MOTW #141: Dennis Benigno of Street Cop Training

Published: July 18, 2023, 11 a.m.

b'

Dennis Benigno is the founder and CEO of Street Cop Training and began formal police instruction in 2012.\\xa0 His law enforcement career began in 2001 at 19 years of age as an NJ Corrections Officer. In 2004, Benigno became a police officer with the US Park Police Dept. in Washington, DC, and in 2005 moved over to the position of a police officer in one of NJ\\u2019s largest municipalities.\\xa0 He has received multiple awards including but not limited to Lifesaving, Meritorious Service, Mayor\\u2019s Award for Excellence in Public Service, Several Letters of Recognition, Leadership awards, and Certificates of Appreciation from several law enforcement organizations.\\xa0 As a police officer, Benigno has affected over 1,500 arrests and has conducted well over 10,000 motor vehicle stops.\\xa0 He now leads one of the fastest-growing LEO education companies in the country.

Dennis is recognized as not only an instructor but as a thought leader and influencer in modern-day policing.\\xa0 His outspoken vision of changing law enforcement for the better has struck the hearts of over 500,000 followers on social media platforms alone.\\xa0 He has now partnered with several non-profits and works to provide no-cost support to several families and members of the law enforcement community.

Buy the book! https://www.amazon.com/Honed-Finding-Your-Edge-Over-ebook/dp/B09C11QYR4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1L3GKMD0L3Z1H&dchild=1&keywords=honed+finding+your+edge+as+a+man+over+40&qid=1630362562&sprefix=honed%2Caps%2C210&sr=8-1 \\xa0 Greybeard Performance: https://greybeardperformance.com

Mike Simpson has served over three decades in the military as an Airborne Ranger, a Special Forces Operator, and finally as a Doctor of Emergency Medicine assigned to the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC). Throughout his career, Mike has deployed to 17 different countries, from counter-narcotics operations in the jungles of South America, to the Global War on Terror (GWOT) in Southwest Asia and North Africa.

Along the way, Mike has been trained as a demolitions expert, SWAT Sniper, High Altitude Low Opening (HALO) parachutist, civilian paramedic, Special Forces Medic, Operations and intelligence Sergeant, and finally, a board certified Emergency Medicine Physician.

Mike is also a martial arts enthusiast, who trains in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai. His passion for martial arts motivated him to become a practicing fight doctor. As one of the foremost experts in both tactical trauma medicine and combat sports medicine, Mike is highly sought after as a lecturer and instructor, working extensively with Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighters, law enforcement, and military organizations providing medical care and training. He co-stars on Hunting Hitler on the History Channel.

Email: doc@drmikesimpson.com

'