National Police Association Podcast

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

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, commu

🔹 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

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 ad

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 tra

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

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

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 conversa

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

Episode Title: The National Police Association Podcast with Dr. Andrew DennisGuest: Dr. Andrew Dennis, Trauma Surgeon, SWAT Team Member, and AuthorHost: Sgt. Betsy Brantner SmithEpisode Summary:In this episode, Sgt. Smith speaks with Dr. Andrew Dennis about tactical medicine in law enforcement. They discuss the evolution of officer medical training, the importance of self-aid and b