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The Murder of Kiki Camarena and Its Aftermath:Kiki Camarena's Background:Enrique "Kiki" Camarena was a Mexican-born American undercover DEA agent.He was stationed in Guadalajara, Mexico, where he was investigating drug cartels, particularly the Guadalajara Cartel led by Miguel Ángel Félix Gallardo.Kidnapping and Murder:On February 7, 1985, Camarena was kidnapped in broad daylight by cartel operatives.He was brutally tortured over several days and eventually killed. His body was discovered in a shallow grave over a month later, along with the body of his pilot, Alfredo Zavala Avelar.Impact and Immediate Aftermath:The murder of Camarena led to significant tension between the United States and Mexico.The U.S. government launched Operation Leyenda, the largest DEA homicide investigation ever undertaken, to bring those responsible to justice.Arrests and Trials:Several key figures in the Guadalajara Cartel were arrested, including Rafael Caro Quintero and Ernesto Fonseca Carrillo.Caro Quintero was convicted and sentenced to 40 years in prison, although he was controversially released in 2013 on a technicality before being re-arrested in 2022.Other cartel members and corrupt officials involved were also captured and prosecuted.Long-term Consequences:The murder highlighted the extensive corruption within the Mexican government and law enforcement agencies.It led to a strained relationship between the U.S. and Mexico, with increased pressure from the U.S. for Mexico to combat drug trafficking more aggressively.The incident significantly raised awareness of the dangers faced by DEA agents and the brutality of drug cartels.Legacy:Kiki Camarena became a symbol of the fight against drug trafficking and the sacrifices made by law enforcement.Red Ribbon Week, a drug prevention campaign, was established in his honor and is observed annually in the United States to raise awareness about the dangers of drug abuse.In this episode, we dive into a roundtable discussion involving multiple people who were on the inside of the investigation and then the apprehension of those responsible. (commercial at 7:27)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:untitled (swlaw.edu)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.
The Murder of Kiki Camarena and Its Aftermath:Kiki Camarena's Background:Enrique "Kiki" Camarena was a Mexican-born American undercover DEA agent.He was stationed in Guadalajara, Mexico, where he was investigating drug cartels, particularly the Guadalajara Cartel led by Miguel Ángel Félix Gallardo.Kidnapping and Murder:On February 7, 1985, Camarena was kidnapped in broad daylight by cartel operatives.He was brutally tortured over several days and eventually killed. His body was discovered in a shallow grave over a month later, along with the body of his pilot, Alfredo Zavala Avelar.Impact and Immediate Aftermath:The murder of Camarena led to significant tension between the United States and Mexico.The U.S. government launched Operation Leyenda, the largest DEA homicide investigation ever undertaken, to bring those responsible to justice.Arrests and Trials:Several key figures in the Guadalajara Cartel were arrested, including Rafael Caro Quintero and Ernesto Fonseca Carrillo.Caro Quintero was convicted and sentenced to 40 years in prison, although he was controversially released in 2013 on a technicality before being re-arrested in 2022.Other cartel members and corrupt officials involved were also captured and prosecuted.Long-term Consequences:The murder highlighted the extensive corruption within the Mexican government and law enforcement agencies.It led to a strained relationship between the U.S. and Mexico, with increased pressure from the U.S. for Mexico to combat drug trafficking more aggressively.The incident significantly raised awareness of the dangers faced by DEA agents and the brutality of drug cartels.Legacy:Kiki Camarena became a symbol of the fight against drug trafficking and the sacrifices made by law enforcement.Red Ribbon Week, a drug prevention campaign, was established in his honor and is observed annually in the United States to raise awareness about the dangers of drug abuse.In this episode, we dive into a roundtable discussion involving multiple people who were on the inside of the investigation and then the apprehension of those responsible. (commercial at 7:27)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:untitled (swlaw.edu)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.
The Murder of Kiki Camarena and Its Aftermath:Kiki Camarena's Background:Enrique "Kiki" Camarena was a Mexican-born American undercover DEA agent.He was stationed in Guadalajara, Mexico, where he was investigating drug cartels, particularly the Guadalajara Cartel led by Miguel Ángel Félix Gallardo.Kidnapping and Murder:On February 7, 1985, Camarena was kidnapped in broad daylight by cartel operatives.He was brutally tortured over several days and eventually killed. His body was discovered in a shallow grave over a month later, along with the body of his pilot, Alfredo Zavala Avelar.Impact and Immediate Aftermath:The murder of Camarena led to significant tension between the United States and Mexico.The U.S. government launched Operation Leyenda, the largest DEA homicide investigation ever undertaken, to bring those responsible to justice.Arrests and Trials:Several key figures in the Guadalajara Cartel were arrested, including Rafael Caro Quintero and Ernesto Fonseca Carrillo.Caro Quintero was convicted and sentenced to 40 years in prison, although he was controversially released in 2013 on a technicality before being re-arrested in 2022.Other cartel members and corrupt officials involved were also captured and prosecuted.Long-term Consequences:The murder highlighted the extensive corruption within the Mexican government and law enforcement agencies.It led to a strained relationship between the U.S. and Mexico, with increased pressure from the U.S. for Mexico to combat drug trafficking more aggressively.The incident significantly raised awareness of the dangers faced by DEA agents and the brutality of drug cartels.Legacy:Kiki Camarena became a symbol of the fight against drug trafficking and the sacrifices made by law enforcement.Red Ribbon Week, a drug prevention campaign, was established in his honor and is observed annually in the United States to raise awareness about the dangers of drug abuse.In this episode, we dive into a roundtable discussion involving multiple people who were on the inside of the investigation and then the apprehension of those responsible. (commercial at 7:27)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:untitled (swlaw.edu)
The Murder of Kiki Camarena and Its Aftermath:Kiki Camarena's Background:Enrique "Kiki" Camarena was a Mexican-born American undercover DEA agent.He was stationed in Guadalajara, Mexico, where he was investigating drug cartels, particularly the Guadalajara Cartel led by Miguel Ángel Félix Gallardo.Kidnapping and Murder:On February 7, 1985, Camarena was kidnapped in broad daylight by cartel operatives.He was brutally tortured over several days and eventually killed. His body was discovered in a shallow grave over a month later, along with the body of his pilot, Alfredo Zavala Avelar.Impact and Immediate Aftermath:The murder of Camarena led to significant tension between the United States and Mexico.The U.S. government launched Operation Leyenda, the largest DEA homicide investigation ever undertaken, to bring those responsible to justice.Arrests and Trials:Several key figures in the Guadalajara Cartel were arrested, including Rafael Caro Quintero and Ernesto Fonseca Carrillo.Caro Quintero was convicted and sentenced to 40 years in prison, although he was controversially released in 2013 on a technicality before being re-arrested in 2022.Other cartel members and corrupt officials involved were also captured and prosecuted.Long-term Consequences:The murder highlighted the extensive corruption within the Mexican government and law enforcement agencies.It led to a strained relationship between the U.S. and Mexico, with increased pressure from the U.S. for Mexico to combat drug trafficking more aggressively.The incident significantly raised awareness of the dangers faced by DEA agents and the brutality of drug cartels.Legacy:Kiki Camarena became a symbol of the fight against drug trafficking and the sacrifices made by law enforcement.Red Ribbon Week, a drug prevention campaign, was established in his honor and is observed annually in the United States to raise awareness about the dangers of drug abuse.In this episode, we dive into a roundtable discussion involving multiple people who were on the inside of the investigation and then the apprehension of those responsible. (commercial at 7:27)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:untitled (swlaw.edu)
