Behind Blue Doors

Exposing malfeasance in Canadian law enforcement agencies.

A conversation about the veneer we call law enforcement.

American Sociologist and Author, Alex S. Vitale, discusses what it means and looks like to abolish 'violence workers' (police) and why it's imperative.

Current serving female police officer discusses her experience of sexism and misogyny within two different police departments and the army.

In this episode, Whistleblower Rubin Coward discusses his battle of racism within the Canadian Military. A fighter and warrior for not only himself but others.

A female officer who reports misconduct, by her fellow colleagues, ends up getting 19 Police Service Act charges against her, all of which were unsubstantiated and dismissed. Listen, as she shares how she faced reprisal in response to reporting misconduct and the tool it took on her mental health.

Monica Beasley thought she landed her dream job when she became a police officer for the Nashville police department. As an African American female, she expected some challenges along the way, but never did she ever expect to be physically attacked and raped at the hands of another officer. Sadly, her trauma did not end there as she eventually learned what happens to those who speak out against corruption. 

https://abcnews.go.com/US/nashville-police-officer-sues-department-allegedly-retaliating-reporting/story?id=59298718

Get a sneak peek of episode 8 before it airs. 

In this episode we hear from the Honourable Michel Bastarache as he talks about his findings after the class action lawsuit against the RCMP as over 3000 victims came forward to share their stories of sexual harassment, discrimination, and harassment. Listen to his insights as he discusses his recommendations for the government to implement, and as our hosts ask tough questions. Is it truly that services don't want to admit there is a problem or are supervisors willfully ignoring it as they are guilty too? 

Get a sneak peak of episodes in this 2 minute bonus trailer, as we go behind blue doors. 

Listen as "Jane" retells her story of being bullied, humiliated, and targeted by the training members in her police academy. It gets worse... as she tries to bring attention to systemic racism, excessive use of force, and the broader issues within society, she is slapped with a cease and desist order by her service and her livelihood is threatened. Listen as she retells her story of "the boys club." 

In this episode titled “A Failure of Leadership,” retired Calgary Police Chief Roger Chaffin allows himself to be uncomfortable with Sgt Lee and Cst Moe as he openly talks about systemic issues within policing, including sexism, harassment, and bullying in the workforce and why police culture is so hard to change.

In this episode, we give listeners the chance to hear from veteran officers from all over the world as they discuss the abduction and murder of Sarah Everard. Sgt. Lee, Cst. Maureen (Moe), Cst. Karen, and former Cst. Susan discuss the issues with accountability in the police force and how police officers with previous criminal charges, convictions, and complaints continue to climb the ranks. Police officers are held to a higher standard for a reason. Why is it that they are often excused when committing inexcusable acts? 

Listen to Sgt. Lee continue to tell her story as she shares the experiences she has faced after being an officer for over 20 years. Lee continues to share the struggles she has endured, how she has learned to overcome them and how she continues to heal. Listen to the last and final episode of Career Suicide.