Episode 960: Uncovering Medical Child Abuse: Cases, Impact, & Prevention Strategies

In this episode of the Street Cop Podcast, Dennis Benigno,
founder and CEO of Street Cop Training, sits down with Mike
Weber, a seasoned expert in medical child abuse investigations.
Mike discusses the hidden dangers of medical child abuse—often
overlooked by both medical professionals and law enforcement—and
the devastating impact it has on children.


Mike provides crucial insights on how to identify red flags, the
role of Medicaid fraud in these cases, and the psychological
trauma inflicted on victims. He also offers valuable advice for
law enforcement on how to better recognize and respond to these
complex cases.


This episode is a must-listen for anyone in law enforcement or
child protection, providing essential tools to protect vulnerable
children and prevent further harm.





Timestamps:


00:00:00:00 - 00:01:10:10 Teaser 00:01:10:10 - 00:02:33:05 Intro
00:02:33:05 - 00:04:52:06 Mike’s background 00:04:52:06 -
00:17:26:14 Medical child abuse 00:17:26:14 - 00:26:20:01 The
Hope Ybarra case 00:26:20:01 - 00:27:39:03 Are medical
professionals equipped to handle medical child abuse 00:27:39:03
- 00:30:54:13 Medicaid fraud 00:30:54:13 - 00:32:12:02 The
psychological impact on the children 00:32:12:02 - 00:39:19:19
Mike’s advice for law enforcement 00:39:19:19 - 00:41:25:08
Suffocation cases 00:41:25:08 - 00:42:39:14 Who to call if you
suspect medical child abuse 00:42:39:14 - 00:56:32:06 Training
00:56:32:06 - 00:58:58:13 Outro