In Episode 968 of the Street Cop Podcast, Dennis Benigno talks with Mike Giallombardo, a former military member turned entrepreneur with experience in politics and law enforcement. Mike discusses his unique journey, from his transition out of the military to his involvement in politics and his work in law enforcement. They dive into the challenges facing officers today, particularly in Florida, and highlight the crucial role of training in building effective police agencies. Tune in for valuable insights on the evolving landscape of policing and why proper training matters now more than ever.

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00:00:00:00 - 00:00:44:14Teaser00:00:44:14 - 00:02:10:14Intro00:02:10:14 - 00:08:03:02Mike’s background00:08:03:02 - 00:11:28:22Mike’s entrepreneurial journey00:11:28:22 - 00:13:31:05Pursuing the entrepreneurial path post military00:13:31:05 - 00:17:58:07Mike’s political career & changes in law enforcement00:17:58:07 - 00:28:33:24The upsides and downsides of Florida00:28:33:24 - 00:30:12:05The painful qualities of most police agencies 00:30:12:05 - 00:45:58:19The importance of training00:45:58:19 - 00:52:00:06How did Mike find out about Street Cop Training?00:52:00:06 - 00:52:55:12Outro