What The "F" Police

Michael Slider

What The “F” Police is a no-nonsense breakdown of police activity across the United States from the perspective of a veteran LAPD detective with over 30 years in law enforcement. Each episode analyzes real police encounters — shootings, arrests, pursuits, and viral body-cam videos — explaining what happened, what policy requires from the LAPD perspective, This show isn’t about taking sides. It’s about telling the truth behind the badge.

Episodes

  1. Jan 27

    Ice Training

    In Episode 2 of What the F Police, retired LAPD detective Michael Slider examines recent law-enforcement incidents through the lens of training, tactics, and real-time decision-making. This episode challenges the idea of “good shootings,” questions dangerous vehicle tactics, and explains why professionalism, patience, and proper training matter more than speed or aggression. Timestamps (clickable):00:00 – Introduction: What really happened01:30 – Why this podcast exists02:07 – Real-time decisions vs slow-motion replays02:51 – Standing in front of moving vehicles03:44 – Fear for life vs recorded behavior04:30 – Training failures and lack of repetition08:00 – Shooting with agents downrange09:04 – Communication, yelling, and confusion10:00 – Chokeholds and deadly force standards11:00 – Gun retention failures in physical fights12:30 – Vehicle pursuits and shooting at cars14:00 – The rush mentality and “body collecting”16:12 – Triple tap and muscle memory excuses18:00 – Warrantless home entries and mistaken identity21:00 – Surveillance as safer policing24:00 – Final thoughts on training and accountability If you’ve ever watched a video and thought, “What the F?”—you’re not alone.Subscribe, follow, and share What the F Police.Send your thoughts and keep the conversation going.

    Ice Training

  2. Jan 17

    The ICE BS gotta talk about it!

    Episode Summary In the debut episode of What the F Police, retired LAPD Detective Supervisor Michael Slider gives an unfiltered, experience-based breakdown of a controversial law-enforcement shooting that shocked the nation. Drawing on 30 years inside the LAPD, Slider examines tactics, training, use-of-force standards, and accountability—calling out what went wrong and why it matters. This episode is raw, opinionated, and grounded in real-world police procedure. Timestamp Highlights00:00 – Opening: “What the F really happened?”01:00 – First impressions of federal agents operating in LA02:05 – Michael’s LAPD background and why this case matters04:20 – Firearms training: from childhood to the academy06:30 – Why Southern California police are experts in vehicle encounters09:30 – Concerns about rapid federal hiring and training gaps10:25 – Breaking down the shooting frame-by-frame14:00 – Poor tactics: standing in front of a moving vehicle16:30 – Firing after the threat passes18:15 – Failure to render medical aid21:30 – Final thoughts and what’s coming next

    The ICE BS gotta talk about it!

  3. Episode 1

    Trailer - What The "F" Police

    A podcast exploring truth, accountability, and lived experience—views from a retired Detective, shared through honest conversations. About the Host: Michael Slider is a retired LAPD Detective Supervisor with over 30 years of experience in patrol, investigations, narcotics, and use-of-force reviews. This podcast reflects his personal opinions, professional experience, and commitment to honest conversations about modern policing.

    Trailer - What The "F" Police
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What The “F” Police is a no-nonsense breakdown of police activity across the United States from the perspective of a veteran LAPD detective with over 30 years in law enforcement. Each episode analyzes real police encounters — shootings, arrests, pursuits, and viral body-cam videos — explaining what happened, what policy requires from the LAPD perspective, This show isn’t about taking sides. It’s about telling the truth behind the badge.

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  • Creator
    Michael Slider
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Michael Slider