It Would Be a Crime Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:23:51 -0500 en-us © 2026 It Would Be a Crime yes fb07d53a-88d8-5764-941b-2d7b3c01f5bd sidcovington1034@yahoo.com authorcovington@yahoo.com Sid & Erinn serial false  A former homicide and narcotics detective tells his daughter the real stories behind 23 years in law enforcement — for the first time. True crime, undercover operations, murder investigations, faith, and the emotional cost behind the badge. 


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]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) true crime, crime podcast, true crime podcast, law enforcement, homicide detective, narcotics detective, undercover operations, cartel investigations, real crime stories, police stories, father daughter podcast, detective stories Sid & Erinn sidcovington1034@yahoo.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/x6uenfxjy2x09jqdlig6fawzg7l2?.jpg It Would Be a Crime It Would Be A Crime - Briefing Room - File 001 It Would Be A Crime - Briefing Room - File 001 Welcome to The Briefing Room.

This is where the microphones stay on, the conversation continues, and we answer your questions.

Today's listener question came from Facebook:
"How officers cope with critical incidents and the lasting effects these incidents have throughout their careers?"

Join Sid and Erinn for this bonus episode as they dive into a topic that every officer understands but few people ever hear about...

Have a question or topic you'd like us to cover? Drop it in the comments below—you might hear it in the next Briefing Room.

]]> Welcome to The Briefing Room.

This is where the microphones stay on, the conversation continues, and we answer your questions.

Today's listener question came from Facebook:
"How officers cope with critical incidents and the lasting effects these incidents have throughout their careers?"

Join Sid and Erinn for this bonus episode as they dive into a topic that every officer understands but few people ever hear about...

Have a question or topic you'd like us to cover? Drop it in the comments below—you might hear it in the next Briefing Room.

]]> Sid & Erinn Buzzsprout-19494395 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:00:00 -0500 918 1 3 bonus false It Would Be A Crime - Episode 2: A Shoplifter, Shotgun & Steak Dinner It Would Be A Crime - Episode 2: A Shoplifter, Shotgun & Steak Dinner A "routine" shoplifting call. A wanted attempted murderer. A steak dinner that changed everything.

How could those three things possibly be connected?

Join retired law enforcement officer Sid and his daughter, Erinn, as they unravel a story that proves one powerful truth: just because things turn out well doesn't mean the choices that got you there were the right ones.

Sometimes the biggest lesson isn't in the ending—it's in the decisions made along the way.

Don't miss this week's episode of It Would Be A Crime.

]]> A "routine" shoplifting call. A wanted attempted murderer. A steak dinner that changed everything.

How could those three things possibly be connected?

Join retired law enforcement officer Sid and his daughter, Erinn, as they unravel a story that proves one powerful truth: just because things turn out well doesn't mean the choices that got you there were the right ones.

Sometimes the biggest lesson isn't in the ending—it's in the decisions made along the way.

Don't miss this week's episode of It Would Be A Crime.

]]> Sid & Erinn Buzzsprout-19480327 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0500 1615 1 2 full false It Would Be a Crime - Episode 1: Fat Betty It Would Be a Crime - Episode 1: Fat Betty Who is Fat Betty? How does a stolen car investigation end with a massive explosion? And what really happened behind one of the most unforgettable cases of a veteran law enforcement officer's career?

Find out in the inaugural episode of It Would Be A Crime.

Join retired law enforcement officer Sid Covington and his daughter, Erinn, as they sit down over coffee to share true stories from decades on the job. From high-speed chases and undercover operations to unbelievable moments that sound too wild to be true—every story actually happened.

If you love true crime, real police stories, and the conversations that happen after the case files are closed, this podcast is for you.

🎙️ Grab a cup of coffee... because It Would Be A Crime to miss this one.

]]> Who is Fat Betty? How does a stolen car investigation end with a massive explosion? And what really happened behind one of the most unforgettable cases of a veteran law enforcement officer's career?

Find out in the inaugural episode of It Would Be A Crime.

Join retired law enforcement officer Sid Covington and his daughter, Erinn, as they sit down over coffee to share true stories from decades on the job. From high-speed chases and undercover operations to unbelievable moments that sound too wild to be true—every story actually happened.

If you love true crime, real police stories, and the conversations that happen after the case files are closed, this podcast is for you.

🎙️ Grab a cup of coffee... because It Would Be A Crime to miss this one.

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