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Hello again friends,Tom and I are back!!! We had a short interruption, as sometimes life happens, but we are back. Tom and I take on the topic of Men competing in Women's sports. It's a situation that has gotten completely out of control in this country and Riley Gaines has something to say about it, and so does Tom!! Hope you enjoy the show!Thanks for listening,Tom and BillSupport the showCopsdontlikedonuts.com
Hello again CDLD Family,So glad you could join us for our latest installment of Cops Dont Like Donuts. Today Tom and I take a look at the recent Chinese Balloons that have been traversing the U.S. and have subsequently been shot down. We also, as promised, take a quick listen to the 911 call from Paul Pelosi.Support the showCopsdontlikedonuts.com
Welcome back CDLD Fam,Tom and I are going over the release of the body cam footage from the murder of Tyre Nichols. We dig deep and attempt to convey our sheer disgust for the events surrounding Mr. Nichols murder.Thank you for joining us,Bill and TomSupport the showCopsdontlikedonuts.com
Hello CDLD Family,Glad you can join Tom and I as we take a look at a tragic incident that is unfolding in Memphis TN. We will be digging into this tragedy and try to make some sense out of what happened on January 7th 2023 in Memphis TN. Thanks for listening,Tom and BillSupport the show
Welcome back Friends,Glad you could join us today as Tom and I look at and go over the Probable Cause Affidavit that has been released out of Moscow Idaho. We peel back the layers on the document and let you know what is going on as this case is moving forward. Thanks for coming along with us,Bill and TomSupport the show
Hello Friends,Join Tom and I as we take a look at the deal that was struck to secure Brittney Griner's release. We will be talking about how good it is to get another U.S. citizen home and we will also discuss another U.S. citizen who is still in Russian custody. There has also been a small update in the Idaho murders, which we will let you know about.Thanks for listening,Bill and TomSupport the show
Join Tom and I as we unpack the horrific events in Idaho and go over the information that we know so far. We will also have Tom's "In the News" and Michigan fun fact.Thanks again for listening,Bill and Tom.Support the show
Hello again Friends,Tom and I burrow deep into the rabbit hole of Scientology and Election 2022 on this episode. Come along with us as we try to make sense of both of these topics. We also have another installment of Tom's new segment "In The News" and you do not want to miss this one!Thanks for listening, Your friendly neighborhood Podcasters,Bill and TomSupport the show
Join us for this episode as Tom and I talk about the latest news and happenings in the Oxford High School Shooting, the SAFE-T Act and so much more. We will be looking into these topics as you listen along.Plus, Tom has a new segment that he wants to try out... you don't want to miss this one.Thanks for listening,Bill and TomSupport the show
Hello Friends,It has been a little bit since Tom and I have been able to be with you. We are back and what a good time we had recording this show. Come along with us as we dive into the new Cashless Bail Law that is going into effect Jan 1, 2023 in the state of Illinois. We dig into a couple of different subjects as well, to include, a new Tom Cruise project. We hope you enjoy this one.Thanks for listening,Tom and BillSupport the show
Join Tom and I as we talk about the video that has been released from the Uvalde School Shooting. We also dive into some new controversy over the Death Penalty and we do a little sneak peak into an upcoming episode. Thanks for listening, Bill and TomSupport the show
Hello CDLD Family,Tom and I are back. We had a short break, hopefully you didn't miss us too much. Join us today as we dive into several big decisions from the U.S. Supreme Court along with a few smaller decisions. Its a good one, hope you enjoy!Bill and Tom.Support the show
Join Tom and I as we revisit the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde Texas. There has been some information that has been provided, join us and we will dive into it together. This investigation is far from over but we wanted to cover what little information there is to date. We will also have a short update on the Grand Rapids Officer involved shooting of Patrick Lyoya.Support the show
Welcome back friends,Join Tom and I as we break down the statement by Joe Biden; "The Second Amendment is not Absolute". We take an in depth look at this statement and also dive in to the problems in this country that are the biggest reasons for the increase in mass shootings. You don't want to miss this one, we are laying the groundwork for our next several episodes. We are so glad that you have decided to join us on this incredible journey that Tom and I are on with this podcast.Thanks again to all of the listeners, we appreciate you so much.Bill and Tom.Support the show
Tom and I begin to breakdown this horrific tragedy that can only be described as Evil Incarnate. The investigation is preliminary and ongoing. We will be looking at this senseless act, keeping in mind that the information is preliminary. Tom and I will be discussing things that need to be fixed and changed in this country to help put an end to these despicable cowardly acts of violence. We hope that you will reach out and let us know what you think.Thanks,Bill and Tom.Support the show
