Real American Blue - Because Not Everything Is Black & White

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Real American Blue is a Video Podcast to discuss the current trends, issues and everything else involving today’s Law Enforcement Community. Your host, Robert “Curly” Flanagan is a retired Arizona Law Enforcement Officer. Curly has 27 years in Law Enforcement, 23 plus years with the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office retiring as a sergeant, moving on to Arizona Department of Transportation enforcing Commercial Vehicle Laws. During his time with MCSO, he was a Patrol Deputy, a Detective for 16 years working all types of cases like Burglaries, Robberies, Fraud, Sex Crimes, and specialized in Auto Theft Cases. He was promoted to Patrol Sergeant two years prior to retirement. The show will bring forward guests who range from Politicians, Victims, Law Enforcement Officials, and even an occasional “Bad Guy”

From the Front Lines to the Microphone: Real Insight with Rich Bricklin.

rich bricklin 005Rich Bricklin joins the show with over 25 years of public safety experience, including 18 years in patrol with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office. A former Deputy of the Year and multi-time Life Saving award recipient, Bricklin served in the Criminal Intelligence Division's Counter Terrorism Unit and was a long-time member of the Hostage/Crisis Negotiations Unit. His diverse background includes working as a district detective, community relations officer, and a training instructor for verbal de-escalation and hostage procedures. Additionally, he holds advanced certifications in threat assessment and crime prevention. Prior to his law enforcement career, Bricklin spent eight years as a truck engineer and wildland firefighter for the Rural Metro Fire Department. He retired in late 2024 after a highly decorated 34-year sworn career protecting life and property.

Aug 9, 2026 - 12:30 PM PST

The Next Great Show

A stimulating conversation with interesting people.

Aug 16, 2026 - 1:00 PM PST

Another Stimulating Show

The next in a collection of shows about stuff.

Aug 23, 2026 - 11:00 AM EST

The Last in the Series

This show wraps up a really interestin set of shows.

Aug 30, 2026 - 12:26 PM EST

Ok! Just One More

For real this time this is the last one. I know you don't believe me.

My Opinion on Flock Cameras

My stand on flock cameras, they dont stop crime, they solve it. If those that feel they violate their privacy, dont go to Walmart, the have cameras that video you from the parking lot, shopping and making your purchase back to your vehicle.
Most stores have cameras, most casinos have cameras, everywhere you go there are cameras. Then there are police bodycams, border crossing cameras, and even those who do audits have their cameras out for their 15 minutes of fame.
Had flock cameras been in place for Nancy Guthrie, maybe she would be found now. There are tons of videos showing kids being abducted, old folks getting lost and more.
You have concerns over what is done with the information so get off your opinionated ass and get legislation pushed to restrict the information.
If something happens in your neighborhood, dont bitch at the cops if they have no leads to solve it.
In the UK, they have cctv cameras everywhere and crime still occurs and goes unsolved. They even have people watching them, the flock cameras dont.

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