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Episode 921: Don't Lose Hope with Tom Smith and Dan Murphy Dec 18, 2023

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On today's episode, Dennis talks with former NYPD detectives and hosts of The Gold Shields Podcast. Tom Smith and Dan Murphy.

Dan Murphy is a retired Detective-Sergeant from the NYPD where he served in numerous units such as the Major Case Squad and the Joint Terrorism Task Force. Since retiring, Dan has served as Chief Security Officer for US Bancorp, and co-authored the book "Workplace Safety: Establishing an Effective Violence Prevention Program" (2015-Elsevier Publishing). He is also a member of the Public Safety Liaison Section (PSLS) of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP).

Tom Smith is a retired 2nd Grade Detective from the NYPD where he served in numerous units such as Bronx Narcotics, Bronx Gang Unit, 52 Pct Robbery Squad and the FBI/NYPD Joint Terrorism Task Force. While assigned to the JTTF for 17 years, Tom traveled to 18 countries around the world coordinating International Terrorism cases. Tom also was deployed to Afghanistan for 3 months running a kidnapping case which ended with the hostage being rescued. Tom is currently the President of his own Private Investigation Company , TNR Investigations. Tom also is a guest lecturer at Dominican University and is involved in their Internship program.

Tom Smith and Dan Murphy both proudly earned and carried the coveted NYPD Gold Detective Shield during their combined 50+ years with the NYPD.

Today Dennis, Tom and Dan discuss the evolution of their careers in the NYPD, stopping the stigma around mental health and law enforcement, old school policing in the 80s, the reality of crimes committed back in the day, the state of NYC today, continuing to show up and do the best job you can and never losing hope.

Find more info about Tom and Dan: https://thegoldshieldshow.com/

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Episode 920: Take Care of Yourself with Rob Sweaza & Matty Fiorenza Dec 17, 2023

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On today's episode, Dennis talks with retired Captain, Licensed Clinician and Co-founder of Blue Wives Matter, Rob Sweaza & Firefighter Paramedic, keynote speaker, fire academy mental health facilitator, first responder outreach specialist, Matty Fiorenza.

Matty Fiorenza is a retired Anaheim (CA) Firefighter / Paramedic who now works with Recovery First First Responders Treatment Centers, helping first responders struggling with mental health and substance abuse disorders. Matty is also featured in the documentary film PTSD911 which explores the struggle of first responders battling the demons of PTSD.

After experiencing traumatic line of duty deaths during his Police career, Rob and his wife Kristen knew that something had to be done to help the spouses and families left behind. They started a non-profit organization Blue Wives Matter that helps officers with PTSD, anxiety and depression, and addiction. They also provide support to families immediately after the deaths of their loved ones both emotional and otherwise. Rob talks about the different types of addictions he sees in the field, working with police officers with PTSD and the importance of agencies setting up mental health programs within their department.

Today Dennis, Rob and Matty dive deep into the traumas of the job, mental health and ptsd, finding and getting the right treatment, life after deciding to leave the profession, losing your identity and the science behind trauma.

Contact Rob Sweaza: rsweaza206@gmail.com | 714-768-1219 | bluewivesmatter@gmail.com Head to the Blue Wives Matter site for more information: bluewivesmatter.net

Contact Matty Fiorenza: ⁠ 714-917-9395 | @fireman_matty

Check out the PTSD 911 Movie here: https://ptsd911movie.com/about-the-film/

Episode 918: Live Your Life With Valor with Kris Healey Dec 11, 2023

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On today's episode, Dennis is joined by former federal law enforcement with both ICE and Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General, Kristofor Healey.

