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- Cocaine Crime and Politics: Impact on Police Work
From New York City to Miami; how did crack cocaine, organized crime and politics change police work? From 1980's to present, Ret. Det. Thomas Howell provides an insider's view of the NYPD.
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About Vets And Badges Podcast Hosts:Robert Asencio is a retired police Captain, former Florida State Representative, US Army Veteran who served as a member of the Special Operations community with over 34 years of public service experience.
David Magnusson is a retired police Chief and Military Historian who has nearly 40 years of public service experience.
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28 min - Facing Fear With Courage: Most Police Do It Daily
Was it fear or lack of courage? Miami Police Department officer sits in police vehicle while a civilian is violently beaten by a mob of offenders. On www.VetsAndBadges.com, as a member of the press, Michael Miller joins Robert and David to discuss overcoming fear.
Michael Miller is the published of Miami's CommunityNewspapers.com.
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#Podcast #lwenforcement #Courage #fear
About Vets And Badges Podcast Hosts:
Robert Asencio is a retired police Captain, former Florida State Representative, US Army Veteran who served as a member of the Special Operations community with over 34 years of public service experience.
David Magnusson is a retired police Chief and Military Historian who has nearly 40 years of public service experience.
Source, B-Roll:
MBC 6 News Miami
https://nbcmiami.app.link/lpcQ5b9ofSb
CNN
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GblUSX8SzUM&ab_channel=CNN
CBS Uvalde, School Shooting
VAB - 2025
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29 min - What Is Procedural Justice in Law Enforcement?
Retired SWAT Police Commander explains benefits of Procedural Justice training to community relations, officer wellness, and our mental health.
After retiring from the City of Miami Police Department, Dr. Raimundo "Ray" Socorro served as the Miami Dade College CJI Dean. Currently, Dr. Socorro serves as the Director of NLA training at Indian River State College in Florida.
#podcast #LawEnforcement #communitypolicing #Vets+AndBadges
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About Vets And Badges Podcast Hosts:
Robert Asencio is a retired police Captain, former Florida State Representative, US Army Veteran who served as a member of the Special Operations community with over 34 years of public service experience.
David Magnusson is a retired police Chief and Military Historian who has nearly 40 years of public service experience.
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32 min - Tribulations and Triumphs: 47 Years of Police Service
Chief Charles (Chuck) R. Press shares a story of bravery to overcome the impact of police service resulting from trauma, loss, and personal challenges.
Chief Press retired from the Village of Key Biscayne, Florida. During his 47 years he also served with the City of Miami Beach where he rose through the ranks from patrol officer to command level.
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About Vets And Badges Podcast Hosts:
Robert Asencio is a retired police Captain, former Florida State Representative, US Army Veteran who served as a member of the Special Operations community with over 34 years of public service experience.
David Magnusson is a retired police Chief and Military Historian who has nearly 40 years of public service experience.
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#podcast #policevideos #mentalheallth#wellness
Recorded at Miami's Community News studios
Source, B-Roll:Village of Key Biscayne, Miami Beach PD, KATV,Officer Down Memorial, Flashback Miami,Miami Herald, Esquire, WSJ, Wikipedia,History.com, Scott County Kentucky,WPLG
Video: Local 10 News reporter takes part in special ceremony honoring her fatherhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqnX7Hbi0as
CHIEF PRESS | Family Holiday Event | 2018https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a89x0869iOE&t=3s
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27 min - SWAT Commander Reveals Need For Team Mental Health Support
On www.VetsAndBadges.com with no US law enforcement standard, this discussion focuses on Impact of trauma on police SWAT officers / teams and need for wellness programs.
Guest: Francisco Fernandez is currently the Assistant Chief for Police Operations in the City of Sweetwater, FL. Fernandez served in the US Marines prior to joining and retiring from the City of Miami Police Department as a Major. During his accomplished 30 year career with Miami PD, Fernandez served 15 years as a SWAT Operator and Commander who participated in over 475 SWAT missions. - Truly, impressive!
About Vets And Badges Podcast Hosts:
Robert Asencio is a retired police Captain, former Florida State Representative, US Army Veteran who served as a member of the Special Operations community with over 34 years of public service experience.
David Magnusson is a retired police Chief and Military Historian who has nearly 40 years of public service experience.
