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Media and law enforcement experts combine to discuss contemporary law enforcement issues, ongoing investigations, and cold cases.

Jim Leach and Steve Bowers


    • May 9, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 688 EPISODES


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    DAVID DAVENPORT

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 66:29


    David Davenport left us on March 22, 2024. He was 76. After serving admirably in the U.S. Air Force, he became a Tennessee State Trooper. After seven years as a Trooper, David was appointed to the TBI where he became a legend in law enforcement circles. He was known nationally for his skills as a homicide investigator. It was said that he and his partner Bob Denny put more murderers on death row than any pair in Tennessee. In 1997 he was honored as Special Agent of the Year.He served three terms as Sheriff of Jefferson County. David ended a great career as Chief of the Cold Case Division of the Knox County Sheriff's Department. The last work we did together was when I went with him to interview a prison inmate in West Tennessee on one of the Cold Cases from Knox Co.This interview was first played in April of 2020 and was the most popular show we ever did on my radio show/podcast series, The Investigator.  David Davenport was one of my best life long friends. He will be greatly missed. 

    CHIEF BOBBY SELLERS, MILAN TN. P.D.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 52:44


    Chief Sellers talks about recent cases as well as the state of law enforcement with Jim Leach and Brad McCoy.To find Jim Leach's books visit Amazon Books or "booksbyleach.com" 

    DAVID "SHANE" YOUNG

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2023 52:10


    Davis Shane Young visits Jim Leach and recounts a great, true-life story of overcoming addiction. You must hear this. It's a heartwarming account of the man who lived it.Try Jim Leach's new podcast, "Police Perspectives" at Apple PodcastsMr. Leach's books can be found at www.booksbyleach.com

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    ROMANS, CHAPTER 2 SUMMARY

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 2:59


    POLICE PERSPECTIVE

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 3:25


    Cases, Issues, Insight

    CHAPTER 2, JOHN

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 3:49


    The Lord's instructions in the book of John

    Chapter 2, Episode 2, Mark & Luke

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 3:41


    CH. 2 MATTHEW

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2023 3:19


    CHAPTER ONE REVIEW

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2023 4:49


    GARY AZBILL, RETIRED TBI SPECIAL AGENT

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2023 38:30


    Gary joined Steve Bowers and me (Jim Leach) years ago to discuss the problem of illegal drugs. S/A Azbill brings a broad range of experience in narcotics investigations to the table. It s interesting to listen to our discussion in 2016 and compare it to what we see now.Sadly, Gary passed on. We lost a great officer and an even greater friend. RIP brother.If you enjoy real-life law enforcement discussions, check out Jim Leach's new podcast, Police Perspectives, available on Apple Podcasts. 

    JUDE & REVELATION

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2023 4:06


    1&2 PETER, 1,2,3 JOHN

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 3:23


    TITUS, PHILEMON, HEBREWS, JAMES

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 3:16


    RETIRED TBI SPECIAL AGENT ROGER WOOD

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2023 48:29


    Police Perspectives by Jim Leach is now available on Apple Podcasts!

    FORMER U.S. MARSHAL JEFF HOLT

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2023 48:25


    Prior to serving as United States Marshal for the Western District of Tennessee, Marshal Holt was the Sheriff of Dyer County, Chief of Police in Bolivar Tn., Head Investigator for the Fayette County Sheriff's Department, and Tennessee State Trooper.He and Jim Leach began their law enforcement careers as well as a life long friendship, working as patrol officers at Safety & Security, UT Martin. 

    FIRST & SECOND TIMOTHY

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2023 3:51


    JIM MEDLIN 8/13/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 51:16


    Former THP/CID Investigator Jim Medlin joins The Investigator to talk about various police issues. Mr. Medlin is a nationally known expert in auto theft investigations.You can find Jim Leach's books at www.booksbyleach.comComing soon a new podcast from The Investigator. Police Perspectives will bring about discussion of all kinds of law enforcement cases. Come and join us!

