Two Cops One Donut
We were asked “what exactly is the point of this show?”Answer: social media is an underutilized tool by police. Not just police, but firefighters, DA’s, nurses, military, ambulance, teachers; front liners. This show is designed to reveal the full potential of true communication through long discussion format. This will give a voice to these professions that often go unheard from those that do it. Furthermore, it’s designed to show authentic and genuine response; rather than the tiresome “look, cops petting puppies” approach. We are avoiding the sound bite narrative so the first responders and those associated can give fully articulated thought. The idea is the viewers both inside and outside these career fields can gain realistic and genuine perspective to make informed opinions on the content. Overall folks, we want to earn your respect, help create the change you want and need together through all channels of the criminal justice system and those that directly impact it. This comes from the heart with nothing but positive intentions. That is what this show is about. Disclaimer: The views shared by this podcast, the hosts, and/or the guests do not in anyway reflect their employer or the policies of their employer. Any views shared or content of this podcast is of their opinion and not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything. 2 Cops 1 Donut is not responsible and does not verify for accuracy any of the information contained in the podcast series available for listening on this site or for watching shared on this site or others. The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. This podcast does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services.
Episodes
239 episodes
Modern Policing In Real Life
A neighbor pulls out a phone and starts recording a police call and suddenly the whole scene shifts. We get into why that moment triggers so many bad decisions, how “ego policing” shows up in the real world, and why detaining someone without cl...
How Much Power Should Police Tech Have?
A cop doing 95 pulls over a rider for doing 95, and somehow thinks he’s the moral authority. That clip sets the tone for a wide-open live where we chase the hard questions: what “reasonable and prudent” really means, why small hypocrisy wrecks ...
COPS & COUNSEL: Unfiltered Body Cam Breakdown!
One impulsive grab on a porch. One traffic stop where a cop tries to police “respect.” One sloppy decision that feels small to the officer and massive to the citizen. That’s the thread we pull in this conversation, because the real story isn’t ...
Behind the Camera: Understanding the Audit with Otto the Watchdog
A guy with a sign on a street corner shouldn’t be able to expose a training crisis, but that’s exactly what happens when police misunderstand the First Amendment in public. We bring on Otto The Watchdog, a longtime First Amendment auditor and a...
How Police And First Amendment Auditors Can Get It Right
A calm officer can end an auditor contact in seconds. A triggered officer can turn the same moment into a lawsuit, a viral clip, and a career problem. That tension drives today’s conversation with Sgt Erik Lavigne, Banning Sweatland and Ryan Mo...
AI Cannot Be Probable Cause
You can learn a lot about the law by watching what people argue about in real time. Tonight we’re joined by Von Kliem, the Force Science “poster boy,” and we jump straight into the questions listeners actually care about: when a suspect runs, c...
An Italian Officer Explains Why De‑Escalation Feels Different In Europe And The U.S.
Veteran Italian officer Andrea Boggiatto, who now serves in Colorado pulls back the curtain on how culture, tools, and law shape policing on both sides of the Atlantic. From 400‑person academy classes and national public order units to mid-size...
Live From The Barracks: Cops, Knives, And Cameras
A cough, a barracks room, and Wi‑Fi that barely cooperates—perfect conditions to cut through noise and talk about what actually keeps people safe. We open up about IMA reserve life and the grind of self-managed orders, then roll straight into t...
ICE, Rights, And When To Call Cops
Join me, host Sgt Erik Lavigne, the return of the rookie Trey Mosley, and special guest Anthony Bandiero from Blue to Gold law enforcement training. We even have a special story time. A dad, two kids, a frozen lake—and four officers on the dock...
I Said “Copaganda”? My Bad, Here’s A Fire Extinguisher
Street reality beats press releases every time. We dive into the messy, human side of policing—where legal standards, public expectations, and officer judgment collide—and show how better habits can actually rebuild trust. From First Amendment ...
Force Science: Is It Police Jargon or Real Science?
