Failure To Stop

Running hot with lights and sirens on at high speed is like running with scissors on the ice. It's so dangerous and although it's necessary, the danger you impose onto the community trying to stop some other catastrophe in progress should never be taken for granted. Los Angeles police have released the dashcam footage from the Sept. 19 accident in Highland Park where 30-year-old skateboarder Gerardo “Jerry” Estrada was fatally struck by an LAPD cruiser responding to an emergency call. Best selling author and former cop Eric Tansey will explain the unavoidable danger created every time an officer drives lights-and-sirens through a crowded city. The officer was racing to help establish a perimeter for a felony warrant suspect, weaving through blocked lanes on Figueroa Street with full emergency equipment activated when Estrada appeared in the road. This tragedy illustrates the desperate balancing act of emergency response—trying to reach someone who needs help fast, while every second also puts the community at risk. There is no simple solution, only training, vigilance, and the constant reminder that driving code-3 is never routine. 🔴 Order PIG LATIN: A SERIOUSLY FUNNY TRUE STORY by ERIC TANSEY https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Pig-Latin/Eric-Tansey/9781668114292 🔴 Order A MURDER ON CAMPUS by CAMERON SANTANA https://www.amazon.com/MURDER-CAMPUS-Professor-Carolinas-Notorious/dp/1964730287/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0 🔴 RANGER UP https://rangerup.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, best-selling author and former police officer Eric Tansey sits down with special guest Erik Johnson to tackle one of the toughest questions facing modern law enforcement: can a peace officer truly stay true to his oath while running for public office? Across America, sheriff elections have become high-stakes political contests. Money, influence, and media attention often collide with the values of integrity, service, and sacrifice that define real policing. In this in-depth conversation, Tansey and Johnson break down how good cops with the best intentions can be drawn into the darker side of politics — and how easy it is for a candidate to compromise himself or the very people he swore to protect. Elections often force officers into impossible moral territory. Can one person serve justice and politics at the same time — or must one always come at the expense of the other? The conversation explores: The hidden costs of campaign financing and how “support” often comes with strings attached. The tension between oath and ambition — when enforcing the law turns into chasing votes. Real-world examples of sheriff elections gone wrong, and stories of those who refused to sell out. The dangerous illusion of “community partnerships” built on backroom deals and endorsements. What true leadership looks like in an age where loyalty can be bought. Throughout the episode, Tansey and Johnson invite listeners to think critically about what it means to lead with integrity in law enforcement. They discuss how the politicization of police work erodes public trust, weakens accountability, and endangers both officers and citizens alike. Whether you’re a cop, a voter, or simply someone who cares about the future of justice, this episode sheds light on the moral crossroads where law enforcement and politics collide. It’s not just about elections — it’s about identity, honor, and the cost of compromise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Police Officers Should Not Have To Work Like This. Last year in in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, a routine domestic assault call turned into a life-or-death ambush caught on body cam footage. Veteran officer Captain Gray entered a multi-unit home with rookie Officer Jasmine Hendry to investigate suspect Scott Mason, 38. Seconds later, the encounter spiraled into chaos. Inside, the alleged victim pointed toward a hallway. As Captain Gray turned, Mason unleashed a shotgun blast, striking Gray with pellet shot. Instead of helping, Officer Hendry ran down the stairs, leaving Gray alone to face the threat. Mason fired again, hitting Gray a second time. The captain managed one return shot before collapsing from his wounds. As Gray lay bleeding, Mason approached with the shotgun, cursed at him, and then fled through a second-story window. Hendry eventually drove Gray to the hospital, where he survived after extensive treatment. Two days later, Mason was arrested and charged with attempted first-degree murder, aggravated assault on a police officer, and more. He remains behind bars, facing life in prison if convicted. Eric Tansey, former cop and best-selling author, breaks down the footage and calls out the harsh truth: rookie police officers today are not prepared. Their hesitation, fear, and cowardly behavior put veteran officers in unnecessary danger. This incident is more than one shooting—it’s a wake-up call about the state of policing, the dangers of poor training, and the cost of sending rookies into deadly situations they can’t handle. 👉 Subscribe for more expert breakdowns of real police encounters and the truth about modern law enforcement. 🔴 Order PIG LATIN: A SERIOUSLY FUNNY TRUE STORY by ERIC TANSEY https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Pig-Latin/Eric-Tansey/9781668114292 🔴 Order A MURDER ON CAMPUS by CAMERON SANTANA https://www.amazon.com/MURDER-CAMPUS-Professor-Carolinas-Notorious/dp/1964730287/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0 🔴 MERCH https://my-store-108c6f6.creator-spring.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Best-selling author and former police officer Eric Tansey breaks down intense body cam footage from Gaithersburg, Maryland, where officers rushed into a terrifying hostage situation. On July 26, 2025, Montgomery County Police responded to a domestic disturbance in Germantown. Inside the home, 47-year-old Gokhan Dugan threatened to kill his 9-year-old son while holding a large knife to the child’s throat-- Tansey will tell you what it's like to decide life and death as a cop in that terrify split second. 