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    1&2 THESSALONIANS

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 2:45


    COLOSSIANS

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 2:47


    PHILIPIANS

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2023 3:10


    EPHESIANS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2023 2:10


    DIRECTOR RANDY COYNE 26th Judicial District Drug Task Force 7/19/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2023 48:01


    Coming 8/1/23. Police Perspectives!Check out www.booksbyleach.com

    GALATIANS 7/19/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2023 3:10


    2 CORINTHIANS 7-11-23

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2023 3:08


    Former AUSA JERRY KITCHENS 6-26-23

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 50:45


    General Kitchens worked with the FBI in Washington, the TBI all over the state, and as one of the most respected prosecutors in the U.S. Attorney General's office. 

    FIRST CORINTHIANS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 3:41


    SHERIFF BILLY GARRETT 6/17/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2023 51:19


    Haywood County, Tennessee Sheriff Billy Garrett shares his knowledge and experience gained from a lengthy career with the Memphis Police Department and as the Haywood County Sheriff.Enjoy this entertaining and enlightening interview!

    THE BOOK OF ROMANS 6/11/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2023 4:08


    WHO WERE THE APOSTLES? 6/6/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 9:47


    CHAPTER TWO THE BOOK OF ACTS 5/29/23

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2023 7:21


    THE GOSPELS PART ONE

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2023 7:29


    Here are some things Jesus told us NOT to do

    "a beginner's bible study" Introduction 5-9-23

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 6:49


    LARRY D. ANTHONY, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE 4/18/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2023 54:16


    Dr. Larry Anthony, PH.D. is not only an experienced law enforcement professional, but he is also an accomplished researcher and professor in many facets of criminal justice.He retired as a Captain with the Memphis Police Department, served as an Intelligence Analyst for the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, and is currently an Assistant Professor in Criminal Justice for Liberty University.Listen and learn as this accomplished expert shares his views.Coming soon, "Police Perspectives" Podcast series from Jim Leach.Check out Mr. Leach's work on "booksbyleach.com"

    JACK BLACKWELL TBI/SAC 4/14/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 54:17


    Jack Blackwell was a legend in law enforcement circles. His son Donny Blackwell followed in his footsteps, retiring as the leader of the Violent Crimes & Drug Enforcement Task Force. SAC Blackwell also broke Jim Leach into the investigative business and was Leach's boss and mentor for many years.Listen as Donny and Jimmie swap stories and memories about Mr. Blackwell. Coming soon, "Police Perceptions" by Jim LeachCheck out "booksbyleach.com" 

    DANNY WRIGHT

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 49:52


    TROY KLYCE

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 46:46


     Troy Klyce has served the people as Sheriff of Crockett County, Tennessee for twenty-four years.He was elected as President of the Tennessee Sheriffs Association.Listen to the Sheriff's views on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice.New Podcast Coming Soon, "A Police Perspective".Check out "booksbyleach.com"

    AFRICAN AMERICAN PIONEERS IN POLICE WORK 3/8/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 14:07


    These are some of the first African American law enforcement in Tennessee. Each one shares his story with The Investigator, Jim Leach.Coming Soon!  "A Police Perspective"Check out - "booksbyleach.com"

    CLAUDE I. JOHNSON 2/18/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2023 70:19


    Retired  Assistant TBI  Director Claude Johnson was the first African American State Trooper in Tennessee and the Southeastern United States. He was also the first Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Special Agent of color. Listen as Claude shares his decades of law enforcement experience with  Gary Azbill, Aaron Chism, and Jim Leach. This is truly a memorable conversation. To see all of Mr. Leach's books, go to " booksbyleach,com " 

    FORMER CHIEF J.D. SANDERS 2/18/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2023 52:03


    Chief Sanders served in three southern states in his career.  You will enjoy his insight and candid comments!Coming soon! A different podcast experience called "A Police Perspective by Jim Leach."

