Episode 948: Building Community and Resilience in Law Enforcement with NYPD Officer and Founder of LEO Weekend

In episode 948 of the Street Cop Podcast, host Dennis Benigno
sits down with Austin Glickman, a dedicated member of the NYPD
and the visionary behind LEO Weekend. Join them as they explore
Austin’s journey in law enforcement, from his early days to the
creation of impactful events during Police Week. Discover how LEO
Weekend fosters community and support for officers and their
families, particularly in the face of denial of benefits and
biased media narratives.


The conversation dives deep into mental health challenges within
the police community, the power of faith in resilience, and the
importance of making the best out of difficult situations. Tune
in for an inspiring discussion about building connections and
fostering hope in law enforcement.





Timestamps:


00:00:00:00 - 00:01:06:14 Teaser 00:01:06:14 - 00:02:37:08 Intro
00:02:37:08 - 00:07:11:06 Austin’s background & LEO Weekend
00:07:11:06 - 00:11:05:21 Austin’s current status with the NYPD
00:11:05:21 - 00:28:46:22 Police Week & How Austin started
LEO Weekend 00:28:46:22 - 00:38:00:11 How do the respective
families receive the events that LEO Weekend puts on? 00:38:00:11
- 01:00:12:08 Denial of benefits, biased media coverage, &
mental health 01:00:12:08 - 01:26:06:03 Making the best of things
& the power of faith 01:26:06:03 - 01:46:29:03 Resilience
01:46:29:03 - 01:52:11:13 Outro