Episode 22: Mikey - Life After Death (Row)

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03/22/22 • 140 min

In this episode, we interview San Quentin State Prison correctional officer “Mikey” who separated from the department and is now in law school.

He discusses his history of depression, which he traced back to early childhood. He recalls the impact of being a latch-key kid and being home alone frequently. His depressive symptoms were exacerbated over time, as he experienced the deaths of several significant male role models, most recently Sgt. Polanco who passed away in 2020.

In this episode, we interview San Quentin State Prison correctional officer “Mikey” who separated from the department and is now in law school.

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Episode 21: LAPD Background Investigator Ken Roybal

In this episode, we interview retired LAPD officer and background investigator Ken Roybal. He gave 35 years of service to the city of Los Angeles. He currently works as a consultant for individuals needing assistance with the background process for various law enforcement agencies. He also hosts his own podcast (The Police Applicant Podcast) and is known on Instagram as The Background Whisperer (@la_backgrounds13).
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He discusses his own childhood trauma, which included considerable instability, neglect and abandonment by both of his parents. He recalls critical incidents that occurred during the Rodney King riots in Los Angeles in 1992, and how his PTSD reappeared after the BLM riots started in 2020. He shares about his battle with prostate cancer which began in 2017, and how the love from his wife ultimately saved him from a life of despair.

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Episode 23: CDCR Sergeant Instructor Ken Chappelle

In this episode, we interview CDCR Sergeant Ken Chappelle who originally worked at Mule Creek State Prison, and is now currently teaching cadets at the Richard A. McGee Correctional Training Center in Galt, California.

Sgt. Chappelle discusses critical incidents that occurred early in his career, incidents that he shares with cadets that continue to haunt him. He discusses ideas for improving academy training and methods for incorporating self care and stress resiliency into the curriculum.

Sgt. Chappelle Is also a certified law enforcement chaplain, who works with the Law Enforcement Chaplaincy in Sacramento, as well as volunteers with the California Chaplain Corps. He discusses the important role of the Chaplain Corps and the vicarious trauma he and the other chaplains experience as a result.