defense attorney Matt Tucker's direct examination of Hannah Payne. Payne tells the jury how she got on scene, how she took direction from a "state officer" on scene, and how her belief in protecting the public took her down the road that ended with the shooting and killing 62-year-old Kenneth Herring. Both Herring and Payne walked up to the line, but who crossed it? You might be surprised your favorite podcast partners don't see eye to eye.2024-06-281h 23Fleccas Talks PodcastFleccas Talks PodcastMIAMI TERRORIZED BY "SPRING BREAKERS"We are back with a banger of an epi for you guys. In Housekeeping we tell you why we missed Friday’s episode (there was an incident) then Stephen Colbert tells us why it’s time for AI to take over and tell us what to do. We make a case for why we don’t need third world migrants while also highlighting why the National Guard and increased police presence in NYC isn’t as good of a thing as people think. We have election updates (Joe Biden is a muppet and Trump’s Agenda 47 sounds LIT). There’s a fever drea...2024-03-121h 13The Comm Center with Drew BreasyThe Comm Center with Drew BreasyInside the Mesquite School Shooting: Breaking Down the Footage with Guest Austen “Fleccas” FletcherWe welcome guest Austen “Fleccas” Fletcher, host of the Fleccas Talks podcast to breakdown a school shooting out of Mesquite, TX. First, the 911 call a dispatcher dreads followed by the school’s CCTV footage that reveals critical information the police bodycams did not catch. The show that dissects 911 calls and emergency response video by two guys who have done both jobs. ______________________________ SUBSCRIBE on https://www.youtube.com/@thecommcenter?sub_confirmation=1   SUBSCRIBE on https://rumble.com/user/TheCommCenter/   FOLLOW & RATE on https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the...2024-03-081h 17The Comm Center with Drew BreasyThe Comm Center with Drew Breasy"You guys are killing me right now" The Suitcase Case | Part 3We attempt to gain closure in the Suitcase Case Trilogy in the final moments of interrogation footage. Drew sheds light on the Detectives' interrogation techniques and Boone is confronted with the video footage that contradicts her story. Also, Drew and Jon share particularly spooky 911 calls in the spirit of the Halloween season. Breaking down and analyzing 911 calls and police bodycam footage, retired policed detective Drew Breasy and current 911 dispatcher, Jonathan Bates give insightful & informed explanations to the raw evidence. ____________________ Subscribe to https://www.youtube.com/@thecommcenter Subscribe to https://rumble.com/user/TheCommCenter/ Follow us...2024-02-271h 38The Comm Center with Drew BreasyThe Comm Center with Drew BreasyEmpathy for the Burnsville TragedyDrew & Jon reverently address somber events of the death of police officers & firefighter paramedic in Burnsville, MN and how it deeply impacts the family and other officers. Jon also shares the perspective of the 911 dispatchers that handle devastating calls like these. We also welcome Firefighter, Chief Kief as he shares his insight on the tragedy in Burnsville and the sobering realities that affect the personal lives of emergency responders in the field. If you want to hear more from Chief Kief follow him on Instagram @jkief21 ______________________________ SUBSCRIBE on https://www.youtube...2024-02-231h 10The Comm Center with Drew BreasyThe Comm Center with Drew BreasyDomestic Dispute Escalates to Stand Off & DNA Phenotyping Sparks Racial ControversyA domestic dispute out of Greenville County, SC turns ugly when an adulterer refuses to give up his weapon. Were the police too cautious, or was a stronger use of force required? As Drew and Jon analyze the 911 call and review the police bodycam footage they uncover clues that may have tipped the officers off to the situation they were dealing with. Plus, Jon addresses a story out of Canada condemning the use of a new controversial DNA technology being used to solve cold cases. Is DNA phenotyping reliable and effective in helping narrow down suspects or...2024-02-161h 11The Comm Center with Drew BreasyThe Comm Center with Drew BreasyMystery in Austin: Bloodied Man on the Loose! How Would YOU Handle the 911 Call?A man soaked in blood wanders through Austin, TX. Is he a victim or an assailant? How would YOU handle the 911 call? Drew and Jon breakdown the case without any preparation, giving real-time answers and reactions that may prove that 911 dispatching isn’t simply “answering a phone call.” Plus, a unique 911 call out of Oak Creek, WI in which the “Find My Phone” app proved crucial in finding a stolen vehicle with children still inside. Drew and Jon comment on the father’s response and what circumstances could have led to a very different outcome. 