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In this gripping Episode, we sit down with retired Las Vegas Metro Captain Josh Bitsko, who responded to the horrific mass shooting that unfolded on October 1, 2017, in Las Vegas. Josh opens up about the terrifying events of that fateful night, when a gunman opened fire on thousands of concertgoers from the Mandalay Bay Hotel, leaving 58 dead and over 800 injured in one of the deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history.

Josh and his team risked their lives to breach the hotel room where the shooter was holed up, a tense and harrowing moment as they worked against the clock to stop the carnage.

Tune in to hear firsthand accounts from Josh of the chaos, the casualties, and the bravery shown by officers who put their lives on the line. His powerful storytelling takes us inside the tragedy and the relentless efforts of law enforcement to save lives in the face of unimaginable danger.

📣 Don't miss this intense, emotional, and powerful episode as Josh Bitsko shares his firsthand account of one of the darkest nights in Las Vegas history.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Context of the Show
03:04 The Importance of Copline and Mental Health Awareness
06:00 Josh Bitsko's Law Enforcement Journey
12:02 Creating the Wellness Bureau and Supporting Fellow Officers
15:01 The October 1st, 2017 Las Vegas Shooting Incident
23:28 Navigating Chaos: The Mandalay Bay Incident
32:22 The Response: Team Dynamics and Leadership
41:25 Breach and Clear: The Tactical Approach
49:00 Processing Trauma: The Aftermath of the Incident
51:03 The Weight of Trauma in Law Enforcement
54:39 Cumulative Trauma and Its Impact
57:54 Building Resilience in Law Enforcement
01:01:19 The Importance of Mental Health Training
01:04:44 Creating a Culture of Wellness
01:10:12 The Journey Towards Healing and Support

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In Episode 110, we sit down with former drug trafficker Ben Freedland, who takes us on a wild ride through his rise to the top of the drug trade and his shocking transformation into a federal informant. Ben reveals the high-stakes dangers of both worlds—from running multi-million dollar operations to navigating the deadly risks of being an informant in a world where trust is everything.

This is a story rarely told by those who lived it, packed with raw, unfiltered truths about the drug underworld, betrayals, and survival at all costs.

If you’ve ever wondered what really happens behind the scenes of drug cartels, undercover operations, and federal investigations, you won’t want to miss this episode!

💀 Drugs, Power, Betrayal, and Survival—This is the real story of life on both sides of the law.

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Timestamps

00:00 From Drug Trade to Informant Life
03:05 The Transition to Informing
05:57 Navigating the Informant World
08:55 Building Relationships with Handlers
11:50 The Dangers of Informant Work
18:08 High-Stakes Cases and Close Calls
24:02 Life in Prison as an Informant
30:04 Turning a New Leaf: Helping Law Enforcement

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In this intense episode, Rob D'Amico takes us through his legendary career with the FBI, including his pivotal role in the FBI Hostage Rescue Team (HRT), and his many overseas deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. Rob’s unparalleled experience in running critical FBI operations alongside the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) is the stuff of legends.

Don't miss this powerful conversation with a true hero of Law Enforcement and Military operations.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
04:23 Rob D'Amico's Career Path
08:58 Understanding Force Recon
15:01 Deployments and Tactical Competence
19:25 The Hostage Rescue Team (HRT) Selection Process
30:00 High-Stakes Rescue Operations
33:01 The Dynamics of SWAT Team Operations
36:14 Undercover Work: A Personal Journey
42:00 The Stress of Undercover Operations
48:04 Navigating Dangerous Situations
53:59 The Bureaucratic Challenges of Undercover Work
59:13 Undercover Operations and Accountability
01:10:12 Future Projects and Storytelling in Law Enforcement

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