No Ops Podcast

We have experienced a great deal of pain since the last time we sat down in the studio to record an episode. A lot has changed in the world, from the COVID-19 pandemic to the blatant RACISM pandemic, to the death of George Floyd. No Ops Podcast asks that once you listen to any of their episodes, you share and comment as this helps the platform reach a larger audience. Another way to help them bring awareness is by showing your support via this link: https://anchor.fm/no-ops-podcast/support Are you interested in appearing on the show or know someone you believe would be a great fit? Email Us: No.opspodcast@gmail.com Are you a social media head and would like to stay connected? Here's our info: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/no.ops.podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/podcastnoops Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/noopspodcast/ We thank you for taking the time out to visit our Tiny Space. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/no-ops-podcast/message

Two boys raised in the same neighborhood, yet chose different paths. One remained and decided to go through the trenches with his city while the other focused on working out what was best for himself and later re-appearing with new insight. Both are passionately frustrated with the crime happening in their small town. So, can they set aside their differences in order to cultivate change? No Ops Podcast asks that once you listen to any of their episodes, you share and comment as this helps the platform reach a larger audience. Another way to help them bring awareness is by showing your support via this link: https://anchor.fm/no-ops-podcast/support Are you interested in appearing on the show or know someone you believe would be a great fit? Email Us: No.opspodcast@gmail.com Are you a social media head and would like to stay connected? Here's our info: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/no.ops.podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/podcastnoops Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/noopspodcast/ We thank you for taking the time out to visit our Tiny Space. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/no-ops-podcast/message

Retired State Police Detective Lieutenant , John Day, brings us an uncut biographical playback on his life. Born and raised in Trenton, NJ - John is definitely a graduate of 'The School of Hard Knocks'. Giving us a powerful gut punch not even 10 minutes into our interview; we knew we were in for a ride. No Ops Podcast asks that once you listen to any of their episodes, you share and comment as this helps the platform reach a larger audience. Another way to help them bring awareness is by showing your support via this link: https://anchor.fm/no-ops-podcast/support Are you interested in appearing on the show or know someone you believe would be a great fit? Email Us: No.opspodcast@gmail.com Are you a social media head and would like to stay connected? Here's our info: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/no.ops.podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/podcastnoops Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/noopspodcast/ We thank you for taking the time out to visit our Tiny Space. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/no-ops-podcast/message

Retired State Police Detective Lieutenant, John Day, brings us an uncut biographical playback on his life. Born and raised in Trenton, NJ - John is definitely a graduate of 'The School of Hard Knocks'. Giving us a powerful gut punch not even 10 minutes into our interview; we knew we were in for a ride.  No Ops Podcast asks that once you listen to any of their episodes, you share and comment as this helps the platform reach a larger audience. Another way to help them bring awareness is by showing your support via this link: https://anchor.fm/no-ops-podcast/support Are you interested in appearing on the show or know someone you believe would be a great fit? Email Us: No.opspodcast@gmail.com Are you a social media head and would like to stay connected? Here's our info: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/no.ops.podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/podcastnoops Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/noopspodcast/ We thank you for taking the time out to visit our Tiny Space. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/no-ops-podcast/message

Who is Detective Andres Lebron? Since the first time Detective Andres Lebron entered our studio, he brought fire to topics most officers would be afraid to speak on. From the streets of the Bronx, NY to the battlefields and back to fighting crime in NJ... Detective Lebron has shown us that being honest and upright is all we ever really need in our community. No Ops Podcast asks that once you listen to any of their episodes, you share and comment as this helps the platform reach a larger audience. Another way to help them bring awareness is by showing your support via this link: https://anchor.fm/no-ops-podcast/support Are you interested in appearing on the show or know someone you believe would be a great fit? Email Us: No.opspodcast@gmail.com Are you a social media head and would like to stay connected? Here's our info: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/no.ops.podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/podcastnoops Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/noopspodcast/ We thank you for taking the time out to visit our Tiny Space. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/no-ops-podcast/message

Who is Detective Andres Lebron? Since the first time Detective Andres Lebron entered our studio, he brought fire to topics most officers would be afraid to speak on. From the streets of the Bronx, NY to the battlefields and back to fighting crime in NJ... Detective Lebron has shown us that being honest and upright is all we ever really need in our community. No Ops Podcast asks that once you listen to any of their episodes, you share and comment as this helps the platform reach a larger audience. Another way to help them bring awareness is by showing your support via this link: https://anchor.fm/no-ops-podcast/support Are you interested in appearing on the show or know someone you believe would be a great fit? Email Us: No.opspodcast@gmail.com Are you a social media head and would like to stay connected? Here's our info: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/no.ops.podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/podcastnoops Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/noopspodcast/ We thank you for taking the time out to visit our Tiny Space. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/no-ops-podcast/message

In this episode, you'll hear a casual conversation between Elijah and Nyeesha on Everything No Ops. During "Meet The Hosts" they both touch on the topic of 'Why No Ops Started', but now it's time to hear where No Ops Podcast plans to go. This is probably one of many episodes where you'll get to witness their organic relationship even with all its discrepancies and double-sided opinions. No Ops Podcast asks that once you listen to any of their episodes, you share and comment as this helps the platform reach a larger audience. Another way to help them bring awareness is by showing your support via this link: https://anchor.fm/no-ops-podcast/support Are you interested in appearing on the show or know someone you believe would be a great fit? Email Us: No.opspodcast@gmail.com Are you a social media head and would like to stay connected? Here's our info: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/no.ops.podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/podcastnoops Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/noopspodcast/ We thank you for taking the time out to visit our Tiny Space. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/no-ops-podcast/message

As we prepare to close up Season 3, we sit down with a couple of our podcast listeners to hear their thoughts on our past episodes, what's happening in our community, and what they think about our 'tiny space". Take a listen as Officers Edward Pearce & Andres Lebron brings us into their world with their unfiltered, no-nonsense candor. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/no-ops-podcast/message

As we prepare to close up Season 3, we sit down with a couple of our podcast listeners to hear their thoughts on our past episodes, what's happening in our community, and what they think about our 'tiny space". Take a listen as Officers Edward Pearce & Andres Lebron brings us into their world with their unfiltered, no-nonsense candor. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/no-ops-podcast/message

We met Brian during our debut photo shoot. After posting a casting call looking for men in our community, who were willing to stand alongside our officers, for the sake of solidarity; Brian reached out to our surprise. During the photo shoot, we heard snippets of Brian's story and knew that it was imperative for him to stop by the studio. . . . Sit back and listen closely as Brian takes us to a place where most men wouldn't dare to go. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/no-ops-podcast/message

We met Brian during our debut photo shoot. After posting a casting call looking for men in our community, who were willing to stand alongside our officers, for the sake of solidarity; Brian reached out to our surprise. During the photo shoot, we heard snippets of Brian's story and knew that it was imperative for him to stop by the studio. . . . Sit back and listen closely as Brian takes us to a place where most men wouldn't dare to go. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/no-ops-podcast/message

Jonathan Parham, attended the American Military University in Charles Town, West Virginia and Richard Stockton College of NJ. He is a recipient of numerous honors and awards, including: Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders Resolution, a Letter of Commendation from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, a Letter of Commendation from the Union County Prosecutors Office, a Community Service Award from Acacia Lodge #23, a Service Award from Cop 2 Cop, and a Service Award from the National Alliance of Mental Illness. . Listen in and learn more about his upbringing, role models, and his new technological app that's in place to keep law enforcement officers accountable and up-to-date on all needed and/or advised training. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/no-ops-podcast/message

Jonathan Parham, attended the American Military University in Charles Town, West Virginia and Richard Stockton College of NJ. He is a recipient of numerous honors and awards including: Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders Resolution, a Letter of Commendation from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, a Letter of Commendation from the Union County Prosecutors Office, a Community Service Award from Acacia Lodge #23, a Service Award from Cop 2 Cop, and a Service Award from the National Alliance of Mental Illness. . Listen in and learn more about his upbringing, role models, and his new technological app that's in place to keep law enforcement officers accountable and up-to-date on all needed and/or advised training. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/no-ops-podcast/message

Brandis Puryear has a story to tell and by the looks of things, it's a pretty interesting story. We tend to hear from many people how the justice system is un-just, but have you actually sat down and listened to a Cop tell their story about the moment they became an inmate? What about the moment they were released from jail and is now currently working tirelessly to protect and serve their community, even after everything? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/no-ops-podcast/message

Take a listen and hear some amazing people highlighted on this thankful day. It is because of the listeners. The followers. The family and the friends that support No Ops Podcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/no-ops-podcast/message

Brandis Puryear has a story to tell and by the looks of things, it's a pretty interesting story. We tend to hear from many people how the justice system is un-just, but have you actually sat down and listened to a Cop tell their story about the moment they became an inmate? What about the moment they were released from jail and is now currently working tirelessly to protect and serve their community, even after everything? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/no-ops-podcast/message

Amanda Koontz is a Law Enforcement and Security Officer Instructor specializing in SORA, Internal Affairs, De-Escalation Implicit, Explicit biases and Domestic Violence.

Amanda Koontz is a Law Enforcement and Security Officer Instructor specializing in SORA, Internal Affairs, De-Escalation Implicit, Explicit biases and Domestic Violence.

