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Ep. 63: From Rags to Readiness: Inside the Evolution of a Tactical Team
Street Tales
1 hour 19 minutes
1 month ago
Ep. 63: From Rags to Readiness: Inside the Evolution of a Tactical Team
In this episode, Paterson New Jersey Police Sgt. Vic Martinez (retired) returns to discuss building an Emergency Response Team from scratch, the evolution of weapons, breaching and energetic (explosive) techniques, and integrating canine units into tactical operations. Vic and Adam also talk gear upgrades, leadership and training culture, callout intensity, and handling logistics and legalities for dangerous tools.
They candidly share personal stories about balancing family, coaching, two bouts of cancer, and life after law enforcement, emphasizing the value of rigorous training, professionalism, and support systems for officers transitioning to civilian careers.
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This podcast is dedicated to exploring the diverse stories within the law enforcement community, fostering open and honest discussions about the realities of policing from both sides of the law.