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
BATTLES & TRANSFORMATIONS: FROM WARTIME VET TO STREET COP
Daniel Malek is a Marine in the United States Marine Corps. He served between 2000-2008 as a corporal and served in Iraq as an OIF Vet. He Joined the LAPD in 2005 where he has worked patrol, the gang unit & is now a field training officer, where he trains probationary officers.
Malek and I have worked patrol at the same precinct for the better part of 10 years. Him and I have always had intense conversations about what it takes to be on patrol. Through the years I have seen his progression and maturity develop as we have gone through politically murky times.
He’s a genuine warrior, father and a real cop’s cop. After podcasting with him I can truly say that both young coppers AND brass can learn a ton from his insight and approach to policing.
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TIMELINE:
00:02:00 - The Beard: Yay or Nay
00:05:00 - Tradition: Marine Corp vs Law Enforcement
00:08:00 - The "Dragon Wagon"
00:14:00 - Training: Applying USMC principles to law enforcement
0018:00 - Transitioning: From Marine to Street Cop
00:28:00 - Caliber of Probationers, then vs now
00:37:00 - "Shogun” by James Clavell
00:44:00 - Transformation
00:47:00 - Muay Thai
00:55:00 - Physical Fitness
00:58:00 - Retirement
00:59:00 - Hypothetically speaking, advice and insight to his daughter the police officer.
01:08:27 - In honor of Marine Sgt. Major Robert J. Cottle, Killed in Action March 24, 2010