Behind Blue Doors
26 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWith this podcast, we hope to provide police lamplighters, allies, and those who stand up against misogyny and corruption with a safe space and an anonymous platform (if desired) to elevate their silenced voices. Recognizing the trauma and stigma many victims face, we are here to put an end to victim-blaming and the minimization of trauma. Allies also join us to discuss various policing topics.
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Website: https://www.behindbluedoors.org
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Episodes
Episode 16: Exposing malfeasance in Canadian law enforcement agencies
December 09, 2022 10:42 - 1 hour - 87.6 MBExposing malfeasance in Canadian law enforcement agencies.
Episode 15: Two-faced
June 15, 2022 20:56 - 57 minutes - 65.4 MBA conversation about the veneer we call law enforcement.
Episode 14: End of Policing
May 17, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 165 MBAmerican Sociologist and Author, Alex S. Vitale, discusses what it means and looks like to abolish 'violence workers' (police) and why it's imperative.
Episode 13: The Truth About Sexism and Misogyny in the Police and Military
April 29, 2022 16:15 - 59 minutes - 136 MBCurrent serving female police officer discusses her experience of sexism and misogyny within two different police departments and the army.
Episode 12: Rampant Racism in the Military
April 13, 2022 14:16 - 1 hour - 211 MBIn this episode, Whistleblower Rubin Coward discusses his battle of racism within the Canadian Military. A fighter and warrior for not only himself but others.
Episode 11: Orchestrated Retaliation
March 28, 2022 21:29 - 1 hour - 213 MBA female officer who reports misconduct, by her fellow colleagues, ends up getting 19 Police Service Act charges against her, all of which were unsubstantiated and dismissed. Listen, as she shares how she faced reprisal in response to reporting misconduct and the tool it took on her mental health.
Episode 10: Strangling Sisters in Blue
March 17, 2022 01:37 - 39 minutes - 90.1 MBThis roundtable discusses the recent investigation of veteran Florida police officer, Sgt. Christopher Pullease, who choked his 28-year-old female (officer) colleague after she attempted to pull him away from a handcuffed suspect. Officers are being called to intervene when witnessing excessive use of force by colleagues, and this roundtable discusses the potential dangers for sisters in blue who do not fall-in-line with the status quo. To read more about the incident: Florida cop grabs ...
Episode 9: "FBI Whistleblower" with Dr. Frederic Whitehurst
January 12, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 52.9 MBBehind Blue Doors is back from our holidays! Dr. Frederic Whitehurst is a former FBI scientist who was the first successful FBI agent to “blow the whistle” on misconduct within the FBI crime lab, resulting in extensive reforms being made. He exposed forensic fraud in the FBI crime lab, winning a landmark court victory in 1997, and was responsible for a historic Presidential Executive Order ensuring whistleblower protection rights for FBI Agents who expose misconduct. Dr. Whitehurst establ...
Episode 8: Victor
December 09, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 72.9 MBMonica Beasley thought she landed her dream job when she became a police officer for the Nashville police department. As an African American female, she expected some challenges along the way, but never did she ever expect to be physically attacked and raped at the hands of another officer. Sadly, her trauma did not end there as she eventually learned what happens to those who speak out against corruption. https://abcnews.go.com/US/nashville-police-officer-sues-department-allegedly-retalia...
Episode 8: Be Your Own Victor
December 09, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 72.9 MBMonica Beasley thought she landed her dream job when she became a police officer for the Nashville police department. As an African American female she expected some challenges along the way, but never did she ever expect to be physically attacked and raped at the hands of another officer. Sadly, her trauma did not end there as she eventually learned what happens to those who speak out against corruption.
Trailer Episode 8
December 06, 2021 22:37 - 1 minute - 1.06 MBGet a sneak peek of episode 8 before it airs.
Episode 7: "Incalculable Damage" with the Hon. Michel Bastarache
November 17, 2021 14:22 - 1 hour - 82.4 MBIn this episode we hear from the Honourable Michel Bastarache as he talks about his findings after the class action lawsuit against the RCMP as over 3000 victims came forward to share their stories of sexual harassment, discrimination, and harassment. Listen to his insights as he discusses his recommendations for the government to implement, and as our hosts ask tough questions. Is it truly that services don't want to admit there is a problem or are supervisors willfully ignoring it as they ...
Bonus Trailer: Slow Fire Burns - Police Women Rising
November 16, 2021 15:05 - 2 minutes - 2.62 MBGet a sneak peak of episodes in this 2 minute bonus trailer, as we go behind blue doors.
Episode 6: The Boys Club
November 10, 2021 07:00 - 52 minutes - 42.7 MBListen as "Jane" retells her story of being bullied, humiliated, and targeted by the training members in her police academy. It gets worse... as she tries to bring attention to systemic racism, excessive use of force, and the broader issues within society, she is slapped with a cease and desist order by her service and her livelihood is threatened. Listen as she retells her story of "the boys club."
Episode 5: A Failure of Leadership
November 04, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBIn this episode titled “A Failure of Leadership,” retired Calgary Police Chief Roger Chaffin allows himself to be uncomfortable with Sgt Lee and Cst Moe as he openly talks about systemic issues within policing, including sexism, harassment, and bullying in the workforce and why police culture is so hard to change.