The Murder of Kiki Camarena and Its Aftermath:Kiki Camarena's Background:Enrique "Kiki" Camarena was a Mexican-born American undercover DEA agent.He was stationed in Guadalajara, Mexico, where he was investigating drug cartels, particularly the Guadalajara Cartel led by Miguel Ángel Félix Gallardo.Kidnapping and Murder:On February 7, 1985, Camarena was kidnapped in broad daylight by cartel operatives.He was brutally tortured over several days and eventually killed. His body was discovered in a shallow grave over a month later, along with the body of his pilot, Alfredo Zavala Avelar.Impact and Immediate Aftermath:The murder of Camarena led to significant tension between the United States and Mexico.The U.S. government launched Operation Leyenda, the largest DEA homicide investigation ever undertaken, to bring those responsible to justice.Arrests and Trials:Several key figures in the Guadalajara Cartel were arrested, including Rafael Caro Quintero and Ernesto Fonseca Carrillo.Caro Quintero was convicted and sentenced to 40 years in prison, although he was controversially released in 2013 on a technicality before being re-arrested in 2022.Other cartel members and corrupt officials involved were also captured and prosecuted.Long-term Consequences:The murder highlighted the extensive corruption within the Mexican government and law enforcement agencies.It led to a strained relationship between the U.S. and Mexico, with increased pressure from the U.S. for Mexico to combat drug trafficking more aggressively.The incident significantly raised awareness of the dangers faced by DEA agents and the brutality of drug cartels.Legacy:Kiki Camarena became a symbol of the fight against drug trafficking and the sacrifices made by law enforcement.Red Ribbon Week, a drug prevention campaign, was established in his honor and is observed annually in the United States to raise awareness about the dangers of drug abuse.In this episode, we dive into a roundtable discussion involving multiple people who were on the inside of the investigation and then the apprehension of those responsible. (commercial at 9:07)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:untitled (swlaw.edu)
The Murder of Kiki Camarena and Its Aftermath:Kiki Camarena's Background:Enrique "Kiki" Camarena was a Mexican-born American undercover DEA agent.He was stationed in Guadalajara, Mexico, where he was investigating drug cartels, particularly the Guadalajara Cartel led by Miguel Ángel Félix Gallardo.Kidnapping and Murder:On February 7, 1985, Camarena was kidnapped in broad daylight by cartel operatives.He was brutally tortured over several days and eventually killed. His body was discovered in a shallow grave over a month later, along with the body of his pilot, Alfredo Zavala Avelar.Impact and Immediate Aftermath:The murder of Camarena led to significant tension between the United States and Mexico.The U.S. government launched Operation Leyenda, the largest DEA homicide investigation ever undertaken, to bring those responsible to justice.Arrests and Trials:Several key figures in the Guadalajara Cartel were arrested, including Rafael Caro Quintero and Ernesto Fonseca Carrillo.Caro Quintero was convicted and sentenced to 40 years in prison, although he was controversially released in 2013 on a technicality before being re-arrested in 2022.Other cartel members and corrupt officials involved were also captured and prosecuted.Long-term Consequences:The murder highlighted the extensive corruption within the Mexican government and law enforcement agencies.It led to a strained relationship between the U.S. and Mexico, with increased pressure from the U.S. for Mexico to combat drug trafficking more aggressively.The incident significantly raised awareness of the dangers faced by DEA agents and the brutality of drug cartels.Legacy:Kiki Camarena became a symbol of the fight against drug trafficking and the sacrifices made by law enforcement.Red Ribbon Week, a drug prevention campaign, was established in his honor and is observed annually in the United States to raise awareness about the dangers of drug abuse.In this episode, we dive into a roundtable discussion involving multiple people who were on the inside of the investigation and then the apprehension of those responsible. (commercial at 9:07)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:untitled (swlaw.edu)
The Murder of Kiki Camarena and Its Aftermath:Kiki Camarena's Background:Enrique "Kiki" Camarena was a Mexican-born American undercover DEA agent.He was stationed in Guadalajara, Mexico, where he was investigating drug cartels, particularly the Guadalajara Cartel led by Miguel Ángel Félix Gallardo.Kidnapping and Murder:On February 7, 1985, Camarena was kidnapped in broad daylight by cartel operatives.He was brutally tortured over several days and eventually killed. His body was discovered in a shallow grave over a month later, along with the body of his pilot, Alfredo Zavala Avelar.Impact and Immediate Aftermath:The murder of Camarena led to significant tension between the United States and Mexico.The U.S. government launched Operation Leyenda, the largest DEA homicide investigation ever undertaken, to bring those responsible to justice.Arrests and Trials:Several key figures in the Guadalajara Cartel were arrested, including Rafael Caro Quintero and Ernesto Fonseca Carrillo.Caro Quintero was convicted and sentenced to 40 years in prison, although he was controversially released in 2013 on a technicality before being re-arrested in 2022.Other cartel members and corrupt officials involved were also captured and prosecuted.Long-term Consequences:The murder highlighted the extensive corruption within the Mexican government and law enforcement agencies.It led to a strained relationship between the U.S. and Mexico, with increased pressure from the U.S. for Mexico to combat drug trafficking more aggressively.The incident significantly raised awareness of the dangers faced by DEA agents and the brutality of drug cartels.Legacy:Kiki Camarena became a symbol of the fight against drug trafficking and the sacrifices made by law enforcement.Red Ribbon Week, a drug prevention campaign, was established in his honor and is observed annually in the United States to raise awareness about the dangers of drug abuse.In this episode, we dive into a roundtable discussion involving multiple people who were on the inside of the investigation and then the apprehension of those responsible. (commercial at 7:27)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:untitled (swlaw.edu)
The Murder of Kiki Camarena and Its Aftermath:Kiki Camarena's Background:Enrique "Kiki" Camarena was a Mexican-born American undercover DEA agent.He was stationed in Guadalajara, Mexico, where he was investigating drug cartels, particularly the Guadalajara Cartel led by Miguel Ángel Félix Gallardo.Kidnapping and Murder:On February 7, 1985, Camarena was kidnapped in broad daylight by cartel operatives.He was brutally tortured over several days and eventually killed. His body was discovered in a shallow grave over a month later, along with the body of his pilot, Alfredo Zavala Avelar.Impact and Immediate Aftermath:The murder of Camarena led to significant tension between the United States and Mexico.The U.S. government launched Operation Leyenda, the largest DEA homicide investigation ever undertaken, to bring those responsible to justice.Arrests and Trials:Several key figures in the Guadalajara Cartel were arrested, including Rafael Caro Quintero and Ernesto Fonseca Carrillo.Caro Quintero was convicted and sentenced to 40 years in prison, although he was controversially released in 2013 on a technicality before being re-arrested in 2022.Other cartel members and corrupt officials involved were also captured and prosecuted.Long-term Consequences:The murder highlighted the extensive corruption within the Mexican government and law enforcement agencies.It led to a strained relationship between the U.S. and Mexico, with increased pressure from the U.S. for Mexico to combat drug trafficking more aggressively.The incident significantly raised awareness of the dangers faced by DEA agents and the brutality of drug cartels.Legacy:Kiki Camarena became a symbol of the fight against drug trafficking and the sacrifices made by law enforcement.Red Ribbon Week, a drug prevention campaign, was established in his honor and is observed annually in the United States to raise awareness about the dangers of drug abuse.In this episode, we dive into a roundtable discussion involving multiple people who were on the inside of the investigation and then the apprehension of those responsible. (commercial at 9:07)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:untitled (swlaw.edu)
