Episode 106 features Cyndi Doyle, who is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor focusing on counseling for first responders with an emphasis on law enforcement.Cyndi began her career as a typical counselor, but soon married her husband, who began a career in law enforcement. Cyndi had no idea what to expect, and in the beginning, her husband would come home with stories from his job. As years passed, Cyndi began to notice changes in her husband, including cynicism and becoming far less jovial than she had known him to be when they were first married.As the marriage progressed, her husband stopped sharing stories from his job and became less communicative. Through some professional experiences, Cyndi began to realize what was happening in her relationship. Soon after, she began to repair her own relationship and started to focus her career on helping law enforcement navigate their experiences that they were having.Cyndi hosts her own podcast and is the founder of Code4Couples. She is also the author of Hold The Line The Essential Guide to Protecting Your Law Enforcement Relationship.
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Episode 105 Erik Lavigne Two Cops One Donut
Erik is an active-duty police officer and host of the podcast Two Cops, One Donut. In this episode, we discuss challenges facing law enforcement today, including verbal and physical skills, and the potential for standardizing policing in the United States. We also discuss the difference between older officers and the new generation beginning their careers.Erik discusses why he joined the military and ultimately what made him choose a career in law enforcement.His show Two Cops One Donut can be found on major platforms to include; https://twocopsonedonut.com https://www.facebook.com/2Cops1Donut/ https://www.instagram.com/twocops_onedonut/ https://www.youtube.com/c/twocopsonedonut https://www.twitch.tv/twocopsonedonut https://open.spotify.com/show/4BGmIY1h8wY80Q58L1S5Wo https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2-cops-1-donut/id1565682051
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Episode 104 retired DEA Special Agent Lori (Schwarzkopf) Miller
Interview with retired DEA Special Agent Lori Schwarzkopf MillerYears of Service: 1991-2015Growing up in a rural farm town in Iowa, Lori is the youngest of six siblings, all at least 10 years older. She attended a small Catholic school with eight boys and eight girls until high school when her graduating class grew to 187 kids.Lori attended the University of Northern Iowa, starting as a Vocal Music major, switching later to Business, and finally graduating with a Criminology degree and a Business minor. During the Summer between her Sophomore and Junior years in college, Lori worked as an intern for the Dallas District Attorney's Office. Here, she met a DA investigator who sparked her interest in federal law enforcement.On her 23rd birthday, 1991, Lori began her career with the DEA at the academy in Quantico, Virginia. After the academy, she was assigned to the Houston Field Division. In Houston, she learned the job while working on large-scale drug trafficking cases, marijuana eradication, money laundering, and the Mobile Enforcement Team.Following her time in Houston, Lori worked in the Oakland Resident Office, the Special Operations Division, and the Seattle Field Division, where she was promoted to Group Supervisor.
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Episode 103 David Syvock retired Newport Beach PD SVU Detective
Interview with retired Newport Beach PD SVU Detective David SyvockYears of Service: 1988-2016David was hired in 1988 by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. During his time with LACSD, David worked on patrol for the COPS Program and for the Community Action Team and worked for a period of time in Avalon, better known as Catalina Island.In 2005, David, then 39, left the LACSD and was hired by the Newport Beach Police Department. As a Special Victims Unit Detective, David found his calling and felt he was really making a difference. He worked on cases involving adults and children and worked on the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.Although rewarding, David admits it was hard work that took a mental toll on him, and in this interview, he discusses the aftermath of one of his coworkers who committed suicide.
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Episode 102 retired Deputy Special Agent in Charge Homeland Security Investigations John McCabe
Interview with retired Deputy Special Agent in Charge HSI John McCabeYears of Service: 1991-2024Born and raised in the Southside of Chicago, John comes from a long line of policemen including his great-grandfather, grandfather, and father who all worked for the Chicago Police Department.John has had a long and storied career, starting with the Cook County Sheriff’s Office, Dallas Police Department, Chicago Police Department, and Secret Service, and finally retiring with Homeland Security Investigations.Throughout his career, John worked as a patrol officer, focusing on gangs and guns. He also investigated counterfeit currency, money laundering, and drug trafficking and worked on protective details.From January to June 2023, John was assigned to HSI HQ as a liaison to the US Customs and Border Protection commissioner's office and as the HSI representative to DHS's Southwest Border Coordination Center.
Do you ever wonder why people go into law enforcement? Does being in law enforcement change your views of the public over time and how does being an officer affect your family? This podcast explores these questions as well as discusses different careers and the functions of various law enforcement agencies including local, state and federal agencies. The episodes include interviews with retired and active-duty law enforcement officers.
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