2024-02-091h 26Hard Time: A Look At The Law Inside The WallsHard Time: A Look At The Law Inside The Walls24. Eaten Alive in Fulton CountyThe failed Rumble pilot.  Jake is in jail this weekend paying his debt to society (He racks up debts at local libraries, printing off memes and dad jokes and never pays the front desk), so this week we're playing an episode that almost got off the ground.Drew Breasy came to me with a proposal: bring Hard Time to Rumble.  "They're desperate for content on that platform.  That kind of desperation makes your content look acceptable," he said.  "You don't have to tell me five times!" I said, since I understand taking advantage of desperation.  Unfortunately Jake's video...2023-12-2841 minStreet Cop PodcastStreet Cop PodcastEpisode 912: Hard Lessons with Street Cop Training | Failure to Stop Interview with Dennis BenignoOn today's episode, Dennis sits down as a guest on the the "Failure to Stop" podcast hosted by Andrew Baxter and Eric Tansey Former cop Eric Tansey and retired cop Drew Breasy use their experience and job knowledge to break down audio/video of topical events that affect policing in the United States.  Today the three former cops will have an open discussion about the state of policing in 2023, the latest police training methods and modalities, and they may even share some life advice. They also take a cursory look at the Georgia traffic stop where Leonard Allen Cure was sh...2023-11-201h 18Ten Eight PodcastTen Eight Podcast328 - Dispatch Avengers // Jon B, Drew Breasy and Dispatcher ShenanigansToday's episode features all things dispatch, just in time for National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week! Check your ego at the door and dive into this deep study into dispatch! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teneightpodcast/support2023-11-073h 39Failure To StopFailure To Stop411. Breakdown: Tupac Shakur Murder SolvedIn this gripping podcast episode, former cop Eric Tansey, retired lieutenant Drew Breasy, and current cop Tyler of the Antihero Podcast delve deep into the enigmatic world of the Tupac Shakur murder case, shedding light on the recent developments that have sent shockwaves through the music industry and the true crime community. Our expert panel of cops and a former detective meticulously dissect the complex web of events leading up to the tragic shooting of the iconic rapper, Tupac Shakur, in 1996. We revisit key evidence, reexamine witness testimonies, and explore the tangled motives behind the murder, providing listeners with...2023-10-061h 36Street Cop PodcastStreet Cop PodcastEpisode 879: We All Have Demons with Andrew BaxterOn today's episode, Dennis speaks with RET. Lieutenant, Speaker, Instructor and trauma expert, Andrew Baxter a.k.a Drew Breasy. Andrew Baxter retired from law enforcement officer after nearly 29 years of dedication, loyalty, and quiet success. His father taught him the value of a hard day's work, and the virtue of treating everyone equally. Andrew understands the value and importance of leadership through mentoring and guiding. He is an effective speaker, instructor and goes out of his way to educate, whether it be in the classroom or in the field. His expertise and understanding of the world...2023-09-041h 01Failure To StopFailure To Stop368. COMM CENTER: The Strange Call and Disappearance of Anthony CiriglianoLast October, Anthony Cirigliano made a call to Newaygo County 911. Claiming that he and his family were in certain danger for his deep knowledge about the 9/11 attacks, police were sent to investigate. The next day police found an elderly woman with dementia wandering the streets, and when they helped her home, they found that the rest of the Cirigliano family-- 4 persons in all-- had disappeared.In this episode 29-year veteran police detective Drew Breasy and active 911 dispatcher Jon will break down what it's like to take bizarre 911 calls, and how dispatchers are the first...2023-08-051h 32Failure To StopFailure To Stop362. BREAKDOWN: Jadarrius Rose Case - A Game-Changer for K9 Officers?In this video, we'll be discussing the Jadarrius Rose case and how it may have a significant impact on police K9 officers across the United States. Rose fled the police in an 18 wheeler until stop sticks rendered his vehicle in operable. What happened next left one officer out of a job and could potentially change everything for the future of K9 officers. Former police officer Eric Tansey and retired police lieutenant Drew Breasy provide a point-counterpoint on this use of