Follow us also on AMAZON, APPLE, IHEART, and YOUTUBE at @VetsAndBadges
#podcast #ptsd #cptsd
Recorded at Miami's Community News studios
Source, B-Roll: LEB FBI, UFRA HazMat, Niami Herald, CBS 4 Miami, NBC 6 Miami
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24 min - PTSD: Memories of Urban Combat in Ramadi
On www.VetsAndBadges.com a soldier’s war story: The "Battle For Ramadi" did not end in Iraq for US Army ret. MSG. Jeremy Gann as he fights to overcome his memories of war and military service to our Nation.
#podcast#wellness#pain#loss#addictionrecoveryAbout www.VetsAndBadges.com Host:Robert Asencio is a retired police Captain, former Florida State Representative, US Army Veteran who served as a member of the Special Operations community with over 34 years of public service experience.Vets And Badges Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0AbhcOHZna8YTYUucRtovhResource for First Responders and Veterans in need:Tribe of the Restored Warriors Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2IXwrHeJpfmICR3vrXOw2q?si=pNRq7GiIQcKeg2_S-ViCXQ&nd=1&dlsi=0b6cc16543924e92Source, B-Roll:The Warfighters: SEAL Team 3's Fight for Ramadi (S1, E1) | Full Episodehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RP6LnZaAScIntense Urban Combat! | Battle Of Ramadi 2005 / 2006 Iraq War (Only The Dead)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QvqpEZowz8&t=6sBattle of Ramadi: The Gettysburg of the Iraq War | Documentaryhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0b3ZZZ9fUQVAB - 2025www.VersAndBadges.com34 min - Healing for #veterans yes hi and #firstresponders: Dr. Benjamin T. Iobst
On www.VetsAndBadges.com from American Sniper to Psychologist: Dr. Benjamin Iobst shares his powerful journey from the battlefields of the Gulf War and the Battle for Ramadi to the streets as a police officer, and ultimately to a career as an Organizational Psychologist. In this candid interview, he opens up about his struggles with PTSD and alcohol abuse, offering invaluable insights into effective and ineffective treatments for mental health and wellness.
Please help your channel grow by clicking on the SUBSCRIBE button.#podcast#video#veterans#ptsd#firstresponders#wellnessAbout www.VetsAndBadges.com Hosts:
Robert Asencio is a retired police Captain, former Florida State Representative, US Army Veteran who served as a member of the Special Operations community with over 34 years of public service experience.
David Magnusson is a retired police Chief and Military Historian who has nearly 40 years of public service experience.
Tribe of the Restored Warriors Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2IXwrHeJpfmICR3vrXOw2q?si=pNRq7GiIQcKeg2_S-ViCXQ&nd=1&dlsi=0b6cc16543924e92Vets And Badges Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0AbhcOHZna8YTYUucRtovh
Source, B-Roll:
Lighigh Valley News, ABC News, CBS News,NBC News, Mission Harbor Behavioral Center,American Addition Center,Mountainside Treatment Center,The Express Tribune, Sky News, Newsweek,B-Roll video source:NBC News: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHc8dwSSVXc&rco=1US DOD: https://youtu.be/QDUhyW6zjFk?si=nAcmiYUVbEUJna3oJozin: https://youtu.be/St7ny38gLp4?si=MvLSNXN9FGZvGAYb3 Roads Communications: https://youtu.be/kWCDA09XFT0?si=sRX4LQSAfUEh5ru2VAB - 2025
VetsAndBadges.com15 min - PTSD: Dr Benjamin Iobst's incredible fight
On www.VetsAndBadges.com Dr. Benjamin T. Iobst shares his fight and treatment for PTSD experienced by veterans, First Responders and retirees. Matthew Alan Livelsberger's Jan 1, 2025, cyber truck explosion in Las Vegas screens of the critical urgency for greater understanding of the struggle with PTSD many active and fellow former service members live with.
Witnessing the 9/11 attacks, Benjamin felt a call to action, joining the U.S. Army where he served as a sniper in the "Battle of Ramadi" during Operation Iraqi Freedom. In 2006 Benjamin was awarded the prestigious "Army Commendation Medal with Combat V" (extreme valor in combat. After his military service, he transitioned to policing in Allentown, Pennsylvania.Following his retirement, Benjamin obtained a PhD in Organizational Psychologist. He now specializes in treating the First Responder and Veteran Community with battling mental health and PTSD.Tribe of the Restored Warrior on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2IXwrHeJpfmICR3vrXOw2q?si=pNRq7GiIQcKeg2_S-ViCXQ&nd=1&dlsi=b82a0fd217494d9a
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#video#veterans#ptsd#firstrespondersAbout www.VetsAndBadges.com Hosts:Robert Asencio is a retired police Captain, former Florida State Representative, US Army Veteran who served as a member of the Special Operations community with over 34 years of public service experience.
