Stuff You Never Ever Learned at the Academy
A Line of Duty Presentation: Your host, Ron Barber, has been producing Reality-based police training videos for over 25 years. Hear his take on all things law enforcement, training, and more. It will spark some interesting and meaningful discussion. Learn more by visiting us at Https://LineOfDuty.Com
Episodes
33 episodes
Jack in the Box
In this episode, Livonia (MI) officers pull over a vehicle suspected to be involved in an armed robbery.What happens next is unbelievable. Check out this episode and let us know what you think!
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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8:42
Burned Fingers
As a law enforcement officer, have you ever been 'burned' by a bad decision?In this episode, Line of Duty's Ron Barber gives us his version of "Cops for Dummies/How to get Burned." He talks with LOD Technical Adviser Mark DiBo...
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Episode 32
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11:45
Pre-textual Stops/Good One's Aren't Bulls#*t or Racist
Do you look for broken taillights, expired tags, etc. to make a traffic stop....hoping it leads to a much bigger charge?In this episode, Line of Duty's Ron Barber tackles the controversial topic of pretextual stops. Give it a list...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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13:08
Thumbs Up to the Passenger-Side Approach
Why do officers continually put themselves in harm's way by making driver-side approaches on traffic stops?In this episode, Line of Duty's Ron Barber examines this very phenomenon and weighs in on this topic.Have a listen and tel...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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6:45
Better To Be Judged By Twelve
Are today's law enforcement officers more hesitant to escalate to lethal force for fear of media backlash? Are they willing to risk their own life instead of being the subject of media scrutiny?In this episode, Line of Duty's Ron Bar...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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7:06
Don't Put a Target on Your Back
Do you pay attention to your own safety when investigating a crime scene?In this episode, Line of Duty's Ron Barber tackles this often-overlooked topic. Are you vigilant about your and the other officer's safety when at a crime s...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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6:00
To Vaccinate or Not, that is the Question!
Many in the law enforcement community are wary of getting the Covid vaccine. Is it harmful...what are the long term consequences? These are the questions being asked.In this episode, Line of Duty's Ron Barber talks with Dr. Andrew Denni...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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24:32
Have You Tried 'Compassionate Policing'?
In today's world, the media is quick to show law enforcement in a bad light but you never hear the positive stories about cops who are truly making an impact on people.In this episode, Line of Duty's Ron Barber shares some truly ...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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10:34
I Can't Breathe; Don't Just Sit There with Your Head Up Your...
Since the death of George Floyd, the "I can't breathe" mantra has caused the public to look at law enforcement with a very critical eye. How can police officers tell the difference between someone having a real medical emergency and someone who...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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12:58
The Nashville Effect
Why do we only hear negative stories in the media concerning law enforcement? Let's do something to change that!In this episode, Ron Barber tells us about the tremendous acts of the Nashville P.D. and how the department made them availa...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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10:14
The Tale of the Great Kitty Cat Caper
Have you ever worked for someone who always had it in for you? Someone who was looking for a reason to fire you?In this episode, Ron Barber talks with retired Sgt. Randy Sutton (Las Vegas P.D.). Sutton tells us an incredible story about the...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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11:28
Officer Down and Shot; You CAN Survive!
What is the mindset of a cop after he/she gets shot?This is the topic of conversation for this episode. Ron Barber talks with Dr. Andrew Dennis, who just happens to be both a law enforcement officer and a trauma surgeon.Dr. Denn...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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10:52
Never Forget the Cruiser Patdown
As a rookie, did the veteran officers haze you or "give you the business"?In this episode, Ron Barber tells us about one cop's experience with this. As it turns out, the veteran officers were trying to teach him a valuable lesson about ...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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6:22
Never Quit: Powerful Messages You Need to Hear
What is it like to overcome nearly impossible odds? In this episode, Ron Barber introduces us to Israel del Toro and Jason Schecterle. Two incredibly brave and resilient men who have been to hell and back. Tune in to hear their stories...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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12:49
Fear of Being Branded a Rat? Listen Up. The Times They Are a-Changin'.
Are you fearful of reporting or correcting a superior officer for fear of retribution, punishment, or even termination?In this episode, Ron Barber talks with Ret. Sgt. Mark DiBona about fear based lack of reporting. It has become an ongoing...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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10:32
Detroit Police: We Don't Retreat Here; Lessons for All L.E.
How do you control the narrative before rumors on social media and local news start to influence the public? How has the city of Detroit stopped any vandalism and looting during the protests in their city?These are the topics discusse...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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9:41
Betty Shelby/Surviving the Aftermath of a Fatal O.I.S.
In 2016, Tulsa Officer Betty Shelby was in a fatal officer-involved shooting that garnered world-wide attention in the media.In this episode, hear some of the 'lessons learned' from Officer Shelby in this riveting installment of Stuff You N...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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9:22
Death of George Floyd/The Response That Might Have Been
The death of George Floyd will forever change the landscape of law enforcement and our world. Protests and movements are taking place all over our country. People are demanding change.In this episode, we hear from Line of Duty technical adv...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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9:54
Should the Rule of One More be the Rule of Many More?
Are you familiar with the Rule of One More?In this episode, we feature the thoughts of Ron Barber and three of Line of Duty's technical advisors....Randy Sutton, Herb Hood and Mark DiBona.Tune in and tell us what you think.
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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9:05
Deescalation Ain't New; Cops Have Been Doing it for 200 Years and more
Deescalation has been the buzzword in law enforcement over the past few years. But is it something new?In this episode, Line of Duty's Ron Barber tells us that this vital skill has been used throughout the history of law enforcement. Give i...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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5:39
Have You Ever Sprinted and Read Tea Leaves at the Same Time?
Should cops be able to read minds?In this episode, Ron Barber talks about foot pursuits and trying to figure out what is going through the mind of the fleeing suspect.This should provoke some lively discussion among your fellow ...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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5:38
Cops and coronavirus; things will never be the same. Here's why.
How will the outbreak of Covid 19 affect law enforcement?Ron Barber talks about policies that are being implemented and what the future might hold for policing from now on.Give it a listen and see if you are in agreement. It is ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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11:29
To respond or not to respond, that is the question.
In this episode, host Ron Barber tells of an incident in which a local CA law enforcement agency was called to respond to a distraught person. The department refused to respond fearing it may turn out to be a "suicide-by-cop" situation....
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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6:49
If it looks like a duck, and quacks like one--look and listen again...
Sometimes, things are not as they appear.In this episode, Ron Barber tells of a murder case that seems to be an open-and-shut case. However, when investigators dig deeper, it is something completely different.Check it out and see ho...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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7:08