What The "F" Police

Ice Training

In Episode 2 of What the F Police, retired LAPD detective Michael Slider examines recent law-enforcement incidents through the lens of training, tactics, and real-time decision-making. This episode challenges the idea of “good shootings,” questions dangerous vehicle tactics, and explains why professionalism, patience, and proper training matter more than speed or aggression. Timestamps (clickable): 00:00 – Introduction: What really happened 01:30 – Why this podcast exists 02:07 – Real-time decisions vs slow-motion replays 02:51 – Standing in front of moving vehicles 03:44 – Fear for life vs recorded behavior 04:30 – Training failures and lack of repetition 08:00 – Shooting with agents downrange 09:04 – Communication, yelling, and confusion 10:00 – Chokeholds and deadly force standards 11:00 – Gun retention failures in physical fights 12:30 – Vehicle pursuits and shooting at cars 14:00 – The rush mentality and “body collecting” 16:12 – Triple tap and muscle memory excuses 18:00 – Warrantless home entries and mistaken identity 21:00 – Surveillance as safer policing 24:00 – Final thoughts on training and accountability If you’ve ever watched a video and thought, “What the F?”—you’re not alone. Subscribe, follow, and share What the F Police. Send your thoughts and keep the conversation going.

The ICE BS gotta talk about it!

Episode Summary In the debut episode of What the F Police, retired LAPD Detective Supervisor Michael Slider gives an unfiltered, experience-based breakdown of a controversial law-enforcement shooting that shocked the nation. Drawing on 30 years inside the LAPD, Slider examines tactics, training, use-of-force standards, and accountability—calling out what went wrong and why it matters. This episode is raw, opinionated, and grounded in real-world police procedure. Timestamp Highlights 00:00 – Opening: “What the F really happened?” 01:00 – First impressions of federal agents operating in LA 02:05 – Michael’s LAPD background and why this case matters 04:20 – Firearms training: from childhood to the academy 06:30 – Why Southern California police are experts in vehicle encounters 09:30 – Concerns about rapid federal hiring and training gaps 10:25 – Breaking down the shooting frame-by-frame 14:00 – Poor tactics: standing in front of a moving vehicle 16:30 – Firing after the threat passes 18:15 – Failure to render medical aid 21:30 – Final thoughts and what’s coming next

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A podcast exploring truth, accountability, and lived experience—views from a retired Detective, shared through honest conversations. About the Host: Michael Slider is a retired LAPD Detective Supervisor with over 30 years of experience in patrol, investigations, narcotics, and use-of-force reviews. This podcast reflects his personal opinions, professional experience, and commitment to honest conversations about modern policing.