Coffee with Cappie

Scott L. Brown

Welcome to Coffee with Cappie, where our slogan is: "Shootin straight from the hip." It is my intent to provide a comfortable space for police officers from Patrol through Command, both active and retired, to talk open and freely about what's on their mind. I ask that we all respect the fact that our audience will include family members of officers that may be the subject of discussion by some guests. Vulgarity and profane language are highly discouraged. Our police podcast will include LE officers and individuals associated with police agencies from across the USA and Canada. Format will include LE guest interviews, Host story-telling about real cases and assignments, as well as commentaries on hot-button issues in LE. I am a retired New York State Police Captain who, after an exciting 32 year career I retired in 2013. I continued to work both domestically and overseas as an independent police contractor in 12 African countries, Haiti, the Middle East, and the Philippines. My SP career included 13 years assigned to the Mobile Response Team (MRT) Tactical Unit as an member and also Commander. I also served as a road Trooper, Sergeant, BCI Lieutenant and Captain - Zone Commander.

Episodes

  1. 17h ago

    From Soccer Pro to a Trooper's Journey Fighting for his Life

    Welcome to Coffee with Cappie Podcast! My name is Scott Brown and I am a retired New York State Police Captain, having hung up my spurs and retired back in 2013 after an exciting 32 year career. In episode 1 I will interview my dear friend and fellow NYSP member retired Trooper Rich Mattson who had joined the ranks in 2000 and was a member of the elite Mobile Response Team (MRT) since 2006. In the spring of 2007 Trooper Mattson and his fellow teammates were pursuing a fugitive in the Catskill Mountains in Troop C. The fugitive was located in a farmhouse and a violent gun battle ensued. During the firefight Trooper Mattson was shot in his left arm and brachial artery during which time he nearly bled to death. Heroic efforts by his fellow officers in applying a tourniquet saved his life and he was medivac'd to Albany Medical Trauma Center. During this shootout Teammate trooper Dave Brinkerhoff (Brink) shot and killed the suspect. Simultaneously, Brink was accidently shot and killed from behind by friendly fire. Trooper Mattson recovered after several years of surgeries and therapy. Due to his extensive injuries he was forced into disability retirement in 2008. His physical fitness and mental toughness has kept him active with assisting other officers who have experienced similar situations and injuries. During this episode Trooper Mattson has spoken openly about another fugitive search and subsequent gunfight occurring just eight months prior to Rich's shooting that led to two fellow MRT members being ambushed in a rural area in Chautauqua County in western, NYS in Troop A. This ambush left Trooper Joe Longobardo losing his life and Trooper Donny Baker critically wounded but making a miraculous recovery and returning to duty one year after their shooting. Trooper Mattson talks candidly about the great efforts the ground Troops performed searching for the Troop A fugitive, and also opens up about his thoughts about decision-making or lack there-of by certain high-ranking State Police Command personnel from both Troop A as well as Division HQ. in Albany, NY.

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Welcome to Coffee with Cappie, where our slogan is: "Shootin straight from the hip." It is my intent to provide a comfortable space for police officers from Patrol through Command, both active and retired, to talk open and freely about what's on their mind. I ask that we all respect the fact that our audience will include family members of officers that may be the subject of discussion by some guests. Vulgarity and profane language are highly discouraged. Our police podcast will include LE officers and individuals associated with police agencies from across the USA and Canada. Format will include LE guest interviews, Host story-telling about real cases and assignments, as well as commentaries on hot-button issues in LE. I am a retired New York State Police Captain who, after an exciting 32 year career I retired in 2013. I continued to work both domestically and overseas as an independent police contractor in 12 African countries, Haiti, the Middle East, and the Philippines. My SP career included 13 years assigned to the Mobile Response Team (MRT) Tactical Unit as an member and also Commander. I also served as a road Trooper, Sergeant, BCI Lieutenant and Captain - Zone Commander.

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  • Creator
    Scott L. Brown
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  • Episodes
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    © 2026 Scott L. Brown
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