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The National Police Association Podcast with Samantha...

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2025/12/07

On this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith sits down with firearms instructor and content creator Samantha Borgos, co-founder of Sovereign Self Defense.Samantha has built a viral social media presence by blending “edutainment”—educational content wrapped in entertainment—with videos of herself legally open carrying in everyday places like Whole Foods, Sephora, and Starbucks. She and Betsy talk about how those videos started as a simple experiment

32:07

National Police Association Podcast w/David Gonzales,...

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2025/11/30

Sgt. Betsy Smith sits down with longtime friend and law enforcement legend David Gonzales, whose 48-year career spans small-town patrol, Arizona DPS narcotics work, and over two decades as the presidentially appointed U.S. Marshal for the District of Arizona. Gonzales shares how a 19‑year‑old kid from Flagstaff ended up patrolling one of the largest counties in America, chasing major drug traffickers, hunting fugitives around the world, and managing thousands of federal prisoners during the

33:46

National Police Association Podcast w/ Tony Sanborn,...

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2025/11/23

Host Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith sits down with police K9 handler Officer Tony Sanborn, president of the Arizona Law Enforcement Canine Association (ALECA), for an in‑depth conversation about modern police K9 work.Tony shares why he was “called” to the profession, how K9 units have become powerful ambassadors and recruitment tools for law enforcement, and what really goes into training, deploying, and caring for these highly skilled working dogs.They dive into the Desert Dog Police Canine

28:05

National Police Association Podcast with Guest, Det....

National Police Association Podcast ·

2025/11/14

This week, Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith sits down with retired NYPD detective Vic Ferrari—author, podcaster, and Bronx native—for a candid conversation about policing’s past and present in New York City. Ferrari traces his path from a car-obsessed kid to an NYPD detective specializing in auto crime, explains what Law & Order gets closer to right than most shows, and walks through how CompStat and stop‑question‑frisk were intended to work.The discussion ranges across mayoral eras (Koch,

30:42

National Police Association Podcast with Guest, Dr. ...

National Police Association Podcast ·

2025/10/25

Episode OverviewIn this powerful episode, Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith sits down with Dr. Josh McConkey, an Air Force Colonel, ER doctor, and author of The Weight Behind the Spear, to discuss leadership, service, and the future of our country. From the emergency room to the battlefield, from classrooms to campaign trails, Dr. McConkey shares how true leadership means empowering others, holding people accountable, and restoring American values of duty and patriotism.Key Topics Covered1. The

30:20

National Police Association Podcast with Guest, Jamie...

National Police Association Podcast ·

2025/10/19

Episode SummaryIn this powerful episode, Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith sits down with longtime LAPD Detective and union leader Jamie McBride for an unfiltered look at the challenges and changes in modern policing. With 35 years of experience, McBride discusses everything from his early days on the beat to the recruitment crisis, declining standards, and the aftermath of 2020’s anti-police movement. Together, Betsy and Jamie confront the myths about law enforcement, explore how politics and

29:36

National Police Association Podcast with Guest, Peter...

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2025/10/04

In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith sits down with retired federal agent Peter J. Forcelli, whose 35-year law enforcement career spans street policing in the Bronx and federal investigations.Forcelli recounts his path from a TV-inspired NYPD rookie to a respected federal agent who took on both violent criminals and a complacent justice system. The conversation offers a firsthand look at the failures of modern prosecution, the dangers of

31:06

National Police Association Podcast with Guest,...

National Police Association Podcast ·

2025/09/03

Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith (Ret.) sits down with Antoine Thomas, a law enforcement veteran, podcaster, and Christian conservative, to discuss the challenges and triumphs of policing in today’s America. Antoine shares his journey into law enforcement as a personal calling, reflects on the highs and lows of his career, and explains how faith, resilience, and dedication kept him grounded in one of the toughest professions.Together, they explore how politics, media narratives, and cultural

38:07

National Police Association Podcast with Guests,...

National Police Association Podcast ·

2025/08/10

In this gripping episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Sergeant Betsy Brantner Smith sits down with former Marion County, Florida Deputy David Ur and his wife, Dr. Lana Krichevsky-Ur, to share their harrowing journey from public service to personal and professional devastation. What began as David’s midlife dream to serve in law enforcement turned into a nightmare of alleged retaliation, political interference, and career destruction after an arrest involving a politically

27:05

National Police Association Podcast with Guest,...

National Police Association Podcast ·

2025/08/02

Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith (ret.) sits down with former police sergeant and investigative trailblazer Christine Burke to explore the groundbreaking world of forensic genetic genealogy. Christine shares her compelling personal journey from banking to law enforcement, her passion for solving complex investigations, and how a surprising DNA discovery changed the trajectory of her life and career.Together, they delve into how this powerful tool is revolutionizing the investigation of cold cases,

29:26

National Police Association Podcast with Guest, Tim...

