Sep 24, 2025
Join host Steve Gould on Things Police See as he interviews David Liang, a retired New Orleans Police Department sergeant with 24 years of service. David shares gripping stories from his career, including his first adrenaline-pumping call to a house fire, a bizarre suicide scene in the French Quarter, and the chaos of securing the New Orleans Convention Center during Hurricane Katrina. Now serving in a smaller Kansas agency, David reflects on cultural differences, the challenges of modern policing, and the impact of media on law enforcement’s reputation. Packed with intense, heartwarming, and humorous anecdotes, this episode offers a raw look into the life of a dedicated officer. Subscribe for more firsthand police stories!
02:30 - David Leang’s Background: 24 Years with NOPD
05:15 - Culture Shock: New Orleans to Kansas
10:45 - First Hot Call: House Fire with a Trapped Child
16:20 - Steven Seagal’s Reserve Deputy Role
25:40 - Bizarre Call: French Quarter Suicide Scene
31:50 - Hurricane Katrina: Chaos at the Convention Center
40:10 - Voodoo and New Orleans Culture
47:25 - Most Intense Call: Predator-Like Crime Scene
53:30 - Mardi Gras Policing Challenges
58:45 - Heartwarming Moment: Saving a Life
1:05:00 - Advice for Aspiring Police Officers
1:12:20 - Challenges of Modern Policing and Christian Belief
Contact Steve - steve@thingspolicesee.com
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