David Magnusson is a retired police Chief and Military Historian who has nearly 40 years of public service experience.Source, B-Roll:Lighigh Valley News, ABC News, CBS News,NBC News, Mission Harbor Behavioral Center,American Addition Center,Mountainside Treatment Center,The Express Tribune, Sky News, Newsweek,B-Roll video source:NBC News: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHc8dwSSVXc&rco=1US DOD: https://youtu.be/QDUhyW6zjFk?si=nAcmiYUVbEUJna3oJozin: https://youtu.be/St7ny38gLp4?si=MvLSNXN9FGZvGAYb3 Roads Communications: https://youtu.be/kWCDA09XFT0?si=sRX4LQSAfUEh5ru2VAB - 2025VetsAndBadges.com30 min - After Assad: Syria's Impact on American Middle East Interests and Security
On www.VetsAndBadges.com Middle East Affairs Professor, Dr. Anna Ceney details the reactions of Middle East Leaders gathered in Doha, Qatar during the fall of Assad. Dr. Caney provides a breakdown of security concerns of the US, its military and regional interests moving forward.
About www.VetsAndBadges.com Hosts:Robert Asencio is a retired police Captain, former Florida State Representative, US Army Veteran who served as a member of the Special Operations community with over 34 years of public service experience.David Magnusson is a retired police Chief and Military Historian who has nearly 40 years of public service experience.#podcasts#video#middleeast#alJulaneSource, B-Roll:
ABC News, The Australian, Syrians Around the World,SBS, France 24, NPR, Qatar Consular Calendar,Al Jazeera, Substack, CNN, The Independent,Reuters, New York Times, Middle East Minitor,Vox, Rand, Human Rights WatchVideo:Assad Is Out, Rebels Are In: What’s Next for Syria and the Middle East | WSJhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HSZDjnChAwVAB - 2024
www.VetsAndBadges.comAll Rights Reserved31 min - 9/11 to Now: How the FBI Became Politicized, Former Bureau Agent on "Fall of the FBI"
A shocking revelation! Former FBI Agent Thomas J. Baker exposes the alleged "Fall of the FBI" in this explosive interview. Based on his book, Baker details how the Bureau, under Robert Mueller after 9/11, shifted its focus from investigating facts to pursuing politically motivated agendas. He claims this transformation led to the disregard of investigative guidelines and a dangerous politicization of the FBI. This is a must-watch for anyone concerned about the integrity of law enforcement.
About Thomas J. Baker'S FBI career: https://fbiretired.com/agent/thomas-baker/About "Fall of the FBI" https://thomasjbakerbook.com/#:~:text=Tom%20Baker%2C%20in%20his%20compelling,what%20the%20FBI%20has%20been.About www.VetsAndBadges.com Hosts:Robert Asencio is a retired police Captain, former Florida State Representative, US Army Veteran who served as a member of the Special Operations community with over 34 years of public service experience.David Magnusson is a retired police Chief and Military Historian who has nearly 40 years of public service experience.#podcasts #video #lawenforcement #FBI #RobertMueller #911 #Investigations #ThomasJBaker
Source, B-Roll:
ABC News, CBS News, NBC News, CNN, PBS,
FOX News, FBI, WSJ, Britanica, Ledger Dispatch,George W. Busch White House Archives,The New York Times, The Texas Tribune,WikipediaVideo:
Jozin: https://youtu.be/St7ny38gLp4?si=MvLSNXN9FGZvGAYb3 Roads Communications: https://youtu.be/kWCDA09XFT0?si=sRX4LQSAfUEh5ru2VAB - 2024
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About Vets And Badges
From the publisher's feed
Vets And Badges delivers real stories of service, sacrifice, and triumph—from the battlefield to the badge. Join host Robert Asencio (Army vet/retired Police Captain) and featured co-host/Neuroscientist Dr. Pamela Seraphine as they bridge the gap between heroism and healing.
Explore raw interviews with veterans and first responders alongside expert insights into the science of PTSD and trauma recovery. Discover the truth behind the uniform and the blueprint for resilience.
New episodes weekly. Real Stories. Real Heroes. Real Science.
Visit: https://www.vetsandbadges.com