a K9. All this and more on today's BREAKDOWN on the Failure to Stop...2023-07-281h 27Failure To StopFailure To Stop357. BREAKDOWN: The Arrest of Cult Leader Sam BatemanToday on Failure to Stop Podcast Breakdown, Drew Breasy and Eric Tansey breakdown a bizarre traffic stop where several under age girls were rescued from a sex crazed cult leader, Sam Bateman. Drew and Tansey deep dive investigative stops and what you might find if you do them correctly.Brought to you By Ghostbed.com/wolfpackFactor Fresh Promo Code Wolfpack50 for 50% offMybookie.com promo code Wolfpack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...2023-07-211h 57Failure To StopFailure To Stop352. BREAKDOWN: TikTok Challenge? Exposing the Dark Reality of Carjacking a CopCops, Dispatchers, Firefighter / Paramedics, and truth-seeking civilians this show is for YOU. It’s TRUE true crime. In this episode of Failure to Stop Breakdown, Drew Breasy and Eric Tansey analyze the Louisville attempted armed carjacking of Louisville Metro Police Detective Matthew Hayden by suspect Mark Jagger, Jr. In the shocking bodycam video, we see Jagger's attempt and the reaction of the detective which has prompted the threat of a civil suit. Tune in to see how this all unfolds and what you need to know in case this ever happens to you. All this and more on todays Fa...2023-07-141h 11Failure To StopFailure To Stop347. BREAKDOWN: Allen Outlet Mall Hero Takes out Mass ShooterToday Drew Breasy and Eric Tansey break down the Allen Outlet Mall Mass Shooting in Texas, and the hero who stoped the carnage. What do we know about the shooter, the hero, and the victims? All this and more on today’s Failure to Stop Podcast Friday Breakdown.SPONSORED BY:Ghostbed | Use Code: WOLFPACK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-07-071h 11Failure To StopFailure To Stop309. BREAKDOWN: Jordan Neely, are we TOO SOFT on Mental Illness?On May 1, 2023 a now-famous incident took place on a NYC subway. Jordan Neely, a reported homeless man was acting erratic. One of the riders, Daniel Perry subdued Neely with a chokehold while others assisted, and Neely was pronounced dead at a local hospital. The incident has spawned a series of racially-charged protests.It is likely that Perry will be charged with Manslaughter. But is this another “defund the police” moment, given there was no police involvement in the incident? Today, former and retired police officers Eric Tansey and Drew Breasy analyze the incident and the...2023-05-121h 56Things Police See: Firsthand AccountsThings Police See: Firsthand AccountsJailbreak Conspiracy Bust - Don't Touch The Corpse PleaseIn this episode I interview Drew Breasy, host of The Comm Center show which is featured on The Failure To Stop Podcast.  Drew is a retired Lieutenant from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (FL), and he shares some of his most memorable stories! @drew_breasy on Instagram, Drew Breasy on Youtube, and part of the Failure to Stop family of shows on all podcast platforms. Support the show by joining the Patreon community today! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055           -Video of the interviews           -Vinyl TPS logo sticker          ...2023-05-031h 10Failure To StopFailure To Stop289. BREAKDOWN: The Mistretta CaseToday on Failure to Stop Breakdown, Drew Breasy and Eric Tansey breakdown the Mistretta case. Mistretta encountered a homicide suspect by accident but when learning he was face to face with the suspect through radio traffic, Mistreatta escorted the suspect to the gorund and aggressively handcuffed him but used minimal force. There was no complaint by the suspect but due to the political climate, the attorney general in Michigan, decided to press charges on the officer who is now currently on trial for two misd. and one felony charge. What happened and was he justified? All this and more...2023-04-141h 05On Being a Police OfficerOn Being a Police OfficerEp. 42 Eric Tansey of Failure to Stop & former Raleigh PD Officer on his upcoming bookEp. 42 Join me on this ride of an episode with Eric Tansey, co-creator and host of Failure to Stop (FTS) and former Raleigh Police Department officer from 2012 to 2019. If you follow Eric on FTS, then you know he is a high-energy, highly-engaging storyteller. And nowhere is that more evident than in his soon-to-be released book, “PIG LATIN, a serious – but funny – true story.” I had the opportunity to read an advance manuscript and talk with Eric about some of the crazy and as well as poignant stories in the book.We discuss why he got into LE following...2023-03-151h 22On Being a Police OfficerOn Being a Police OfficerEp. 