Lionhearted Blue Police Podcast

If You Don't Know me By Now: Meet Retired L.A. County Sheriff Sergeant Cliff Yates

Cliff

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Welcome to the Lionhearted Blue Police Podcast.
In this episode, If You Don’t Know Me By Now, I introduce myself and share the journey that shaped the cop—and the man—behind the microphone. From patrolling the quiet, rural roads of upstate New York to working the streets of South Central Los Angeles, and later the fast-paced chaos of the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, this episode traces a law enforcement career forged in dramatically different environments.

I talk about what it was like policing small communities versus major metropolitan streets, the lessons learned along the way, and how those experiences built resilience, perspective, and a lionhearted mindset. This episode sets the foundation for what this podcast is all about—honest conversations, real-world experience, and standing strong for those who serve.

If you’re new to the Lionhearted Blue Police Podcast, this is where it begins.
If you’ve been here a while, this is your chance to know me a little better.