Police Stings and Sex Predators: A Veteran Investigator’s Top Tip for Protection. In a world where headlines constantly highlight crime, few topics are as disturbing, or as important as crimes against children. Across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X (Twitter), LinkedIn, and major podcast outlets such as Apple and Spotify, conversations around child safety continue to grow. But behind those conversations are real stories from those who spent their careers confronting the darkest realities. The Podcast is available for free on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast website, also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and most major podcast platforms. #Free #Podcast #Radio One of those voices is Carlos Rodriguez, a retired Washington State Trooper who dedicated nearly three decades to law enforcement, including years investigating crimes against children. The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast social media like their Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn , Medium and other social media platforms. A Career on the Front Lines of Child Protection Carlos Rodriguez didn’t just work cases, he lived them. Supporting articles about this and much more from Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast in platforms like Medium , Blogspot and Linkedin . During his time in patrol, investigations, and later leadership roles, he became deeply involved in cases targeting online predators and child exploitation. His work with the Missing and Exploited Children Task Force exposed him to some of the most disturbing crimes imaginable. Police Stings and Sex Predators: A Veteran Investigator’s Top Tip for Protection. The episode is available across major platforms including their website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, with highlights shared across their Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn profiles. In one investigation, he tracked down an online predator targeting children. In another, he uncovered a woman plotting to drug children to sexually exploit them, cases that underscore just how real and present these dangers are. These weren’t isolated incidents. They were part of a much larger, ongoing battle happening every day. The Reality Most People Don’t See Child sexual abuse remains one of the most underreported crimes in the United States. Many children never come forward, and those who do often wait years before speaking out. Research consistently shows: Nearly 90% of abuse is committed by someone the child knows and trusts. The economic impact of child sexual abuse in the U.S. has been estimated in the billions. Many victims are unable to fully understand or consent, making prevention and awareness critical. Police Stings and Sex Predators: A Veteran Investigator’s Top Tip for Protection. Available for free on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast website, also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube and most major Podcast networks. For Rodriguez, these weren’t statistics, they were real victims, real families, and real consequences. The Hidden Cost of the Job While the work Rodriguez did was meaningful, it came at a personal cost. In his book, The Ugly Underneath, he opens up about the emotional and psychological