If you’ve spent more than five minutes on the "cop" side of YouTube or TikTok, you know Deputy Frank Sloup. He’s the face of "Fridays with Frank," the Pinal County Sheriff's Office series that turned traffic stops into must-watch entertainment. He’s sarcastic, he’s got a thick New York accent that sticks out like a sore thumb in the Arizona desert, and he’s remarkably good at making people feel slightly embarrassed about speeding.
But popularity breeds scrutiny.
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For a couple of years now, a persistent rumor has been circling the internet like a vulture. You’ll see it in the YouTube comments and on Reddit threads: "Is Frank Sloup on the Brady list?" People claim he’s a "liar," that his testimony is worthless, or that he’s only on traffic duty because he’s legally barred from doing anything else.
So, let's get into the weeds. Is Frank Sloup on the Brady list, or is this just another case of internet trolls trying to take down a viral sensation?
The Brady List Explained (Simply)
Before we look at Frank’s specific situation, we have to talk about what a Brady list actually is. The name comes from a 1963 Supreme Court case, Brady v. Maryland. Basically, the court ruled that prosecutors have to hand over any evidence that might help the defense.
This includes information that could damage a police officer’s credibility.
If a cop has a history of lying on reports, tampering with evidence, or even just being disciplined for "dishonesty," they go on the list. In the legal world, it’s a massive red flag. Defense attorneys love it because they can stand up in front of a jury and say, "Why should you believe this officer when his own department says he’s been dishonest?"
It’s often called a "career killer." Some officers are fired the moment they land on it. Others, like Frank, find themselves at the center of a whirlwind of speculation.
The Truth About Frank Sloup and the Brady List
Here is the short answer: No, Frank Sloup is not currently on a Brady list that prevents him from being an effective, testifying law enforcement officer.
However, rumors don't usually appear out of thin air. There is a specific incident from Frank’s past that people point to. Before he became the viral star of Pinal County, Frank worked for the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). During his time there, a paperwork issue occurred involving a report date change.
Under the federal consent decree that MCSO was operating under at the time, even minor administrative errors regarding dates or reporting were scrutinized heavily.
Frank has addressed this head-on in recent interviews, including a sit-down on the Alpha Responder Network podcast. He explains that the "Brady" tag was essentially an administrative label applied during a specific internal review at his previous agency. It wasn’t about him planting drugs or beating suspects. It was a clerical dispute that got caught in the gears of a massive federal oversight machine.
Why he’s still on the job
If Frank were truly "un-testifiable," he wouldn't be a deputy. Period.
The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office, led by Sheriff Mark Lamb (and later Sheriff Teeple), is well aware of Frank’s history. So is the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training (AZPOST) board. If his credibility were shot, the county attorney would refuse to prosecute his cases.
Instead, we see the opposite. Frank is out there every day, writing tickets and making arrests that hold up in court. The "trolls" often link to a third-party website called giglio-bradylist.com, which is a crowdsourced database. Anyone can submit a name there. It’s not an official government record, and in Frank’s case, the entries are often filled with "no information found" or links to deleted Reddit comments.
Why the Rumors Won't Die
Honestly, Frank’s personality is a magnet for this kind of stuff. He’s not your "Yes, sir; No, sir" kind of deputy. He’s got an edge. He tells people their excuses are "tsunamis of nonsense." When you have millions of views, you’re going to attract people who want to see you fail.
The "Brady list" accusation is the ultimate "gotcha" for someone who hates the "Fridays with Frank" style of policing. It sounds official. It sounds legal. It sounds like a secret the department is hiding.
But look at the evidence.
- Active Duty: Frank is in a marked (and sometimes famous unmarked) unit daily.
- Court Testimony: He continues to testify in traffic court and criminal proceedings.
- Department Support: PCSO has doubled down on his content, making them one of the most followed agencies in the country.
If he were a liability, he’d be tucked away in a basement filing paperwork where no defense attorney could ever find him. He wouldn't be the face of the department.
Life Beyond the Keyboard Warriors
While people on the internet argue about his personnel file, Frank is busy being... well, Frank. He’s a guy who grew up in a commercial fishing family on Long Island. He’s a hunter. He’s a guy who would rather be smoking a brisket than arguing with someone on Twitter.
He’s also humanized the badge for a lot of people. You’ll see videos where he stops an ex-con, has a genuine conversation about "staying on the right path," and sends them on their way with a warning and a handshake. That doesn't fit the narrative of a "corrupt cop" that the Brady list rumors try to paint.
Arizona law enforcement is a small world. If Frank Sloup had a genuine integrity issue, he wouldn't have survived the transition from Maricopa to Pinal. He certainly wouldn't have been allowed to become a public figure.
What You Should Take Away
The next time you see someone drop a link claiming Frank is "on the list," remember that context matters. An administrative hiccup at an agency under federal oversight twenty years ago isn't the same thing as being a "dirty cop."
Actionable Insights:
- Verify the Source: If a "Brady list" site looks like it was built in 1998 and allows anyone to click "add," it’s probably not a legal authority.
- Look at the Current Status: If an officer is actively patrolling and their cases are being won in court, the local prosecutor has already "cleared" them for Brady purposes.
- Understand the Law: Being "Brady-cleared" doesn't mean an officer has a perfect record; it means they don't have undisclosed integrity issues that would violate a defendant's rights.
Frank Sloup is still the "King of Traffic," and based on the support from Pinal County, he isn't going anywhere. Whether you love his sarcasm or think he’s a bit too much, the legal reality is that he’s a deputy in good standing.
The rumors might keep circulating, but the tickets—and the videos—keep coming.