Kristofor Healey is a former DHS Special Agent who spent more than 15 years in federal law enforcement directing large scale, multi-defendant fraud and public corruption investigations domestically and overseas. In addition to spending a decade on the border fighting cartel crime and corruption, his job brought him around the globe, spanning close to 20 countries. In his career, he investigated and arrested hundreds of dangerous criminals, returned thousands of MS-13 gang members to Central America, extradited a criminal kingpin from Singapore, helped put dozens of dirty cops behind bars and blew the whistle on corruption in his own office, which ended in his own Special Agent in Charge going to federal prison. For the last nine years of his career, Healey led a multi-agency investigation that resulted in the indictment of 56 persons and five entities in a $300 million dollar money laundering and wire fraud conspiracy – the largest tele-fraud case in U.S. history – with 25 subjects sentenced to a cumulative 211 years in prison for their roles in the scam to date. The investigation, known as Operation Outsource, was the subject of the 2022 top ten serial podcast Chameleon: Scam Likely that chronicled his team’s identification, arrest, and extradition of the kingpin behind the IRS impersonation scam. Healey is now a public speaker, author of two books, Indispensable: A Tactical Plan for the Modern Man and the upcoming In Valor: 365 Stoic Meditations for First Responders, and is the host of The Indispensable Man podcast where he uses his experiences in law enforcement and endurance racing to teach lessons on leadership and overcoming adversity. Today, Dennis and Kris discuss the job of special agents in homeland security, stories from his biggest cases, breaking down how the cartels work at the border, transitioning out of law enforcement to entrepreneurship and staying true to what you believe in. You can find him on social media/online at the following: https://teamneverquit.com/speakers/kristofor-healey/ | https://www.kristoforhealey.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/team_healey/?hl=en If you like what you are hearing and want to stay in the loop with the latest in Street Cop Training, please follow our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/StreetCopTraining Don't forget to subscribe and rate the podcast, it truly helps! Sign up for classes here: https://streetcoptraining.com/course-list/Follow our podcast here: https://streetcoptraining.com/street-cop-podcast/ or https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/street-cop-podcast/id1538474515

Episode 917: Be Willing with Jay Dobyns Dec 08, 2023

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On today's episode, Dennis is joined by retired Special Agent & veteran undercover operative who infiltrated the Hells Angels, Jay Dobyns.

A criminal defense attorney once described Jay as: "...a government-trained ‘Predator’ repeatedly sent on seek and destroy missions in search of drugs, guns, and violence with instructions to succeed at any cost without regard for the agent himself or those he crosses paths with.”

He achieved worldwide notoriety as one of history's most daring undercover operators during high-octane missions targeting America's violent crime.

Jay played the role of a shrewdly-calculating hitman, mob debt collector, and gunrunner to target gang members, anti-government groups, narcotics and weapons traffickers, and organized crime syndicates.

He is perhaps best known for his landmark infiltration of the notorious Hells Angels becoming the first-ever lawman to defeat the gang’s multilayered security measures becoming a member of their legendary Skull Valley charter.

Jay's book - No Angel, My Harrowing Undercover Journey to the Inner Circle of the Hells Angels - details that investigation and is a New York Times and international bestseller.

His follow-up - Catching Hell, A True Story of Abandonment and Betrayal - is Jay's bestselling memoir.

Jay is one of the many amazing key note speakers we have lined up for the 2024 Street Cop Conference in Orlando, FL.

Today, Dennis and Jay discuss the history of the Hells Angels, the most impactful cases during his career, details of how he infiltrated the Hells Angels, learning from mistakes in life and how to always be willing to learn and change for the better.

Find out more about Jay here: https://jaydobyns.com/index.html

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Episode 916: Stepping Up To The Plate with Will Armstrong Dec 06, 2023

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On today's episode, Dennis is joined by 25 year old Chief of Police in Brookford, NC, Will Armstrong.

Armstrong has worked in law enforcement since July of 2019, he said. He started his career at the Statesville Police Department then went to work at the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.

Will Armstrong is now the Chief of Police for the Brookford Police Department in Brookford, NC. Armstrong was hired as the Chief of Police in January 2023 after working with the department part-time for several years. He has a degree in Criminal Justice and has also worked as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).

He has many goals for the Brookford Police Department. Primarily he wants to improve coverage and availability, but he also wants to involve his department in community engagement.

