The Fallen But Not Forgotten Podcast
Bluecoat Foundation's founder, Chris Jay, sits down with family, friends & co-workers of those in law enforcement who have gone through the tragedy of losing loved ones by way of line-of-duty deaths. By discussing the lives of these selfless individuals, Bluecoat Foundation looks to honor their legacies. Through memories, laughter, tears and even at times anger, Bluecoat Foundation seeks to improve the health and safety of those in law enforcement by shedding light onto a topic that can be difficult to discuss.
The Fallen But Not Forgotten Podcast
From Bell-Bottoms & Revolvers to Gaming & Berettas: A Chat with an Old-School Copper
Shad Stilkey and I, Chris Jay, have a nostalgic conversation with retired LAPD Lieutenant Barbara.
Dedicated to Police Officer Vincent Lawrence Leusch, EOW Sept 22, 1075
Timeline:
01:14 - For the love of gaming
07:44 - 1968: The Beginning of a Career
08:20 - Day-1 on the Beat
17:00 - Watts Riots
23:12 - The 1992 LA Riots
27:18 - The leadership of Chief Gates
28:41 - Woman in Law Enforcement
34:10 - Fallen Officer Vince Leusch
35:58 - LAPD Station Names
38:56 - Body Armor
45:04 - The impact of being off-duty when a partner officer goes down
46:42 - Hand to hand combat training, then vs now
51:04 - Lethal vs non-lethal
52:47 - Bell bottoms vs Flares
54:44 - Being a cop in the 70's
56:13 - The change in the 80's
57:00 - From Revolvers to 92F’s
1:00:17 - Lt Barabara saves Chris J
1:06:11 - The importance of taking care of each other
1:08:19 - Radio frequencies and radio traffic
1:11:18 - A valuable lesson: "She is your lifeline"
01:13:57 - Low tech policing
01:23:38 - Change
01:28:39 - Favorite Police Epoch
01:29:36 - The meaning of life