Welcome back friends,Tom and I are so glad to be able to bring you another show, we hope you are glad as well. Join us today as we dive in to the topic of "Should Teachers Be Armed In The Classroom"? This is a very controversial topic and there are so many moving pieces that need to be looked at when deciding if this is right for your school district. We also touch on another good topic and that is, "Corporate America" fighting back against the woke mob. Thanks for joining us and we hope you enjoy it.Bill and TomSupport the show
Hello again friends,Join Tom and I as we dive into the results of our Instagram poll, where we asked if Billionaires should have to pay for the worlds problems. We start off with a few snippets of current events and then we dig deep into the Billionaire dilemma. This show is a good one and we are so glad that you are joining us on this one. Thanks again for listening and being a friend of the show.Bill and TomSupport the show
Hello again CDLD Family,Join Tom and I as we dive into the "Dont Say Gay Bill" with a very special Guest. Today we are honored to have a good friend of the show who is a 25 year teacher along with being a published author. David Roman joins us today as we unpack the new Parental Rights in Education Bill out of Florida. Come along as we have a great discussion on this topic as we delve into the intricacies of navigating education in the current climate in this country. Tom and I hope that you will learn as much and have as much fun as we did during the conversation with Mr. Roman. Thanks for listening,Bill and TomSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/billandtom)
Welcome back friends, Join Tom and I as we unpack the tragic events that occurred in Grand Rapids Mi surrounding the Officer involved shooting which resulted in the death of the suspect. We look at the video and break it down with the information that is available at this time. We also take a look at what critics (inter-net trolls, as I like to call them) are saying on the inter-net. As always we will be bringing another amazing Michigan fun fact and also an update to a previous show. We really hope you enjoy the show and Thanks for listening.Bill and TomSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/billandtom)
Hello again Friends,Join Tom and I as we dive into and explore Elon Musk's one man attempt to save Free Speech in this country. We take a hard look at his "buy in" of Twitter and talk about the shock waves he is sending through the Mass Media Industry. Hope you enjoy and as always, Thanks for listening!!Bill and TomSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/billandtom)
Join us as Tom and I delve into the subject of biological males competing in women's sports. We talk about the damage that is being done to women's sports and the women who are competing. This topic damages sports and opportunities for women on so many levels, come along as Tom and I explore several of them. As always, there will be a new Michigan Fun Fact! Hope you enjoy.Thanks for Listening,Bill and TomSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/billandtom)
Happy Saint Patrick's Day everyone. Join Tom and I as we talk about Saint Patrick's Day. We go over some fun facts about the Day of the Irish and share a little insight into how the Irish became so engrained in Law Enforcement. This is a good one... we hope you enjoy.Thanks for listening, Bill and TomSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/billandtom)
Tom and I do an Austin Poll on todays show. We talk to a random "Austin" about Censorship, Woke-ness, and Cancel Culture. Join us as we dive in to the issue of Censorship and what affect it is having on our country. We also sprinkle in a little bit of Woke and Cancel Culture. As always we are doing our Michigan fun fact along with a new short segment that we hope you will enjoy.This is going to be a good one, Thanks for listening.Bill and Tomwww.copsdontlikedonuts.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/billandtom)
Join Tom and I as we dive into the report that the Biden Administration is buying drug paraphernalia to hand out to drug addicts. We take a look at the grant and see what it exactly is going to be paying for. We also have an update on the previous episode about the Texas CPL law. As always, Tom and I ricochet into a couple of other topics which we hope you enjoy. Thanks again for listening and we hope you enjoy.Bill and Tom. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/billandtom)
Join us as we talk a look at a case where a Kentucky man was pardoned for his crime then tried and sentenced in Federal Court for the same crime. Tom and I answer the question, is this Double Jeopardy? We also explore something that Mayor Lightfoot of Chicago did, that believe it or not, was a good thing. We hope you enjoy this one!Bill and TomSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/billandtom)
On todays show Tom and I dive into and try to understand how the Main Stream Media is not covering the Ghislaine Maxwell trial. The Kyle Rittenhouse trial was actually named the trial of the year. We also have another update on the new dangerous trend of Prosecuting Attorneys not prosecuting crimes and putting your public safety at risk in an effort to pander to this ridiculous woke movement. Join us as we dive head first into this rabbit hole and see how far it takes us. Thanks for listening,Bill and Tom.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/billandtom)
Merry Christmas Everyone,On todays show Tom and I analyze how the "Woke Agenda" has infiltrated the Criminal Justice System and is destroying it from within. We look at mandates from Prosecutors that are literally setting criminals free. These dangerous mandates are putting society at risk and it needs to be addressed. Join us as Tom also goes on a rant about the current Covid situation. We hope you enjoy this episode and again Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Cops Dont Like Donuts Crew.Bill and Tom.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/billandtom)