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2025/07/27

Episode Overview: In this powerful and emotional episode, Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith sits down with Tim and Chelsea Putney, a courageous Texas couple whose life was forever changed when Tim, a police officer, suffered a catastrophic on-duty injury. What follows is a deeply personal conversation about trauma, resilience, family, and the life-saving importance of peer support in law enforcement.Key Topics:💥 The Call That Changed Everything Tim recounts the harrowing 2017 incident where he

31:29

National Police Association Podcast with Guest, James...

National Police Association Podcast ·

2025/07/19

Guest: Jim (James) Walden – former federal prosecutor, private‑practice attorney, and 2025 independent candidate for Mayor of New York City.Quick‑Listen SummaryFormer U.S. prosecutor Jim Walden explains why New York City is “fighting for its life,” how political mismanagement and anti‑police rhetoric have undermined public safety, and the specific reforms he believes can rebuild the NYPD, protect vulnerable communities, and restore sanity to City Hall.Five TakeawaysTask‑Force Model Works

31:26

National Police Association Podcast with Guest, Rich...

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2025/07/05

From barber‑shop beginnings in Brooklyn to presidential protection on the White House grounds, Rich Staropoli has lived the “E‑ticket” ride of elite law enforcement. In this candid conversation he and Sgt. Smith examine:Why passion—not quotas—makes or breaks a police recruitThe Secret Service’s unforgiving firearms & scenario training (and how “woke” shortcuts dilute it)Walking the West Wing with President Clinton and counter‑assaulting for President BushA first‑person 9/11 account

28:07

National Police Association Podcast with Guest, Mike...

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2025/06/29

In this episode, Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith welcomes Mike Fadden, CEO of Galls—the premier supplier of uniforms and gear for first responders across North America. As the son and grandson of police officers, Fadden brings a deeply personal passion to his leadership, which has helped transform Galls into one of the most law enforcement-supportive companies in the nation.From reviving the iconic Galls catalog to pioneering women-specific uniform lines and supporting numerous pro-police

30:02

National Police Association Podcast with Guest, Lt....

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2025/06/22

A wide‑ranging, fast‑moving conversation between Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith and retired Mesa, AZ Police Lieutenant Daniel Byram,an officer, instructor, Homeland‑Security textbook author and prolific novelist. From patrolling hundreds of rural square miles as a 20‑year‑old deputy in 1970s Ohio to supervising an exploding police force in one of America’s fastest‑growing cities, Lt. Byram shares lessons on leadership, training, resilience, writing and the future of the profession.Memorable

28:11

National Police Association Podcast with Guest,...

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2025/06/14

In this inspiring episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith speaks with Daniel Marquardt, Illinois businessman, father of ten, and founder of the nonprofit We Love Police. Born out of a deep sense of calling and faith, We Love Police was created in response to growing hostility toward law enforcement, particularly during the 2020 "defund the police" movement.Dan shares the personal and spiritual journey that led him to launch the organization in 2021 and

28:55

National Police Association Podcast with Guest, Dr....

National Police Association Podcast ·

2025/06/08

Dr. Yates explains how Department of Justice consent decrees have cost cities hundreds of millions of dollars, depressed staffing, and, according to his independent review, were built on evidence that was mostly inaccurate or misleading. The conversation details the constitutional problems with federal oversight of local police, the political dynamics that drive which departments are targeted, and a state-level alternative now being shopped to Congress. Key TakeawaysFollow the money:

30:09

National Police Association Podcast with Guest, Chief...

National Police Association Podcast ·

2025/05/31

In this episode, Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith sits down with Chief Joel F. Shults, Ed.D., a retired police chief turned author and trainer, to explore the human side of policing and the challenges officers face today. Drawing on decades of experience leading law enforcement agencies and writing extensively on topics ranging from compassion in policing to officer well-being, Chief Shults shares personal insights and actionable advice for both veteran and aspiring officers. Key Discussion

30:27

National Police Association Podcast with Guest,...

National Police Association Podcast ·

2025/05/23

In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith sits down with congressional candidate Christian Maxwell—a straight-talking Chicago resident determined to revive her home city and state. From battling skyrocketing crime to defending the Second Amendment, Maxwell lays out a candid, data-driven plan to make Illinois safer for law-abiding citizens and more accountable to its taxpayers.Memorable Points* Crime Deterrence Requires Consequences – Maxwell

19:09

National Police Association Podcast with Guest, Ted...

National Police Association Podcast ·

2025/05/16

In this episode Betsy Brantner Smith sits down with U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX)—litigator, author, and host of Verdict with Ted Cruz—for a wide-ranging conversation on his lifelong mission to “fight to defend freedom,” Texas’s uniquely decentralized policing model, and the national battle against anti-police activism. From personal stories of his father’s fight against tyranny in Cuba to hard-hitting critiques of “rogue” prosecutors, Cruz explains why strong, constitutionally grounded

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