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The LEO First Podcast

Jun 27, 2023

In this episode, Michael Persley, Chief of Police, Albany Police Department, talks about his experiences as a black police chief over the past eight years.  Michael explains how being actively involved in law enforcement associations, like the Georgia Chiefs of Police and International Chiefs of Police,  has positively...


Jun 20, 2023

In this episode, David Berez talks about his transition from law enforcement into the private sector.  After 20 years of law enforcement experience, he learned the benefits of building up resiliency and applying it to his current lifestyle.  He adds stories like the death of a close friend and his work in Citizens...


Jun 13, 2023

From humble beginnings in Long Beach, California, Brandon James recaps how he grew up in an interracial household, primarily raised by his mother.  Brandon has been able to navigate a successful career, including time spent in the Air Force, Los Angeles Police Department Seattle Police Department.  We took a deep...


Jun 6, 2023

In this episode, BJ Zapor recounts his time as a ATF Agent and describes how he was able to successfully navigate through a long federal law enforcement officer career.  It took him years to release the impact of his experiences responding to active shooter calls and high stress incidents.  Since his retirement, he...