On this podcast episode I have a conversation with Tania Owens, widow Sgt Steve Owens. Sgt Owens died in the line-of-duty on October 5th 2016 when he responded to a burglary call in Lancaster, California. This was a very emotional interview as it was recorded at Sgt Owen’s mother’s house. Sgt Owen’s daughter also joined in the talk to give her insight as the child of a fallen deputy.

Timeline:

00:01:16 - Discovering Law Enforcement

00:03:00 - Undercover Narcotics

07:38:00 - Child Abuse Investigator

00:12:00 - The legacy of Steve Owen

00:14:30 -The love story

00:21:00 - The value of the heart of a God-fearing man

00:24:00 - A daughter’s perspective

00:45:30 - A word of advice to spouses of law enforcement

00:49:00 - The last moment together

00:50:15 - The phone call

00:52:00 - The arrival at the hospital

01:10:00 -Anger, regret & sadness

01:12:00 - Bear hugs

01:15:00 - After care

01:17:00 - The legacy of leadership and humility

01:19:55 - Prayer

In honor of Sergeant Steve C. Owen, Los Angeles County Sheriff

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California

End of Watch Wednesday, October 5, 2016

Officer Andre Burton is a Field Training Officer in the LAPD. His passion for his career goes back into a rich family history of first responders in the City of Los Angeles.

Timestamp:

00:01:38 – Podcast guest open invite!
00:02:11 – The start of a career in law enforcement
00:03:13 – A deeply rooted family affair
00:05:45 – Love story of Ruby Earl Boyd, one of the first Black sheriff to patrol Firestone
00:07:00 – Patrolling the streets and coming across living history
00:09:00 – A sign of the times “Draw down”
00:13:00 – Dorothy Fitzgerald
00:14:00 – The Fire Academy vs Police Academy
00:16:00 – Ancestry and memorabilia
00:18:26 – The good ol’ pension. Worth a gander.
00:21:00 – Street cop vs. promotions
00:23:00 – Observing FTO culture
00:25:00 – How a trainee learns
00:28:00 – Recounting podcast with Sheriff Villanueva
00:30:00 – Passion, motivation & defining a good street cop.
00:37:00 – 2014, a tragic year for LAPD
00:39:00 – Pursuits, ambushes, OIS’s & the emotions that follow
00:53:00 – Chris closes out with a follow up invitation

THE FALLEN BUT NOT FORGOTTEN PODCAST:

Military, Law Enforcement & a Horse Named Lyra

David O’Brien is a United States Marine and an LAPD Police Officer. He has worked the Gang Unit and is currently assigned to night watch patrol.

Timestamps:

00:01:18 The Clapperboard Intro

A gift from Chris's spirit sister, which adds a professional touch to this laidback podcast of sharing memories, experiences and riveting moments of a patrolman's career

00:01:47 - Natalie Blue

00:03:30 - Horses and dogs

00:16:30 - Military vs. Law Enforcement

00:28:00 - Purpose and navigating trauma

00:36:00 - The mindset & deadly force

00:45:00 - Tradition

00:49:00 - Leadership

00:56:00 - (video goes out-audio only)

00:57:45 - Fear

1:01:00 - Cloning complacent officers

1:06:00 - The 5 Commandments

1:09:00 - Discipline

1:15:00 - Culture

1:22:00 - Legacy

1:27:00 - O'Brien dedicates this podcast to Police Officer II Fernando Uriel Arroyos End of Watch January 10, 2022