Episode 734: Overcoming Tragedy with Gary Edgington

On today's episode, Dennis speaks with former counter terrorism
task force commander and author, Gary Edgington. Gary is a former
counter terrorism task force commander with over thirty years in
law enforcement. From 1999 to 2008 he was a member of the LA
FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force. After 9/11 Gary commanded a
counter terrorism task force for the California DOJ. In 2008,
Gary deployed to Iraq as an advisor with the US Army. After
redeploying, Gary worked intelligence assignments with the
Department of Defense and the Long Beach Police Department.
 Gary is also the son of a law enforcement officer who was
murdered in the line of duty while Gary was only in the third
week of police academy training.


Today, Gary opens up about the story of his fathers incident,
what he went through from losing his father at such a young age,
the lessons he learned, advice for all cops on how to be
prepared, balancing the job while being a parent and the legacy
his father left behind.


Check out Gary's website: https://garyedgingtonauthor.com/


Check out Gary's book:
https://www.amazon.com/Outside-Wire-Novel-Murder-Love/dp/1646639235


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