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Sadly, this trilogy is coming to an end and we saved some of the best stories for last! 35 years in law enforcement couldn't possibly be covered without multiple episodes!!!

I'm so grateful Jill agreed to sit in the hot seat and put up with me for hours on end to get these stories recorded for posterity! Please give her a warm welcome and buckle in because this episode was a blast from beginning to end...

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Dan is the proud owner or Task Force Red Firearms and Gunsmith here in Tucson (1802 W. Grant Rd, 520-289-0878, tfrguns.com)! But prior to that, the guy has done a lot of things and been a lot of places, all in the name of service of others over self.

I'm excited for you all to hear about him growing up in Tucson and deciding the military life was how he planned to get some life experience under his belt before settling in to local law enforcement. The twists and turns along the way, but serving in pretty significant ways at each stage in his life. The trials he faced as an older man entering the Army was very interesting to me.

Show him some love, he'll be back soon because we never even made it to the point where he joined the Pima County Sheriff's Department!!! Dan has done a bunch of things in his life, and I'm glad to share them with you here on Choir Practice! Enjoy the episode!

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It has been a few weeks, so I'm glad John returned to keep working his way through his 26+ year career here in Pima County.

I appreciate his time, the great stories and I also enjoy the conversations about leadership and doing the right thing, even when no one else is around. We've said it here before, "You know when you see good leadership and you definitely know when you see poor leadership."

John and I discuss some of the folks we placed on pedestals because of their leadership abilities. I've also got him scheduled for another interview in the next couple weeks and we're hoping to wrap up his career and his personal legacy.

Thank you all, enjoy the show...

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We've got a theme going, here's another interview with a pilot!!!!

Like many of my guests, Steve spent many years with the Tucson Police Department, so it took a few sessions to make it through his career. I'm glad he came back and I'm excited for you all to hear about the rest of his career!

Show him some love, grab a cold drink and turn it up!!!

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I am so glad James reached out and I really enjoyed his interview! He served the United States as an A-10 pilot, but as with many guests, I find myself intrigued by the pathway that led him there!!!

Deployments to the Middle East, becoming a Red Flag instructor, and he got little personal about how these deployments affected his home life and the steps he had to take to take care of his mental health along the way.

He spent some time volunteering with the Tucson Police Department and now helps the South Tucson Police Department with the Arizona Rangers. It isn't surprising, so many of my guests continue to serve others in some capacity even after their careers!

Give him a warm welcome to the Choir Practice Squad and turn it up!!!

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As we close out the year with a rainy day in Tucson, I'm sharing a "best of" episode from the vaults. I plan on returning in the new year with all new episodes and new guests, but for now, enjoy time with your families, cherish a few quiet moments and welcome in new possibilities for the future.

Joaquin was cool enough to be a guest on the show when it was a fledgling little thing I was trying the get up and running. Over four years since his episode aired, the listeners have quietly pushed it into a nice place of prominence, he is the fifth time most popular!!!!

Find out why, tune in and turn it up. He's quite the cowboy, a westside cop, who fell into this profession and made the most of it. Thanks again for all the love and support, I look forward to 2026 here on the show.

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I recently learned that Andy passed away. His wife said there will be a service after the holidays, but I thought it would be appropriate to honor his memory by playing his episode.

I'm honored to have had him on the show, and to provide this permanent legacy to his friends and family. Hold each other a bit closer this season, put aside petty differences and enjoy the time you have together.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone...

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One thing I must say about Brian and every guest who has graced me with their time over the years is...

I've never once had to ask them to drop any pretense and be their authentic selves and that is what seems to catch my listener's interest and draw them in. When people just "be who they are" and tell the stories that impacted them both personally and professionally. I appreciate Brian for having the courage to join me, even when he told me he wasn't sure he could.

Across the span of about 30 years he served both on a national level, in the US Navy, and then at home with the Pima County Sheriff's Department. Heart pounding chases, engulfed family homes, and a mix of all the calls and situations he handled while trying to keep the community safe and the bad guys behind bars.

He told me that he wanted to neatly capture his career in three episodes (1. Patrol, 2. K9, and 3. Sergeanthood) and I'm totally good with that. Here's episode one, about his patrol years.

Show him some love and enjoy the episode. I'd love to hear your thoughts and insights.

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