SWAT Commander Reveals Need For Team Mental Health Support

On ⁠www.VetsAndBadges.com⁠ with no US law enforcement standard, this discussion focuses on Impact of trauma on police SWAT officers / teams and need for wellness programs. Guest: Francisco Fernandez is currently the Assistant Chief for Police Operations in the City of Sweetwater, FL. Fernandez served in the US Marines prior to joining and retiring from the City of Miami Police Department as a Major. During his accomplished 30 year career with Miami PD, Fernandez served 15 years as a SWAT Operator and Commander who participated in over 475 SWAT missions. - Truly, impressive!About Vets And Badges Podcast Hosts:Robert Asencio is a retired police Captain, former Florida State Representative, US Army Veteran who served as a member of the Special Operations community with over 34 years of public service experience. David Magnusson is a retired police Chief and Military Historian who has nearly 40 years of public service experience.Follow us also on AMAZON, APPLE, IHEART, and YOUTUBE at @VetsAndBadges#podcast #ptsd #cptsd Recorded at Miami's Community News studiosSource, B-Roll: LEB FBI, UFRA HazMat, Niami Herald, CBS 4 Miami, NBC 6 MiamiVAB - [email protected]