The Zen Cop Podcast

Mac Rollins

4.3 (3)
Mental Health
Updated Semiweekly

Mac Rollins (host) began his law enforcement career in 2010 and is currently employed as a peace officer in Northern California. The Zen Cop Podcast focuses on topics ranging from mental health, problems in policing and agency practice, to other relevant issues facing all walks of life and careers fields.

08/03/2025

S3 Episode 4: Gun Violence in America. Why are we failing?

This one is short and to the point. I believe that the majority of the solutions we are facing regarding gun violence in America comes from the statistical data that is being ignored completely. The majority of what people believe is the cause of gun violence in America, isn't. We need to start looking at this issue from position of reality, and not political allegiance. Open minds create positive outcomes. As a nation, we have lost the ability to communicate. It's time to fix that.

15 min
06/02/2025

S3 Episode 3: Special Guest Ghost from La Llorona Customs

In this episode we dive into gear, knives, and odd ball antiquities. Ghost is the owner of La Llorona Customs. They specialize in custom jewelry with a twist. Based out of North Texas, we talk about his upbringing and how he became involved in the EDC community. It was a pleasure to speak with him and keep an eye out for him at Blade Atlanta in a few days- mention this podcast and he may have a special gift for you.

1h 10m
05/04/2025

S3 Episode 2: Special Guest Dr. Jena Casas

In this episode we dive into some real mental health talk with Dr. Jena Casas. Jena is a licensed clinical police and public safety psychologist who practices in the great state of Nevada. She specializes in providing services to first responders and their families. She has published many articles, presented at many seminars and conferences, and treated numerous individuals within the law enforcement community. Her mission is to provide first responders with the tools they need in order to be successful in the arena of mental health and wellbeing. Jena is a wealth of knowledge and I truly enjoyed hearing her perspective and outlook on what can only be described as a epidemic currently facing the law enforcement community. She can be reached on social media @doc.jena or through her website www.theridgenv.com

57 min
04/14/2025

S3 Episode 1: Special Guest Dustin Hill

Dustin Hill is a retired cop turned gun manufacturer and part-time archeologist- not officially, but you'll have to listen to hear more. From entering the narcotics underworld of the upper Midwest, to diving into some of the most questionable waters imaginable, Dustin has seen it all and has the t-shirt to prove it. From his own personal battles with PTSD to starting a dream business post retirement, Dustin has an amazing story to tell. It was a pleasure speaking with him and I look forward to having him back on the show again someday. Enjoy.

1h 48m
12/03/2024

S2 Episode 16: Special Guest Darrel Lambert

In this episode we sit down with Detective Darrel Lambert to discuss some interesting topics involving interview and interrogation, confidence in interviewing, crimes against children, and how we can help keep our kids safe. Darrel currently works for a metropolitan police department in the great state of Texas. Prior to his role as a Detective, he spent five years on patrol, one year of undercover work focusing on narcotics purchases, and 4 years on the gang unit. In January of 2018 he was promoted to the position of detective where he was assigned to the nighttime violent crimes unit. In the fall of 2018, he moved to the child abuse unit where he found his true calling. This is also where Darrel saw the importance for ongoing training for interview and interrogation. After several years, Darrel stepped into the training arena himself and began teaching. Darrel and his partner have since taught at the Crimes Against Children Conference for the last three years, and in 2023, they formed their own company, Modern Interviewing Solutions. Darrel has a passion for teaching and is grateful for the opportunities he has had to teach law enforcement investigators around Central Texas and, starting next year, to departments in other states as well. Along with his teaching, Darrel has also written the manuscript to a book titled "Fundamentals of Interview and Interrogation" which will be published and available for purchase soon. It was an honor to have Darrel on the show and we will definitely be having him back again someday. Lastly, a very special shoutout to Sean Kendrick from Kendrick Knives who helped facilitate this meet up! Thank you Sean. ⁠moderninterviewingsolutions.com⁠ ⁠moderninterviewingsolutions@gmail.com⁠ ⁠darrel.interviewing@gmail.com⁠ ⁠lewispurdy.substack.com⁠

2h 2m
09/10/2024

S2 Episode 15: Special Guest Brian Sanders

In this episode I sit down with Brian Sanders. Brian is a retired Lieutenant from a large metropolitan police department on the east coast. Brian worked as a patrol officer before finding his passion and true calling working as a Detective in homicide. During his time in investigations Brian worked tirelessly to disrupt gang activity within his jurisdiction as well as a variety of other investigations to include a RICO conviction in cooperation with the FBI. Brian has a BA degree in Psychology and graduated magna cum laude. While obtaining his degree, he earned his membership in Psi Chi, The International Honor Society in Psychology. He is also a former sergeant of the United States Army (Infantry). He is the host of the "The Disruptors with Brian Sanders" Podcast and also the co-host of “NIGHTSHIFT with Andrea Up Late" with his lovely wife Andrea. Brian is a wealth of knowledge and it was an honor to have him on the show.

1h 45m
07/27/2024

S2 Episode 14: Boiling water, bad words, and wtf.

It doesn't matter how many times we do this job right, because society won't remember. What they absolutely will remember is when we do it wrong. This episode will discuss the importance of verbiage and how the small things can make the biggest differences for your future. In a game where you’re going to lose no matter what, it would be wise to give yourself enough balance and stability to become an afterthought of a critical incident rather than case law, or a booking sheet.

21 min
06/29/2024

S2 Episode 13: Guns, Kids, and Societal Decay

In this episode we discuss the ongoing epidemic of societal decay- specifically, violence among the youth of our inner-cities across the nation.

16 min

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Mac Rollins (host) began his law enforcement career in 2010 and is currently employed as a peace officer in Northern California. The Zen Cop Podcast focuses on topics ranging from mental health, problems in policing and agency practice, to other relevant issues facing all walks of life and careers fields.

Creator

Mac Rollins
Years Active

2023 - 2025
Episodes

42
Rating

Explicit
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