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Police Chief Gary Scheihing: 40-Year Small-Town Cop Saga – Dispatcher Days to Tech & Family Wins

🎥 Episode 148 Journey through rural Idaho's badge life with retired Emmett PD Chief Gary Scheihing (40+ years), who ditched family carpentry for LE at 18—starting as Ada County dispatcher/jailer (pre-21 patrol ban), evolving through Meridian PD's first MDT computers to a 2-year Emmett reorganization amid homicides and growth. From 1969 Impala patrols (lights only, no siren) to advising rookies on tech-savvy tests and unbreakable family ties ("Pick kids up from school? Priceless"), Gary's tales blend humor, history, and heart—why strong home circles outlast the grind. Welcome to our Channel Reasons We Serve, a podcast dedicated to exploring the motivations, challenges, and realities of working in law enforcement. We dive deep into the personal stories of officers, discuss different career paths, and break down the roles of various agencies—from local police departments to state and federal law enforcement. 👍 Like, Subscribe, and Hit the Bell Icon to stay updated on more inspiring law enforcement stories! To watch more interviews with retired and active duty cops and law enforcement, watch here:    / @reasonsweserve   Chapters: 0:00 - Intro: 40-Year Rural Idaho Cop Saga – From Lumber Yard to Sirens 0:55 - Becoming Emmett Police Chief – Called Back to Reorganize the Department 1:15 - How I Started in Law Enforcement at 18 – No Application, Just Sheriff’s Call 2:17 - First Job: 18-Year-Old Dispatcher & Jailer in Tiny Rural Jail 3:07 - Scary Early Moments & Learning to Listen as a Young Cop 4:30 - 4-Week Police Academy in the 1970s – Law, Driving & Family Tragedy 6:00 - Temporary Duty Covering Fired Fruitland PD – Small-Town Chaos 7:00 - Starting Patrol at 19 – No FTO, No Handheld Radio, Extra Car Key Lesson 9:35 - 1979 Officer-Involved Shooting – Robbery Gone Wrong, Saving the Clerk 12:16 - Moving to Emmett PD – Promised Detective Work & Upward Mobility 13:23 - Building Drug Investigations from Scratch in Emmett – Weed Era & No Policies 15:00 - Becoming Chief at ~30 – Uncovering Corruption, Missing Guns & Machine Guns 17:00 - Advice for New Small-Town Chiefs – Surround Yourself with Good People 19:55 - Leaving Emmett in '98 – Mayor Conflict & Building City Hall Drama 20:40 - Dropping to Patrol & K9 Handler in Meridian – Ego Check & Mastering Patrol 22:08 - Love for Police Dogs – Training 250+ K9s, Shine Canine Business & Handler Lessons 25:08 - Returning to Emmett as Chief – Fixing the Department One Last Time 26:22 - Wild Car Chase Story – Wife Brings Lunch, Ends in Marijuana Grow Bust 28:38 - Police Hatred in 1970s Idaho – Windows Rolled Down & Community Undercurrents 30:56 - Narcotics Buy Gone Right – Ontario Informant, Stolen Cop Coat & Taco Time Bust 33:35 - Community Help in Small Towns – Retired Postal Inspector Busts Marijuana Load 38:51 - First Suicide Call – Best Friend’s Dad & Handling Known Victims 40:45 - Horrific Head-On Crash – Decapitation & Drunk Driver’s Playboy Complaint 43:46 - Coping with Trauma – Drinking, No Debriefs vs. Firefighters’ Culture 45:00 - Gruesome Motorcycle vs. Semi – Ground-Up Remains & No Remorse from Driver 48:10 - Throwing Away Weed at Fatal Crash – Sheriff’s “Good Person to Be a Great Cop” 50:08 - Delivering Death Notices to People You Know – Lasting Family Impact 51:09 - Burglary Gone Wrong – Brother-in-Law’s Liquor Store Heist & Family Discussion 52:23 - Farmers Haul Shooting Victim – Gun Hidden in Pants & Cop Throws Up 55:25 - Snake River Chase – OSP Hands Off, Suspect Sleeps in Rug Overnight 57:25 - Funny Call – Little Girl Thinks Mom’s “Getting Hurt” During Reunion 58:59 - LSD Dealer Accident – Leg in Fence, Hiding Dope in Prosthetic Leg 1:01:58 - Busting Dirty Cop – Internal Investigation & Freezer Full of Stolen Meat 1:04:10 - Pharmacist Arson Case – Trap Door Fire & Sheriff’s Discovery 1:06:11 - Corrupt Probation Officer Bribe – $2,500 for Driver’s License Sting 1:10:19 - How Policing Affected My Family – 50+ Years Married & What Not to Tell Your Wife 1:12:53 - Did I Get Jaded? – Viewing People, Situational Awareness & Carrying Guns 1:16:00 - Advice for Future Cops – Education, Tech Skills & Strong Family Circle 1:18:35 - Final Thanks & Wrap-Up