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Episode 774: Recognize Your Excuses with Jason Swartz Feb 10, 2023

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On today's episode, Dennis is joined by Founder of Jiu Jistu 5-O and retired LEO, Jason Swartz. Jason is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt and former Police Officer of 11 years in Minnesota. During his career he was assigned as a lead combative tactics instructor, firearms instructor and field training officer. He is the recipient of three life-saving awards and multiple department commendations and unit citations. He is also a former amateur boxer and certified USA boxing coach. He currently trains and teaches Jiu Jitsu full-time.

Today, Jason discusses his career in law enforcement and where is passion for training Jiu Jitsu started, what his program offers, the effectiveness of Jiu Jitsu in the field, recognizing your excuses and why most officers don't train BJJ and why they should be.

Find out more about Jason and Jiu Jitsu 5-O here: https://www.jiujitsufiveo.com/

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Episode 773: Get Above the Nonsense with Marc Cameron Feb 09, 2023

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On today's episode, Dennis is joined by New York Times best seller and 30+ year law enforcement veteran, Marc Cameron. Marc is the New York Times bestselling of Jericho Quinn Thriller Series which debuted in 2011. Since then, he’s written eight Quinn novels and four Arliss Cutter novels featuring a deputy US marshal based in Alaska, including the most recent Cutter, BONE RATTLE, and the upcoming COLD SNAP (April 2022 from Kensington Publishing Corp.) Marc is the author of five Tom Clancy/Jack Ryan novels for the Tom Clancy estate, including the most recent, SHADOW OF THE DRAGON and the upcoming CHAIN OF COMMAND (November 2021 from GP Putnam’s Sons/Penguin Random House.)

A retired Chief Deputy U.S. Marshal, Marc spent nearly thirty years in law enforcement. He holds a second-degree black belt in jujitsu and is a certified law enforcement scuba diver and man-tracking instructor. The job of a deputy US marshal is extremely varied. Marc’s career focused primarily on dignitary protection and fugitive operations. As a member of the rural Tactical Tracking Unit for the US Marshals District of Alaska, Marc routinely tracked lost hikers, hunters, and fugitives in the vast Alaska bush. His assignments have taken him from Alaska to Manhattan, Canada to Mexico and dozens of points in between.

Today, Marc discusses his career in law enforcement and where is passion for writing began, overcoming the difficulties of being an officer, why the job is not dead, his writing process and why he became a writer, advice for current LEOs and being in charge of your own destiny.

Find out more about Marc and his books here: https://marccameronbooks.com/

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Episode 771: There Will Not Always Be Darkness with Candice Gorman Feb 07, 2023

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On today's episode, Dennis is joined by South Jersey Officer, Candice Gorman. On February 8th, 2021, Candice was on duty when her long time partner Michael McCausland shot himself and took his own life in front of her.

Today, Candice shares her story of how the incident unfolded, the great man that Michael was, breaking the stigma of mental health in law enforcement, the importance of therapy for officers and first responders as well as her own journey with therapy.

A Non-Profit Organization was started called the Michael Ryan McCausland Foundation to honor Michael:

Find out more about the MRM Foundation here: Facebook.com/mrmfoundation1036

Follow the MRM Foundation on Instagram: @mrmfoundation1036

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Episode 770: Cops and Writers Podcast Interview featuring Dennis Benigno Feb 06, 2023

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On today's episode, Dennis sits down as a guest the Cops and Writers Podcast hosted by Author and 25+ year LE Veteran, Patrick O'Donnell.

Check out more of the Cops and Writers here: https://www.copsandwriters.com/podcast-1

Check out the Cops and Writers Podcast hosted by Patrick O'Donnell:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cops-and-writers-podcast/id1553717643

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Episode 769: Business, Leadership and The Legal System with Ely Alfonso and Mike Leonardi Feb 03, 2023

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On today's episode, Dennis is joined again by Virginia Lieutenant and DT Instructor, Ely Alfonso and BJJ Trainer, Health and fitness entrepreneur, Mike Leonardi. Ely and Mike discuss proper training of defensive tactics, vulnerability in law enforcement, dealing with IAs, lack of leadership from higher ups, the importance of good FTO officers, the keys to growing a successful business and the flaws of the legal system in America.

Find out more about Ely and Mike here: https://www.gbprinceton.com

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Episode 768: All Things K9 with Josh Brainard and Sean Grogan Feb 02, 2023

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On today's episode, we have All Things K9 instructor, Josh Brainard and Unmasking Hidden Facial Expressions and Body Language for Law Enforcement instructor, Sean Grogan on to talk all things K9.

They sit down to discuss Josh's background growing up in the kennels, body language of dogs and signs that they are going to bite, how to pitch getting a dog to your department, advice for potential handlers looking to get a K9, and things you must know when getting a dog.

