Proper Scoundrel

Adam Cordova
  • 4.4 (5)
  • True Crime

Veteran law enforcement officers share behind-the-scenes accounts of some of the most famous crime stories in history. Their unscripted firsthand insights reveal untold details, investigative challenges, and personal experiences rarely seen by the public, offering a gripping and authentic perspective on landmark cases that shaped criminal justice and captured national attention.

  1. 2d ago

    Ep-49 / Homicide Detective Ron Duval, Los Angeles Sheriff's Dept. (Ret)

    SEE THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE- https://youtu.be/PsW_sveOOeY 🚨 FROM FIRESTONE STATION TO HOMICIDE BUREAU 🚨 What was it really like policing Los Angeles County during some of its most violent decades? In this gripping episode, retired Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Homicide Detective Ron Duval joins the show to share stories from an extraordinary 35-year law enforcement career. From patrolling the streets of the legendary Firestone Station during the turbulent 1980s to investigating some of the county's most serious crimes as a Homicide Investigator, Detective Duval offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the realities of police work that few people ever see. 🔎 Inside This Episode: ✅ Life at the famous Firestone Station during one of LA County's toughest eras ✅ 22 years assigned to the elite OSS Gang Unit ✅ 8 years with the world famous Homicide Bureau ✅ High-stakes investigations and the challenges detectives face behind the scenes ✅ Untold stories from the streets of Los Angeles County ✅ The emotional toll of homicide investigations ✅ Cases, experiences, and lessons learned over three decades in law enforcement Today, Detective Duval continues serving his community as a volunteer aboard the historic USS Iowa Battleship in San Pedro, California, preserving the legacy of those who served this nation. 🔔 If you enjoy true crime, law enforcement history, homicide investigations, gang enforcement stories, and exclusive interviews with veteran detectives, be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS so you never miss an episode. #TrueCrime #HomicideDetective #LACountySheriff #LASD #FirestoneStation #OSS #GangDetective #HomicideInvestigation #PolicePodcast #TrueCrimePodcast #DetectiveStories #LawEnforcement #CrimeStories #ColdCases #USSIowa

  2. 6d ago

    EP-48 / Commander Ralph Ornelas, Los Angeles Sheriff's Dept.(Ret)

    SEE THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE- https://youtu.be/8uFNjJr9mAM 🚨 FROM THE STREETS OF NEW YORK TO THE FRONT LINES OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY'S WAR ON GANGS, NARCOTICS, AND FENTANYL 🚨 What happens when a law enforcement career spans gang wars, international crime investigations, narcotics enforcement, and the largest jail system in the world? This week, we sit down with Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Commander Ralph Ornelas (Ret.), a legendary law enforcement leader whose career placed him at the center of some of Southern California's toughest battles against crime. 👮‍♂️ Beginning his career patrolling the streets of Carson Station, Ornelas worked his way through the ranks to eventually serving as a Lieutenant in the elite Operation Safe Streets (OSS) Gang Unit, one of the most respected gang enforcement teams in the nation. 💥 In this episode, Commander Ornelas discusses: ▪️ The rise of violent street gangs in Los Angeles ▪️ Behind-the-scenes stories from the elite OSS Gang Unit ▪️ The vested interest it takes to train recruits at the Academy ▪️ Running the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Dept. Narcotics Bureau ▪️ The realities of overseeing the infamous Men's Central Jail ▪️ His role in anti-gang initiatives targeting MS-13 in El Salvador ▪️ His service as Chief of the Westminster Police Department 🥊 Long before commanding major law enforcement operations, Ornelas spent time in New York City, where he developed a passion for the fight game from his father and learned from legendary figures including Joe Lewis and Coley Wallace, experiences that helped shape the discipline and mindset that would define his career. 💊 Today, Commander Ornelas travels the country educating families, schools, and communities about the deadly realities of fentanyl and the growing threat it poses to the next generation. 🔔 Subscribe for more interviews with detectives, gang investigators, homicide detectives, law enforcement leaders, and true crime insiders. #aproperscoundrel #ralphornelas #gunner_woodworks #OSS #GangUnit #MS13 #Narcotics #FentanylCrisis #MensCentralJail #WestminsterPolice 🔔 SUBSCRIBE•SHARE•FOLLOW