🔴 Order PIG LATIN: A SERIOUSLY FUNNY TRUE STORY by ERIC TANSEY https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Pig-Latin/Eric-Tansey/9781668114292 🔴 Order A MURDER ON CAMPUS by CAMERON SANTANA https://www.amazon.com/MURDER-CAMPUS-Professor-Carolinas-Notorious/dp/1964730287/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0 🔴 MERCH https://my-store-108c6f6.creator-spring.com/ 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6639215905603584 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former police officer and Pig Latin Eric Tansey author reacts to shocking bodycam footage of a Michigan lawnmower chase where a fleeing suspect pulls a gun, is tased, and accidentally shoots himself. Get expert breakdown of tactics, use of force, and split-second decisions. Jackson, Michigan — On September 19, 2024, Deputy Robert Henderson arrived at a home in Leoni Township to arrest 41-year-old James Mitchell Kerr on a felony probation violation and two misdemeanor warrants. Kerr was riding a lawnmower when the deputy approached and ordered him to stop. Instead of complying, Kerr accelerated the mower until he reached a ditch — and then the situation took a dangerous turn. Kerr retrieved a handgun hidden on the mower, prompting Deputy Henderson to deploy his Taser. In the chaos, Kerr discharged the firearm and shot himself in the hand. Backup officers quickly arrived, took Kerr into custody, and transported him to the hospital before transferring him to jail. He now faces multiple charges, including assault with intent to murder and resisting arrest, with the case advancing to trial in Jackson County Circuit Court. 🔴 Order PIG LATIN: A SERIOUSLY FUNNY TRUE STORY by ERIC TANSEY https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Pig-Latin/Eric-Tansey/9781668114292 🔴 MERCH https://my-store-108c6f6.creator-spring.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The incident happened July 17 on Mykawa Road near Almeda Genoa Road. Bobby Alverado shot an officer, and that officer fired back. This episode we dive into the mental aspects of preparedness coupled with the training aspects which ultimately determines your survivability in a gun fight like this. Sponsors FACTOR MEALS https://www.factor75.com/pages/podcas... 🔴 Pre-Order PIG LATIN: A SERIOUSLY FUNNY TRUE STORY by ERIC TANSEY https://www.simonandschuster.com/book... 🔴 Order A MURDER ON CAMPUS by CAMERON SANTANA https://www.amazon.com/MURDER-CAMPUS-... 🔴 MERCH https://my-store-108c6f6.creator-spri... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bodycam shows North Las Vegas police shooting Auftan Green after he struck an officer with his car while fleeing a gas station. One child fell from the vehicle, two others were inside. Green circled back at high speed toward officers and was shot. He had initially tried to flee during a stop, causing his daughter to fall out. A woman with him tried to re-enter the car but was stopped. Green was shot, injured, arrested, and faces multiple charges after the chaotic incident. What kind of guy puts children and their mother in danger to try to elude police? What kind of guy swings the car back around and tries to hit a police officer with his car? Former cop and author Eric Tansey reacts to this insane incident through the ideas of the police. 🔴 Pre-Order PIG LATIN: A SERIOUSLY FUNNY TRUE STORY by ERIC TANSEY https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Pig-Latin/Eric-Tansey/9781668114292 🔴 MERCH https://my-store-108c6f6.creator-spring.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A man on a violent rampage in Bath, Michigan shatters the peace, breaking into homes and cars—until a chilling 911 call changes everything. "I've been stabbed," a voice cries out. Within minutes, police race to the scene, sirens screaming, only to find the suspect barricaded inside... and holding a knife to a hostage’s throat. Former cop Eric Tansey breaks down the raw body cam footage moment by moment—analyzing the split-second decisions, tactics, and chaos through the trained eyes of law enforcement. This is one you won’t forget. 🔴Pre-Order PIG LATIN: A SERIOUSLY FUNNY TRUE STORY by ERIC TANSEY https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Pig-Latin/Eric-Tansey/9781668114292 🔴MERCH https://my-store-108c6f6.creator-spring.com/?page=2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hell yeah. Moore Police Officers responded to a house Jason Girod had accessed without the homeowner's permission. He had active warrants and was going into custody. Girod refused and the house became a wrestling ring. A taser was deployed but it wasn't enough; he had to be safely escorted to the ground to be taken into custody. Former police officer Eric Tansey gives you the full body cam break down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last Month Chicago Police Officers responded to a weapons violation call. Suspect was identified as 50-year-old Joseph Navarro, wanted for an aggravated battery. Navarro fled from the area and crashed his vehicle across the state line in Indiana. Officers caught up to him and were fired upon. Chaos reigned in the confrontation as Navarro refused to surrender. He was struck multiple times and was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The two officers were injured but are okay. Watch as former police officer Eric Tansey breaks down the insane body and dash cam footage of another day in the neighborhood of Chicago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He hates Americans, and he just tried to kill two of them. Just days before this lethal encounter, Jamal Wali was pulled over for driving on a suspended license. In 2018 he was charged with eluding and resisting. On April 23 'Today's the day' as Wali engaged with a Fairfax County officer on a stop and intended ultimate escalation against the officers, who ultimately were wounded by Wali. Turning on his own GoPro camera to record the encounter, there is no doubt that law enforcement attempted to de-escalate the situation-- but how will the media spin it? Get real world insight from former Police Officer Eric Tansey, breaking down both police body cam, and Wali's own personal footage of the engagement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Half inspiring memoir, half manual on how not to cop. Pre-Order PIG LATIN: A SERIOUSLY FUNNY TRUE STORY by ERIC TANSEY https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Pig-Latin/Eric-Tansey/9781668114292 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices