Self-Publishing, Self-Reflection and the Challenges of Everyday Street Cops: With Christian Wecker Artwork

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The Fallen But Not Forgotten Podcast

Self-Publishing, Self-Reflection and the Challenges of Everyday Street Cops: With Christian Wecker

April 11, 2025 • Chris Jay

On this episode I sat down with Christian Wecker. Wecker authored the book, THE TICKET, and has over 30-years law enforcement experience. 3 of those years are with MTA and 27 years are with the LAPD. He’s worked 77th, Harbor, Newton, Wilshire and is currently assigned to the Los Angeles Police Protective League.

Timestamp & Topics

00:01:16 - TC at Crenshaw & Florence

00:03:00 - When a call for help takes a turn

00:04:30 - Why Promote?

00:06:20 - Street Cop Pride

00:07:25 - The art of storytelling

00:11:29 - Self publishing

00:14:00 - Non-cops & the inside view

00:16:00 - Promotion & disconnect

00:19:00 - Impossible circumstances & doing the right thing

00:23:52 - Relationships: command staff vs street coppers

00:32:00 - Empathy

00:34:00 - Alcoholism & mental wellness

00:39:00 - Policing with confidence

00:44:00 - Deadly force

00:47:00 - Transitioning out of the police profession

00:54:00 - Podcast dedication: Officer Ricardo Lizarraga, EOW February 20, 2004