What would your ten your old self say about your life now? Would they be disapointed you're not a dancer or a pilot? Also let's discuss the most dissapointing movie sequels of all time, what one law we think the entire world should abide by, and how do we help active kids not burnout. (The Victory Couch is hosted by Rick and Julie Rando). Show notes: Connect with us on Instagram @thevictorycouch, Facebook, victorycouchpodcast@gmail.com, or www.thevictorycouch.com Want a new Victory Couch sticker for your water bottle, laptop, guitar case, etc.? Send us a message and we'll mail you one. SUBSCRIBE to The Victory Couch e-mail list by visiting https://www.thevictorycouch.com/ and click SUBSCRIBE at the top of your screen. Leave us a voice message through Spotify for Podcasters: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thevictorycouch/message In your opinion which movie has the most disappointing sequal or prequel of all time? Rolling Stones article https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-lists/worst-movie-sequels-1235041301/ Major League 2 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0110442/ Cars 2 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1216475/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0367882/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker – Revitalized https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28793122/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk The Parent Trap II https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091721/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk Home Alone 3, 4, 5 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091721/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0329200/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4303200/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk Son of The Mask https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0362165/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk A Good Day to Die Hard https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1606378/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk How would your 10 year old self react to what you're doing today? How do we ensure our kids stay involved and do things they love without burning out? If there's one law or rule that everyone in the world was required to follow what would it be? Couch crumb: parenting fail (Red Ribbon Week related), construction/parking Prop your feet up: free vacuum cleaning at Sheetz https://sheetz.com/, friend shopping for a DeLorean https://delorean.com/, teen sharing school report without being prompted Marie from Aristocats https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0065421/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk Harry Potter https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0241527/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk
Matt Bair and Ryan Hedrick dive into the complexities of the fentanyl crisis, discussing how the drug has killed hundreds of thousands in recent years. Fentanyl is dangerous not only because of its strength but also because it's often mixed with other drugs. People are using it both knowingly and unknowingly, as it's found in pills, powder, and even marijuana. Law enforcement is seeing more fentanyl in traffic stops and raids across the country. Special Guest:Michael Gannon, Assistant Special Agent in Charge (DEA-Indianapolis), joins the show to discuss enforcement, prevention, and education efforts around the fentanyl crisis. Timestamps & Key Discussions: 19:37 - 20:33: Gannon explains the two types of fentanyl – one prescribed by doctors and the other made by drug traffickers and shipped across the U.S. 20:34 - 22:25: Gannon reflects on when fentanyl became a significant problem, recalling his time as a lead agent in Florida. He highlights how fentanyl has caused a rise in overdose deaths. 23:06 - 26:39: There's never been a more dangerous time to use drugs. The DEA warns against taking pills unless prescribed by a doctor, emphasizing the risks of accepting drugs from friends. 27:04 - 29:34: Gannon illustrates the potency of fentanyl, comparing lethal doses to the size of a pencil tip or penny. He shares heartbreaking stories from 911 calls, including a young girl who lost her father to an overdose. 30:00 - 32:00: Discussion on carfentanil, a tranquilizer for elephants, which is now being mixed into street drugs. Gannon also names cartels involved in trafficking fentanyl. 32:15 - 34:15: People are being poisoned by drug dealers selling fentanyl, and Gannon talks about the difficulties in prosecuting these cases. 35:15 - 36:41: Gannon explains Red Ribbon Week, paying tribute to DEA Special Agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena, whose death inspired the movement for a drug-free nation. Resources: You can find us on X and Instagram: @sobriety_pod. Supporting Sobriety is also available on major podcast platforms like Spotify and Apple. Please like, subscribe, and rate our podcast! Guest resource: 2024 National Red Ribbon Rally | Get Smart About Drugs Al-Anon: Al-Anon.tiorg Meetings: aa.rgroup.org/meengs NA Meetings: virtual-na.orginte Suicide Prevention Hotline: (800) 273-8255See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Murder of Kiki Camarena and Its Aftermath:Kiki Camarena's Background:Enrique "Kiki" Camarena was a Mexican-born American undercover DEA agent.He was stationed in Guadalajara, Mexico, where he was investigating drug cartels, particularly the Guadalajara Cartel led by Miguel Ángel Félix Gallardo.Kidnapping and Murder:On February 7, 1985, Camarena was kidnapped in broad daylight by cartel operatives.He was brutally tortured over several days and eventually killed. His body was discovered in a shallow grave over a month later, along with the body of his pilot, Alfredo Zavala Avelar.Impact and Immediate Aftermath:The murder of Camarena led to significant tension between the United States and Mexico.The U.S. government launched Operation Leyenda, the largest DEA homicide investigation ever undertaken, to bring those responsible to justice.Arrests and Trials:Several key figures in the Guadalajara Cartel were arrested, including Rafael Caro Quintero and Ernesto Fonseca Carrillo.Caro Quintero was convicted and sentenced to 40 years in prison, although he was controversially released in 2013 on a technicality before being re-arrested in 2022.Other cartel members and corrupt officials involved were also captured and prosecuted.Long-term Consequences:The murder highlighted the extensive corruption within the Mexican government and law enforcement agencies.It led to a strained relationship between the U.S. and Mexico, with increased pressure from the U.S. for Mexico to combat drug trafficking more aggressively.The incident significantly raised awareness of the dangers faced by DEA agents and the brutality of drug cartels.Legacy:Kiki Camarena became a symbol of the fight against drug trafficking and the sacrifices made by law enforcement.Red Ribbon Week, a drug prevention campaign, was established in his honor and is observed annually in the United States to raise awareness about the dangers of drug abuse.In this episode, we dive into a roundtable discussion involving multiple people who were on the inside of the investigation and then the apprehension of those responsible. (commercial at 7:10)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:untitled (swlaw.edu)
