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Podcast: All Things Crime
Episode: Sgt Betsy Brantner-Smith: Police Are Fighting An Uphill Battle Part 1
Description: Betsy Brantner Smith is the national spokesman for the National Police Association. She is a retired 29 year veteran of the Naperville, Il Police Department. She has been a law enforcement trainer for over 20 years.Law enforcement officers have been facing criticism in recent years, with some incidents causing a shift in public opinion to view them as villains. However, the majority of law enforcement officers are heroes who risk their lives to protect communities, apprehend criminals, and respond to emergencies.Today, Sergeant Betsy Brantner-Smith, shares her unique perspective on the challenges and sacrifices that...