Justin Bocock|PBP|55: A Conversation with a Homicide Detective
Retired homicide detective Justin Bocock shares his extensive experience in law enforcement, detailing his journey from the Air Force to the Secret Service and ultimately to the Mesa Police Department. He discusses the emotional toll of homicide investigations, the importance of the first 24 hours in solving a case, and the evolving role of technology and AI in modern investigations. Bocock also addresses common misconceptions about homicide cases, emphasizing that motives can often be elusive and that not all cases fit the typical narratives portrayed in media.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Justin Bocock's Career
03:48 Transition from Military to Law Enforcement
06:40 Life in the Secret Service
09:35 Moving to Mesa Police Department
12:35 Patrol Officer Experience
15:40 Becoming a Detective
18:34 Homicide Investigation Process
21:40 Legalities of Digital Evidence
24:32 The Role of AI in Law Enforcement
29:41 The Emotional Toll of Homicide Investigation
35:37 Understanding Motives Behind Murder
39:25 Debunking True Crime Myths
43:29 The Role of Psychics in Investigations
48:29 The Power of Forensic Art
50:53 Innovations in Homicide Investigation: Drones
56:40 The Role of Technology in Investigations
59:13 Failures in Protection: Analyzing SecurityBreaches
01:01:49 Homicide Investigation: A ComprehensiveApproach
01:04:20 Understanding Complacency in Law Enforcement
01:11:09 The Complexity of Criminal Trials
01:17:20 The Impact of Jury Decisions on Justice
01:23:56 Outro
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Retired Law Enforcement, Author
Justin Bocock began his law enforcement career as a Uniformed Division Officer in the U.S. Secret Service before joining the Mesa Police Department, where he served 20 years in the role of patrol officer, field training officer, detective, and homicide detective.
During his career, he investigated hundreds of violent crimes, suspicious deaths, and homicides. In 2019, he was named Investigator of the Year by the Arizona Homicide Investigators Association (AHIA) for pioneering drone technology in crime scene investigations.
He retired from the Mesa Police Department in 2021 and later contributed as a subject matter expert writer for criminal justice textbooks currently used in college level courses. On September 5, 2025 his debut book, On Call: Case Files from a Career in Homicide, was published by Genius Book Publishing.