Episode 948: Building Community and Resilience in Law Enforcement with NYPD Officer and Founder of LEO Weekend

In episode 948 of the Street Cop Podcast, host Dennis Benigno sits down with Austin Glickman, a dedicated member of the NYPD and the visionary behind LEO Weekend. Join them as they explore Austin’s journey in law enforcement, from his early days to the creation of impactful events during Police Week. Discover how LEO Weekend fosters community and support for officers and their families, particularly in the face of denial of benefits and biased media narratives. The conversation dives deep into mental health challenges within the police community, the power of faith in resilience, and the importance of making the best out of difficult situations. Tune in for an inspiring discussion about building connections and fostering hope in law enforcement. Timestamps: 00:00:00:00 - 00:01:06:14 Teaser 00:01:06:14 - 00:02:37:08 Intro 00:02:37:08 - 00:07:11:06 Austin’s background & LEO Weekend 00:07:11:06 - 00:11:05:21 Austin’s current status with the NYPD 00:11:05:21 - 00:28:46:22 Police Week & How Austin started LEO Weekend 00:28:46:22 - 00:38:00:11 How do the respective families receive the events that LEO Weekend puts on? 00:38:00:11 - 01:00:12:08 Denial of benefits, biased media coverage, & mental health 01:00:12:08 - 01:26:06:03 Making the best of things & the power of faith 01:26:06:03 - 01:46:29:03 Resilience 01:46:29:03 - 01:52:11:13 Outro