He says that as a young police chief, he faces a lot of age discrimination. He focuses on doing his job as perfectly as possible. Today, Dennis and Will discuss his journey to becoming the Chief of Police at the young age of 24, working for Small departments vs large departments, the media on policing, building trust and camaraderie among older officers, overcoming adversity growing up with drug addicted parents and stepping up to he plate when the opportunity arrises to accomplish your goals in life. Follow Will here: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/people/Chief-Will-Armstrong-BPD/100090834332868/?paipv=0&eav=AfaJqTBmMFPEQ_6xZ1siyoQ2ZlvbF9i0IpPyc9KOtjJQX81AqYyr85QuO4LJXRIhzUk&_rdr

Episode 915: Make Meaningful Connections with Bruce Cardenas Dec 04, 2023

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On today's episode, Dennis is joined by Executive Coach, Life Advisor, USMC & LAPD current LASD Executive Protection & Security Consultant and former CCO of Quest Nutrition, Bruce Cardenas. Bruce Cardenas, a multifaceted executive with an unwavering commitment to excellence, has led a remarkable journey filled with diverse accomplishments and a profound impact on the business world. From his early years in the United States Marine Corps to his pivotal role as the former Chief Communications Officer of Quest Nutrition, Bruce’s story is one of dedication, perseverance, and genuine passion for fostering meaningful connections. Today, Dennis and Bruce discuss his early years joining the Marines and later becoming an LAPD Officer, transitioning out of law enforcement full time to pursue his calling, behind the scenes stories working with big name celebrities, the importance of building meaningful relationships and connections and always striving to exceed expectations. Find out more about Bruce here: ⁠⁠https://brucecardenas.com/⁠ Follow Bruce here: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bruceecardenas/⁠ If you like what you are hearing and want to stay in the loop with the latest in Street Cop Training, please follow our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/StreetCopTraining Don't forget to subscribe and rate the podcast, it truly helps! Sign up for classes here: https://streetcoptraining.com/course-list/Follow our podcast here: https://streetcoptraining.com/street-cop-podcast/ or https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/street-cop-podcast/id1538474515

Episode 914: Make An Impact with Chad Robichaux Nov 24, 2023

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On today's episode, Dennis is joined again by former Force Recon Marine, DoD Contractor with eight deployments to Afghanistan, Author, Pro MMA Champion and Founder of Mighty Oaks Foundation, Chad Robichaux.

Chad is a former Force Recon Marine and DoD Contractor with eight deployments to Afghanistan as part of a Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) Task Force. After overcoming his personal battles with PTSd and nearly becoming a veteran suicide statistic, Chad founded the Mighty Oaks Foundation, a leading non-profit, serving the active duty, military veteran and first responder communities around the world with highly successful faith-based combat trauma and resiliency programs. Having spoken to over 400,000 active-duty troops and led life-saving programs for over 4,500 active military and veterans at four Mighty Oaks Ranches around the Nation, Chad has become a go-to resource and is considered a subject matter expert on faith-based solutions to PTSd, having advised the former Presidential Administration, Congress, the VA, the DoD, and was appointed to serve as the Chairman of a White House Veterans Coalition.

Chad is also the Co-Founder of Save Our Allies, a non-profit that’s mission is focused on the evacuation and recovery of Americans, our allies and vulnerable people trapped in Afghanistan. Save Our Allies began as a personal quest for Chad, as he set out to rescue his long-time friend and Afghanistan interpreter, but the mission quickly evolved because of Chad’s compassion for people and his servant heart. Since its inception, Save Our Allies has safely evacuated over 17,000 people that were trapped in Afghanistan and is now helping in Ukraine.

Chad is a bestselling author and has written a number of books related to veteran care and overcoming life’s challenges, donating over 250,000 copies to the troops during his resiliency speaking tours. He is regularly featured on national media outlets and his story was notably shared in a short film by I Am Second and the documentary, Never Fight Alone. Currently, a life-story motion picture movie is being produced based on Chad’s #1 best-selling book, An Unfair Advantage.

