#620 Jul 05, 23

Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast: Gary Edgington - Counter-Terrorism Commander (Ret) and Author of Outside The Wire

Hello everyone and welcome back to the show. Thank you for listening. Please share with your family and friends. A big thanks to You. The Criminal Justice Professional. Whatever you are doing or wherever you are at keep up the great work and please be safe. I struggled. I was in a dark place for a long time. I was in pain, and I masked it with alcohol. I was contemplating hurting myself. I finally decided to reach out and ask for help, and I am grateful I did. FHE Health and The Shatterproof Program saved my life. If you are struggling, you don’t have to stay there. We can and will help you. Reach out today at 303.960.9819. https://www.cjevolution.com/shatterproof/ Such an honor to have Gary Edgington on the show. Gary is a former counter terrorism task force commander with over thirty years in law enforcement. From 1999 to 2008 he was a member of the LA FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force. After 9/11 Gary commanded a counter terrorism task force for the California DOJ. In 2008, Gary deployed to Iraq as an advisor with the US Army. After redeploying, Gary worked intelligence assignments with the Department of Defense and the Long Beach Police Department. He also held a staff assignment at US SOCOM. Highlights of this interview: Such a great interview where we talk about the Law Enforcement Profession. His take on the threats to our great country as well as his journey with PTSD and Wellness. You can find Gary and his book here: https://garyedgingtonauthor.com/ More great shows

61 mins

Hello everyone and welcome back to the show. Thank you for listening. Please share with your family and friends.

A big thanks to You. The Criminal Justice Professional. Whatever you are doing or wherever you are at keep up the great work and please be safe.

I struggled. I was in a dark place for a long time. I was in pain, and I masked it with alcohol. I was contemplating hurting myself. I finally decided to reach out and ask for help, and I am grateful I did. FHE Health and The Shatterproof Program saved my life. If you are struggling, you don’t have to stay there. We can and will help you. Reach out today at 303.960.9819.

https://www.cjevolution.com/shatterproof/

Such an honor to have Gary Edgington on the show. Gary is a former counter terrorism task force commander with over thirty years in law enforcement. From 1999 to 2008 he was a member of the LA FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force. After 9/11 Gary commanded a counter terrorism task force for the California DOJ. In 2008, Gary deployed to Iraq as an advisor with the US Army. After redeploying, Gary worked intelligence assignments with the Department of Defense and the Long Beach Police Department. He also held a staff assignment at US SOCOM.

Highlights of this interview:

Such a great interview where we talk about the Law Enforcement Profession. His take on the threats to our great country as well as his journey with PTSD and Wellness.

You can find Gary and his book here:

https://garyedgingtonauthor.com/

More great shows

Creators and Guests

Host

Patrick Fitzgibbons

Patrick Fitzgibbons is a retired Police Commander and former Army Paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division. He is now a Program Lead for FHE Health in their Shatterproof Program for First Responders located in Deerfield Beach, Florida. He is passionate about helping first responders who are struggling, and he also sought treatment for his struggles. He holds advanced degrees in organizational leadership and business, and is currently studying to become a licensed mental health clinician in the State of Florida. Patrick also speaks to first responder organizations about health and wellness for personnel.

Guest

Gary Edgington

Gary Edgington is a former counterterrorism task force commander with over 30 years in law enforcement. A member of the LA FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force (1999–2008), he later led a counterterrorism unit for the California DOJ after 9/11. In 2008, Gary deployed to Iraq as a U.S. Army advisor, later working intelligence assignments with the Department of Defense, Long Beach PD, and US SOCOM.