In this episode, I sit down with Tom Bush, a retired Grand Rapids police officer with decades of real-world experience. Tom spent years in the VICE unit, worked through the height of the George Floyd protests, enforced policy during the COVID lockdowns, and was part of a tactical team that responded to Hurricane Katrina.
We talk about what it was really like to be a cop during some of the most intense and divisive moments in recent history — not from a political angle, but from the perspective of someone who showed up every day and did the job.
Now in retirement, Tom’s taken on a new mission: teaching, mentoring, and giving back through helping out on occasion with the Criminal Justice program at West Shore Community College, volunteering in his community, and even stepping into classrooms as a substitute teacher.
It’s an honest, thoughtful conversation about duty, identity, and what comes after a life in uniform. Tom is a dear friend and I was honored to have him on the podcast. Fucking Rad Human. I really hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did having it.
This episode was filmed and recorded in the Watson Motors Studio. Watson Motors is a proud sponsor of the show. To learn more about Watson Motors visit Watsonmotors.com
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