61: Behind the Badge with Former FBI Special Agent and Police Chief Mark Becker

Mark Becker is a former Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, former Chief of Police of both East Chicago and Portage, Indiana, and the founder of Becker Consulting Group. From his early inspiration to join the FBI to leading police departments in Indiana, Becker shares a candid look at the realities of policing, leadership, and public safety. The conversation explores his time as an FBI Special Agent, including training at Quantico, interrogation techniques, and the challenges of working cases ranging from violent crime to counterintelligence, along with how agents build cases and work alongside local law enforcement. Becker also reflects on his transition into law enforcement leadership, where he focused on reducing crime, rebuilding community trust in a previously corrupt police department, and addressing other departmental challenges. The discussion expands into broader issues shaping modern policing, including federal oversight and evolving standards, before closing with insights from his consulting work, where he helps organizations and individuals better understand personal safety, threat awareness, and how to respond effectively in high-stress situations. For threat awareness and high-stress response training inquiries, please text Becker Consulting Group directly at 219-712-0864. Pick up a copy of "NOT ME!" by Al Horner on Amazon.com. Learn more about Todd's Podcast at ToddDantzler.com.Click here to text Todd!