Called to Serve, The Podcast

At 39 years old, as a single mother raising an autistic daughter, Const. Krystal Peluso decided to stop waiting for the perfect moment and took a chance on something she had wanted for years: becoming a police officer.

That decision would change the course of her life.

In our season finale of #CalledToServeThePodcast, Const. Peluso shares her journey, the resilience it took to keep moving forward and how her own life experiences help her connect with and advocate for victims today.

From undercover drug buys as 'Fat Bobby' to leading the Calgary Police Association (CPA), Sgt. John Orr has seen policing from nearly every angle.

In this episode of #CalledToServeThePodcast, CPA President Sgt. Orr looks back on a defining moment from his nine years in Homicide and shares some of the stories, friendships and hard-earned perspective he's gained over more than 25 years in policing.

Not every police officer grew up dreaming of becoming one.

As Indigenous History Month comes to a close, we’re sharing Sgt. Julian Klyne’s story of identity, purpose and service.

In this episode of #CalledToServeThePodcast, Sgt. Klyne reflects on growing up in Treaty 1 territory in Manitoba, his complicated relationship with police as a youth and the unexpected path that led him to a career in law enforcement.

From nearly two decades in undercover operations and organized crime investigations to leading our Indigenous Relations Team, Sgt. Klyne shares how his upbringing continues to influence his perspective and the importance of Indigenous representation in policing.

Along the way, he opens up about discipline, spirituality and the lessons he’s learned through a career that has come full circle in ways he never expected.

From policing together in the United Kingdom to laying down roots in Calgary, Sgt. Jason Zerk and Const. Sally Zerk spill the tea on what it really takes to balance the job and a life together.

In this episode of #CalledToServeThePodcast, the Zerks reflect on taking their careers overseas, raising a family while working shift work and adjusting to a different way of policing.

Why Calgary? What made the move worth it? And how do you stay connected when the job demands so much?

After being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), Sgt. Greg Linkert had to confront the uncertainty of what that meant for his future in policing. Driven by incredible resilience, he shifted his mindset and found new ways he could continue to serve through teaching, crisis negotiation and supporting homicide investigations.

In this episode of #CalledToServeThePodcast, Sgt. Linkert reflects on his time as a tactical officer and bomb technician, the realities of adapting to life with MS and his determination to focus on how he can continue making an impact, rather than what he’s lost.