Bad Cops
BBC World Service
In Baltimore, Maryland, an elite group of plainclothes officers called the Gun Trace Task Force gets hundreds of illegal guns off the streets every year. Secretly, however, these detectives are also robbing people, selling drugs, planting evidence and framing innocent people. When some of the officers go too far, it triggers an FBI investigation that reveals the Gun Trace Task Force as one of the most corrupt police squads in American policing history. Jessica Lussenhop tells the story of the rise and fall of this once-powerful unit of officers, and its leader Sergeant Wayne Jenkins. And she asks: why do good cops go bad?
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2. The wiretap
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08/20/21 • 22 min
One name stands out as the FBI gets to work. Why does a member of the Gun Trace Task Force have links to a major heroin ring? A whole new level of criminality is revealed.
6. The fallout
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09/17/21 • 24 min
A shocking tragedy occurs. Conspiracy theories spread. The trial of the Task Force officers begins, but who will speak out?
5. The takedown
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09/10/21 • 23 min
Is the FBI's cover about to be blown? Agent Jensen suspects the Task Force is onto her.
4. The man behind the curtain
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09/03/21 • 23 min
He earned a formidable reputation. But Sgt Wayne Jenkins is leading a double life. Not all the drugs he's seized are making it to the evidence room.
3. The warning signs
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08/27/21 • 22 min
How many red flags were missed? Years of complaints come to light. Victims of Task Force members share their stories.
1. The tracker
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08/13/21 • 23 min
Civil unrest spreads across Baltimore after 25-year-old Freddie Gray dies in police custody. Meanwhile, a detective makes a troubling discovery when he arrests a major heroin dealer. It’s time to call in the FBI. Presenter: Jessica Lussenhop Producer: Ben Crighton
Introducing: Bad Cops
Bad Cops
08/09/21 • 3 min
The true story of the rise and fall of Baltimore’s Gun Trace Task Force. Why do good cops go bad?
Episode one available August 14th. With Jessica Lussenhop.
7. The golden boy
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09/24/21 • 32 min
Wayne Jenkins, now serving 25 years in prison, tells his side of the story. What do the crimes of the Gun Trace Task Force reveal about the city of Baltimore?
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FAQ
How many episodes does Bad Cops have?
Bad Cops currently has 8 episodes available.
What topics does Bad Cops cover?
The podcast is about News and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Bad Cops?
The episode title '6. The fallout' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Bad Cops?
The average episode length on Bad Cops is 22 minutes.
How often are episodes of Bad Cops released?
Episodes of Bad Cops are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Bad Cops?
The first episode of Bad Cops was released on Aug 9, 2021.
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