The Murder of Kiki Camarena and Its Aftermath:Kiki Camarena's Background:Enrique "Kiki" Camarena was a Mexican-born American undercover DEA agent.He was stationed in Guadalajara, Mexico, where he was investigating drug cartels, particularly the Guadalajara Cartel led by Miguel Ángel Félix Gallardo.Kidnapping and Murder:On February 7, 1985, Camarena was kidnapped in broad daylight by cartel operatives.He was brutally tortured over several days and eventually killed. His body was discovered in a shallow grave over a month later, along with the body of his pilot, Alfredo Zavala Avelar.Impact and Immediate Aftermath:The murder of Camarena led to significant tension between the United States and Mexico.The U.S. government launched Operation Leyenda, the largest DEA homicide investigation ever undertaken, to bring those responsible to justice.Arrests and Trials:Several key figures in the Guadalajara Cartel were arrested, including Rafael Caro Quintero and Ernesto Fonseca Carrillo.Caro Quintero was convicted and sentenced to 40 years in prison, although he was controversially released in 2013 on a technicality before being re-arrested in 2022.Other cartel members and corrupt officials involved were also captured and prosecuted.Long-term Consequences:The murder highlighted the extensive corruption within the Mexican government and law enforcement agencies.It led to a strained relationship between the U.S. and Mexico, with increased pressure from the U.S. for Mexico to combat drug trafficking more aggressively.The incident significantly raised awareness of the dangers faced by DEA agents and the brutality of drug cartels.Legacy:Kiki Camarena became a symbol of the fight against drug trafficking and the sacrifices made by law enforcement.Red Ribbon Week, a drug prevention campaign, was established in his honor and is observed annually in the United States to raise awareness about the dangers of drug abuse.In this episode, we dive into a roundtable discussion involving multiple people who were on the inside of the investigation and then the apprehension of those responsible. (commercial at 8:21)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:untitled (swlaw.edu)
The Murder of Kiki Camarena and Its Aftermath:Kiki Camarena's Background:Enrique "Kiki" Camarena was a Mexican-born American undercover DEA agent.He was stationed in Guadalajara, Mexico, where he was investigating drug cartels, particularly the Guadalajara Cartel led by Miguel Ángel Félix Gallardo.Kidnapping and Murder:On February 7, 1985, Camarena was kidnapped in broad daylight by cartel operatives.He was brutally tortured over several days and eventually killed. His body was discovered in a shallow grave over a month later, along with the body of his pilot, Alfredo Zavala Avelar.Impact and Immediate Aftermath:The murder of Camarena led to significant tension between the United States and Mexico.The U.S. government launched Operation Leyenda, the largest DEA homicide investigation ever undertaken, to bring those responsible to justice.Arrests and Trials:Several key figures in the Guadalajara Cartel were arrested, including Rafael Caro Quintero and Ernesto Fonseca Carrillo.Caro Quintero was convicted and sentenced to 40 years in prison, although he was controversially released in 2013 on a technicality before being re-arrested in 2022.Other cartel members and corrupt officials involved were also captured and prosecuted.Long-term Consequences:The murder highlighted the extensive corruption within the Mexican government and law enforcement agencies.It led to a strained relationship between the U.S. and Mexico, with increased pressure from the U.S. for Mexico to combat drug trafficking more aggressively.The incident significantly raised awareness of the dangers faced by DEA agents and the brutality of drug cartels.Legacy:Kiki Camarena became a symbol of the fight against drug trafficking and the sacrifices made by law enforcement.Red Ribbon Week, a drug prevention campaign, was established in his honor and is observed annually in the United States to raise awareness about the dangers of drug abuse.In this episode, we dive into a roundtable discussion involving multiple people who were on the inside of the investigation and then the apprehension of those responsible. (commercial at 7:50)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:untitled (swlaw.edu)
The Murder of Kiki Camarena and Its Aftermath:Kiki Camarena's Background:Enrique "Kiki" Camarena was a Mexican-born American undercover DEA agent.He was stationed in Guadalajara, Mexico, where he was investigating drug cartels, particularly the Guadalajara Cartel led by Miguel Ángel Félix Gallardo.Kidnapping and Murder:On February 7, 1985, Camarena was kidnapped in broad daylight by cartel operatives.He was brutally tortured over several days and eventually killed. His body was discovered in a shallow grave over a month later, along with the body of his pilot, Alfredo Zavala Avelar.Impact and Immediate Aftermath:The murder of Camarena led to significant tension between the United States and Mexico.The U.S. government launched Operation Leyenda, the largest DEA homicide investigation ever undertaken, to bring those responsible to justice.Arrests and Trials:Several key figures in the Guadalajara Cartel were arrested, including Rafael Caro Quintero and Ernesto Fonseca Carrillo.Caro Quintero was convicted and sentenced to 40 years in prison, although he was controversially released in 2013 on a technicality before being re-arrested in 2022.Other cartel members and corrupt officials involved were also captured and prosecuted.Long-term Consequences:The murder highlighted the extensive corruption within the Mexican government and law enforcement agencies.It led to a strained relationship between the U.S. and Mexico, with increased pressure from the U.S. for Mexico to combat drug trafficking more aggressively.The incident significantly raised awareness of the dangers faced by DEA agents and the brutality of drug cartels.Legacy:Kiki Camarena became a symbol of the fight against drug trafficking and the sacrifices made by law enforcement.Red Ribbon Week, a drug prevention campaign, was established in his honor and is observed annually in the United States to raise awareness about the dangers of drug abuse.In this episode, we dive into a roundtable discussion involving multiple people who were on the inside of the investigation and then the apprehension of those responsible. (commercial at 8:21)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:untitled (swlaw.edu)
The Murder of Kiki Camarena and Its Aftermath:Kiki Camarena's Background:Enrique "Kiki" Camarena was a Mexican-born American undercover DEA agent.He was stationed in Guadalajara, Mexico, where he was investigating drug cartels, particularly the Guadalajara Cartel led by Miguel Ángel Félix Gallardo.Kidnapping and Murder:On February 7, 1985, Camarena was kidnapped in broad daylight by cartel operatives.He was brutally tortured over several days and eventually killed. His body was discovered in a shallow grave over a month later, along with the body of his pilot, Alfredo Zavala Avelar.Impact and Immediate Aftermath:The murder of Camarena led to significant tension between the United States and Mexico.The U.S. government launched Operation Leyenda, the largest DEA homicide investigation ever undertaken, to bring those responsible to justice.Arrests and Trials:Several key figures in the Guadalajara Cartel were arrested, including Rafael Caro Quintero and Ernesto Fonseca Carrillo.Caro Quintero was convicted and sentenced to 40 years in prison, although he was controversially released in 2013 on a technicality before being re-arrested in 2022.Other cartel members and corrupt officials involved were also captured and prosecuted.Long-term Consequences:The murder highlighted the extensive corruption within the Mexican government and law enforcement agencies.It led to a strained relationship between the U.S. and Mexico, with increased pressure from the U.S. for Mexico to combat drug trafficking more aggressively.The incident significantly raised awareness of the dangers faced by DEA agents and the brutality of drug cartels.Legacy:Kiki Camarena became a symbol of the fight against drug trafficking and the sacrifices made by law enforcement.Red Ribbon Week, a drug prevention campaign, was established in his honor and is observed annually in the United States to raise awareness about the dangers of drug abuse.In this episode, we dive into a roundtable discussion involving multiple people who were on the inside of the investigation and then the apprehension of those responsible. (commercial at 8:17)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:untitled (swlaw.edu)