41 Dispatcher/911 Call Taker Jonathan Bates of Failure To Stop’s Comm CenterEp. 41  Dispatcher/911 call taker and former corrections officer, Jonathan Bates joins me for this episode. Many of you know him as co-host with Drew Breasy on Comm Center, a new show on the Failure to Stop YouTube channel and podcast where they breakdown all elements of a police incident – the 911 calls, dispatch and the police response via body cam footage. As Jon says in our conversation: “You basically see how a problem enters the criminal justice system. A problem exists, someone dials 911 and we start working. It's true crime in real time because we're trying to solve a mys...2023-02-221h 08Failure To StopFailure To Stop241. BREAKDOWN: La Vergne PD Sex ScandalToday on Failure to Stop Breakdown Friday, Eric Tansey and Drew Breasy are joined by a special guest to break down the La Vergne Police department sex scandal the resulted in the termination of five officers. Why were they fire and why was it a big deal? Find out here on Failure to Stop Podcast   SPONSORED BY: Ghostbed | Use Code: WOLFPACK - save 35% Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-01-201h 19On Being a Police OfficerOn Being a Police OfficerEp. 37 Media bias and perpetuation of myths: a breakdown of a New York Times article on traffic stopsEp. 37 When the news gets to shape the narrative, the consequences can become deadly for citizens and police alike. This is a special crossover episode with Drew Breasy of YouTube’s “Failure To Stop” and “Drew Breasy Uncuffed.” Together, Drew and I break down an article that has haunted me for more than a year titled: “How broken taillights end in killings by police.” It ran Oct., 31, 2021 in the Sunday New York Times, splashed across the front page above the fold. Under it was a breakout story with the headline:  “At traffic stops, officers’ presumption of danger breeds overreaction...2022-11-2457 minFailure To StopFailure To Stop210. BREAKDOWN: Waukesha Parade massacre, Everything You need to knowToday on Failure to Stop podcast we revisit the Waukesha parade massacre now that the trial is over and all the information is available. Join Eric Tansey and Drew Breasy as they cover the case, the trial and the newest case out of LA County where a man drove through a crowd of jogging police recruits. All this and more on todays Breakdown #breakdown #police #crime SPONSORED BY: Ghostbed.com | Code: WOLFPACK - 35% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-11-181h 33On Being a Police OfficerOn Being a Police OfficerEp. 35 Hurricane Ian and First Responders, including the ones we don’t seeEp. 35 A special episode in reaction to the devastation of Hurricane Ian and the impact on first responders. Joining me for the second time on the podcast is Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office retired Lt. Drew Breasy to talk about this response, in particular the first responders we don’t see – the 911 Call Takers and Dispatchers, the “first” first responders as Drew calls them. Drew lives in the Tampa area which was initially in Hurricane Ian’s direct path. Drew started his career as a Dispatcher and 911 Call Taker and later returned to the Communications Center as a lieutenant...2022-10-1433 minOn Being a Police OfficerOn Being a Police OfficerEp. 31 Drew Breasy UncuffedEp. 31 Joining me is Andrew Baxter, a.k.a., Drew Breasy, creator and host of the popular social media channel “Drew Breasy Uncuffed” which he launched after retiring a year ago. It is, in his words, “the unapologetically honest opinion of a retired police lieutenant.”  First, we look back on Drew’s 29 years with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (Tampa area). We talk about why he knew “come hell or high water” he would become a deputy with HCSO. We then jump into his resume which is so impressive, I focused on what, to me, is the stuff of TV shows...2022-07-1058 minLaw Enforcement Talk: True Crime and Trauma StoriesLaw Enforcement Talk: True Crime and Trauma StoriesHelicopter crash and Traumas as a Deputy, Changed His Life.Helicopter crash and Traumas as a Deputy, Changed His Life. From 911 dispatching to working the streets. How the direct and indirect trauma affected him. His mission helping. A call for a helicopter crash early in his law enforcement career as a 911 dispatcher began what he could have never predicted. He started his career with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Department as a Dispatcher and retired at the rank of Sheriff's Lieutenant. Andrew Baxter, a.k.a. "Drew Breasy" is our guest. The indirect trauma of the helicopter crash and other 911 calls as a dispatcher, and the...2022-02-0940 min