189: Part 1: Ryan Tillman – Chino Police, Bridging the Gap: Policing, Community, and Viral Fame

Murph welcomes Ryan Tillman—police officer, social media influencer, and founder of Breaking Barriers United—to dive deep into the realities of law enforcement, community relations, and true crime. Ryan shares his journey from doubting a career in policing to becoming a key advocate for better communication and trust between police and the public.

Hear hilarious criminal stories, insider perspectives on police training, use of force, and leadership, and Ryan’s personal struggles and triumphs. He opens up about the impact of Michael Brown’s death on his policing philosophy, how he handled backlash from his viral dance video, and the lessons learned as a school resource officer.