BIGHEAD ON THE BLOCK
Big Head on the Block is based on real experiences in Law Enforcement over my 32-year career. As a retired Lieutenant from Baton Rouge City Police and former small-town Chief of Police, I will go in depth into cases I have personally worked to give you a unique perspective as well as my opinions in these cases. I will have guest speakers that are former Cops, gang members and civilians whose families were impacted by crime. I will offer insight on safety and bring in consultants that are subject matter experts. You will hear details from actual crimes in Baton Rouge, Louisiana as well as nationally occurring events. We do this through conversation, critical thinking and in-depth discussions.
Episodes
40 episodes
The Ride / The Chase / The Unit Fire
The story of how I borrowed my friend's unit, got into a vehicle pursuit and how an assisting agency lost a unit in a fire. You just can't make this stuff up. Another day in a cop's life.
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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20:30
My 3 Sons, My 3 Cops
The real Bluebloods...Hear the story of all my boy's becoming cops. My wife lived the life being married to a cop and all of our kids on the job also!!!
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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28:26
You never know when it will go down - Be Ready
Hear situations where you have to make a quick decision to engage offenders with little to no information to go on. Stories and tactical responses explained in the podcast so both citizens and officers can educate themselves.
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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25:40
Insight on the Attempted Assassination of Trump
Hear myself and Retired BRPD Capt. and former SWAT Commander, Ricky Arnett, dissect the attempted assassination of Trump. We give our opinions on whether or not this was a Conspiracy or just a failure by the Secret Service.
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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45:32
Target Acquired - Target Captured - A Violent Felon Apprehended
Hear the actual vehicle pursuit that led to a violent fugitive being captured. Also, hear how we were able to get another arrest and prosecution of a known associate. Both received extended sentences in a Federal Prison.
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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35:31
From Ranger, Special Forces & Delta to BRPD SWAT Tactical Insturctor
Here how an Elite Soldier with Delta came to Baton Rouge and assisted in Training the members of the Baton Rouge SWAT Team. Here how he participated in a Hostage Rescue Situation as a SWAT member and some bonus material and insight from t...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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47:40
Undercover & Alone - A Deadly Encounter
Hear the riveting story of how Undercover Officer Frankie Caruso survived a deadly encounter. Frankie is a retired Capt. with the Baton Rouge Police Department and spent most of his career in Narcotics and Intelligence.
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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51:19
Shot in the Line of Duty - The Encounter the Aftermath
Hear the riveting details of a shootout between Retired Baton Rouge City Police Lt. Bobby Glaser and an offender intent of killing him.
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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1:14:50
Shoot - Don't Shoot A Lethal Force Police Encounter
Hear how a tense situation in Baton Rouge turned out. I recount the day a man put me in a lethal force encounter.
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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28:59
Sometimes You Gotta Trick em to Catch em
Here how I got the upper hand on some of these criminals and a funny story on how I got duped at the end of the podcast.
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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28:00
Domestic Violence
Time to make a stance on Domestic Violence. Hear how Police respond to these calls and their responsibilities to intervene and arrest.
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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25:10
Practical Jokes - Operation Professional Courtesy
Hear how two veteran Baton Rouge City Police Officers sent a message to unsuspecting Louisiana State Troopers. All in fun, all in a day's work.
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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4:08
Practical Jokes -Operation Silent Dispatch & The retaliation
Listen up for a funny story involving a practical joke that spanned over 3 months. Also, hear how the retaliation occurred. All in a day's work at BRPD.
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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16:26
We own these streets - A Zion City War Story and a message to young cops
Hear how we handle a life and death situation. Also, a message to young officer and the Knuckle Heads intent on committing crimes. Zion city was a very violent area of town in Baton Rouge in the late 90's
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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20:20
The role of a supervisor - Time to make a decision
Listen to a story where alot had to go right to save a life. I was a Sergeant having to make a command decision.
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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23:39
Locked Up - Extended Stay Prison Stories from Ex-Con Wolf
Listen as I talk to Wolf about his stay in Lockdown for 18 months for being the worst of the worst inmates. Wolf then tells us about the rest of his stay including the violence and other things involved in prison politics. Wolf gives us a...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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39:01
Locked Up - Extended Stay Prison Stories from Ex-Con James
I talk to an Ex-Con turned business executive. James tells us about his time in Angola Prison, known as Bloody Angola to some.
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:09:07
Firearms Training / Police Shootings / Concealed Carry vs Open Carry
Join me as I talk to ex LSU Running Back / Linebacker and Retired Baton Rouge City Police Lieutenant Robert " Bubba" Knight about all things involving his days as a firearms Instructor. For my civilian listeners, we talk about open carry ...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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47:52
War Story - A Victim being held against her will at Gunpoint.
We respond to a 911 call with a victim being held against her will at gunpoint. Listen to how we respond and how the outcome of the call.
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Season 2
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15:28
Short Stories - Bad Supervisors Take 1
Join me as I relay short stories of bad supervisors and how they can annoy or disrupt a shift and make cops not want to come to work.
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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7:31
Baton Rouge Chief of Police Selection Process & My Interview with the Committee
Follow me through the process of applying for Chief of Police in Baton Rouge and my interview.
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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42:49
Left For Dead in an ambush to a career path into Law Enforcement
Retired BRPD Homicide Det. Willie Vick describes how he was shot and left for dead as a Soldier and his path to becoming a Cop. We also discuss the emotional toll this profession has on a person.
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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24:45
Response to Riots & Policing in Today's Climate
Let me Introduce you to Retired Baton Rouge City Police Dept. Uniform Patrol Commander, Gerry Bloom. Bloom, who was born in New York and moved to Baton Rouge in 1981, shares his experiences and insight on a proper response to Riots and po...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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33:01
Shots Fired Officer Down - Our response to being targeted
Join me as I introduce you to former Baton Rouge City Police Chief Englade. We discuss a response to situations where Officers are shot as well as Back in the day policing strategies vs Today's policing strategies.
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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47:17