Two Ordinary Cops
The two ordinary cops are former Northern Territory Police Officers Remote Sergeant Ben Schultz and Detective Sergeant Damien Barbe. With over 25 years experience Ben and Damo share stories from their time in the job. Follow along through the laughter, anger and tears that come with the rigours of Policing Australia’s last frontier.
The two ordinary cops are former Northern Territory Police Officers Remote Sergeant Ben Schultz and Detective Sergeant Damien Barbe. With over 25 years experience Ben and Damo share stories from their time in the job. Follow along through the laughter, anger and tears that come with the rigours of Policing Australia’s last frontier.
Episodes
May 3, 2024
Episode 13 - Conducting Investigations
May 3, 2024
May 3, 2024
37 min
Damo and Schultzy give you a brief overview of how police conduct investigations on a strategic level, before talking about one of their first investigations together as junior cops. Of course this comes with a few deviations and shoutouts to people who contacted us recently.
May 3, 2024
37 min
Apr 26, 2024
Episode 12 - ANZAC Day
Apr 26, 2024
Apr 26, 2024
34 min
Schultzy and Damo talk about how important it is to remember ANZAC day along with some of the discussions they had with defence personnel. It includes some of the feedback they received and some ideas of what people would like to hear in future episodes.
Apr 26, 2024
34 min
Apr 19, 2024
Episode 11 - Police and Podcast
Apr 19, 2024
Apr 19, 2024
34 min
In this episode, Schultzy and Damo chat about releasing the podcast along with some of the feedback they received. They discuss some of the reasons they left the police, along with some of the issues police face every day, both on and off the road. However there is always laughter to be had along the way.
Apr 19, 2024
34 min
Apr 12, 2024
Episode 10 - Domestic Violence
Apr 12, 2024
Apr 12, 2024
30 min
Domestic Violence (DV) is a very heavy subject but it is one that needs to be discussed. In this episode Damo and Schultzy talk about some of the history of police dealing with DV and some of the difficulties police now face when investigating DV incidents.
Apr 12, 2024
30 min
Apr 5, 2024
Episode 9 - Leadership
Apr 5, 2024
Apr 5, 2024
29 min
The two ordinary cops discuss the importance of leadership within policing on many different levels and within the community itself.
Apr 5, 2024
29 min
Apr 5, 2024
Episode 8 - Specialist Roles
Apr 5, 2024
Apr 5, 2024
36 min
The two ordinary cops talk about the mental step up from GD's policing to the more complex criminal investigation side of the house.
Apr 5, 2024
36 min
Mar 29, 2024
Episode 7 - Bush Policing 101
Mar 29, 2024
Mar 29, 2024
33 min
Schultzy and Damo describe what it is like policing in the bush. Get some insight about lessons learned and what is the best approach when working in some of the most remote communities in Australia.
Mar 29, 2024
33 min
Mar 23, 2024
Episode 6 - Funny Stories
Mar 23, 2024
Mar 23, 2024
34 min
In the last episode we spoke about PTSD and some of the challenges that come with it. Now we would like to lighten the mood and make you laugh. These are real stories, so sit back and enjoy.
Mar 23, 2024
34 min
Mar 23, 2024
Episode 5 - Talking PTSD
Mar 23, 2024
Mar 23, 2024
28 min
Listen to Damo and Schultzies experiences living with PTSD and stories from close friends they have shared with us.
This is brought to you through early popular demand from our previous releases. These stories may affect some listeners.
Mar 23, 2024
28 min
Mar 23, 2024
Episode 4 - The First Big Job continued
Mar 23, 2024
Mar 23, 2024
23 min
Following on from the last episode, Schultzy talks about his first critical incident.
Mar 23, 2024
23 min

Two Ordinary Cops
Ben Schultz and Damien Barbe joined the Northern Territory Police on the 26th of February 2007 and quickly became best mates. They progressed through the college together, graduated later that year and both moved to Katherine to start their policing career. Throughout their time in the police they both worked in many different fields including general duties, investigations, bush policing, running of stations and troops as well as prosecutions.
Their friendship and ability to communicate with people gave them not just their own knowledge, but what other police and the community experienced when it came to policing. Join them now as they not only pass on their experience, but that of many other police officers who have worn the uniform to protect and serve.