  3. Jun 29

    EP-47 / Trevor Kirk, Former Los Angeles Sheriff Deputy

    SEE THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE- https://youtu.be/jT8XWMJMKVU 🚨 WHEN LEADERSHIP FAILS THE TRUTH? 🚨 Former Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy Trevor Kirk finds himself at the center of one of the most controversial law enforcement cases in recent memory. A deputy who was hired, trained, vetted, and trusted to serve the citizens of Los Angeles County suddenly faces a system that many believe abandoned the very principles it was sworn to uphold. ⚖️ Was due process sacrificed? ⚖️ Did politics outweigh common sense? ⚖️ When public promises, media pressure, and political ambitions collide, who pays the price? In this gripping episode, we examine the events that unfolded in Lancaster, California, and the questions that continue to divide law enforcement professionals, and the public alike. 🔹 How does a department investigate one of its own? 🔹 What happens when leadership loses credibility? 🔹 Where is the line between accountability and political expediency? 🔹 Was the outcome decided long before the facts were fully examined? 🎙️ Join us as we take a deep dive into a case that challenges perceptions of leadership, loyalty, due process, and the pursuit of justice. 📍 Lancaster, Los Angeles County, California 🚔 Former Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy Trevor Kirk ⚖️ Politics, Accountability & Due Process 🎧 A conversation that asks the hard questions others avoid. #aproperscoundrel #tjameskirk #teneightengraving #TrueCrime #TrevorKirk #LASD #LosAngelesCountySheriff #LawEnforcement #PolicePodcast #JusticeSystem #LancasterCA #TrueCrimePodcast #CrimeStories #DueProcess #PoliceNews #CriminalJustice #Investigations

  4. Jun 15

    EP-45 / LAPD vs LASD W/Det. Moses Castillo & Lt. Leonard Perez, LAPD (Ret)

    SEE THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE- https://youtu.be/3TC7Tgzf-sg 🚔🔥 LA SHERIFFS vs. LAPD | The Rivalry, The Respect, The Stories Behind the Badge 🔥🚔 🎙️ What happens when nearly 100 years of combined law enforcement experience sits down at the same table? Guests, Veteran LAPD Detective Moses Castillo and LASD Lieutenant Leonard Perez pull back the curtain on one of Southern California's most legendary law enforcement rivalries. From the toughest streets of Los Angeles to the unforgettable moments that shaped their careers. Three seasoned cops dive headfirst into the competition, camaraderie, and culture that defined generations of policing. 👮‍♂️🚓 LASD vs. LAPD 💥 The rivalry everyone talks about 😂 The stories you'll never hear anywhere else 🎯 The realities of working the streets of Los Angeles 🤝 The mutual respect forged through decades of service 📖 The lessons learned from nearly a century behind the badge No topic is off-limits. No punches are pulled. Just authentic conversations, hilarious stories, hard-earned wisdom, and a behind-the-scenes look at the two elite agencies that helped shape modern policing across America. Whether you're in law enforcement, a true crime fan, or simply fascinated by the men and women who patrol one of the world's most challenging cities, this episode delivers a rare and entertaining perspective from those who lived it. ⚠️ WARNING: Expect laughter, friendly trash talk, shocking stories, and a few moments that might change the way you view policing forever. 👇 Drop a comment below: Team LASD 🚔 or Team LAPD 🚓? https://youtu.be/3TC7Tgzf-sg 🔔 Subscribe for more exclusive interviews with law enforcement legends, detectives, gang investigators, undercover operators, and the people behind the biggest true crime stories. #aproperscoundrel #makana7722 #detectivemosescastillo #LASD #LAPD #LawEnforcement #PolicePodcast #TrueCrimePodcast #LosAngeles #Detective #PoliceStories #SheriffsDepartment #BehindTheBadge #TrueCrime #Podcast #CrimeStories #PoliceLife #LawEnforcementPodcast #LosAngelesSheriff #StreetCops #PoliceCulture #CrimeFighter #BadgeLife

  5. Jun 8

    EP-44 / Captain Bob Rifkin, Los Angeles Sheriff's Dept. (Ret)

