Shots Fired Podcast

In this episode, Kyle answers some listener questions on advice for testing to become a K9 handler. They then dive into the topic of, should cops be responding to mental health crisis calls, and when should they disengage from them. They phone, Scott Savage, owner of Savage Training Group who teaches, the "Non-Criminal Barricade". Scott discusses the legalities of when officers should walk away from such calls, and what liabilities do departments have when dealing with mental health rel...

The guys invite their friend, Rich Hartman on the show, a retired police officer with 25 years on the job to discuss the topic of being a cop in real life, compared to cops in the Hollywood movies. They discuss why Hollywood does such a poor job of portraying the job of police officers and the modern day "bro" cop who thinks they are a movie actor and make poor decisions which could impact their life and career. The true do's and don'ts of being a cop. ----------Follow Kyle, Billy and Ma...

The guys have fun bantering and giving each other a hard time in this episode. They get down to business and talk about why report writing is so important, and how bad police reports can come back and haunt you years later. They also share their embarrassing moments in court and valuable lessons learned from it. ----------Follow Kyle, Billy and Mark on Instagram:@kyle_shoberg@billyshotsfiredpodcast@mark.sfp---------Our SponsorsTACops - wwww.swatconference.orgInstagram: @tactical_co...

The guys bring in a former full time SWAT Officer who helped create California's first POST certified Jiu Jitsu training course. Their guest, Patrick, dives deep into why training Jiu Jitsu is so important for law enforcement officers and how it can save their life in a potential violent physical encounter. This episode is a real eye opener into the dangerous job police officers face everyday and how they can better equip themselves to help mitigate being in a lethal encounter. ---------...

The guys answer some questions from the listeners. They phone a friend, Rich Hartman, to help answer "should Jiu Jitsu be mandatory for cops". The second half of the show is sure to make you laugh so do NOT miss it. Head over to YouTube, drop a comment and have a chance to win a FREE Shots Fired Podcast koozie! Lets hit the 100 thumbs up challenge!----------Follow Kyle, Billy and Mark on Instagram:@kyle_shoberg@billyshotsfiredpodcast@mark.sfp---------Our SponsorsTACops - wwww.swatconfer...

The guys discuss their time off for the last two weeks, Kyle's trip to New York and going to Ground Zero. They also talk about a viral video of police officers missing a suspect hiding right next to them after running from a vehicle after a car chase. Never a dull moment with the guys from the Shots Fired Podcast.---------Follow Kyle, Billy and Mark on Instagram:@kyle_shoberg@billyshotsfiredpodcast@mark.sfp---------Our SponsorsTACops - wwww.swatconference.orgInstagram: @tactical_conferencegir...

The guys have Billy's dad, Bill come on the show who has 30+ years of law enforcement experience. Bill started as a Community Service Officer at the Sacramento Police Department, where he worked his way through the ranks to become the Chief for the California Lottery. Bill shares hilarious stories from "back in his day" and discusses where we are today in law enforcement. ----------Check out TacOps at www.swatconference.org for all upcoming conferences in 2022. You can follow their insta...

The guys have a special guest sit in with them who helps them answer questions from listeners on various topics to include, perimeters, K9's, line of duty deaths, oral boards and so much more! They discuss how the infamous ex-cop / "Gold State Killer", was captured in the city they work in, where he had been living for decades. DON'T MISS THIS EPISODE!!----------Follow your hosts on Instagram:@kyle_shoberg@billyshotsfiredpodcast@mark.sfp

The guys sit down with, Parker County Sheriffs Deputy, Tom Wolf in this epic interview. Tom shares his incredible story of being ambushed while on a SWAT call-out. The suspect shot Tom 5 times, to include one to his head which struck his helmet. Tom discusses the events leading up to the shooting, his journey after the incident, and his painful recovery both mentally and physically. ----------Contact Tom at tbwolf79@yahoo.com ----------Follow your hosts on Instagram:@kyle_shoberg@bi...

The guys share deep conversations about the realities of being a police officer. They share emotional stories of traumatic events they have endured during their careers and the emotional toll it has taken on them. In part 2, they discuss their breaking points in their law enforcement careers, and how they over came it. This is part 2 of a 2 part series of dramatic stories and true events of the daily life of a police officer.----------Follow the guys on Instagram:@billyshotsfiredpodcast@kyle_...