“I Barely Got Here” is a collection of stories, conversation and commentary as told by a veteran 24 year police Sergeant. Just like the job, the episodes will be across the board - you’ll laugh, cringe, cry, maybe even learn a little about public safety as you hear stories told in a way that only a cop on the street can tell them.
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I Barely Got Here - Ep #056, Happy to be Here Proud to Serve
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Jay is with me to discuss 2 line of duty deaths we had in our department long ago; different in their details, but each impactful. RIP Lt. Bradshaw and Ofc. Hawk, God bless.द्वारा Kevin Boontjer
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I Barely Got Here - Ep #055, Plata O Plomo
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All things Mexico is the topic for this episode - border, drugs, kidnapping, cartels, control of the country - from the perspective of a couple retired cops who dealt first hand with every aspect.द्वारा Kevin Boontjer
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I Barely Got Here - Ep #054, 3 Clicks
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A "routine" noise complaint turns into an odds defying deadly force encounter for my friend Ross, who joins me for this episode.द्वारा Kevin Boontjer
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I Barely Got Here - Ep #053, End of Watch
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An armed robbery starts a chain of events ending with two men dead, one being an officer from a neighboring agency. RIP Officer Snedigar, and God bless your family, Sir.द्वारा Kevin Boontjer
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I Barely Got Here - Ep #052, B Sucio, Part 2
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Second part with Brian, a continuation of our discussion about his experiences working undercover.द्वारा Kevin Boontjer
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I Barely Got Here - Ep #051, B Sucio, Part 1
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Another 2 part series, I got Brian back in with me to tell some stories from his days working undercover, buying drugs, outwitting criminals, and maybe playing the part too well.द्वारा Kevin Boontjer
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I Barely Got Here - Ep #050, Why, part 2
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The second part of this 2-part series, Jay and I continue the discussion with 2 more police involved shooting incidents that have attracted so much attention.द्वारा Kevin Boontjer
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I Barely Got Here - Ep #049, Why, part 1
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During this 2-part series, Jay and I discuss four recent police involved shooting incidents that have caused so many people to reach out to us with questions.द्वारा Kevin Boontjer
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I Barely Got Here - Ep #048, Double Dipper
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Police and Fire are both public safety jobs, but so different. Greg is with me to discuss his unique experiences having worked both Police and Fire careers; the differences, similarities, and a story or two.द्वारा Kevin Boontjer
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I Barely Got Here - Ep #047, You Got Arrested, Now What
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Working a career in both law enforcement and private investigations, you see the beginning, middle and end results of an arrest. Jay and I discuss what happens after the arrest, and things that are important to know . . . just in case.द्वारा Kevin Boontjer
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I Barely Got Here - Ep #046, NOT Donnie Brasco
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Working undercover is one of the most challenging and exciting assignments there is. And like many law enforcement jobs, often misunderstood, even by other cops. Jay and I talk about our time working UC, and give our perspectives and thoughts.द्वारा Kevin Boontjer
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I Barely Got Here - Ep #045, Unsportsmanlike Conduct
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Over the years, some of our more interesting PI clients have been professional athletes. Jay and I discuss the problems unique to them, things that we've learned, and a few specific cases.द्वारा Kevin Boontjer
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I Barely Got Here - Ep #044, The Hips Dont Lie
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John's story starts with a guy looking to save his own neck. There was a bit of "snitchin'" going on, culminating with a guy getting killed just to make sure he couldn't. Drugs may have played a minor role in this one.द्वारा Kevin Boontjer
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I Barely Got Here - Ep #043, Fossil Creek
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"Stripper Sisters, Drugs & Murder", according to Rolling Stones magazine. This was a multi-faceted case that garnered national attention. Jay relates the details for this strange story, part of which involved a horrific murder contrasted with the beauty of the murder scene.द्वारा Kevin Boontjer
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I Barely Got Here - Ep #042, Collecting For Joseph
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Amazing how greed can corrupt even those we like to think would be above it. Another Jay story about a group of men trying to recoup their money after a bad investment, and how far they're willing to go to get it back.द्वारा Kevin Boontjer
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I Barely Got Here - Ep #041, No Catfish For You
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Retired homicide investigator John is back with a story that starts with blood on the floor of a motel room, initially explained away with a ridiculous explanation. I even learn something new from this one, still not sure I believe it.द्वारा Kevin Boontjer
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I Barely Got Here - Ep #040, Body In A Barrel