    THE "KEEP NINE" AMENDMENT

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 4:32


    "TRAGEDY IN MEMPHIS", COMMENTS BY BOWERS & LEACH 1/31/23

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 15:46


    Steve Bowers and Jim Leach discuss several issues surrounding the murder of Tyre Nichols and the arrest of five former Memphis police officers for the crime.Visit our website, tugnews.com, for more podcasts and blogs by Bowers and Leach and other noted experts speaking to Criminal Justice, Politics, and much more.A new podcast coming soon! "A Police Perspective" tells it like it is!

    U.S. MARSHALL DAVID JOLLEY

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2023 54:45


    Marshall Jolley began his law enforcement career as a Special Agent with the TBI. He later became the U.S. Marshall for the Western District of Tennessee, and now serves as the U.S. Marshall for the Eastern District of Tennessee.  Get ready for a new podcast experience. "A Police Perception" by Jim Leach is coming soon!

    THP MAJOR CHERYL SANDERS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2023 49:54


    Major Sanders worked her way up through the ranks of the Tennessee Highway Patrol, becoming the first female to achieve the rank of Major in the Enforcement Division.  Coming soon!  "A Police Perspective" by Jim Leach

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    BOBBIE ROGERS JOINS THE INVESTIGATOR

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2022 53:23


    Retired Special Agent 3 and Team Leader with the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission draws on decades of successful law enforcement experience and he shares his police expertise with Jim Leach.

    JAMES B. "JIMBO" WEBB VISITS THE INVESTIGATOR

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2022 55:23


    Jimbo Webb presents a unique view of the Criminal Justice System. During the span of a 40 year career, he has served as a defense attorney, a prosecutor, and a judge. Join us as he shares his thoughts with Jim Leach.

    JEREMY CROCKER, FORENSIC LOCKSMITH

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2022 54:23


    Mr. Crocker owns and manages Crocker's Locksmith, West Tennessee's leading locksmith service. He is a certified Forensic Locksmith and trains locksmiths nationwide. Jeremy visits The Investigator to discuss the best ways to protect your home and vehicles. You do not want to miss their candid conversation about children and vehicular heatstroke.What you can learn from  Jeremy could save a child's life.Jeremy Crocker can be reached at Crocker's Locksmith.com.You can find Jim Leach's guidebook regarding personal safety,  "Simply Safer" along with his other books at Amazon.com  

    ROGER FISHER, CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROFESSOR AND FORMER FBI S/A

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2022 57:32


    The Investigator, Jim Leach, visits with his college professor Roger Fisher.  Prior to his 30-year career teaching Criminal Justice, Mr. Fisher served as a Special Agent in J. Edgar Hoover's FBI. If you enjoy law enforcement programs, you will really like this episode!You can find Jim Leach's latest work, " Murder's a Tough Business, The Pursuit of True Evil", along with his other excellent law enforcement books at Amazon.com  

    CRIME-1-1: THE ALABAMA ESCAPES 6/13/22

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 51:09


    Jim Leach (The Investigator) and "True Crime Junkie", Chuck Walker, discuss the escape of convicted inmate Casey White and his cohort jailer Vicky White. Listen as Chuck and Jim cut through the hype and get down to the REAL DEAL!Mr. Leach is the author of "Murder's A Tough Business, The Pursuit of True Evil"  which is available at Amazon.com 

    Jackson Murderer Arrested, Alabama Escapee Caught, Missouri Nurse Indicted for Murder, and MORE!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 10:17


    Steve Bowers and Jim Leach enjoy their weekly update on current issues in Criminal Justice(5/12/22)

    Bob Ney: Ohio Primary - An Indicator? Supreme Court Fires Up Democrats - Will That Work? 2022 What Are the Issues?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 19:08


    News Analysis May 6, 2022   Guest: Bob Ney  Host: Steve Bowers    Source: Blue Suede Forever Radio Show   Length:  19:08  

    Tom Squitieri: After the Supeme Court Leak! Tactic Change in Ukraine & More

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022 17:57


    Topic: From the Pentagon May 5, 2022   Guest: Tom Squitieri - Pentagon Correspondent  Host: Steve Bowers   Source: Blue Suede Forever Radio Show  Length: 17:57

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