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National Police Association Podcast with Guest, Kate...

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2025/05/10

Join Sergeant Betsy Brantner Smith as she speaks with Kate Klasen, founder of Bishop's Mission, and her remarkable Dalmatian companion, Bishop. Kate shares how her personal journey as a first responder led her to create an organization dedicated to supporting law enforcement and first responders through PTSD recognition and peer support, aided by specially trained service dogs.Key Highlights:Meet Bishop: Discover how a rescued Dalmatian named Bishop became a vital companion and skilled PTSD

27:56

National Police Association Podcast with Guest,...

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2025/05/03

In this compelling episode, Sergeant Betsy Brantner Smith speaks with Janeen Baggette, a former combat aerovac medic, veteran law enforcement officer, and expert canine handler. Janeen founded K9s for Freedom, an innovative organization utilizing highly-trained dogs to support first responders dealing with trauma, stress, and critical incidents.Key Topics Discussed:Janeen's Background: Janeen shares her journey from military medic to law enforcement, highlighting her passion for canine

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National Police Association Podcast with Guest,...

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2025/04/26

Episode OverviewBarbara Oldrati details the night her son, Corporal Sal Oldrati, responded to a 911 burglary-in-progress call on September 21, 2021—a volatile encounter that ended in a fatal, officer-involved shooting. Cleared internally and returned to duty within weeks, Sal was indicted 20 months later (May 23, 2023) for reckless manslaughter after New Jersey’s Office of Public Integrity & Accountability (OPIA) revisited the case under a new attorney general. Barbara explains why the

30:46

National Police Association Podcast with Guest, Dave...

National Police Association Podcast ·

2025/04/20

Sergeant Betsy Brantner Smith sits down with Commander Dave Case—cop, author, and lifelong Midwesterner—to unpack four decades of frontline experience. From patrolling in the 1980s crack era to policing the vertical combat zone of Cabrini‑Green, Case explains how multigenerational gangs, heroin‑to‑fentanyl trafficking, and politicized prosecution reshaped public safety in America’s third‑largest city. He also reveals how those hard‑earned street lessons power his crime novels Out of Cabrini

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

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2025/04/11

Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith welcomes longtime law enforcement professional and outspoken advocate Jim Hill—known on X as Mr. Thin Blue Line—to the National Police Association Podcast. With decades of experience from Maryland to Pennsylvania to Arizona, Hill brings an unfiltered, street-level perspective on gangs, policing standards, law enforcement leadership, and public safety policy.From confronting violent gang culture in Scottsdale to calling out the failures of academia and politicized

28:48

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

National Police Association Podcast ·

2025/04/05

Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith welcomes longtime friend and special guest Dr. Trevor Wilkins, also known as The Angry Viking Therapist. Once a high-performing state officer, Dr. Wilkins shares his transformative journey from the front lines of law enforcement to becoming a nationally recognized mental health advocate and trauma therapist for first responders.Dr. Wilkins opens up about the cumulative toll of police work, his battle with anger and isolation, and the career-ending mental health

24:08

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

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2025/03/29

In this episode, Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith speaks with U.S. Representative Michael Cloud about pressing issues surrounding law enforcement, immigration policy, and border security. As a representative from a border state and a strong supporter of law enforcement, Rep. Cloud offers insight into legislation designed to help local police agencies work with federal immigration authorities—most notably, the 287(g) Program Protection Act. They dive into why cooperation between local law

27:07

National Police Association Podcast with Guest, Matt...

National Police Association Podcast ·

2025/03/22

Episode Summary:In this powerful episode, Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith sits down with Deputy Matt Swartz—an officer whose life story is a true testament to grit, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to service. From growing up in a law enforcement family to surviving two devastating vehicle crashes—one of which left him a below-the-knee amputee—Matt shares how he fought his way back not just to life, but back into uniform.Now serving with the Clay County Sheriff's Department in Florida

27:01

The National Police Association Podcast with Guest,...