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Jay calls on a Sunday afternoon with a story about a body in a barrel . . . and not in a funny way. We talk a little about private investigations work, then unwind the story.द्वारा Kevin Boontjer
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I Barely Got Here - Ep #039, Acapulco
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In seconds, a search warrant spins into a hostage situation with a heavily armed, tweaked out suspect . . . and it doesn't end well. Jay and I were both out on this SWAT callout, but his role was far more demanding and intense.द्वारा Kevin Boontjer
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I Barely Got Here - Ep #038, Drop Off
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A single mother's fateful decision to hang out at a Hells Angels clubhouse is the basis for this episode. Even though retired, Jay played an indispensable role in this controversial homicide investigation.द्वारा Kevin Boontjer
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I Barely Got Here - Ep #037, The One That Got Away
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An armed robbery goes down at a restaurant in Phoenix, but it happens the morning after it was supposed to. And we know who did it. Jay and I recount a serial robbery investigation where despite all the hard work and investigative tools brought to bear, no one was ever arrested.द्वारा Kevin Boontjer
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I Barely Got Here - Ep #036, Austin
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Jay is back with me to describe his experience as a K9 handler. We talk about how he got into the assignment, a few stories, and what it's like to have a hairy, slobbering, biting machine for a partner.द्वारा Kevin Boontjer
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I Barely Got Here - Ep #035, Malibu
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A dangerous felon, on the run from the cops, snatches a small boy off the street, resulting in a hostage situation. Unlike most, this one does not end well. Listen as my good friend Jay recounts this incident, and the heavy price paid by law enforcement.द्वारा Kevin Boontjer
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I Barely Got Here - Ep #034, THAT, Was Gross
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Over a career, a cop sees hundreds of really gross things, some they'll never forget. Some are silly, and humorous, maybe in a sick way, and some are enough to make you retch even years later. Here's a few that have stuck with me.द्वारा Kevin Boontjer
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I Barely Got Here - Ep #033, You Need A Date?
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They say prostitution is the oldest profession, but it's still illegal most everywhere. While misrepresented in TV and movies, give this episode a listen for a more accurate, much less glamorous reality.द्वारा Kevin Boontjer
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I Barely Got Here - Ep #032, Hide Seek
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Bad guys hide from good guys - always have, always will. While "hide & seek" incidents are often dangerous and not fun at the time, here are a few I can recall with a smile.द्वारा Kevin Boontjer
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I Barely Got Here - Ep #031, Bosnia, Part 3
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Wrapping up my Bosnian work experience with a few more stories - a run-in with the Italian police, a mass grave, scary snow, and going back home.द्वारा Kevin Boontjer
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I Barely Got Here - Ep #030, Bosnia, Part 2
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More on my Bosnian experience with day to day operations, working with other nationalities and learning more about their culture and how different we can be on some issues.द्वारा Kevin Boontjer
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I Barely Got Here - Ep #029, Where's Bosnia
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Following a civil war in Bosnia-Herzegovina, I went there as part of a United Nations program to help modernize and improve the civilian police force. From avoiding landmines to a mass grave, with some good times thrown in, over the next few episodes I'll explain how I got there, and some memorable experiences.…
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I Barely Got Here - Ep #028, Karma on Wheels
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We've all seen someone do something stupid and dangerous, and wished the cops were there to do something. Here's a couple of bicycle riding stories where that's just what happened, much to the displeasure of the offenders.द्वारा Kevin Boontjer
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I Barely Got Here - Ep #027, We're Going In
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A man threatening suicide turns out to be a wanted fugitive, and a SWAT callout ensues. Even after our best efforts, this one doesn't end as desired.द्वारा Kevin Boontjer
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I Barely Got Here - Ep #026, Ain't that a Riot
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Dealing with a riot isn't something the average law enforcement officer does very frequently during a career, if at all. Given current events, I thought this was a good time to talk about a small riot I was involved in, with a little commentary.द्वारा Kevin Boontjer
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I Barely Got Here - Ep #025, Eyeball
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An unruly guy and 2 cops are in a bar . . . maybe you've heard this one before. But this guy made the call memorable with an unusual allegation, which in turn created a bit of an urban myth at our police department.द्वारा Kevin Boontjer
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I Barely Got Here - Ep #024, Social Sides
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Little lighter fare this episode. I talk about social interactions with friends, as well as "ride alongs", and one in particular that was memorable.द्वारा Kevin Boontjer
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I Barely Got Here - Ep #023, 7 Shots
