ATO: BRIDGING THE DIVIDE

Facing the Dragon  Continuation of Dallas Police Detective Matt Banes as he discusses 7/7/2016 in Dallas,Texas and his actions as he responded to the active scene as a member of Dallas SWAT that day. This day was one of the most horrific and tragic days for policing in America with the City of Dallas losing five great men that day along with others being physically wounded. To this day, the emotional damage from that tragic event is evident. This interview is one officer’s riveting perspective of being involved in this prolific event. 

Critical Incident discussed: July 7th 2016, El Centro College, Dallas, Texas.

The City lost 5 officers from this ambush attack. 

Acronyms/Phrases:

Tag Beats- Targeted areas within the city that, through crime stats, are deemed to drive the city's crime rate.

On the X, Pushing to the X- Refers to being in direct line of fire and also rushing to the gunfire. 

Part 1 of Dallas PD Narcotics Detective Matt Banes. This DPD warrior's story is the epitome of street survival as he relies on his supreme mental preparation and strong faith. From surviving a gunfight alone with two armed suspects to a street brawl with a drug-fueled suspect, this lawman has endured and continues serving the City of Dallas.

Dallas PD Gang Unit Detective Norman Smith

End of Watch: January 6, 2009

Listen to retired Dallas PD Lieutenant Bob Owens' story of serving his country as a U.S. Marine Corps veteran while serving in Vietnam. Lt. Owens began his 40 year Dallas Police career in 1974 as he was a trailblazer in innovation in training, leadership and cementing a tactical mindset in SWAT that is still cemented today. Lt. Owens served many divisions in the Dallas Police Dept: Patrol, Narcotics, SWAT, Inservice and Basic Training. 

He helped start the Dallas Narcotic unit street squad in the early 1990s as the bloody Jamaican drug wars started and saw the city of Dallas have the most homicide in its history.

His command over SWAT and training was legendary as he helped mold a tactical and training mindset for this great unit. 

*Discuss hostage situation from Nov 12th 2003 when a gunman shot and injured Dallas Officers Mike Flusche, Eddie Coffey, and Mike Patino. SWAT responded and took gunfire to their ballistic shield as they approached. 

Inservice- Training for active officers

Basic Academy- refers to the rookie police academy

Range Master- The hand selected supervisor that commands the pistol range on the Dallas Police Dept.

Detective Larry Bromley

End of Watch Wednesday, December 11, 1991

“The great lie is whatever it is….you’re going through it completely alone”

Former Dallas PD turned U.S. Marshal -  Chris White tells his engaging story of survival as he confronted armed shooting suspects twice in the line of duty.  His training and his strong faith contributed to his success in the professional world as well as his personal life. This is a truly inspiring story told by a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt, former MMA pro-fighter, devoted family man, and dedicated law man. 

Acronyms/Phrases:

DRT- Dead Right There

Backstop- Chris refers to his site picture, behind line of site behind suspect, if he were to engage armed suspect in the vehicle.

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1) Be impeccable with your word

2)Don’t take anything personal

3) Don’t make assumptions

4) Do your best

Senior Corporal Misty Vancuren shares her story of an amazing life and career with Dallas PD.  She spent a decade in Dallas SWAT as an operator and trainer, and now works in the FBI Intelligence Unit. A former Oklahoma University basketball player and former Golden Gloves champion, this officer is as accomplished personally as she is professionally. 

Critical incident:

Infant hostage on 5800 Martel, Dallas, Texas on 6/20/2007

Hear Dallas PD SGT Ed Lujan's incredible story of survival and recovery after a critical incident in 2015 in which a suspect ran him over three times with an SUV.  Ed’s mental and physical recovery is an inspiring story of strength, faith, and sheer willpower. 

Sgt. Lujan's recovery came from his incredible support system in the Dallas Police Department and his amazing wife, Marcela Lujan.

Ed became ATO chair in January 2019 and quickly added new board members and expanded the confidential counseling program by adding new counselors that reach all areas of the Dallas metroplex.

CRITICAL INCIDENT: 

Sgt. Lujan was run over three times, outside a Dallas Nightclub, on November 8th 2015 at 2435 West Northwest Highway, Dallas, Texas.

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