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Choir Practice Podcast

Choir Practice Podcast

By: Brian Parker
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First Responders, and Public Servants, share the most extraordinary experiences from their careers. Here on Choir Practice our mission is to preserve our guests personal legacies for friends and family, sharing their stories for anyone who might be curious or interested in a career in public service.

© 2026 Choir Practice Podcast
Career Success Economics Social Sciences True Crime
Episodes
  • James Allerton (USAF Security Forces, Pima County Sheriff Deputy, Tucson Airport Authority Police)
    Apr 29 2026

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    I've known James for a little while now, and I know he listens to the show, so when I heard he retired and hung up his gunboat... I knew I needed to reach out.

    He started his law enforcement service in the United States Air Force! He was stationed to Davis Montana AFB here in Tucson and even deployed to Iraq during the first Gulf War.

    Upon completing his 4 year commitment, he went back to school and entered the ministry as a Pastor in California. He loved this job, but Law Enforcement was in his blood, so he returned to Arizona and was hired by the Pima County Sheriff's department.

    Turn it up and enjoy the episode. James will be coming back, so keep your eyes peeled for his future episodes.

    Come see me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/choir.practice.94
    or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/cp_sfaf/

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    2 hrs and 34 mins
  • Jim McShea Pt 2 (Retired Tucson Police Captain)
    Apr 22 2026

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    Well, it's the best day of the week around here! I get an opportunity to share another episode from the coolest gang on the planet! This is part two, I think we did a great job of wrapping this career up.

    It's a career Jim can certainly be proud of, I know I'm proud to know him and to have had the honor to work with him.

    It'll come as no surprise, but he continues to serve in a Peer Support function for first responders and veterans, so I wanted to give him an opportunity to speak on that as well.

    I couldn't have had a nicer guy on the podcast, show him some love and enjoy the show!!!

    Come see me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/choir.practice.94
    or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/cp_sfaf/

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    3 hrs and 42 mins
  • Most popular episodes (Retired Tucson Police Sergeant Nancy Dowdy Ep 32)
    Apr 15 2026

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    Occasionally I'll highlight one of the top episodes from years past...this week I have the honor of placing Nancy Dowdy...


    "Nancy and I worked together at the end of our careers. She was the Detective Sgt in Operations Division South. We handled some capers during this time, and I felt like we were pretty solid friends, but I actually learned a lot about Nancy during our interview. There was so much more to her career than I ever knew.

    I've mentioned her in previous episodes, she was a Hostage Negotiator, and she got into a shooting of her own. She shares how all of her experiences impacted her professional and personal life. She's a teacher, of both cops and now kids (Can't believe they let her warp young minds) and she's on a journey to get her Doctorates degree!

    There's so many reasons to be proud to know her, but you'll just have to listen in for yourself and get to know her little better! Thank you Squad, we are well over 79K downloads and growing. All credit goes to you and my guests! Enjoy, and be safe out there!"

    Come see me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/choir.practice.94
    or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/cp_sfaf/

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    4 hrs and 28 mins
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