Join Dave and Steve, two seasoned, active investigators with over 35 years of combined law enforcement experience, as they pull back the curtain on the criminal justice system. From real case breakdowns to discussions on the inner workings of investigations, they bring firsthand insight into the realities of police work—the good, the bad, and the untold.
Expect unfiltered perspectives, expert analysis, and candid conversations with professionals in the field. While they take their work seriously, they don’t take themselves too seriously, so buckle up for honest discussions, dark humor, and a no-nonsense look at the world of criminal investigations.
In this episode, Dave and Steve tackle one of the most misunderstood aspects of law enforcement: dark humor. They break down what it is, and what it isn’t while, exploring why it exists in the policing world.
From academic research to firsthand experience, they discuss how officers use humor as a coping mechanism in high-stress, traumatic environments, and why it can’t stand alone as the only outlet. They dive into the unwritten rules that govern when it’s acceptable, when it helps, and when it crosses the line into something darker, misconduct.
With real-world examples, this episode offers an honest, unfiltered look at the complex role dark humor plays behind the badge.
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