Episode 962: Surviving the Worst: Courage, Reflection, and the Aftermath of an OIS

In this gripping episode of the Street Cop Podcast, Dennis
Benigno speaks with Matthew Baughman, a law enforcement officer
who shares the harrowing details of his life-changing shooting
incident. Matthew walks us through his background, the events
leading up to the shooting, and the immediate aftermath,
including the agency's response and the emotional toll it took on
him.


Matthew reflects on the critical factors that helped prepare him
for such a traumatic event, as well as what he would have done
differently in hindsight. He offers a raw and honest look at how
the experience has reshaped his life, both personally and
professionally.


This episode is a must-listen for law enforcement officers and
first responders, as it provides invaluable insights into
resilience, the human side of policing, and the long-term effects
of life-threatening situations.





Timestamps:


00:00:00:00 - 00:01:19:04 Teaser 00:01:19:04 - 00:04:22:04 Intro
00:04:22:04 - 00:05:33:23 Matthew’s background 00:05:33:23 -
00:11:56:14 Matthew’s shooting incident 00:11:56:14 - 00:14:14:09
The agency’s response to Matthew’s shooting 00:14:14:09 -
00:15:44:23 Things that prepared Matthew for his shooting
00:15:44:23 - 00:17:05:19 Would Matthew have done anything
differently? 00:17:05:19 - 00:36:20:16 How has this experience
changed Matthew? 00:36:20:16 - 00:37:09:15 Outro