Former Massachusetts State Police Captain Joe “Buddy” Saccardo explains what motivated him to become a Trooper, and what life was like in the MSP in the early 1960’s. We follow his career - and what led him to investigate one of Massachusetts’ most famed “killers,” and how he lied about being a prolific murderer for Whitey Bulger and the Winter Hill gang.
Focusing on "bystander ship" and the 30-something job-hopping failure of a leader behind the program that is trying to change policing into a "snitch based discipline system." Plus, Greg and Buddy talk colon-rectal health and STD's. It's decent.
Buddy joins Greg on the phone from his palatial estate in the South Shore to discuss local crimes. Namely, the 4th of July Fireworks embarrassment in Weymouth, plus a reminder of a gruesome triple homicide in 2011. Plus - a tribute to fallen Sgt. Michael Chesna of Weymouth, MA Police.
The boys are back to discuss the ongoing Stoughton, MA Police Department scandal involving the suicide of 23-year-old Sandra Birchmore, who was allegedly pregnant at the time of her death. Buddy's unique perspective on the Stoughton, MA Police as its former Chief in 2004. Plus, FHP takes down a human trafficking ring.
Greg and Buddy discuss the final Mark "Duke" Saccardo Golf Tournament. Plus, The death of John Callahan and the numerous appeals of FBI Agent John Connolly.
Yeah, y'all know what Gun Control is about. And, Buddy has no idea who Carmen Electra is...
Greg and Buddy are back with Maura Healey's fight against "The Animal" Vinny Ferarra, who claims the state took his legitimate monies for a real estate deal back some years ago. Plus, Buddy's reading glasses are gone and he needs a new landscaper.
Buddy and Greg discuss the looming issue with the MA RMV handing out licenses to "illegal" immigrants, a policy that Lawrence, MA Police Chief Roy Vasque supports claiming it would, "help make sure people are trained and insured before getting on the roads." Which, is complete and utter misinformation.
Buddy, on the road back to Massachusetts, talks "disinformation" and the Communist-like board of directors which plans to oversee social media and new outlets in the United States. Plus, gambling on college sports remains illegal and the NYPD "see a cop on a cell phone" program is deeply flawed.
Almost two years after the POST Commission's establishment, Joe B., Greg, and Buddy expose the privacy laws being violated by Executive Director Enrique Zuniga, a career "Hack" who knows nothing about policing and is just after another cushy paycheck after working for the State the past two decades. Plus, Biden's Title 42 blunder and why your privacy as an officer is at risk.
With Joe B. and Mike out of the mix, Greg sits down one on one with Buddy to discuss the mystery of David Ortiz and the findings of a six figure investigation into his shooting in the Dominican Republic. Also, Greg goes and re-examines police reform in MA, having seen major industry changes over the past three weeks.
