EPISODE 91
Cops and Robbers:
The 1986 FBI Miami Shootout
The aftermath of the bloody shootout between FBI Agents and bank robbers has had lasting affects on law enforcement decisions to this day.
FBI Agents Grogan and Dove tragically lost their lives in the infamous shootout in Miami between multiple FBI Agents and 2 bank robbers. The lessons learned, and technology that arose in the aftermath are still felt to this day 30+ years later. Jim and Mike are joined again by Vince and they discuss some of the incident and what changes law enforcement experienced as a result of this tragic shootout.
Links:
Retired FBI Agent Ed Mirales book
FBI Freedom of Information Act Release
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