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

EP-42 / Assistant Sheriff Brendan Corbett, Los Angeles Sheriff's Dept. (Ret)

SEE THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE- https://youtu.be/WkFEX7eYaTg [https://youtu.be/jciFxlOcVmU] 🔥🗳️ Election Season is HERE — June 2nd, 2026 is approaching fast!🎙️ Assistant Sheriff Brendan Corbett (Ret) — Candidate for Los Angeles County Sheriff — joins the show for one of the most candid conversations yet. With OVER 40 YEARS of service inside the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Brendan Corbett lays out exactly why he believes LASD needs experienced leadership NOW more than ever. From commanding the largest jail system in the world to serving in some of the department’s most elite tactical assignments, Corbett speaks openly about the current state of law enforcement in Los Angeles — and why he believes the department has been mismanaged, demoralized, and unfairly vilified. 💥 NOTHING is off limits in this episode. Brendan Corbett’s career includes: ✅ S.E.B. (SWAT) Operations ✅ K-9 Operations ✅ High-Risk Tactical Operations ✅ Countywide Field Assignments ✅ Patrol Support Leadership ✅ Custody Operations Command ✅ Administrative Leadership ✅ Department Restructuring & Oversight 🏅 Distinguished Service Medal Recipient (3x) 🎧 If you support law enforcement, believe in strong leadership, and want an inside look at what’s happening behind the badge in Los Angeles County — this episode is a MUST WATCH. 👇 COMMENT BELOW 👇 Do you think LASD needs a major leadership change? https://www.corbettforsheriff.com 🔔 LIKE • COMMENT • SUBSCRIBE 🇺🇸 Supporting Those Who Serve @properscoundrel #BrendanCorbett #aproperscoundrel #LawEnforcement #PolicePodcast #SheriffElection #BackTheBlue #SWAT #SEB #K9Unit #LosAngeles #ThinBlueLine #PoliceLeadership #FirstResponders #TrueCrime #PublicSafety

EP-41 / Lieutenant Oscar Martinez, Los Angeles Sheriff's Dept.

SEE THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE- https://youtu.be/Ir5SCZN4YUQ [https://youtu.be/jciFxlOcVmU] 🔥🗳️ Election Season is HERE — June 2nd, 2026 is approaching fast! Active Duty Los Angeles Sheriff Candidate Oscar Martinez comes to the show to tell the reason he believes he should lead the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department into the future.  He explains how his three tours in the United States Marine Infantry Unit fighting for his country in Iraq and Afghanistan prepared him to handle any situation hes faced with and still had the time two Master degrees and a bachelors to boot. His time as a Watch Commander of the Palmdale Station, Department Advocate and a host of other high profile assignments give him the tools needed to take the department from an administration that seems to be asleep at the wheel or worse, purposely destroying the once premiere law enforcement department in the world.. station has given him the experience to lead on day one. On this explosive episode, Active Duty Los Angeles Sheriff Candidate Oscar Martinez joins the show to lay out his vision for the future of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. From combat deployments overseas to leadership on the streets of LA County, Martinez explains why he believes he’s the right man to restore leadership, accountability, and public trust inside one of the most iconic law enforcement agencies in the world. 🎖️ A United States Marine Infantry veteran with THREE combat tours in Iraq & Afghanistan, Martinez discusses how the battlefield prepared him to handle high-pressure situations, make critical decisions under fire, and lead from the front. 🎓 While serving his country and community, he also earned: ✅ Two Master’s Degrees ✅ One Bachelor’s Degree 👮‍♂️ Martinez breaks down his experience as: 🔹 Watch Commander at Palmdale Station 🔹 Department Advocacy 🔹 Leader in multiple high-profile assignments throughout LASD He speaks candidly about the current direction of the department, concerns over leadership failures, morale issues, public safety, recruitment problems, and what he believes must change immediately to stop the decline of what was once considered the premier law enforcement department in the world. 🔥 Topics Include: 🚨 Law Enforcement Leadership 🚨 Crime & Public Safety 🚨 LASD Politics 🚨 Deputy Morale 🚨 Sheriff Election Issues 🚨 Marine Corps Leadership 🚨 Criminal Justice Reform 🚨 The Future of Los Angeles County 💬 Do YOU think LASD needs a major leadership change? Drop your thoughts in the comments below. https://oscar4sheriff.com/ 👍 LIKE | 💥 SHARE | 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more real conversations with law enforcement leaders, first responders, military veterans, and public safety professionals.  @properscoundrel  @Oscar4lasheriff  #aproperscoundrel

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