Check out Josh's class here: https://www.streetcoptraining.com/courses/all-things-k-9/

Check out Sean's class here: https://www.streetcoptraining.com/courses/body-language-for-law-enforcement/

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Episode 766: You Are Your Choices with Nick Koumalatsos Jan 31, 2023

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On today's episode, Dennis sits down with 12 year Special Operations Marine Corps veteran and founder and CEO of Alexander Industries, Nick Koumalatsos. Nick was born in Hollywood Florida. He grew up on the move and lived in 5 states by the time he was twelve. This only made him more adaptable and comfortable with integrating into any environment. Nick was forced into juvenile detention at the age of twelve. After shaking his past Nick needed to find a new direction.

Nick joined the Marine Corps at 19 but not without a fight. Because of his troubled youth, Nick had to seek legal counsel just to be accepted. He suffered from a wrist injury within his first week of bootcamp. He spent five and a half months in basic training but graduated company honor grad. It was his perseverance through adversity that set the tone for his future and a foreshadowing of things to come.

Nick went on to become a 12 year Special Operations Marine Corps veteran with Marine Reconnaissance and Marine Special Operations Command. He has deployed in support of OIF/OEF and other places all over the world. Has trained foreign police, military, and militia in several countries.

Today, Nick discusses growth & self-development, lessons he learned form his childhood mistakes and the unfortunate truth of unhealthy lifestyles of law enforcement across America.

Find out more about Nick here: https://www.nickkoumalatsos.com/

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Episode 765: K9's For Freedom and Independence with Janeen Baggette Jan 30, 2023

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On today's episode, Dennis speaks with Founder & Director, K9s for Freedom & Independence, Janeen Baggette. Janeen is a K9 handler in Texas who founded K9's For Freedom, a 501c3 nonprofit, that specialize in providing Critical CIRT K9 for Law Enforcement and First Responder agencies. They focus on individuals who have served our Country, because of what they have gone thru while performing their duties as a Federal/State/County/City sworn Law Enforcement Officer, Military Member, Firefighter, EMT/Paramedic, and Corrections Officer.

Today, Janeen shares some information about the organization and what they do to help first responders across the country, talks about the importance of supporting each other in this profession and shares some of her own stories on the job.

Find more information on their website: https://k9sforfreedom.org/about-us

Follow K9's For Freedom on Instagram: @k9sforfreedom

Follow K9's For Freedom on Facebook: @k9sforfreedomindependance

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Episode 764: The Journey of Policing with Gary Edgington Jan 27, 2023

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On today's episode, Dennis speaks with former counter terrorism task force commander and author, Gary Edgington. Gary is a former counter terrorism task force commander with over thirty years in law enforcement. From 1999 to 2008 he was a member of the LA FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force. After 9/11 Gary commanded a counter terrorism task force for the California DOJ.

In 2008, Gary deployed to Iraq as an advisor with the US Army. After redeploying, Gary worked intelligence assignments with the Department of Defense and the Long Beach Police Department. Gary is also the son of a law enforcement officer who was murdered in the line of duty while Gary was only in the third week of police academy training.

Today, Gary tells some stories from his 30+ year law enforcement career, the lessons he learned, gives advice for all cops on the job today and discusses his new book "Outside the Wire".

Check out Gary's website: https://garyedgingtonauthor.com/

Check out Gary's book: https://www.amazon.com/Outside-Wire-Novel-Murder-Love/dp/1646639235

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Episode 763: The Anatomy of a Criminal Vehicle with Jeremy Bedingfield Jan 26, 2023

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On today's episode, Dennis speaks with our newest Intructor at SCT, teaching The Anatomy of a Criminal Vehicle, Jeremy Bedingfield.

Jeremy Bedingfield presents “The Anatomy of a Criminal Vehicle”. Jeremy gives law enforcement officers the knowledge it takes to conduct a thorough vehicle search, which will lead to seizures you didn’t think were possible. It doesn’t matter if you’re a small-town street cop, large-city street cop, gang cop, narcotics investigator, interdiction officer, federal agent, or any other law enforcement officer. Everyone needs to know how to search a vehicle thoroughly and be confident in their search. From entry-level to advanced, this class will provide information for law enforcement officers of all levels. You will gain the confidence it takes to search for deep concealment and push beyond your current limits.

During this class, Jeremy will explore natural voids, sophisticated electronic hidden compartments, deep concealment methods, and other concealments utilized by criminal organizations throughout the United States. All the content comes from Jeremy’s firsthand experience, and everything discussed is recent. Gone are the days of old school training that utilizes the same old poor-quality photos.

This training is current, evolving, comprehensive, and ready for you to immediately apply in the field. The Anatomy of a Criminal Vehicle is much more than a hidden compartment class. You will learn how couriers are recruited, how criminal vehicles are obtained and utilized by criminal organizations, investigative techniques and much more.

Today, Jeremy discusses his new class and dives into some specifics of what the course will cover as well as some of his personal experiences and tips while searching cars out in the field.

Check out Jeremy's new class here: https://www.streetcoptraining.com/courses/the-anatomy-of-a-criminal-vehicle/

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