Corrupt Undercover Cop Reveals His Crimes, How He Got Caught & Survived Years in Federal Prison (Video)
This is a 17 February 2025 video, host Ian Bick talks with Jamie Buford, a former undercover officer with the South Bend Police Department, saw his career take a turn when he was sentenced to 154 months in federal prison. Once involved in narcotics investigations, Jamie shares his story of corruption, law enforcement’s challenges and the choices that led to his conviction. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, he talks about the lines between justice and crime, the pressures of working undercover, and life behind bars.
https://youtu.be/dpr-RNX5dns
Timestamps:
00:00:00 Growing Up in South Bend, Indiana
00:07:56 Lessons from Childhood Bullying and Protection
00:15:46 Importance of Weapon Safety Training
00:23:48 Changes in Crime Trends Over the Years
00:31:31 Prosecutorial Discretion and Charges
00:39:18 Upgrade Your Nicotine Experience with Lucy
00:47:15 Handling Evidence with Integrity
00:55:33 Officer Down: A Dramatic Encounter
01:04:03 Unexpected Confession: The Caller Knows Too Much
01:12:10 Undercover Cop’s Dilemma
01:20:28 Drug Possession Allegations and Legal Challenges
01:28:27 The Complexities of Legal Plea Bargains
01:37:17 Undercover Challenges Post-9/11
01:45:00 Meeting with Federal Agents
01:51:48 Navigating Gang Dynamics in Prison
02:00:55 Navigating Police Interactions: Avoiding Conflict
02:06:58 The Full Story Revealed