Today, Dennis and Chad discuss managing and coping with guilt, helping others, building an impactful business to help safe lives, building your legacy, the conflict in Israel, focusing on what’s important and making an impact.

Find out more about Chad here: https://chadrobichaux.com/

Donate to help the rescue missions here: https://donate.mightyoaksprograms.org/?utm_campaign={campaign_id}&utm_source=google-ads&utm_medium=cpc&gclid=CjwKCAjwg4SpBhAKEiwAdyLwvC1425XOR4UcUygWmrDf70z0htRKTI02iPwqNhmeflbXutKWz190_hoCvdYQAvD_BwE

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Episode 913: Alleviate Suffering with Amanda Chils Nov 22, 2023

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On today's episode, Dennis is joined by Licensed Clinical Therapist, Amanda Chils. Amanda's bio: I've worked with hundreds of people over the years, creating bananas transformations in my clients using my words, stories and frameworks. I stay maxed out on 1:1 therapy clients, grew my practice to include four other wonderful women trained by me, who all stay busy and we have a ridiculously high referral rate and a ridiculously high transformation rate. In short, I know what I'm doing and I do it well. My processes work. The way I heal trauma. Neutralizing painful emotions. Healing anxiety and depression. Regulating your nervous system. Reprogramming your subconscious. Reconnecting you to your body and wisdom. Turning the fear dial down to zero. Shifting perspectives. Choosing language that empowers you. Those are the things I'm great at. That's what people come to me for. Today, Dennis and Amanda discuss handling stress and being cognizant when you are “bracing” all the time, managing and clearing trauma, forms of meditation, clearing trauma and skill building, recognizing trauma and being in charge of getting what you want in life. Follow Amanda here: https://www.instagram.com/amanda_chils/?hl=en Contact Amanda to find out more: https://exhaleandrelease.com/#home | https://livemyhappyhealth.com/Home Stay up to date on all things Street Cop University by following us on social media and at ⁠streetcop.com⁠ If you like what you are hearing and want to stay in the loop with the latest in Street Cop Training, please follow our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/StreetCopTraining Don't forget to subscribe and rate the podcast, it truly helps! Sign up for classes here: https://streetcoptraining.com/course-list/Follow our podcast here: https://streetcoptraining.com/street-cop-podcast/ or https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/street-cop-podcast/id1538474515

Episode 912: Hard Lessons with Street Cop Training | Failure to Stop Interview with Dennis Benigno Nov 20, 2023

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On today's episode, Dennis sits down as a guest on the the "Failure to Stop" podcast hosted by Andrew Baxter and Eric Tansey Former cop Eric Tansey and retired cop Drew Breasy use their experience and job knowledge to break down audio/video of topical events that affect policing in the United States. Today the three former cops will have an open discussion about the state of policing in 2023, the latest police training methods and modalities, and they may even share some life advice. They also take a cursory look at the Georgia traffic stop where Leonard Allen Cure was shot after violently resisting a police officer on a busy Georgia highway. Follow the Failure to Stop podcast here: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/failure-to-stop/id1572511354 If you like what you are hearing and want to stay in the loop with the latest in Street Cop Training, please follow our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/StreetCopTraining Don't forget to subscribe and rate the podcast, it truly helps! Sign up for classes here: https://streetcoptraining.com/course-list/Follow our podcast here: https://streetcoptraining.com/street-cop-podcast/ or https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/street-cop-podcast/id1538474515

Episode 911: The Future of Police Training | Street Cop University Explained with Cpt. Kory Flowers Nov 17, 2023

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On today's episode, Dennis is joined again by 22+ year law enforcement veteran, national law enforcement trainer and writer for police publications, Cpt. Kory Flowers.

Today, Dennis and Cpt. Flowers discuss the future of police training and Dennis gives answers all your questions about university and provides more detail on the 2024 Street Cop Conference.

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