Magnetactical Podcast

After a robbery and a later theft from two separate convenience stores, a very improbable capture occurs. Please join us for the details on this episode!

Footprints in freshly fallen snow are used to track two vehicle burglary suspects during a heavy winter snowstorm. Two grumpy old sergeants are contrasted with each other. Join us for this episode!

Two road rage incidents occurred 16 years apart from each other. One when I was a patrol officer and one when I was a patrol sergeant. Although they occurred at different times during my career, both were similar in many ways. Join us for this episode!

When I was a younger patrol officer, I was directly involved in three unique retail theft cases. Each one was distinct in their own way, yet still very similar. Join us for this episode!

Armed robberies, a drive-by shooting, a vehicle pursuit, high speeds, an armed suspect, a crash and a foot pursuit all culminate to a final conclusion. Join us for this episode!

Being a good backing officer is essential in police work. In this episode, we explore three separate instances where I was a backing officer and how my actions affected those cases. Please join us for this episode!

This is the second of a two-part episode series about two gang member brothers I chased around during my entire law enforcement career. Join us for this episode, as I talk about incidents involving the younger of the two brothers!

I chased around a set of gang member brothers during my entire law enforcement career. Join us for the first of this two-part series, as I talk about incidents involving the older of the two brothers.

Patience and perseverance combined where a vehicle pursuit was initiated to capture a wanted violent gang member shooting suspect. Please join us for this episode!

Utah celebrates Pioneer Day every year on July 24th with a large parades and other festivities. Certain officers from the Salt Lake City Police Department were required to work the parade route the night before to assist with issues from attendees. Please join us for this episode where we focus on a night from the Pioneer Day Parade Route!

Only a few weeks apart from each other, two incidents involving edged weapons occurred while I was the Pioneer Bike Sergeant. When not being used in crimes, knives and other blades can be very useful for a variety of tasks. Join us for this episode!

A late-night animal problem in a hotel bathroom leads officers to investigate. The outcome is beneficial to all involved and a family adopts a new pet - A Banana Ball Python. Join us for this episode!

As the United State of America celebrates its 250th anniversary as a nation, we look back on an incident that occurred on the 4th of July, where a theft investigation leads to a large brawl with gang members. Join us for this special Independence Day episode!

An aggravated robbery occurs just outside the Energy Solutions Arena in Salt Lake City. Were we able to successfully capture him? And a Utah Jazz player makes an unexpected but appreciated gesture to a young boy. Join us for this episode!

In this special Father's Day episode, one dad was bad, while the other was a hero. Firearms were involved in each. Join us for the details!

This is the second of a two-part episode series about several of my off-duty responses. From shoplifter, to hit and run, to DUI suspects, join us for this episode!

This is the first of a two-part episode series about several of my off-duty responses. From shoplifter, to fraud, to hit and run, to domestic violence suspects, join us for this episode!

Three violent gang members set out in a vehicle to put in some work for their gang. A weapon is used or threatened in each incident. Join us to find out if a TDY officer and I were able to put an end to these crimes!

Metal theft was a huge issue in Salt Lake City. New tools, drones equipped with thermal cameras, and new skills were utilized to help curb these thefts. Join us to find out how and where these drones were used to assist!

A murder suspect flees from officers in a stolen vehicle. The pursuit is on! An unfortunate injury is followed up by a hospital visit where a doctor's character is in question. Join us for this episode.

In the special Mother's Day episode, we venture into three different stories that involved female suspects. Join us for this episode to find out what happened with these feisty females!

An aggravated burglary with a gun is committed by two men against a teenage boy while he's home alone. Will the suspect's plan work? Will they escape? Join us for this episode to find out the resolution!

Two back-to-back priority calls come in on a very busy night in Salt Lake City. Guns were involved in both. Join us to find out if persistence won the night!

These two separate incidents took place while I worked Loss Prevention for a retailer. Both were intense cases of aggressive shoplifters. Join us for this episode to find out what happened!

Two suspects escalate their thievery into aggravated robbery. A detective sends out an email asking for help in finding them. Was there an award given? Join us for this episode to find out the conclusion!

A dangerous wild animal was on the prowl around Salt Lake City. Pets had been chased, attacked and eaten. Join us for this episode to find out the conclusion!

These two stories are the exact reason why I always checked outside the containment area of an active foot pursuit incident. Join us for this episode to find out the details!

While on the gang unit, we received some detailed information about a violent gang member drug dealer. Was it enough to catch him? Join us for this episode to find out.

A burglary investigation escalates. Warehouses, rooftops, crowbars and K9 are all involved. Join us for this episode to find out if we were able to catch the Candy Man.

An enraged gang member shoots an occupied vehicle and then flees from police. Will a train stop the vehicle pursuit? Join us in the episode to find out!

Two aggravated robbers armed with a knife. One victim with a gym bag. Patrol, Bikes and Gangs come together to hunt down these suspects. Join us for this episode!

A car speeds by, then a call of a shooting comes over the radio. Will we be able to find the suspect vehicle and the handgun involved? Join us for this episode to find out.

Valentines Day is upon us, as we are discussing two separate gang members and their serious relationship problems. Join us for this episode!

While on the Gang Unit, did my partner and I get in a foot pursuit with a professional football player? Join us for this episode where we answer this question and talk about my favorite professional athlete.

The Safe Streets Gang Task Force teams up with the Auto Theft Unit and K9 Unit to put together an operation to catch a wanted high profile, violent criminal. Join us for this episode!

A taxicab is car-jacked. How will we find it? Were there some mistakes made? Join us for this episode!

Charles Hammond, President and CEO of Safe Restraints, joins us on our first interview style episode to talk about all aspects of the incredible tool called The WRAP. Join us for this episode! You can find The WRAP at www.saferestraints.com.

Once I was the Pioneer Bike Sergeant, Order Maintenance was a priority. A very effective restraint system was used as two stories combine to tell this story. Join us for this episode's stories.

While on a simple disturbance call as a new officer, a suspect approached me and attacked. Join us on this episode to find out what happened.

It's Christmas time on the Magnetactical Podcast! Christmas Music, Gym Surprises, Self-Defense Lessons and more. Join us on this special episode. Isaiah 9:6