Newark, also known as “Brick City” is the most populous city in the U.S state of New Jersey and the seat of Essex County. Although holding the title as one of the nation's major air, shipping, and rail hubs; the city holds a bad reputation by some residents of over 282,090 and many other surrounding states. In this episode we speak with LaMonica McIver about the steps taken to bring Newark’s reputation back. . . @LamonicaMcIver was elected in 2018, and has already made history as the youngest woman and a council member to serve on Newark’s Municipal Council. When LaMonica isn’t working as a dedicated public servant, she is educating her daughter and her community (Central Ward) where she was born and raised. . --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/no-ops-podcast/message

There are sections within certain communities that are forgotten. Their voices are stripped, their homes are infested with drugs and their idea of protection doesn't come from the hands of police. Listen in to hear "Slope" give details about his run-ins with law enforcement and how he believes corruption always enters his community. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/no-ops-podcast/message

There are sections within certain communities that are forgotten. Their voices are stripped, their homes are infested with drugs and their idea of protection doesn't come from the hands of police. Listen in to hear "Slope" give details about his run-ins with law enforcement and how he believes corruption always enters his community. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/no-ops-podcast/message

Vince is an official scholar of the "School of Hard Knocks". He gives us detailed insight on how life for him was growing up in the urban community. His story doesn't end there. Listen in on where he gets his next degree. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/no-ops-podcast/message

Vince is an official scholar of the "School of Hard Knocks". He gives us detailed insight on how life for him was growing up in the urban community. His story doesn't end there. Listen in on where he gets his next degree. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/no-ops-podcast/message

Born and Partially raised in Ghana, Africa., Addo brings a new spin on policing, corruption, and racism as an African man now living in Unites States. . . . We hope you're sharing Part 2 as well. :-) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/no-ops-podcast/message

Born and Partially raised in Ghana, Africa., Addo brings a new spin on policing, corruption, and racism as an African man now living in the United States. . . . We look forward to sharing this story with you and hope that you'll find the time to share this story with others. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/no-ops-podcast/message

Thank You's, What to Expect, & Shout Outs ...Our closing Episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/no-ops-podcast/message

According to Bureau of Justice Statistics, women account for less than 15 percent of local police officers and only 3 percent of local police chiefs. Today's guest, Tifany Charles, comes in to talk gender roles, debunk myths, and share a few jokes about being a woman in a male dominated space. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/no-ops-podcast/message

According to Bureau of Justice Statistics, women account for less than 15 percent of local police officers and only 3 percent of local police chiefs. Today's guest, Tifany Charles, comes in to talk gender roles, debunk myths, and share a few jokes about being a woman in a male dominated space. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/no-ops-podcast/message

Lashawn "Suga Ray" Marston is a well known activist and city leader from Queensbrdige Projects in Queens, NY. He comes on set to re-tell his stories of how as he grew up in his community, he would witness cops harassing the residents, stopping and friskng and taunting them. Now "Suga Ray" speaks for his community, stand up against injustices and most importantly focuses on how to better himself so he can continue to show up where it matters the most. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/no-ops-podcast/message

Lashawn "Suga Ray" Marston is a well known activist and city leader from Queensbrdige Projects in Queens, NY. He comes on set to re-tell his stories of how as he grew up in his community, he would witness cops harassing the residents, stopping and friskng and taunting them. Now "Suga Ray" speaks for his community, stand up against injustices and most importantly focuses on how to better himself so he can continue to show up where it matters the most. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/no-ops-podcast/message

Today we sit down with two black men (father & son) and talk about PTSD, Triggers, and Community Responsibility. There are many times when we scream "we want change", but at what cost? Are we all willing to hold ourselves accountable? Is our community too afraid to open up? Are we even aware of the signs of self-care depletion? We talk about it all. The Resolution Presents Itself --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/no-ops-podcast/message

Today we sit down with two black men (father & son) and talk about PTSD, Triggers, and Community Responsibility. There are many times when we scream "we want change", but at what cost? Are we all willing to hold ourselves accuntable? Is our community too afraid to open up? Are we even aware of the signs of self-care depletion? We talk about it all. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/no-ops-podcast/message

Elijah & NY continue the conversation over more laughs, new understandings, and the talk on preparing the open the platform up for guests. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/no-ops-podcast/message

EJ & NY introduce themselves the best way they know how... with comfort. As they sit back with a few drinks they both acknowledge one anothers skills, experiences, and travel down memory lane. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/no-ops-podcast/message

The anticipation to share the inspirational stories and experiences of Black & Brown people really touches @NyeeshaD. You can hear the emotion felt when speaking on creating a platform for all listeners, but especially the black and brown community in this trailer. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/no-ops-podcast/message