The Murder of Kiki Camarena and Its Aftermath:Kiki Camarena's Background:Enrique "Kiki" Camarena was a Mexican-born American undercover DEA agent.He was stationed in Guadalajara, Mexico, where he was investigating drug cartels, particularly the Guadalajara Cartel led by Miguel Ángel Félix Gallardo.Kidnapping and Murder:On February 7, 1985, Camarena was kidnapped in broad daylight by cartel operatives.He was brutally tortured over several days and eventually killed. His body was discovered in a shallow grave over a month later, along with the body of his pilot, Alfredo Zavala Avelar.Impact and Immediate Aftermath:The murder of Camarena led to significant tension between the United States and Mexico.The U.S. government launched Operation Leyenda, the largest DEA homicide investigation ever undertaken, to bring those responsible to justice.Arrests and Trials:Several key figures in the Guadalajara Cartel were arrested, including Rafael Caro Quintero and Ernesto Fonseca Carrillo.Caro Quintero was convicted and sentenced to 40 years in prison, although he was controversially released in 2013 on a technicality before being re-arrested in 2022.Other cartel members and corrupt officials involved were also captured and prosecuted.Long-term Consequences:The murder highlighted the extensive corruption within the Mexican government and law enforcement agencies.It led to a strained relationship between the U.S. and Mexico, with increased pressure from the U.S. for Mexico to combat drug trafficking more aggressively.The incident significantly raised awareness of the dangers faced by DEA agents and the brutality of drug cartels.Legacy:Kiki Camarena became a symbol of the fight against drug trafficking and the sacrifices made by law enforcement.Red Ribbon Week, a drug prevention campaign, was established in his honor and is observed annually in the United States to raise awareness about the dangers of drug abuse.In this episode, we dive into a roundtable discussion involving multiple people who were on the inside of the investigation and then the apprehension of those responsible. (commercial at 8:30)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:untitled (swlaw.edu)
The Murder of Kiki Camarena and Its Aftermath:Kiki Camarena's Background:Enrique "Kiki" Camarena was a Mexican-born American undercover DEA agent.He was stationed in Guadalajara, Mexico, where he was investigating drug cartels, particularly the Guadalajara Cartel led by Miguel Ángel Félix Gallardo.Kidnapping and Murder:On February 7, 1985, Camarena was kidnapped in broad daylight by cartel operatives.He was brutally tortured over several days and eventually killed. His body was discovered in a shallow grave over a month later, along with the body of his pilot, Alfredo Zavala Avelar.Impact and Immediate Aftermath:The murder of Camarena led to significant tension between the United States and Mexico.The U.S. government launched Operation Leyenda, the largest DEA homicide investigation ever undertaken, to bring those responsible to justice.Arrests and Trials:Several key figures in the Guadalajara Cartel were arrested, including Rafael Caro Quintero and Ernesto Fonseca Carrillo.Caro Quintero was convicted and sentenced to 40 years in prison, although he was controversially released in 2013 on a technicality before being re-arrested in 2022.Other cartel members and corrupt officials involved were also captured and prosecuted.Long-term Consequences:The murder highlighted the extensive corruption within the Mexican government and law enforcement agencies.It led to a strained relationship between the U.S. and Mexico, with increased pressure from the U.S. for Mexico to combat drug trafficking more aggressively.The incident significantly raised awareness of the dangers faced by DEA agents and the brutality of drug cartels.Legacy:Kiki Camarena became a symbol of the fight against drug trafficking and the sacrifices made by law enforcement.Red Ribbon Week, a drug prevention campaign, was established in his honor and is observed annually in the United States to raise awareness about the dangers of drug abuse.In this episode, we dive into a roundtable discussion involving multiple people who were on the inside of the investigation and then the apprehension of those responsible. (commercial at 9:07)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:untitled (swlaw.edu)
The Murder of Kiki Camarena and Its Aftermath:Kiki Camarena's Background:Enrique "Kiki" Camarena was a Mexican-born American undercover DEA agent.He was stationed in Guadalajara, Mexico, where he was investigating drug cartels, particularly the Guadalajara Cartel led by Miguel Ángel Félix Gallardo.Kidnapping and Murder:On February 7, 1985, Camarena was kidnapped in broad daylight by cartel operatives.He was brutally tortured over several days and eventually killed. His body was discovered in a shallow grave over a month later, along with the body of his pilot, Alfredo Zavala Avelar.Impact and Immediate Aftermath:The murder of Camarena led to significant tension between the United States and Mexico.The U.S. government launched Operation Leyenda, the largest DEA homicide investigation ever undertaken, to bring those responsible to justice.Arrests and Trials:Several key figures in the Guadalajara Cartel were arrested, including Rafael Caro Quintero and Ernesto Fonseca Carrillo.Caro Quintero was convicted and sentenced to 40 years in prison, although he was controversially released in 2013 on a technicality before being re-arrested in 2022.Other cartel members and corrupt officials involved were also captured and prosecuted.Long-term Consequences:The murder highlighted the extensive corruption within the Mexican government and law enforcement agencies.It led to a strained relationship between the U.S. and Mexico, with increased pressure from the U.S. for Mexico to combat drug trafficking more aggressively.The incident significantly raised awareness of the dangers faced by DEA agents and the brutality of drug cartels.Legacy:Kiki Camarena became a symbol of the fight against drug trafficking and the sacrifices made by law enforcement.Red Ribbon Week, a drug prevention campaign, was established in his honor and is observed annually in the United States to raise awareness about the dangers of drug abuse.In this episode, we dive into a roundtable discussion involving multiple people who were on the inside of the investigation and then the apprehension of those responsible. (commercial at 9:07)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:untitled (swlaw.edu)
The Murder of Kiki Camarena and Its Aftermath:Kiki Camarena's Background:Enrique "Kiki" Camarena was a Mexican-born American undercover DEA agent.He was stationed in Guadalajara, Mexico, where he was investigating drug cartels, particularly the Guadalajara Cartel led by Miguel Ángel Félix Gallardo.Kidnapping and Murder:On February 7, 1985, Camarena was kidnapped in broad daylight by cartel operatives.He was brutally tortured over several days and eventually killed. His body was discovered in a shallow grave over a month later, along with the body of his pilot, Alfredo Zavala Avelar.Impact and Immediate Aftermath:The murder of Camarena led to significant tension between the United States and Mexico.The U.S. government launched Operation Leyenda, the largest DEA homicide investigation ever undertaken, to bring those responsible to justice.Arrests and Trials:Several key figures in the Guadalajara Cartel were arrested, including Rafael Caro Quintero and Ernesto Fonseca Carrillo.Caro Quintero was convicted and sentenced to 40 years in prison, although he was controversially released in 2013 on a technicality before being re-arrested in 2022.Other cartel members and corrupt officials involved were also captured and prosecuted.Long-term Consequences:The murder highlighted the extensive corruption within the Mexican government and law enforcement agencies.It led to a strained relationship between the U.S. and Mexico, with increased pressure from the U.S. for Mexico to combat drug trafficking more aggressively.The incident significantly raised awareness of the dangers faced by DEA agents and the brutality of drug cartels.Legacy:Kiki Camarena became a symbol of the fight against drug trafficking and the sacrifices made by law enforcement.Red Ribbon Week, a drug prevention campaign, was established in his honor and is observed annually in the United States to raise awareness about the dangers of drug abuse.In this episode, we dive into a roundtable discussion involving multiple people who were on the inside of the investigation and then the apprehension of those responsible. (commercial at 8:34)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:untitled (swlaw.edu)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.
