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A wide‑ranging, fast‑moving conversation between Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith and retired Mesa, AZ Police Lieutenant Daniel Byram,an officer, instructor, Homeland‑Security textbook author and prolific novelist. From patrolling hundreds of rural square miles as a 20‑year‑old deputy in 1970s Ohio to supervising an exploding police force in one of America’s fastest‑growing cities, Lt. Byram shares lessons on leadership, training, resilience, writing and the future of the profession.

Memorable Quotes

  • “Every minute you’re on the street you’re doing PR and recruiting, even when you don’t know it.”
  • “A 300‑page wire‑tap affidavit made me realize: if I can write this, I can write a book.”
  • “Nothing is more transparent than today’s police department; the body‑camera is the ultimate fact‑checker.”

Resources & Links

  • Lt. Daniel Byram online – books, articles & social media: danielbyram.com
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