Mike Milstein is an experienced law enforcement professional with a robust background in leadership and public safety. Currently, he plays a pivotal role in addressing critical issues within the law enforcement community, such as drug overdose responses, behavioral health crises, and hate crime prevention. Mike is known for his strategic approach to integrating public health and safety measures, fostering multi-sector collaborations, and enhancing community engagement through innovative policing models.

Mike's dedication to improving law enforcement practices is evident through his involvement in various initiatives, including the Public Health and Public Safety Team (PHAST) and efforts to employ social workers within police departments to reduce call volume and address social issues more effectively. His expertise extends to creating strategies for recruitment and retention, managing high-risk situations, and leveraging technology for better police-community interactions.

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Host of The Prison Officer Podcast, Mike Cantrell has been in corrections for over 28 years. He has recently retired from the Federal Bureau of Prisons as the Chief of the Office of Emergency Preparedness. He is a firearms, less lethal, breaching and disturbance control instructor and has led special response, disturbance control and canine teams over his career.

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