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In this gripping Episode, we sit down with retired Las Vegas Metro Captain Josh Bitsko, who responded to the horrific mass shooting that unfolded on October 1, 2017, in Las Vegas. Josh opens up about the terrifying events of that fateful night, when a gunman opened fire on thousands of concertgoers from the Mandalay Bay Hotel, leaving 58 dead and over 800 injured in one of the deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history.

Josh and his team risked their lives to breach the hotel room where the shooter was holed up, a tense and harrowing moment as they worked against the clock to stop the carnage.

Tune in to hear firsthand accounts from Josh of the chaos, the casualties, and the bravery shown by officers who put their lives on the line. His powerful storytelling takes us inside the tragedy and the relentless efforts of law enforcement to save lives in the face of unimaginable danger.

📣 Don't miss this intense, emotional, and powerful episode as Josh Bitsko shares his firsthand account of one of the darkest nights in Las Vegas history.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Context of the Show
03:04 The Importance of Copline and Mental Health Awareness
06:00 Josh Bitsko's Law Enforcement Journey
12:02 Creating the Wellness Bureau and Supporting Fellow Officers
15:01 The October 1st, 2017 Las Vegas Shooting Incident
23:28 Navigating Chaos: The Mandalay Bay Incident
32:22 The Response: Team Dynamics and Leadership
41:25 Breach and Clear: The Tactical Approach
49:00 Processing Trauma: The Aftermath of the Incident
51:03 The Weight of Trauma in Law Enforcement
54:39 Cumulative Trauma and Its Impact
57:54 Building Resilience in Law Enforcement
01:01:19 The Importance of Mental Health Training
01:04:44 Creating a Culture of Wellness
01:10:12 The Journey Towards Healing and Support

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