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Oct 29, 2025 1 hr 15 min

Within the Trenches Ep 626

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Ep 626 features Jim Schmidt, father of Gabby Petito, first responder, and secretary of the Gabby Petito Foundation. This is a special crossover episode with the Safety Gap podcast where I was a guest co-host with Karin Marquez, Chief Public Safety Brand Officer with RapidSOS. Learn more about the Gabby Petito Foundation and find resources at https://gabbypetitofoundation.org. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, call 1-800-799-SAFE or text START to 88788 for help. Learn more about the Safety Gap podcast from RapidSOS at rapidsos.com Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Web RapidSOS - Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Web Episode topics – Jim Schmidt's 25-year journey in public safety, including his experience as a dispatcher, EMT, firefighter, and instructor. The Petito family's decision to turn tragedy into advocacy by founding the Gabby Petito Foundation. Gaps in first responder and dispatcher training when it comes to recognizing subtle signs of domestic violence. How technology and cross-agency collaboration can improve outcomes for survivors. Actionable advice for both first responders and the public to identify, intervene, and support those affected by domestic violence. If you have any comments or questions or would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at [email protected].

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