56 episodes

“I Barely Got Here” is a collection of stories, conversation and commentary as told by a veteran 24 year police Sergeant. Just like the job, the episodes will be across the board - you’ll laugh, cringe, cry, maybe even learn a little about public safety as you hear stories told in a way that only a cop on the street can tell them.

I Barely Got Here Podcast Kevin Boontjer

    • True Crime
    • 5.0 • 3 Ratings

“I Barely Got Here” is a collection of stories, conversation and commentary as told by a veteran 24 year police Sergeant. Just like the job, the episodes will be across the board - you’ll laugh, cringe, cry, maybe even learn a little about public safety as you hear stories told in a way that only a cop on the street can tell them.

    Happy to be Here, Proud to Serve

    Happy to be Here, Proud to Serve

    Jay is with me to discuss 2 line of duty deaths we had in our department long ago; different in their details, but each impactful.  RIP Lt. Bradshaw and Ofc. Hawk, God bless.

    • 49 min
    Plata o Plomo

    Plata o Plomo

    All things Mexico is the topic for this episode - border, drugs, kidnapping, cartels, control of the country - from the perspective of a couple retired cops who dealt first hand with every aspect.

    • 1 hr 6 min
    3 Clicks

    3 Clicks

    A "routine" noise complaint turns into an odds defying deadly force encounter for my friend Ross, who joins me for this episode.

    • 1 hr 2 min
    End of Watch

    End of Watch

    An armed robbery starts a chain of events ending with two men dead, one being an officer from a neighboring agency.  RIP Officer Snedigar, and God bless your family, Sir.

    • 1 hr 21 min
    B Sucio, Part 2

    B Sucio, Part 2

    Second part with Brian, a continuation of our discussion about his experiences working undercover.

    • 1 hr 9 min
    B Sucio, Part 1

    B Sucio, Part 1

    Another 2 part series, I got Brian back in with me to tell some stories from his days working undercover, buying drugs, outwitting criminals, and maybe playing the part too well.

    • 54 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
3 Ratings

3 Ratings

Rowena Joy ,

Smashing!!!

Fabulous, entertaining, humorous. Thank you for wonderful tales of hard work from yourself and comrades. Greatly appreciated. (Australia)

Lislucy ,

Brilliant!

Fantastic, unique, funny, raw and always entertaining! A rare find in the podcast world. I feel like I’m sitting in a bar whilst listening in on a couple of cops exchanging
“ war stories “ fascinating with a few laughs here and there. ( Australia) .

Top Podcasts In True Crime

The Price of Paradise
Wondery
The Mushroom Cook
True Crime Australia
GUILT
Brevity Studios
Casefile True Crime
Casefile Presents
The Boy in the Water
newsroom.co.nz
Intrigue
BBC Radio 4