On todays show Tom and I dive in to the Jussie Smollett case. We Also take a look at Kyle Rittenhouse and Ahmaud Aubrey cases. The Smollett case has far reaching implications, join us as we peel back the layers on the crimes that Jussie committed and how it affected the country. We also look into the Lefts deafening silence on the absolutely disgusting actions of Jussie Smollett. Join us as we explore the details of these three cases that were viewed by the world. Hope you enjoy and thanks for listening.Bill and TomSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/billandtom)
On todays show Tom and I talk about the shooting at Oxford High School. We try to unpack this senseless tragedy. This episode was particularly difficult to get through for Tom and I. We go over the events that are known at this point and try to shed some light on the moments that led up to the shooting and the great response by the students at Oxford High School and the Oakland County Sheriffs Office. #oxfordwildcats #oxfordhighschool Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/billandtom)
On todays show Tom and I talk about security in your home. We go over some very simple ways that you can improve the safety and security of your home. Hope you enjoy! If you have any thoughts, questions, comments or concerns please feel free to reach out to us at copsdontlikedonuts@gmail.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/billandtom)
Hello Friends,Tom and I are bringing you an Update Show. We will be going over the topics that we have brought you in several of our previous Podcasts. Just wanted to let you know what's been happening in the world related to the topics that we have talked about previously. We hope you enjoy the show and as always, thank you for listening.Bill and TomSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/billandtom)
On todays show Tom and I discuss how the vaccine mandates are putting your Public Safety at risk. We are also introducing a new segment (PSA), which we think you will enjoy. Hope you enjoy the show and thanks for listening.Bill and TomSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/billandtom)
On todays episode we have a special guest in studio. Glenn McCandliss Esq. (Attorney at Law), who is an old friend of ours and a new friend to the show, stops in to talk about the relationship between Officers and Attorneys. Its a great conversation with a ton of information and stories from the job/courtroom. Hope you enjoy and as always thanks for listening.Bill and TomSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/billandtom)
Join us as Tom and I talk about the state of our society today. We will be covering an article written by Sheriff David Clarke, Minneapolis County (Ret.). We also are covering the release of Police recordings to the public during an open investigation. This show is full of thought provoking concepts and our take on them. Hope you enjoy!Thanks again,Bill and Tom#CopsDontLikeDonutsSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/billandtom)
Join Tom and I on this episode for a fun look at "Cop Talk", where we dive into the codes and terms that Officers use on the job when communicating with each other and Dispatch. Tom and I will be relating some personal experience stories from our time on the job. Should be a good one, hope you enjoy.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/billandtom)
Tom and I are so glad to be back after our short break, hope you didn't miss us too much. On todays show Tom and I discuss the tremendous responsibility of carrying a firearm. We also dive into the brutal nature of having to defend yourself against a threat of death or great bodily harm. We will also be giving a few pointers about personal protection and security in the home.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/billandtom)
On todays show Tom and I are talking about a subject that seems very simple, however, it is a critical and multi leveled aspect of Law Enforcement. The subject of todays show is "Morale" and how it can be the silent killer of a Police Departments effectiveness and ability to protect and maintain order for the citizens. We will also be letting you know where our most recent "Donut Shop Review" was at. Hope you enjoy and thanks for listening.Bill and Tom#CopsandDonuts #Police #Law Enforcement #Copsdontlikedonuts #communitypolicing Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/billandtom)
On todays show Tom and I talk with Marion, a former Reserve Police Officer and a Retired high ranking field grade officer from the U.S. Army Reserves. We talk about the service to your country and to your community. We dig deep into what it means to serve in both the military and in Law Enforcement. Marion brings a wealth of knowledge and experience on this topic. Hope you enjoy and thanks for listening.Bill and TomSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/billandtom)
Ladies and Gentlemen, we are very lucky to have another special guest on this weeks show. Deputy Chief of the Center Line Reserve Unit, John Turpin, is joining us in studio today to talk about Autism and how we should interact with folks who are on the spectrum as a society and as Law Enforcement. John not only has the advanced training courses under his belt he also has first hand experience in his personal life dealing with Autistic family members. John brings a unique perspective to the table on this topic, which means, it's gonna be a great show with a ton of valuable information headed your way.Thanks again for listening, Bill and TomSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/billandtom)