    SEE THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE- https://youtu.be/rkWLXcObDkQ 🚔🔥 INSIDE L.A.'S MOST ELITE GANG UNIT | CAPTAIN BOB RIFKIN TELLS ALL 🔥🚔🔔 SUBSCRIBE For over three decades, Captain Bob Rifkin dedicated his life to the streets of Los Angeles, rising through the ranks of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and ultimately leading one of the most feared and respected gang enforcement units in America—OSS (Operation Safe Streets). 🎙️ In this explosive episode of Proper Scoundrels, Captain Rifkin takes us behind the badge and inside the war against violent street gangs that terrorized Los Angeles during the 1980s and 1990s. 💥 From his early days at Lennox Station... 💥 To becoming Operations Lieutenant of OSS... 💥 To commanding the legendary unit as Captain... Rifkin reveals the strategies, leadership decisions, and street-level realities that transformed OSS into what many considered the world's premier gang unit. ⚠️ During an era when Los Angeles had one of the largest gang populations in America, OSS Detectives and the relentless GET (Gang Enforcement Team) saturation units confronted some of the city's most dangerous criminals head-on. Thousands of lives were impacted by the gang violence that plagued Los Angeles. Captain Rifkin shares how OSS fought to protect communities, restore order, and support the hardworking residents trapped in the crossfire. 🎧 Subscribe to Proper Scoundrels for authentic stories from the front lines of crime, justice, and the men and women who lived it. #TrueCrime #PolicePodcast #LosAngelesSheriff #OSS #OperationSafeStreets #GangUnit #LawEnforcement #DetectiveStories #GangInvestigations #ProperScoundrels #CrimePodcast #LASD #StreetGangs #PoliceStories #BehindTheBadge 🔔 SUBSCRIBE

  6. May 28

    EP-42 / Assistant Sheriff Brendan Corbett, Los Angeles Sheriff's Dept. (Ret)

    SEE THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE- https://youtu.be/WkFEX7eYaTg 🔥🗳️ Election Season is HERE — June 2nd, 2026 is approaching fast!🎙️ Assistant Sheriff Brendan Corbett (Ret) — Candidate for Los Angeles County Sheriff — joins the show for one of the most candid conversations yet. With OVER 40 YEARS of service inside the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Brendan Corbett lays out exactly why he believes LASD needs experienced leadership NOW more than ever. From commanding the largest jail system in the world to serving in some of the department’s most elite tactical assignments, Corbett speaks openly about the current state of law enforcement in Los Angeles — and why he believes the department has been mismanaged, demoralized, and unfairly vilified. 💥 NOTHING is off limits in this episode. Brendan Corbett’s career includes: ✅ S.E.B. (SWAT) Operations ✅ K-9 Operations ✅ High-Risk Tactical Operations ✅ Countywide Field Assignments ✅ Patrol Support Leadership ✅ Custody Operations Command ✅ Administrative Leadership ✅ Department Restructuring & Oversight 🏅 Distinguished Service Medal Recipient (3x) 🎧 If you support law enforcement, believe in strong leadership, and want an inside look at what’s happening behind the badge in Los Angeles County — this episode is a MUST WATCH. 👇 COMMENT BELOW 👇 Do you think LASD needs a major leadership change? https://www.corbettforsheriff.com 🔔 LIKE • COMMENT • SUBSCRIBE 🇺🇸 Supporting Those Who Serve @properscoundrel #BrendanCorbett #aproperscoundrel #LawEnforcement #PolicePodcast #SheriffElection #BackTheBlue #SWAT #SEB #K9Unit #LosAngeles #ThinBlueLine #PoliceLeadership #FirstResponders #TrueCrime #PublicSafety

  7. May 24

    EP-41 / Lieutenant Oscar Martinez, Los Angeles Sheriff's Dept.

