S5 E6 Interview with James Altgelt - Good Cops, Bad Cops

True Crime and Wine Time · Mar 19, 2025 · 1h 18m · transcript

👮‍♂️ Law enforcement through the eyes of an insider. The badge comes with power, responsibility, and controversy—but what happens when the public perception doesn’t match the reality?

Tonight at 9 PM EST | 8 PM CST, we sit down with James Altgelt, a veteran law enforcement officer whose career spans decades across multiple roles, from Special Agent to Chief of Police. We’re diving into the hard truths, the media’s influence, and what it really takes to be a good cop in today’s world.

🔹 The Thin Blue Line: Misconceptions vs. Reality

🔹 How the media shapes the public’s view of policing

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