The Murder of Kiki Camarena and Its Aftermath:Kiki Camarena's Background:Enrique "Kiki" Camarena was a Mexican-born American undercover DEA agent.He was stationed in Guadalajara, Mexico, where he was investigating drug cartels, particularly the Guadalajara Cartel led by Miguel Ángel Félix Gallardo.Kidnapping and Murder:On February 7, 1985, Camarena was kidnapped in broad daylight by cartel operatives.He was brutally tortured over several days and eventually killed. His body was discovered in a shallow grave over a month later, along with the body of his pilot, Alfredo Zavala Avelar.Impact and Immediate Aftermath:The murder of Camarena led to significant tension between the United States and Mexico.The U.S. government launched Operation Leyenda, the largest DEA homicide investigation ever undertaken, to bring those responsible to justice.Arrests and Trials:Several key figures in the Guadalajara Cartel were arrested, including Rafael Caro Quintero and Ernesto Fonseca Carrillo.Caro Quintero was convicted and sentenced to 40 years in prison, although he was controversially released in 2013 on a technicality before being re-arrested in 2022.Other cartel members and corrupt officials involved were also captured and prosecuted.Long-term Consequences:The murder highlighted the extensive corruption within the Mexican government and law enforcement agencies.It led to a strained relationship between the U.S. and Mexico, with increased pressure from the U.S. for Mexico to combat drug trafficking more aggressively.The incident significantly raised awareness of the dangers faced by DEA agents and the brutality of drug cartels.Legacy:Kiki Camarena became a symbol of the fight against drug trafficking and the sacrifices made by law enforcement.Red Ribbon Week, a drug prevention campaign, was established in his honor and is observed annually in the United States to raise awareness about the dangers of drug abuse.In this episode, we dive into a roundtable discussion involving multiple people who were on the inside of the investigation and then the apprehension of those responsible. (commercial at 7:03)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:untitled (swlaw.edu)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.
The Murder of Kiki Camarena and Its Aftermath:Kiki Camarena's Background:Enrique "Kiki" Camarena was a Mexican-born American undercover DEA agent.He was stationed in Guadalajara, Mexico, where he was investigating drug cartels, particularly the Guadalajara Cartel led by Miguel Ángel Félix Gallardo.Kidnapping and Murder:On February 7, 1985, Camarena was kidnapped in broad daylight by cartel operatives.He was brutally tortured over several days and eventually killed. His body was discovered in a shallow grave over a month later, along with the body of his pilot, Alfredo Zavala Avelar.Impact and Immediate Aftermath:The murder of Camarena led to significant tension between the United States and Mexico.The U.S. government launched Operation Leyenda, the largest DEA homicide investigation ever undertaken, to bring those responsible to justice.Arrests and Trials:Several key figures in the Guadalajara Cartel were arrested, including Rafael Caro Quintero and Ernesto Fonseca Carrillo.Caro Quintero was convicted and sentenced to 40 years in prison, although he was controversially released in 2013 on a technicality before being re-arrested in 2022.Other cartel members and corrupt officials involved were also captured and prosecuted.Long-term Consequences:The murder highlighted the extensive corruption within the Mexican government and law enforcement agencies.It led to a strained relationship between the U.S. and Mexico, with increased pressure from the U.S. for Mexico to combat drug trafficking more aggressively.The incident significantly raised awareness of the dangers faced by DEA agents and the brutality of drug cartels.Legacy:Kiki Camarena became a symbol of the fight against drug trafficking and the sacrifices made by law enforcement.Red Ribbon Week, a drug prevention campaign, was established in his honor and is observed annually in the United States to raise awareness about the dangers of drug abuse.In this episode, we dive into a roundtable discussion involving multiple people who were on the inside of the investigation and then the apprehension of those responsible. (commercial at 9:07)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:untitled (swlaw.edu)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.
The Murder of Kiki Camarena and Its Aftermath:Kiki Camarena's Background:Enrique "Kiki" Camarena was a Mexican-born American undercover DEA agent.He was stationed in Guadalajara, Mexico, where he was investigating drug cartels, particularly the Guadalajara Cartel led by Miguel Ángel Félix Gallardo.Kidnapping and Murder:On February 7, 1985, Camarena was kidnapped in broad daylight by cartel operatives.He was brutally tortured over several days and eventually killed. His body was discovered in a shallow grave over a month later, along with the body of his pilot, Alfredo Zavala Avelar.Impact and Immediate Aftermath:The murder of Camarena led to significant tension between the United States and Mexico.The U.S. government launched Operation Leyenda, the largest DEA homicide investigation ever undertaken, to bring those responsible to justice.Arrests and Trials:Several key figures in the Guadalajara Cartel were arrested, including Rafael Caro Quintero and Ernesto Fonseca Carrillo.Caro Quintero was convicted and sentenced to 40 years in prison, although he was controversially released in 2013 on a technicality before being re-arrested in 2022.Other cartel members and corrupt officials involved were also captured and prosecuted.Long-term Consequences:The murder highlighted the extensive corruption within the Mexican government and law enforcement agencies.It led to a strained relationship between the U.S. and Mexico, with increased pressure from the U.S. for Mexico to combat drug trafficking more aggressively.The incident significantly raised awareness of the dangers faced by DEA agents and the brutality of drug cartels.Legacy:Kiki Camarena became a symbol of the fight against drug trafficking and the sacrifices made by law enforcement.Red Ribbon Week, a drug prevention campaign, was established in his honor and is observed annually in the United States to raise awareness about the dangers of drug abuse.In this episode, we dive into a roundtable discussion involving multiple people who were on the inside of the investigation and then the apprehension of those responsible. (commercial at 8:17)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:untitled (swlaw.edu)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.
