Dennis and newcomer to the Street Cop Family Zach Miller discuss a common question about the automobile exception for a warrant for search and seizure when there is a reasonable cause for suspicion.

Dennis stresses the importance of reading Miranda Rights and knowing relevant case laws to keep cases from being thrown out on technicalities.

Jeff Smith outlines some precautions around the arcs of doors during vehicle stops and how things can go wrong if the suspect panics.

Dennis and special guest Kenny Williams (a.k.a. The Red Ninja) tackle questions from the community. Originally aired on 10/04/2021.

Dennis answers a call about when it is appropriate to do a partial vs. full plate check while not engaged in a traffic stop and describes when it is appropriate to do a warrant check and criminal history lookup while engaged in a traffic stop.

In this heated episode, Dennis explains a simple rule that seems to be warped into a myth and is constantly perpetuated into bad advice among active police officers.

Tom Rizzo explains how pandering to an antagonist that is looking to cancel you is an exercise in futility, and how to better direct your energy toward your staff instead of falling victim to appeasement.

Tom Rizzo explains the pitfalls of doing things for recognition and the trappings of not giving others the recognition they deserve for fear of one's own status.

In an excerpt from an earlier video, Dennis talks about his experience as a rookie and how he reevaluated priorities on police work.

Dennis answers a question on vehicle selection and provides some insights on how to develop a strategy for bigger and better results over time.

We have a special guest episode of The Squad Room featuring our very own Dennis Benigno of Street Cop Training. Dennis joins The Squad Room to talk about his career and how he navigated through a start in corrections, to federal law enforcement, and eventually, back home working in the New Jersey town he grew up in. A big thank you to the guys at The Squad Room for the feature! Check out thesquadroom.net for more of their episodes and other resources.

Dennis explains the legalities of Terry Frisking, how it can change from state to state, and how to use the Terry v Ohio case as a guideline.

Dennis explains that not everyone needs to perform the trooper 2-step to gain lawful consent, depending on the state. He also discusses how to look for case laws and previous court cases pertaining to lawful consent procedures.

Dennis explains that to succeed as a good Supervisor, you have to remember that you are working for your staff, not the other way around.

Tom Rizzo explains the trappings of fearing inferiority and the benefits of having humility for the organization and yourself.

Tom Rizzo explains the impact of having administrative support and how being supportive of staff will net big returns all around.

Dennis and his guest Robert Ferreiro discuss the motivation behind the actions of law enforcement.

If you are new to the Police game, you might feel that this lifestyle was not what you had signed up for at first. Dennis explains the dopamine hit from your first successful bust, and how each successive bust adds to the rush.

What are you spending your time on out in the field? Dennis recalls an experience and talks less about headlights and more about how to be effective in the field.

What it means to be in the Brotherhood of Police Officers.

Dennis sits down with a new acquaintance, Jake Bigelow to discuss the real problems in law enforcement right now.

Taken from a live video, Dennis Benigno discusses making a decision and sticking to it.

Dennis sits down with the Real Minority Report to discuss his career & Street Cop Training

Dennis sits down with one of our own and top three instructors at Street Cop, SGT. Kenny Williams. Kenny is a well known interdiction police officer throughout the country, also known as The Red Ninja. Dennis and Kenny discuss the beginning of his career, training, and interdiction. Sergeant Williams began his career in 2007, and currently works as a full time K9 interdiction officer. Williams has been personally responsible for the seizure of over 4 million dollars cash, several hundred pounds of illicit narcotics, and well over a ton of Marijuana. Williams has received countless awards for his work from numerous organizations and has established a national reputation. Williams is a fully certified EPIC and DIAP instructor.

Uncle Den Answers Group Members Questions From Our Private LEO only Facebook Group.

Dennis sits down with Brad Gilmore, an instructor with SCT and talent in law enforcement. Brad discusses his origin story, some of the struggles he had in the beginning of his career and what he does now!

K9 SGT Scott Kivett drops by Street Cop Training

Dennis sits down with Oklahoma Highway Patrol to discuss Street Cop Training, Case law, and more.

Philadelphia police officer Jesse Hartnett, who was wounded in an ambush shooting back in 2016 joins Dennis on the Street Cop Podcast to discuss the life changing incident, his career and what life looks like now.

Dennis sits down today to discuss the Top Ten Most Important US Supreme Court Cases that cops need to know. Case law is fundamental for all cops. This is one of the core beliefs of Street Cop Training.

Dennis sits down with Captain Tom Rizzo to answer questions on police leadership and correct approaches. Thomas Rizzo began his law enforcement career in December of 2001, as a Patrolman with the Middlesex Borough Police Department (NJ). In 2004, Rizzo was hired by the Howell Township Police Department (NJ), where he is currently serving as the Investigations Division Commander at the rank of Captain. Rizzo formulated Howell Township Police Department’s first Criminal Suppression Unit, where he has participated in a variety of search warrant executions, intra/inter-agency collaborations, and take-downs of distributors. Rizzo takes great pride in the constant pursuit of leading by example, while consistently being a student of human behavior.  Rizzo has quickly become one of Street Cop Training’s most sought after instructors.