The Modern Cop

bluelinemillennial

The Modern Cop is a multi-faceted podcast which seeks to bring to the listener raw and real stories from today’s generation of law enforcement officers.

  1. 13/11/2025

    Purposeful Wellness with Joe Swanson

    On today's episode, I sat down with Joe Swanson of Joe Swanson Tactical. Joe is a former CHP and Vacaville PD officer who has made it his mission to bring purposeful, tactical wellness to police agencies across the country. We talk wellness, books, tattoos and more!   Thank you all for listening!

  2. 06/05/2025

    Channel Update 2025

    Update on the channel. Nothing crazy, not too long.   Thank you for sticking with me!

  3. 10/02/2025

    Eric - SketchyBoyzWatchClub

    I’ve been off the radar for a bit but the TMC podcast is back! On today’s episode, I talk with Eric from @sketchyboyzwatchclub (IG and Facebook). Eric and I discuss his career in policing and his work in the world of watches. If you’re a budding watch nerd or seasoned horologist, you don’t want to miss this episode!

  4. 25/10/2023

    Cole AKA @thesalted_rim - Cultivating Success in the New Blood

    In today's episode, I sit down via phone with Cole (AKA Thesalted_rim on IG). Cole has been in law enforcement for around ten years and has served as a patrol officer and SWAT operator. Cole's page on Instagram caught my eye because right in the bio section of his page he mentions mentoring future police officers. We all have mentors, but we can also all think of a person (or team of people) who are the saltiest group in the department. While he may like salted rims (I'll leave that one alone), Cole does not want to show a salty attitude towards the new guys. Cole's work as a mentor is a prime example of what we can all do to ensure that those still willing to sign up for the job are treated right and educated in the careers that they've chosen. Cole and I also talk shop, the 2020 riots, and starting new units in a small agency. Follow Cole on Instagram @thesalted_rim   Stay tuned for information on the third annual Good Cops Giveaway on The Modern Cop Podcast Instagram page. While you're at it, check out The Mic Loop and Doorjamm - long standing supporters of The Modern Cop Podcast!

  5. 13/09/2023

    Wake up, survive, go to bed -Jason Mow, retired police officer and defense contractor

    Jason Mow began serving his community in the late 90s with a local police department before making the hard decision to leave policing. He found his way to the State Department as a defense contractor and spent thirteen months in Afghanistan teaching police tactics to the local police force. At the conclusion of his service in Afghanistan, Jason returned to Arizona and went to work for Phoenix Police Department where he went back to his roots as a patrol officer. One night as Jason was about to end his shift, he heard of another officer needing assistance. As Jason gave chase, he suffered critical injuries to his legs which put him in bed for the better part of three years. Jason scratched out a mantra while he lay in bed: Wake up, survive, go to bed. Jason's Warrior Ethos guided him through a long and challenging period in his life, as it can guide all of us. Line Seven reminds us that our minds are our most powerful weapons.

  6. 15/08/2023

    Recruiting and Retention - Matt Thomas, DeputyDangerous, Andrew from the Green Line, Mikey the Canadian Copper, and Clint from Loving County, Texas

    Recruiting and Retention. It's the elephant in the room. In today's episode, I'm joined by officers from around the country and even from Canada as we discuss the ins and outs of getting people through the door and keeping those solid candidates through their careers.

  7. 08/08/2023

    Generational Differences In Policing

    Solo episode today about generational differences in policing. Now, I'm just one millennial cop, but I've wanted to respond to a few things I've heard about how we're lazy or won't come in on our off time to fill a beat. This is not a confrontational episode shaming the older generations - this is an attempt to point out what our (millennial) thought process is.   Stay safe, and I'll see you on the road.

  8. 06/07/2023

    Back in the Saddle Again - State of the Channel and Thin Blue Line UK flag ban response

    I've been gone long enough! I was sick, I've been busy with life, but I am back with another episode, and have plenty more to come! I woke up at 0300 today unable to fall back asleep, so I got up, poured a cup of coffee and decided to use my time to record an episode. As I ate breakfast and rubbed the sleep from my eyes, I came across a story on several UK officer's social media pages regarding the London Met banning the thin blue line flag. Officers in the UK have it tough, and so this response, while based entirely on my personal opinions, is my way to show them support.  Stay safe out there, and thank you for continuing to support the channel.

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The Modern Cop is a multi-faceted podcast which seeks to bring to the listener raw and real stories from today’s generation of law enforcement officers.

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  • Creator
    bluelinemillennial
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    58
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2020 All rights reserved. Music copyright by Andy Hopkins.
  • Show Website
    The Modern Cop