In this Episode, we discuss some current events including the devastation in and around Acapulco caused by Hurrican Otis and the end of Red Ribbon Week. We then look at the Biden administration's announced intent to complete part of the border wall in Starr County, Texas. Next, we add to the discussion last week about the trafficking of guns and other weapons from the U.S. into Mexico, including analysis of some of the underlying causes of this continuing problem. Finally, we discuss the differences between facts and truth, and focus on the subjective nature of truth. We also comment on the flaws of a position, asserted by many, that "I know the facts and I know the truth." Not a truth but the truth.
It was a busy morning for Host Will Rasmussen, with three presentations on Voice of the Valley. In the First part, Breann Green and K. V. Felker from the city of Salmon talked about the Merchants Trick or Treat and the Island Park closure. In the second part Shaylee Turner and Sharon Infanger from Drug Free Youth presented Red Ribbon Week and dress up days. Part three was Diane Earl from the VFW talking about the poppy drive and the parade on November 11.
The Prevention Club at Fort Vancouver planted tulips Monday to kick off Red Ribbon Week, a campaign to keep young people drug-free. https://tinyurl.com/2a3prx2s #FortVancouverHighSchool #RedRibbonCampaign #RedRibbonWeek #PreventionClub #DrugFree #VancouverPublicSchools #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday
In this episode, Dr. Patterson sits down with CHP Santa Fe Springs Officer Zachary Salazar to discuss Red Ribbon Week. The conversation begins with Officer Salazar discussing his background in law enforcement and his connection with EWCSD. Dr. Patterson and Officer Salazar then discuss the many events and activities that will take place at our schools throughout Red Ribbon Week as well as other events that CHP Santa Fe Springs will host throughout the school year.
Prevention Coordinator for YouthCAN, Scott Blewitt is here as we talk about Red Ribbon Week, National Drug Take Back Day, how Screenagers went in Claremont, the Expo at Newport Middle / High School, and lots more.
Join your Keystone Student Success Advisors and School Counselors as they discuss Red Ribbon Week, making healthy choices, and resources that you can use!
In Episode 10 of Awkward Conversations, “Red Ribbon Week”, Jodie and Amy talk to Myrna Camarena, retired federal employee from the United States Drug Enforcement Administration, about Agent Kiki, Myrna's brother, shedding light on his tragic death. Myrna also shares the story behind wearing the red ribbon, a symbol with a powerful message. As the episode unfolds, Myrna explores the messages Kiki would convey to young people today, emphasizing the importance of staying away from drugs, with a focus on prevention starting at home. They discuss the vital role of relationships and community support in keeping our youth drug-free. Additionally, they delve into how parents can actively get involved in drug prevention efforts. Elizabeth Golshteyn, Director of Marketing and Communications for National Family Partnership, highlights the history of the National Family Partnership and Red Ribbon Foundation, dating back to 1988, and its continued relevance throughout the year. Throughout the discussion, Bill Bryan, Director of the Elks Drug Awareness Program, offers insight into the various resources for children and parents provided by Elks DAP. Key Takeaways: Red Ribbon Week promotes drug-free communities and educates youth on substance abuse. Agent KiKi's story symbolizes personal commitment to the campaign. Drug-free living starts at home and within supportive communities. Parents are encouraged to actively engage in Red Ribbon Week and have open conversations with their children about substance abuse. Bill Bryan emphasizes online safety and the importance of resources for parents and children. The National Family Partnership (NFP) provides resources, with a focus on securing medications and fostering positive influences. Jodie Sweetin is an actress, author, and advocate, best known for her role as Stephanie Tanner on the iconic sitcom "Full House" and its sequel "Fuller House". In 2009 she penned her memoir, "unSweetined", which chronicles her journey through addiction and into recovery. With her frank and open approach, Jodie has emerged as a compelling speaker and advocate who now seeks to use her platform and experiences to educate others and reduce the stigma associated with addiction and recovery. @jodiesweetin Amy McCarthy, LICSW, is a Director of Clinical Social Work at Boston Children's Hospital's Division of Addiction Medicine. She has been working in the Adolescent Substance Use and Addiction Program since 2019. @amymccarthylicsw Myrna Camarena is a retired DEA agent with 35 years of service. Born in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico, and immigrated to Calexico, CA, at age 2. Fluent in English and Spanish. Dedicated to assisting the elderly with governmental forms and transportation needs. Championed the Red Ribbon Campaign since 1986 in honor of her brother, Enrique "Kiki" Camarena, who was kidnapped and murdered in Mexico in 1985. Congress designated the last week in October to celebrate the Red Ribbon Campaign. She has spoken at schools, organizations, and government agencies in 16 states and abroad. Enjoys physical fitness, gardening, and retired life. Bill Bryan is the Director of the Elks DAP. Elizabeth Ann Golshteyn, MPA is the Director of Marketing and Communications for National Family Partnership. Elizabeth is a Graduate of Florida International University with a Master of Public Administration with a Graduate Certificate in Public Finance, Procurement, Contract and Project Management. Also, she has an Undergraduate Degree in Psychology from Nova Southeastern University. Elizabeth has extensive experience in Government/Non-Profit. She was the lead Project Manager for a Statewide Initiative, Project Opioid where she facilitated, established, and developed a Community Response Team (CRT) for Miami-Dade County comprised of leaders to share community trends and utilize resources from the different sectors to ensure an established task force to improve the community's well-being. Elks: As a 150-year-old organization, they are 100% inclusive with a membership of close to 1 million diverse men and women in over 2,000 Lodges nationally, and while they consider themselves faith based, they are nondenominational and open to all creeds. The Elks have always prided themselves on civic duty, and the Elks Drug and Alcohol Prevention (DAP) program is the nation's largest all volunteer Kids Drug & Alcohol Use Prevention program. The Elks are also strong supporters of our brave men and women in the military, having built and donated the nation's first VA Hospital to the U.S. government. The Elks have donated more than $3.6 billion in cash, goods, and services to enrich the lives of millions of people! DEA: The United States Drug Enforcement Administration was created in 1973 by President Nixon after the government noticed an alarming rise in recreational drug use and drug-related crime. A division of the Department of Justice, DEA enforces controlled substances laws by apprehending offenders to be prosecuted for criminal and civil crimes. DEA is the largest and most effective antidrug organization in the world, with 241 domestic locations in 23 field divisions and 93 international field divisions in 69 countries. Resources/Links SAMHSA | Help and Treatment Get Smart About Drugs Growing Up Drug Free: A Parent's Guide to Substance Use Prevention One Pill Could Kill DEA Website DEA on Instagram DEA on Twitter DEA on Facebook DEA YouTube Channel Elks Kid Zone Website Elks Drug Awareness Program Website Elks DAP on Twitter Elks DAP on Facebook Elks DAP on YouTube Jodie Sweetin's Links Jodie's Instagram Jodie's TikTok Amy McCarthy's Links Amy's Instagram Boston Children's Hospital Instagram Boston Children's Hospital Addiction Medicine Elizabeth Golshteyn's Links 2023 Red Ribbon Photo Contest Red Ribbon Instagram Red Ribbon Twitter National Family Partnership Instagram National Family Partnership Twitter
Enjoy some Monday morning mobile PD on your drive to school as Hill and Nate talk with a variety of experts who share ideas for Utah school counselors. Check out our website at utschoolcounselor.org (http://www.utschoolcounselor.org/) where you can listen to past podcast episodes and register for any of our professional development opportunities. You can also follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/utschoolcounselor) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/utschoolcounselor/) @utschoolcounselor, and on Twitter (https://twitter.com/uscatweets) @uscatweets. Send us your questions and ideas at thesoundingboard@utschoolcounselor.org (mailto:thesoundingboard@utschoolcounselor.org) and if you like our podcast please rate and review our show - it helps other counselors to find us! USCA members also receive a bi-monthly newsletter to stay up to date on current Utah school counseling news, events, and issues.