    SEE THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE- https://youtu.be/Ir5SCZN4YUQ 🔥🗳️ Election Season is HERE — June 2nd, 2026 is approaching fast! Active Duty Los Angeles Sheriff Candidate Oscar Martinez comes to the show to tell the reason he believes he should lead the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department into the future.  He explains how his three tours in the United States Marine Infantry Unit fighting for his country in Iraq and Afghanistan prepared him to handle any situation hes faced with and still had the time two Master degrees and a bachelors to boot. His time as a Watch Commander of the Palmdale Station, Department Advocate and a host of other high profile assignments give him the tools needed to take the department from an administration that seems to be asleep at the wheel or worse, purposely destroying the once premiere law enforcement department in the world.. station has given him the experience to lead on day one. On this explosive episode, Active Duty Los Angeles Sheriff Candidate Oscar Martinez joins the show to lay out his vision for the future of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. From combat deployments overseas to leadership on the streets of LA County, Martinez explains why he believes he’s the right man to restore leadership, accountability, and public trust inside one of the most iconic law enforcement agencies in the world. 🎖️ A United States Marine Infantry veteran with THREE combat tours in Iraq & Afghanistan, Martinez discusses how the battlefield prepared him to handle high-pressure situations, make critical decisions under fire, and lead from the front. 🎓 While serving his country and community, he also earned: ✅ Two Master’s Degrees ✅ One Bachelor’s Degree 👮‍♂️ Martinez breaks down his experience as: 🔹 Watch Commander at Palmdale Station 🔹 Department Advocacy 🔹 Leader in multiple high-profile assignments throughout LASD He speaks candidly about the current direction of the department, concerns over leadership failures, morale issues, public safety, recruitment problems, and what he believes must change immediately to stop the decline of what was once considered the premier law enforcement department in the world. 🔥 Topics Include: 🚨 Law Enforcement Leadership 🚨 Crime & Public Safety 🚨 LASD Politics 🚨 Deputy Morale 🚨 Sheriff Election Issues 🚨 Marine Corps Leadership 🚨 Criminal Justice Reform 🚨 The Future of Los Angeles County 💬 Do YOU think LASD needs a major leadership change? Drop your thoughts in the comments below. https://oscar4sheriff.com/ 👍 LIKE | 💥 SHARE | 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more real conversations with law enforcement leaders, first responders, military veterans, and public safety professionals.  @properscoundrel  @Oscar4lasheriff  #aproperscoundrel

  8. May 12

    EP-40 / Sheriff Alex Villanueva, 2018-2022.Los Angeles Sheriff's Dept.

    SEE THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE- https://youtu.be/jciFxlOcVmU 🔥🗳️ Election Season is HERE — June 2nd, 2026 is approaching fast! 🚨🎙️ Former Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva joins the Proper Scoundrel Podcast for a gripping, no-holds-barred interview about his mission to retake control of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department — the powerful office he led from 2018 to 2022. 🚔⚖️ Drawing on more than 40 years in law enforcement, Villanueva exposes the political infighting, corruption, betrayals, and internal power struggles he says plague the nation’s largest sheriff’s department. 💥👀 Nothing is off limits as he breaks down the controversial scandals impacting Los Angeles County and the growing concerns surrounding alleged hospice fraud and nonprofit fraud schemes affecting vulnerable families and taxpayers alike. 💰🕵️‍♂️📰 Villanueva also discusses the mounting pressure of policing in a deeply polarized state, the battles he faced behind closed doors, and the inspiration behind his book, Holding the Thin Blue Line in a Deep Blue State. 📖🔥 From explosive accusations to insider revelations, this episode dives deep into the hidden side of power, politics, and law enforcement in Los Angeles. If you want the stories rarely told in public, this is an episode you cannot afford to miss. 🎧🚨🔥 Holding the Thin Blue Line in a Deep Blue State is available on Amazon https://a.co/d/0a8Ot4EJ  @Sheriffvillanueva33 @properscoundrel  #aproperscoundrel #TrueCrime #PoliceCorruption #InternalAffairs #JusticeSystem #BreakingNews #CrimePodcast #LawEnforcement #Accountability #UncoveredTruth #RealCrime #Investigations  #BehindTheBadge #CrimeStories #PodcastLife

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Veteran law enforcement officers share behind-the-scenes accounts of some of the most famous crime stories in history. Their unscripted firsthand insights reveal untold details, investigative challenges, and personal experiences rarely seen by the public, offering a gripping and authentic perspective on landmark cases that shaped criminal justice and captured national attention.

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  • Creator
    Adam Cordova
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    44
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Proper Scoundrel

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