EPISODE 33
Mr. James GaglIano
US Army Ranger, FBI Hostage Rescue Team (ret.), CNN Law Enforcement Analyst
The Ferguson Effect, the militarization of law enforcement, the history and evolution of the FBI’s Hostage Rescue Team. These are just a few of the topics we cover with Mr. Gagliano who is a retired career FBI Supervisory Agent, West Point graduate, Army Ranger, and now CNNs Law Enforcement Analyst.
Like what we’re doing? Head over to Patreon and give us a buck for each new episode. You can also make a one-time contribution at GoFundMe.
Intro music credit Bensound.com
CLICK BELOW TO SUBSCRIBE NOW ON YOUR FAVORITE PLAYER
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! PLEASE GO CHECK THEM OUT
Recent Episodes
Protecting your Parents: Fraud and Scams
Mike and Jim connect personal stories of financial loss and embarrassment to the broader professional lessons of threat assessment and emotional control. Whether you’re protecting your organization or your family, the same principles apply: slow down, verify, and think critically. Awareness is good—but deliberate, practiced skepticism is better.
To Chase or Not to Chase: Are the Risks of a Pursuit Worth It?
Police pursuits remain one of the most dangerous and controversial aspects of law enforcement work. This episode examines the data, decision-making, and policy implications surrounding vehicle chases — from the moment the lights come on to the moment a supervisor calls it off. Mike and Jim discuss pursuit criteria, liability, follow-up tactics, and leadership under pressure, connecting lessons learned in the field to the broader goals of risk management and public safety.
0 Comments