Proper Scoundrel

EP-40 / Sheriff Alex Villanueva, 2018-2022.Los Angeles Sheriff's Dept.

SEE THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE- https://youtu.be/jciFxlOcVmU [https://youtu.be/jciFxlOcVmU] 🔥🗳️ Election Season is HERE — June 2nd, 2026 is approaching fast! 🚨🎙️ Former Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva joins the Proper Scoundrel Podcast for a gripping, no-holds-barred interview about his mission to retake control of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department — the powerful office he led from 2018 to 2022. 🚔⚖️ Drawing on more than 40 years in law enforcement, Villanueva exposes the political infighting, corruption, betrayals, and internal power struggles he says plague the nation’s largest sheriff’s department. 💥👀 Nothing is off limits as he breaks down the controversial scandals impacting Los Angeles County and the growing concerns surrounding alleged hospice fraud and nonprofit fraud schemes affecting vulnerable families and taxpayers alike. 💰🕵️‍♂️📰 Villanueva also discusses the mounting pressure of policing in a deeply polarized state, the battles he faced behind closed doors, and the inspiration behind his book, Holding the Thin Blue Line in a Deep Blue State. 📖🔥 From explosive accusations to insider revelations, this episode dives deep into the hidden side of power, politics, and law enforcement in Los Angeles. If you want the stories rarely told in public, this is an episode you cannot afford to miss. 🎧🚨🔥 Holding the Thin Blue Line in a Deep Blue State is available on Amazon https://a.co/d/0a8Ot4EJ  @Sheriffvillanueva33 @properscoundrel  #aproperscoundrel #TrueCrime #PoliceCorruption #InternalAffairs #JusticeSystem #BreakingNews #CrimePodcast #LawEnforcement #Accountability #UncoveredTruth #RealCrime #Investigations  #BehindTheBadge #CrimeStories #PodcastLife

EP-39 / Los Angeles Fire Dept, Battalion Chief Jim Ruiz. (Ret)

SEE THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE- https://youtu.be/9kzgCa4q478 [https://youtu.be/9kzgCa4q478] 🔥 This Episode is Fire — Literally! 🔥 🎙️ Battalion Chief Jim Ruiz of the Los Angeles City Fire Department (Ret.) joins the channel for an unforgettable deep dive into the realities of life on the front lines. From his early days as a paramedic to serving as a Truck Company Captain—and ultimately rising to Battalion Chief overseeing approximately eight fire stations—Chief Ruiz shares hard-earned lessons, intense moments, and leadership insights from one of the most elite fire departments in the world. 🚒 In this episode, you’ll hear: • What it takes to lead under pressure • Real stories from the fire line • The mindset required to rise through the ranks • Lessons in discipline, teamwork, and resilience Whether you’re in the fire service, aspiring to join, or just love powerful real-life stories—this is one conversation you don’t want to miss. 🔥 Tap in, subscribe, and let us know your biggest takeaway in the comments!  @properscoundrel #jimruiz776 #FireService #LAFD #FirstResponders #Podcast #FirefighterLife #aproperscoundrel #TrueCrime  #LawEnforcement #firefighter

EP-38 / Captain Mike Bornman, Los Angeles Sheriff's Dept. (Ret)

SEE THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE- https://youtu.be/tW5dojlpETg [https://youtu.be/tW5dojlpETg] 🔥🗳️ Election Season is HERE — June 2nd, 2026 is approaching fast! 🎙️ In this powerful episode, retired Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Captain 👮‍♂️ Mike Bornman joins the show to break down why he believes he should be the next Los Angeles County Sheriff. With over 36 years of experience—from 🔒 Men’s Central Jail to 🚓 Firestone Station Patrol, Detective, Internal Affairs and working alongside federal partners like the FBI, IRS, and U.S. Attorney Joint Task Forces to name a few—he’s seen the system from every angle. Rising through the ranks of Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Captain, he brings a rare, unfiltered perspective on one of the largest law enforcement agencies in the world 🌎 (17,000+ employees). 💣 Bornman dives into the department’s toughest challenges—🔥 jail overcrowding, ⚖️ internal discipline — while laying out his vision to restore the department to its former prestige. This is more than a conversation—it’s a deep, behind-the-scenes look at the realities of leadership and the future of policing in Los Angeles County. ⚡ From the front lines to command staff, this episode delivers raw insight, real solutions, and the mindset of someone ready to lead. No fluff. No scripts. Just truth. ⏳ The stakes are high, the pressure is on, and the decision is yours… tune in and decide for yourself. www.captainmikebornman.com @properscoundrel @mikebornmanforsheriff  #aproperscoundrel

EP-37 / LA Sheriff's Detective Angel Rodriguez (Ret)

SEE THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE- https://youtu.be/SdRlO91yyT4 [https://youtu.be/SdRlO91yyT4] 🔥 Legends do exist. 🎙️ Retired Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Detective Angel Rodriguez joins the show to take us inside his years patrolling East Los Angeles—where crime isn’t occasional, but constant, driven by some of the most violent gangs in the country. His dedication and relentless work ethic earned him a promotion to the highly coveted role of Station Detective. 🚨 In this explosive episode, Rodriguez pulls back the curtain on 33 years in law enforcement, including his time with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s elite Major Crimes Unit—the bureau called in when cases turn deadly. 💰 Murder-for-hire 🕶️ Kidnappings 🔫 Serial robberies 💥 These aren’t just cases—they’re real-life battles from the front lines… and the stories behind a true legend. #aproperscoundrel #TrueCrime

EP-36 / LA Sheriff's Sergeant John Steele (Ret)

SEE THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE- https://youtu.be/kvt3eOLbicg [https://youtu.be/0SXDwM1phAE,] 🚨 TRUE CRIME EXPOSED 🚨 What happens when the watchdogs become the story? 🎙️ Sergeant John Steele is back — and this time, nothing is off limits. In this explosive episode, we dive deep into the shadowy world of Internal Affairs — the cases they don’t want you to question, the investigations that raise more red flags than answers, and the system that’s supposed to police itself. 💥 From past scandals to present-day controversies, John draws on his years inside the Internal Investigations Unit to break down: ⚖️ The miscarriage of justice surrounding Deputy Trevor Kirk 🧩 What’s changed… and what’s gotten worse 🚫 The uncomfortable truths most insiders won’t say out loud This isn’t just true crime — this is real-time accountability. 👀 If you think you know how the system works… think again. 🔥 WATCH NOW and decide for yourself: Is Internal Affairs about justice — or damage control? #aproperscoundrel #TrueCrime #PoliceCorruption #InternalAffairs #JusticeSystem #BreakingNews #CrimePodcast #LawEnforcement #Accountability #UncoveredTruth #RealCrime #Investigations #Whistleblower #SystemFailure #BehindTheBadge #CrimeStories #PodcastLife