Episode 940: Inside the Breonna Taylor Case – John Mattingly's Unfiltered Perspective

In this episode of the Street Cop Podcast, Dennis Benigno and
co-host Ely Alfonso welcome John Mattingly, the former Louisville
Metro Police officer deeply involved in the Breonna Taylor case.
John provides a raw and insightful perspective on the shooting
and the media’s role in distorting the truth. He discusses the
critical importance of vigilance and preparedness, the need for a
proactive Public Information Officer, and the challenges posed by
body cameras and misinformation. John reflects on how his life
was upended by media disinformation, the personal and
professional struggles he faced, and what he would change if
given another chance. This episode is a must-listen for those
interested in understanding the complexities of high-profile
cases and the impact of media on law enforcement.





Time Stamps:


00:00:00:00 - 00:01:04:06 Teaser 00:01:04:06 - 00:03:06:15 Intro
00:03:06:15 - 00:21:23:19 John’s background & the Breonna
Taylor shooting 00:21:23:19 - 00:24:18:21 Complacency & being
prepared 00:24:18:21 - 00:27:40:03 The importance of a proactive
Public Information Officer 00:27:40:03 - 00:31:14:18 Lies &
body cameras 00:31:14:18 - 00:44:15:11 The misinformation of the
media 00:44:15:11 - 00:53:26:24 How John’s life changed after the
media’s disinformation 00:53:26:24 - 01:02:38:16 How John managed
the struggle 01:02:38:16 - 01:10:41:07 John’s reflection on the
shooting: what he’d do differently 01:10:41:07 - 01:44:36:17
Irreparable reputational damage, improper training, &
administrative betrayal 01:44:36:17 - 01:47:52:17 Outro