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Join Scott and I as he relates his story of being involved in a terrible officer involved shooting that in all reality should have ended his life that day. This is an example of things going from 0 to 100 in a fraction of a second, you'll hear part of it, and a man's determination and will to survive.…
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I Barely Got Here - Ep #022, Friends, Foot Pursuit and Firearms
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Hanging out, smoking dope and watching Friends . . . then the cops show up. This gathering takes a hard left turn, resulting in a foot pursuit and shooting. My friend Tom joins me to tell his story.द्वारा Kevin Boontjer
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I Barely Got Here - Ep #021, Covid 19 & Pajama Pants
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Lot of opinions out there as to what to do, but I give the perspective of first responders and other "essential" workers. This, and the short story at the end, both involve the wearing of our pajamas, although for very different reasons.द्वारा Kevin Boontjer
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I Barely Got Here - Ep #020, Nothing Better to Do
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"Don't you have anything better to do?" - the sarcastic question that launched a thousand extra tickets and charges. This story starts with a traffic citation and ends with traffic school . . . with a SWAT callout in between.द्वारा Kevin Boontjer
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I Barely Got Here - Ep #019, Ding Ding
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If you are a cop, getting in fights with people is inevitable no matter how good your "people skills" are. I discuss my thoughts on the issue, as well as a few memorable "altercations".द्वारा Kevin Boontjer
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I Barely Got Here - Ep #018, Mix Tape
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Thought I would do a "mix tape" of a few short stories for this episode - "Headlights", "Albatross", and "Initiation".द्वारा Kevin Boontjer
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I Barely Got Here - Ep #017, What a Drag
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A drunk guy is racing around in a parking lot, and I try to stop him on my police bicycle . . . what could possibly go wrong.द्वारा Kevin Boontjer
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I Barely Got Here - Ep #016, Random
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Officer involved shootings are dangerous and traumatic, but rarely rise to the level of this story. Join my good friend Chuck and I as he recounts an incident where they were ambushed and shot by a man with a gun.द्वारा Kevin Boontjer
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I Barely Got Here - Ep #015, Chaos at the Office
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Domestic Violence calls are some of the most dangerous calls officers deal with. This one involved a man with a gun hunting down his ex-girlfriend at her office building. One of them didn't live to see another day.द्वारा Kevin Boontjer
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I Barely Got Here - Ep #014, Blueberry Pancakes
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Proactive planning for things to go wrong is an everyday part of being a supervisor in Special Investigations. Greg is back and we talk about his experience with a drug buy that nearly cost us much more than the drugs.द्वारा Kevin Boontjer
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I Barely Got Here - Ep #013, Whatcha doing with that Chair
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A suicide threat call is bad enough, but this one involved a teenage boy, a large knife, and his not so engaged parents. If you, or someone you know happens to be struggling with this issue, please call the suicide prevention hotline for help.द्वारा Kevin Boontjer
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I Barely Got Here - Ep #012, Hammered
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A dropped flash drive leads to the discovery of a federal attorney's sick obsession. Join a current narcotics detective and I as we discuss the fall of a man who went from helping people stay out of prison, to becoming a lifer inmate himself.द्वारा Kevin Boontjer
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I Barely Got Here - Ep #011, Death of a Salesman
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Listen in as retired homicide detective John and I discuss one of his most infamous homicide cases. This one involved a well-known local businessman and a deal for jewelry that went bad.द्वारा Kevin Boontjer
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I Barely Got Here - Ep #010, End of that Crime Trend
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A crew of burglars are breaking into people's cars, leaving them to finish their evenings out with broken windows and stolen purses, money & stereos. Our efforts to stop the trend starts a chain of events that neither the crooks nor us see coming.द्वारा Kevin Boontjer
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I Barely Got Here - Ep #009, Speed Bump
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Happy to announce my first episode with a guest. Join Greg and I as we recall an investigation involving stolen trucks, quick hit burglaries, and our attempt to catch the crooks while they smash into cars and even take aim at us.द्वारा Kevin Boontjer
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I Barely Got Here - Ep #008, Can You Tell Her
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A frantic, screaming mother sets this episode in motion, and as we work to figure things out, the grim reality of her problem becomes clear. Should she be held responsible?द्वारा Kevin Boontjer
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I Barely Got Here - Ep #007, Next on the Main Stage
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Even with several law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, looking for a serial bank robber, they still can't catch him. Come along with us as we approach the mission in an unconventional manner, at an unconventional place, that just might work.
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