On todays show Tom and I dive into the "False Narrative" that is being exploited by the MSM. This "False Narrative" is pushing forward an agenda that is tearing our country apart from within. We will be talking about how this is affecting Law Enforcement, which ultimately affects all Americans.We are also announcing "Buy me a coffee", a way that if you enjoy the show and appreciate the work Tom and I are putting into it, you can help to support the show. There is a link on our main page www.copsdontlikedonuts.com or you can go directly to www.buymeacoffee.com/BillandTom.Thanks again for all of the listens and the support.Bill and Tom.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/billandtom)
On todays show Tom and I are recording at Cops and Donuts in Clare Mi. You will hear the amazing story of this bakery that was saved by the local officers and has been in constant operation for coming up on 125 years. You will get to hear the story from and meet two characters (two of the Co-Owners) Bubba and Ryno. Hope you enjoy this wonderful story, thanks for listening.Bill and TomSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/billandtom)
On Todays show Tom and I talk about Texas Gov. Abbott's new proposal for "Permit-less" concealed pistol carry. We also tackle NY's Attorney General's proposed new legislation that constricts Police Officers actions to a ridiculous point. Tom and I are fired up about this one.Hope you enjoy,Bill and TomSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/billandtom)
On this weeks show Tom and I dive in to the "Specialty Units" of Law Enforcement and The Fire Service. We will also be sharing some of our "On The Job" experiences in some of the specialty units that Tom and I were involved in. We will be bringing you an update on our "Defund the Police" episode... Good stuff.As always, we will be going over the current twitter poll and announcing a new one. We have another great Michigan Fun Fact for you as well.Hope you enjoy and see you next week.Bill and TomSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/billandtom)
On todays show Tom and I dive in to one of the latest movements being spearheaded by the far left culture, "Defunding the Police". We will be talking about the ramifications of this radical ideology and how it is affecting communities around this great nation.We also have a couple of big announcements that we will be sharing with you, to include the date, time and place of our first donut shop review. We will also be recording a podcast from the donut shop and we are asking our listeners to stop in and see us from 12-3pm on June 5, 2021 in Clare mi. We will have our guest microphone there so hopefully some of you folks will want to join us on the podcast for a short interview.Hope you enjoy todays show and as always, Thanks for listening.Bill and TomSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/billandtom)
On todays show we are very lucky again, to have Neal Rossow in studio as we wrap up our mini series "So you want to be an Officer". We will be covering the recruit experience from academy graduation through the completion of their first year on the job. Join us as we talk about the trials and tribulations the first year on the job. All three of us will be sharing stories of our experiences as we started on the job and how things have developed over the years. Hope you enjoy and thanks for listening.Bill and TomSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/billandtom)
On todays show Tom and I are honored to have Neal Rossow of "The Rossow Group" in studio with us. Neal spent 25 years with a good sized department before retiring at the rank of Captain. Neal then went on to work another 6 years as Chief of another town. We will be going over what to expect in the academy and beyond, up to getting hired by an agency. Todays show is packed full of insight and knowledge about what our up and coming officers go through on their journey to becoming Sworn Police Officers.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/billandtom)
Today Tom and I begin our mini-series titled "So You Want To Be an Officer". We will be talking about the things needed to become an Officer. We are talking about the mindset and attitude needed for the Job. We will touch on how it impacts your life and what to expect as you join "The Life". Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/billandtom)
On todays show Tom and I dive into the myths that surround Law Enforcement. We discuss real life vs Hollywood and we address some common misconceptions about what Officers can and can't do.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/billandtom)
On todays show we are honored to have a very special guest. Our guest joins us from AVERT training, an organization that is training civilians and first responders alike in the new survival strategies for critical incidents. The show is packed full of good information and as always, maybe a laugh or two along the way.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/billandtom)
On todays show we are talking to a local first responder who is also an actor. We will be talking about the "behind the scenes" of the movie industry as well as how hollywood uses actual first responders to keep movies looking authentic.P.S. I apologize for the sound quality, still trying to get the hang of the sound board.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/billandtom)
Todays show is about possible changes headed your way in regards to your Fourth Amendment protections. We will be going over our twitter poll and putting out a fun fact about Michigan and from the History of Law Enforcement. We will be making a big announcement as well. Hope you enjoy!!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/billandtom)