Lock'd Up with Copville

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  1. 4d ago

    Out Of Gas. Tax Dollars Burning?

    Agency vehicles, off-duty driving, and school runs. Who’s paying, what’s permitted, and does everyone get the same benefit? In this episode, I discuss photographs reportedly showing Indian River County Sheriff’s Office employees using agency vehicles to transport their children to and from school, along with my repeated requests for clarification from Sheriff Flowers. Does policy allow this? Can patrol deputies and detectives take advantage of the same arrangement, or is it limited to certain employees? With the agency raising concerns about its budget, how are taxpayer-funded fuel, mileage, and personal vehicle use being tracked and justified? The deputies and the public deserve a clear answer about the rules, who qualifies, and whether those rules are applied equally. Transparency. Accountability. Your tax dollars.

  2. 6d ago

    Is This the End of Cops in New Jersey? Sal Oldrati Update

    On this episode of Lock’d Up with Copville, we provide an update on the case against Officer Salvatore Oldrati. Sal responded to a dangerous situation and, in my opinion, did what any cop would have done under the same circumstances. Instead of being supported for doing his job, he was arrested and indicted. I believe this case is an example of New Jersey’s attack on law enforcement and one of the worst indictments of a police officer you will ever see. Every cop in America should be watching this case and outraged. FREE SAL.

  3. Oct 21

    Five Arrests for 28 years? WOW!

    Five career arrests on the record and you’re second in command? On this episode of Lock’d Up with Copville, we examine Tom Raulen’s record and the claim that he cashed out over 1,400 hours of vacation for more than $160,000 while everyone else was forced to cut their vacation time. We also take a hard look at a résumé heavy on classroom credentials and ask: where is the real street experience? How does he initiate investigations and administer discipline against deputies for decisions made on the street if he lacks meaningful experience doing that work himself? What experience informs his judgment when someone else’s career is on the line? Experience matters. Fairness matters. And accountability starts with the people making the decisions.

  4. Oct 15

    Hey Flowers, FLOCK works. But what about your own agency’s issues?

    On this episode of Lock’d Up with Copville, we’re talking about Sheriff Eric Flowers continuing to promote FLOCK’s successes in the media while questions about its use inside the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office remain unanswered. You can support technology that helps catch criminals and still demand accountability from the people using it. A successful arrest doesn’t answer questions about potential misuse, oversight, or whether everyone gets held to the same standard. Why does the public get the sales pitch, but have to keep asking for answers about problems inside the agency? We’re breaking down the good, the concerns, and why transparency needs to include more than the stories that make leadership look good. If you’re willing to stand in front of the cameras to promote it, be willing to answer the difficult questions about it.

  5. Oct 14

    Can You Protect People You Disagree With?

    On this episode of Lock'd Up with Copville, we examine statements attributed to Vero Beach Police Officer Mary Matthews about Charlie Kirk and the concerns raised when those comments are made on duty, around coworkers.What kind of workplace are you creating when your comments suggest violence is an expected consequence of someone’s political views? Can coworkers disagree with you without wondering how you’ll treat them? And how can the public trust you to treat everyone fairly, regardless of their beliefs?Officers have personal opinions. But when you wear that badge, you’re responsible for protecting people including people you disagree with.I break down the reported statements, the internal investigation, and the bigger question: Can you hold these views and still do the job fairly and impartially?Accountability. Professionalism. Public trust. Let’s talk about it.

  6. Oct 12

    White Star Live with Special Guest Jerry Wurms

    The boys talk old school policing with the GOAT Jerry Wurms.

  7. Oct 8

    Hot Topic Viral Video: A beep of the horn and two tickets?

    On this episode of Hot Topic with Copville, we break down a viral video showing an officer becoming visibly furious after a driver beeps his horn, then issuing him two tickets.Was this legitimate enforcement, or did the officer let anger drive the encounter? We examine what the video shows, the officer’s response, and the questions it raises about professionalism, discretion, and accountability.Watch the breakdown and tell us: Was this justified—or an overreaction?

  8. Oct 7

    ADMIN MAFIA: When Police Leadership Becomes the Bully

    I’ve interviewed numerous former cops from agencies across the country, and somehow, the story is almost always the same. Different badge. Different agency. Different state. Same damn story. Good cops speak up, question leadership, report misconduct, challenge favoritism, or simply refuse to play the political game—and suddenly, they become the problem. Transfers. Bogus investigations. Selective discipline. Isolation. Retaliation. Careers destroyed while the right people are protected. And it doesn’t stop with the cops. When police administrators are willing to bully their own people, what happens when members of the community criticize them, question their decisions, or demand accountability? In this episode of Lock’d Up with Copville, we’re talking about what I call the ADMIN MAFIA—the culture that can develop when power, politics, loyalty, and protecting the organization become more important than protecting good cops and serving the public. This isn't about being anti-cop. It's about being anti-bad leadership. Because if story after story from former cops sounds almost identical, maybe we should stop blaming every cop who speaks out and start asking why the same allegations keep coming from different agencies across the country. Protect the good cops. Protect the community. Expose bad leadership.

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  • Creator
    Copville
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    114
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    Lock'd Up with Copville

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