· Sean (written "Seán" or "Séan" in Irish) is a Hibernization of the English name "John"; that is, it's a transliteration of "John" into a form which can be pronounced in Irish and …
Through his books, televisionshows, and philanthropic work, Larkin continues to influence discussions about policing, transparency, and community safety, while building a media career that extends far beyond his original role as a Tulsa police officer.
· Larkin’s nickname, “Sticks,” started when he was doing an internship with the Tulsa Police Department in 1996. During an interview with Sirus XM, he recounted an incident where he pursued a suspect on foot and tackled him.
His expertise and experience earned him the nickname “Sticks,” reflecting his resilience and steadfastness in adversity.
In this episode, he shares how his TV career began, what really happens behind the camera, and why finding purpose outside your profession is so important for long-term well-being.
· Sgt. Sean "Sticks" Larkin of Live talks about why he's resonated with the show's fans, coping with the public's perception of law enforcement, and advice for rookie cops.
· After his retirement, he began to work as a host in 2018 for the Live PD: Police Patrol which features the documentary of police officers and their services. He later decided to start a podcast called Law & Crimes Coptales. Other than that, he appeared as the analyst on the spin-off of Live PD too.
· SeanLarkin started out as a cop in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He loved the work, the excitement, and the chance to make his community safer. After a chance encounter with a televisionshow, which didn’t pan out at first, things changed for Sean. Many of you know him as Sticks from Live PD.
