by admin1tim | Oct 30, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Police & The People Podcast is hosted by Timothy Jones and Joshua Stokel. The mission of this podcast is to bridge the gap between the police and the people they serve. We want to create a better understanding of what the police do and why they do it....
by admin1tim | Oct 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
Stepping into the Role of an FTO Officer Phillip White San Jose Police Department Field Training Program Administrative Officer I was seated in the passenger’s seat of the patrol car. It was 1997 and Joe Wicker would not let me drive. It was Day 1 of Field Training...
by Tim C. Jones | Sep 4, 2019 | Uncategorized
The law enforcement community has experienced some saddening and even deeply concerning events as of late. Outside of the usual dangers and issues we face on a daily basis, police officers are being outright disrespected and insulted in the news and on social media....
by Tim C. Jones | Mar 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
Joshua and I recently taught a class on getting promoted. This class is not as easy to run as one may think. It has been our experience that in non-civil service states, every department runs their promotion processes differently. Some are simply a written test and an...
by Tim C. Jones | Jan 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
I have truly enjoyed reading Jordan Peterson’s book, The 12 Rules for Life. In the chapter, Tell the Truth, or At Least Don’t Lie, Jordan, in his cerebral manner, illustrates the importance of learning and growing. He explains that beyond the...
by Tim C. Jones | Dec 6, 2018 | Uncategorized
Lessons I Learned From My Career In Law Enforcement – Pick The Right Path I spent 20 years in law enforcement. My career had its bumps and bruises, figuratively and literally, but I had an upward trajectory the entire time. I started as a patrolman like everyone...
