Thomas Rizzo began his law enforcement career in December of 2001, as a Patrolman with the Middlesex Borough Police Department (NJ). In 2004, Rizzo was hired by the Howell Township Police Department (NJ), where he is currently serving as the Investigations Division Commander at the rank of Captain. Rizzo formulated Howell Township Police Department’s first Criminal Suppression Unit, where he has participated in a variety of search warrant executions, intra/inter-agency collaborations, and take-downs of distributors. Rizzo received a B.S. from the University of Central Florida in Criminal Justi ..read more

About Black Sheep White Cop: A former SCMPD Homicide Detective explains the rise and fall of the Department from 2006 until the prosecution of Chief Willie Lovett in 2015. An inside look at the worst crimes committed in Savannah and the people behind the headlines. Sheds new light on stories that were underreported and brings to light stories that were never EXPOsed by local media. A must read for anyone in the greater Savannah Area and anyone who is concerned about safety and Law Enforcement. Find me: Instagram.com/booksbehindthebadge Find Kevin: Instagam.com/blacksheep_whitecop Intro music ..read more

Today I'm joined by a longtime friend, Dustin Tolleson.  Dustin has hit financial rock bottom in his life, and has recently seen a complete 180 turnaround.  We discuss what it took for Dustin to find the right headspace through seeking mentors to guide him.  Dustin has busted his ass off the last few years to get in shape, seek new career opportunities, and implement plans for a successful future.  This episode took a turn into darkness but by the end we see the light at the end of the tunnel.  Stick with it. Find me: Instagram.com/booksbehindthebadge.com Find Dustin ..read more

This episode is long overdue!  Today I am joined by Dave, a career law enforcement officer, podcaster, and the founder of Unit 2 Back.  Dave is the Co-Host of The Hey My Man Podcast, a one of a kind show with 300 episodes of sheer underrated escapism.  Unit 2 Back is brand that merges punk and cop together and promotes positive change within the career field.  Dave was a great guest and honestly may be the first guest I ask to come on again just because I feel there is so much more we can talk about. Find me:  Instagram.com/booksbehindthebadge Find Dave:  Instag ..read more

Welcome back to the Books Behind the Badge podcast.  Today I am joined by Jason Rebsch who is an Air Force Veteran, A police officer (close to retirement), BJJ black belt and co-founder of Invictus LEO BJJ. We discuss all of those things, books and conspiracy theories in this episode. Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksbehindthebadge/ My Website: booksbehindthebadge.com Find Jason on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bjj_cop/ Intro Music: Forensic Find Forensic on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deputy_hookem ..read more

Today I'm joined by Kyle Shutic.  Kyle is a Marine veteran who currently plays a major role in Project Zero.  Project Zero is a non-profit veteran and first responder organization dedicated to not only getting vets and first responders the mental health assistance they need, but focusing on building a tribe of like minded people to connect them with.  Kyle was a great guest to have on and really shed light on his organization. Find Kyle at:  Instagram.com/krshuts  or at www.projzero.com Find me: Instagram.com/booksbehindthebadge or www.booksbehindthebadge.com Intro ..read more

Forrest Munden is an Army Drill Sergeant, the creator of the Salty Soldier meme page, as well as the founder and host of the Back Builders podcast.  Today Forrest and I talk about the importance rejecting nihilism and embracing the white pill mentality, we talk BJJ, modern life, the military, and of course we talk books. Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksbehindthebadge/ My Website: Booksbehindthebadge.com Find Forrest on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/munden_forrest/  Or: https://www.instagram.com/thesaltysoldier/ Intro Music: Forensic Find Forensic on Ins ..read more

B.C. Sanders is an Army veteran, a seasoned police officer, and a published author in skillset magazine.  B.C and I talk about his childhood where he ran from the cops, worked a tobacco picking job at 14 and ended up joining the Army. We talk about him using the GI Bill to further his education and get a job as a police officer.  B.C. is involved in the punk and skater culture and has a fascination with the crossover culture of police officers involved in skating.   Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksbehindthebadge/ My website: Booksbehindthebadge.com Find B ..read more

Tune in to learn about a refreshing take on understanding the importance of adapting your business practice to align with the ever changing employer pool.  Clint is a unique millennial business owner with a keen eye for finding happiness or a lack thereof amongst the work force.  Clint recently authored I Love It Here to expand on his business principles and how you too can implement his ideas into your personal life.     Find Clint: Instagram.com/clintpulver or clintpulver.com Find me: Instagram.com/booksbehindthebadge Intro music: Forensic  Find him at Instagr ..read more

Today I am joined by Knocko Nolan, a 25 year veteran detective out of LA who draws heavy influence from music, film, and books.  Knocko runs is a BJJ practitioner and a co-host of the armbar podcast as well as featuring on various other podcast.  We discuss the importance of reading for decompression and for growth.  I had a blast with Knocko, and I really look forward to seeing him on the new netflix special Vanishing at Cecil Hotel.  Find me on Instagram: Instagram.com/booksbehindthebadge Find Knocko on Instagram: Instagram.com/knocko_ Intro music: Forensic Find Forensi ..read more