Special guest Von Kliem from Force Science, co-host Banning Sweatland, and I are live in-studio. No agenda, just shooting the 💩. The line between what the Constitution allows, what policy prefers, and what humans can do under stress is where th...
Your Brain Is Not A GoPro, And That’s Why Courtrooms Get Videos Wrong
A split‑second decision lives in a world your camera can’t fully see. That’s where we spend this episode, with Force Science’s Von Kliem guiding us through how the brain actually works under threat and what that means for accountability, policy...
Serial Killer, Pig Farm, And Police Grit
A chance conversation set Jennifer Hyland on a path she never planned: from late‑20s recruit to deputy chief overseeing major crime, patrol, and the kind of cases that haunt even seasoned investigators. What she learned along the way isn’t the ...
From Patrol To SWAT To Staccato: Training That Actually Works
The best shooting you’ll ever see on a body‑worn camera looks deceptively calm. That kind of control doesn’t come from “stand still and pass the qual” culture—it comes from practical training that blends speed, accuracy, and judgment under stre...
We Break Down How Poor Training, Not Bad Intent, Fuels Bad Policing And What To Fix First
Training failures show up on camera long before intent does. That’s the uncomfortable truth we wrestle with as we unpack why officers who can pass a constitutional test still stumble on the street when emotions spike and decisions shrink to hun...
From Patrol To Pro: How Narcotics And Gang Units Train, Work, And Win
You can spot a real cop’s education in the way they build a case, not just how they make a stop. We sit down with two seasoned pros who turned years in patrol, gangs, and narcotics into a clear, step-by-step blueprint for specialized work: how ...
Chalk, Tasers, And The Line Between Law And Sense
Livestream chat, A gun goes click in a cramped Walmart loss prevention office—and everything that happens next becomes a quiet masterclass in officer safety, close-quarter decision-making, and restraint. We walk through the moment frame by fram...
Why Cops Screw Up: Constitution and Arrest Search & Seizure
Ever wondered where a traffic stop actually ends, or why a simple order to step out of the car can ignite a constitutional fight? We brought on a rare voice who has lived both sides of the badge—a former highway patrol sergeant turned Harvard G...
Police Ego 101: Class Is In Session
Ever watch a simple contact spiral because someone felt disrespected? We sat down with Ofc. Jorge Lopez, a 30-year officer and veteran trainer, to unpack why ego flares so fast on the street and how to keep decisions anchored in reason, law, an...
Coffee, Cops, And Stop Sticks
Ever watch a pursuit video and wonder why an officer “threw” stop sticks instead of pulling them in from cover? We break down the safer method, the training behind it, and a harrowing story of an officer who nearly lost his leg deploying spikes...
How A First Amendment Auditor Sparked Real Police Training And Hard Truths
A school police officer told an auditor that filming an officer is illegal. It wasn’t—and what followed became a masterclass in rights, ego, and how quickly a routine moment can unravel when the law takes a back seat. We invited David from San ...
29 Years Wrongfully Convicted: Bruce Bryan’s Journey With Cops Who Listen
The episode almost didn’t happen. Our guest fell through, the feed glitched, and then Bruce Bryan hopped on from a car in Midtown and delivered the most human, unflinching conversation we’ve had about wrongful conviction, prison violence, and w...
From Tarot Reading To Tactical Reality: Policing, Mental Health, And Myths About “Better” Countries
A canceled guest and a sudden pivot turned into one of our most honest nights on the mic. We brought in Marsha, a tarot reader with a near‑death story that reshaped her faith, and asked the tough questions: Where does intuition belong in a worl...
From SWAT to Chief: Eddie Garcia’s No-BS Blueprint for Safer Streets
He’s a cop’s cop with four stars on his collar — and zero tolerance for fluff. Chief Eddie Garcia brings real talk, real results, and a career built from the streets up.In this powerful conversation, Chief Garcia traces his path from SW...