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2025/03/14

Episode Overview: In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith welcomes Jess Flores, a former police officer who transformed her career-ending injury into a mission to help others transition out of law enforcement. Jess shares her personal journey, the challenges of leaving the profession, and how she found new purpose through fitness, community, and personal growth. She also discusses her work with Next Shift, a platform dedicated to supporting law

27:55

National Police Association Podcast with Guest, Randy...

National Police Association Podcast ·

2025/03/09

🔹 Episode Summary: In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith welcomes investigative journalist and former Border Patrol agent Randy Clark from Breitbart News. With over 32 years of experience in border enforcement, Randy offers a frontline perspective on the evolution of the U.S. Border Patrol, the ongoing border crisis, and the impact of current immigration policies on national security.🔹 Key Topics Discussed: ✅ Randy Clark’s journey from

26:34

The National Police Association Podcast with Guest,...

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2025/02/28

Episode Summary:In this compelling episode of the National Police Association Podcast, host Sergeant Betsy Brantner Smith sits down with one of law enforcement’s most renowned homicide experts—Vernon Geberth. Known as the “Godfather of Homicide,” Geberth has trained thousands of investigators, authored seminal works on homicide investigation, and played a key role in the advancement of forensic techniques, including the introduction of DNA evidence in criminal cases.Key Topics Discussed:Why

28:02

The National Police Association Podcast with Guest,...

National Police Association Podcast ·

2025/02/22

In this compelling episode of the National Police Association Podcast, host Sergeant Betsy Brantner Smith speaks with retired detective Heidi Chance, a veteran investigator and expert in human trafficking awareness. Detective Chance shares her journey in law enforcement to undercover work in vice and human trafficking investigations, shedding light on the stark realities of sex trafficking, online predators, and the misconceptions surrounding "sex work."Key Topics Discussed:Detective

26:49

National Police Association Podcast with Guest, Scott...

National Police Association Podcast ·

2025/02/16

Episode Summary:In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Sergeant Betsy Brantner Smith sits down with Scott Lowry, a retired lieutenant from the Findlay, Ohio Police Department and an expert in active shooter response training. With a rich background in law enforcement and a passion for preparedness, Scott shares his journey from being inspired by his father’s police career to his current work in training first responders and communities to handle large-scale incidents

28:15

National Police Association Podcast with Guest, Bert...

National Police Association Podcast ·

2025/02/08

Episode Summary:In this episode, Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith sits down with Bert Eyler, VP of the Police Officers Defense Coalition, to discuss critical issues impacting law enforcement across the country. Bert shares insights from his career in law enforcement and explains the legislative efforts his organization is leading to protect officers, including the push to codify qualified immunity into law.The conversation covers:The misconceptions surrounding qualified immunity and why it’s

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The National Police Association Podcast with Guest,...

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2025/01/31

Episode Title: Congressman Anthony D'Esposito: From First Responder to Political TrailblazerPodcast Host: Betsy SmithGuest: Congressman Anthony D'EspositoEpisode Summary:In this insightful episode, Betsy Smith sits down with Congressman Anthony D'Esposito to explore his journey from serving as a police officer and volunteer fire chief to entering the world of politics. The conversation covers his time in the NYPD, including groundbreaking work in gang takedowns and social media

28:32

The National Police Association Podcast with Guest,...

National Police Association Podcast ·

2025/01/24

Episode Title: The National Police Association Podcast with Guest, Amy HawkinsGuest: Amy Hawkins, Chair of Police Week Michigan, Writer, and SpeakerHost: Sergeant Betsy Brantner SmithRelease Date: January 23, 2025Duration: 28:32 minutesEpisode Summary:In this episode, Amy Hawkins shares her journey from a background in communications and political advocacy to her passionate support for law enforcement. She discusses the importance of honoring those who serve, her role in organizing Police

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The National Police Association Podcast with Guest,...

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2025/01/17

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

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2025/01/11

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National Police Association Podcast with Guest, Chip...

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2025/01/04

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The National Police Association Podcast with Guest,...

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2025/01/01

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