Episode 3: Miscarriage of Justice (Part 2)
October 31, 2021 12:28 - 42 minutes - 28.2 MBListen to Part 2 of Robert "Bobby" Ledogar's story of retaliation, ally-ship, and unlawful dismissal. **DONATE** PLIGHT OF DEPUTY U.S. MARSHAL ROBERT LEDOGAR’S UNLAWFUL TERMINATION-WHISTEBLOWER ACTIVITIES – National Police Defense Foundation (npdf1.org)
Episode 4: Miscarriage of Justice (Part 2)
October 31, 2021 12:28 - 42 minutes - 28.2 MBListen to Part 2 of Robert "Bobby" Ledogar's story of retaliation, ally-ship, and unlawful dismissal. **DONATE** PLIGHT OF DEPUTY U.S. MARSHAL ROBERT LEDOGAR’S UNLAWFUL TERMINATION-WHISTEBLOWER ACTIVITIES – National Police Defense Foundation (npdf1.org)
Episode 3: Miscarriage of Justice (Part 1)
October 31, 2021 12:28 - 41 minutes - 27.5 MBThis is the story of Robert Ledogar, known to friends and family as "Bobby" or "Led," whose successful twenty-five-year career as a Deputy Marshal with the Unites States Marshals Service (USMS) was destroyed in retaliation for standing up for and defending a gay female Deputy U.S. Marshal and fellow veteran who was being targeted with physical assault, sexual harassment, and other unlawful discriminatory conduct by other officers in the workplace. ** DONATE ** PLIGHT OF DEPUTY U.S. MARSHAL...
Episode 4: Miscarriage of Justice (Part 1)
October 31, 2021 12:28 - 41 minutes - 27.5 MBThis is the story of Robert Ledogar, known to friends and family as "Bobby" or "Led," whose successful twenty-five-year career as a Deputy Marshal with the Unites States Marshals Service (USMS) was destroyed in retaliation for standing up for and defending a gay female Deputy U.S. Marshal and fellow veteran who was being targeted with physical assault, sexual harassment, and other unlawful discriminatory conduct by other officers in the workplace. ** DONATE ** PLIGHT OF DEPUTY U.S. MARSHAL...
Episode 3: The Bro Code
October 20, 2021 05:00 - 40 minutes - 33.2 MBJust 6 years into her policing career, this female has experienced sexual harassment from senior officers, including the officer who was allowed and put in a position to train new recruits. Listen as she shares her stories of harassment, discrimination, and abuse of power. **This officer has chosen to remain anonymous, so their identity will be protecting, the voice has been altered and she will be referred to as "Nicole."**
Episode 2: Beware of Lone Male Sarah Everard Murder
October 13, 2021 06:00 - 41 minutes - 30.7 MBIn this episode, we give listeners the chance to hear from veteran officers from all over the world as they discuss the abduction and murder of Sarah Everard. Sgt. Lee, Cst. Maureen (Moe), Cst. Karen, and former Cst. Susan discuss the issues with accountability in the police force and how police officers with previous criminal charges, convictions, and complaints continue to climb the ranks. Police officers are held to a higher standard for a reason. Why is it that they are often excused whe...
Episode 1: Career Suicide (Part 2)
October 06, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 57 MBListen to Sgt. Lee continue to tell her story as she shares the experiences she has faced after being an officer for over 20 years. Lee continues to share the struggles she has endured, how she has learned to overcome them and how she continues to heal. Listen to the last and final episode of Career Suicide.
Episode 1: Career Suicide (Final, Part 2)
October 06, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 57 MBListen to Sgt. Lee continue to tell her story as she shares the experiences she has faced after being an officer for over 20 years. Lee continues to share the struggles she has endured, how she has learned to overcome them and how she continues to heal. Listen to the last and final episode of Career Suicide.
Behind Blue Doors - Career Suicide (Part 1)
September 29, 2021 06:00 - 44 minutes - 34.3 MBWelcome to Behind Blue Doors, the unfiltered, true accounts of police women from around the world. Sgt. Lee has been an officer for over 20 years. Out with her colleagues one evening, Sgt. Lee was expecting a fun, professional night where she could enjoy the company of her friends, coworkers, and confidentes, but what she experienced left her feeling scared, defiled and alone. That incident was only the beginning of the hell she would endure at the hands of her police service. Listen as S...
The Why of Behind Blue Doors
September 20, 2021 16:21 - 20 minutes - 18.1 MBIn this prelude learn more about why Susan and Lisa decided to start a podcast on crucial issues within policing culture. Listen and they expand on how they met, how they started "Behind Blue Doors," and the research that really led to the creation of this podcast. References: https://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/cllctn-nlss-dt-frc/index-en.aspx View of Police De-Escalation Training & Education: Nationally, Provincially, and Municipally (journalcswb.ca) Opinion: Politicia...
Behind Blue Doors - Trailer
September 05, 2021 18:34 - 1 minute - 1.22 MBWith this podcast, we hope to provide current and former police women with a safe space and an anonymous platform (if desired) to elevate their silenced voices. Recognizing the trauma and stigma many police women face, we are here to put an end to victim-blaming and the minimization of trauma. We also know the importance of applying an intersectional lens, recognizing that each woman has her own unique story and experience. Join us on September 29, 2021 for Episode 1 of Behind Blue Doors. C...