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The Hosts of the Podcast are retired San Diego Police Detective Sergeant David Contreras, Retired San Diego Police Lieutenant Sean Murphy, Retired San Diego Sheriff's Detective Benny Cruz, and Retired Chief of Police for Calexico Police Gerardo "Chalo" Gonzalo.
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SHEEPDOG ACIST - Faith, resilience, and life stories from author & retired CDCR CCII Dario Bravos. (opens the original)
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David Contreras, Retired San Diego Police Detective Sergeant, returns to Sheepdog ACIST—part of The Gray Line: The Story Behind The Blue Line podcast series. Join us for an inspiring conversation featuring raw stories of individuals who faced extreme hardship, overcame life's toughest challenges, and found their path to redemption. In this powerful episode of The Gray Line The Story Behind the Blue Line , retired CDCR Correctional Counselor II and author Dario Bravos joins the show to share his
Retired San Diego Police Detective John Bailey shares the infamous "Stolen Barbie" Case (opens the original)
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The Heist and Arson In October 1992, a thief broke into the Normal Heights home of Glen Offield, an art director who possessed what was considered the largest and most valuable mint-condition Barbie doll collection in the country. The collection included over 5,000 pieces and 200 rare prototypes, valued at an estimated $1 million. To mask the crime, the perpetrators set fire to the home. However, arson investigators grew suspicious when they failed to find any melted or charred doll remains in t
Beyond the Line: Rising from the Streets to Business Success Through Faith (opens the original)
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No Excuses, Just Results: The Incredible Rise of Juan Flores Dealing by fifth grade. Gang-banging by age twelve. Surrounded by a family wired into the Mexican Mafia. Juan Flores wasn't just adjacent to the lifestyle—he was born into it. But instead of letting a generational cycle define him, Juan chose faith, accountability, and purpose, clawing his way from the underworld to true business success. Now an author and mentor, he's here to deliver an unfiltered truth: it can be done. Listen to his
A Life of Service: Honoring San Diego Border Patrol Legend Norberto "Bert" Gomez (opens the original)
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In this episode, A central figure during one of the most violent eras on the Southern California border, U.S. Border Patrol Agent Norberto "Bert" Gomez served as a vital federal anchor on the multi-agency Border Crimes Prevention Unit (BCPU), partnering directly with San Diego Police officers out of the San Ysidro Substation. Operating in the pitch-black, rugged canyons between Tijuana and San Diego, Gomez and his SDPD counterparts conducted high-risk night patrols and decoy operations to hunt d
Retired CDC Lt. Joe Cello on California Department of Corrections Galt Academy Training - Becoming a Correctional Officer (opens the original)
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In today's episode, we have the privilege of hearing from retired CDC Lieutenant Joe Cello, a seasoned expert in the field of corrections. With years of experience at the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), Joe offers a unique perspective on becoming a correctional officer. He will discuss the rigorous training process at the Galt Academy, which prepares recruits for the demanding environment of prison life. From the essential qualifications to the challenges faced by
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