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EPISODE · Jul 31, 2026 · 1H 9M

Leading Through Tragedy | Chief John Pelletier

from Greater Good Radio - Connect, Learn, Heal, and Grow

From the deadliest mass shooting in American history to the most devastating wildfire tragedy in modern U.S. history, Chief John Pelletier has spent his career leading through the unthinkable. As incident commander during the 2017 Mandalay Bay shooting in Las Vegas and now Chief of the Maui Police Department during the catastrophic 2023 wildfires, Pelletier opens up about what it actually takes to make life-or-death decisions under unimaginable pressure — and what it costs him personally as a husband and father. He shares the moment his wife told him to leave for a hostage rescue on Christmas Eve, the truth behind the false narratives that spread after the Maui fires, and why officer wellness matters as much as crime fighting. Watch now to learn how Chief Pelletier leads with compassion through tragedy.

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