ATO:BRIDGING THE DIVIDE

ATO: BRIDGING THE DIVIDE

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The Dallas Assist the Officer Foundation in Dallas Texas was created in 1999 to assist the first responder community financially if they suffered injury, illness or death. Now the ATO is providing a stage to hear their incredible stories so we can learn, heal and honor those who served before and after us. Take a journey with the ATO hosts as we provide the loyal listener a peek behind the curtain of the very complex and trauma filled first responder world. Hosts Dallas Officer Joe King, Danny Canete, Kent Wolverton, and retired Dallas SWAT Misty Vancuren. ATODALLAS.ORG Instagram: ato_bridging...

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Episode 5 - Dallas PD Narcotics Sgt. Matt Banes #8157: Gunfighter 21.09.2021 54:30

Part 1 of Dallas PD Narcotics Detective Matt Banes. This DPD warrior's story is the epitome of street survival as he relies on his supreme mental preparation and strong faith. From surviving a gunfight alone with two armed suspects to a street brawl with a drug-fueled suspect, this lawman has endured and continues serving the City of Dallas. Dallas PD Gang Unit Detective Norman Smith End of Watch:...

Episode 4 - Dallas Police Department SWAT and Narcotics (Ret.) Lt. Bob Owens #3587: Training Days 15.09.2021 1:18:48

Listen to retired Dallas PD Lieutenant Bob Owens' story of serving his country as a U.S. Marine Corps veteran while serving in Vietnam. Lt. Owens began his 40 year Dallas Police career in 1974 as he was a trailblazer in innovation in training, leadership and cementing a tactical mindset in SWAT that is still cemented today. Lt. Owens served many divisions in the Dallas Police Dept: Patrol, Narcoti...

Episode 3 - United States Marshal Chris White: Justice, Integrity, and Service 07.09.2021 1:05:17

“The great lie is whatever it is….you’re going through it completely alone” Former Dallas PD turned U.S. Marshal - Chris White tells his engaging story of survival as he confronted armed shooting suspects twice in the line of duty. His training and his strong faith contributed to his success in the professional world as well as his personal life. This is a truly inspiring story told by a Brazilian...

Episode 2 - Dallas PD SWAT Misty VanCuren #7696: Journey from Oklahoma to Dallas SWAT 30.08.2021 57:03

1) Be impeccable with your word 2) Don’t take anything personal 3) Don’t make assumptions 4) Do your best Senior Corporal Misty Vancuren shares her story of an amazing life and career with Dallas PD. She spent a decade in Dallas SWAT as an operator and trainer, and now works in the FBI Intelligence Unit. A former Oklahoma University basketball player and former Golden Gloves champion, this office...

Episode 1 - Dallas PD Sergeant and ATO Chairman Ed Lujan #7375: Service to Others 25.08.2021 50:26

Hear Dallas PD SGT Ed Lujan's incredible story of survival and recovery after a critical incident in 2015 in which a suspect ran him over three times with an SUV. Ed’s mental and physical recovery is an inspiring story of strength, faith, and sheer willpower. Sgt. Lujan's recovery came from his incredible support system in the Dallas Police Department and his amazing wife, Marcela Lujan. Ed beca...