In this episode, Julie has an absolute meltdown over preparing her kids outfits for Red Ribbon Week. Other topics: The Phillies If your kids do this crazy, ridiculous, obnoxious stuff too, just know - you are not alone! Come hang out with us on Facebook and Instagram. Join our Facebook group, Mom Chat by The Basic Moms. If you've got a story you'd like to share with us, send us an email to TheBasicMomsMedia@gmail.com, we'd love to hear it! And, don't forget to rate and review this podcast and subscribe so you know exactly when each new episode is released! Until next time…
Jen and Kim question the effectiveness of Red Ribbon Week. While the intentions are good, does it really help those students who need real support? They make fun of the crazy themes that miss the mark. Sometimes the school system obscures good intentions with theme days and butcher paper. We can do better.Twisted Teachers Podcast wants to hear from you!Website-Twistedteacherspodcast.comLINKTREE :https://linktr.ee/twistedteacherContact us via email: Twistedteachers2@gmail.comInstagram: @twisted__teacher; @inked_educator68Tik Tok: @inkededucator @teacherwholeftFacebook: @TwistedTeacher
Your brain has a mind of its own and has one primary goal: to feel good. Did you know that your brain will control you subconsciously to do anything at all costs to avoid pain or displeasure? Your brain wants to feel happy, and happy feelings come from certain chemicals produced inside. Maybe you've heard of some of them: dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin. Those chemicals get automatically triggered when you do something enjoyable. Other chemicals get automatically triggered when you do something…unenjoyable. Or painful. Or uncomfortable. Cortisol is what's known as a stress chemical, and your brain produces it to send a signal to the rest of your body that danger is close, so be on high alert- ready for a fight, or to run away, or to hide. It's a really useful chemical. But it doesn't feel good. And too much of it will make you feel worse and worse. Researchers have discovered that people feel physically and emotionally miserable when they experience those things. Even the IDEA of doing something unenjoyable triggers those unhappy chemicals. For example, the experience of being rejected by a friend is one of the most painful experiences anyone can have. Your brain is so keen on avoiding rejection that it can imagine scenarios and situations that might lead to feeling that awful feeling. It will anticipate people's reactions to things like your hair, your clothes, and the things you say, and before you even get around someone else, the chemical is already pumping. Remember, your brain wants to feel good and avoid feeling bad, but your brain can't do both at the same time—it has to prioritize one over the other. So, avoiding pain typically wins. Unfortunately, feeling good from the good chemicals gets turned off unless you become more aware of what's happening in your brain and become intentional. Here's where we get to the good news: Scientists have discovered that you can actually hack your brain system to be happier and healthier. You can choose to do certain activities to trigger happy chemicals to start flowing intentionally. We like to call them Natural Highs. A Natural High is an automatic response your brain has when you intentionally do something that you find enjoyable. Things like: Reading a good book Dancing to your favorite song Hanging out with your best friend Playing with your dog Practicing your guitar Riding your skateboard Telling a joke Creating a new video Baking chocolate chip cookies Bring a gift to a friend Going for a run Ironically, artificial substances can make you feel good, too. Certain substances like alcohol and drugs will flip a switch to turn off the bad chemicals and turn on the good. Unfortunately, they don't work for very long. On the one hand, the high doesn't last long. It expires. The uncomfortable feelings return. On the other hand, your brain gets tricked into believing it needs those substances to avoid feeling bad and feel good…all the time. Then, when the high stops making you feel good, most people feel…worse. Guilty. Remorseful. Maybe even rejected by their friends and family they love. Those are awful, miserable feelings, and since your brain has developed a pattern, it starts to believe that the only way to feel good again is…yep—more substances. It eventually reshapes how your brain functions and cuts off some of the critical developments your brain needs later in life, really important things like how to learn, make good decisions, stay motivated towards important goals, and connect with people you love. Back to the good news: you're in charge of how you feel more than you probably realize. By choosing to do something you enjoy, you feel more…joy. The more often and consistently you choose to do enjoyable activities, the more your brain will crave more…enjoyable activities. So here's the question: What brings you joy? What are your Natural Highs?
Chris Goumenis, DEA Special Agent, joined Jeff Katz to discuss the importance of Red Ribbon Week, what t is, and what the Richmond office of the DEA is doing to promote it.
What Parents Are Saying — Prevention Wisdom, Authenticity, and Empowerment
Red Ribbon Week, occurring each year at the end of October (23-31), is the nation's largest and longest-running drug-use prevention campaign. It's also the perfect time to educate and encourage parents/caregivers and youth to participate in prevention activities nationwide. In this episode, our guests are parents motivated to help other parents. Listen as Jamila Robinson, of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), shares more about Red Ribbon Week and how the campaign got started in 1988. You'll also hear from Simone, a mom from California, about her experiences talking with her kids about alcohol and other drugs. Lastly, Joelle Orrock, coordinator of a local coalition focused on prevention (Sacramento County Coalition for Youth), discusses how her organization brings materials to the community to assist parents like Simone in these efforts.Look for coalitions like this in your community and use Red Ribbon Week as an opportunity to start talking with your kids about alcohol and other drugs. It marks an important moment in our history and is a great way to get the conversation started.DEA Programs to explore: Red Ribbon Week, One Pill Can Kill, Other Materials for Parents, Educators, and Caregivers
Host Will Rasmussen talks with Amber Pace and several youth from Drug Free Youth are discussing Red Ribbon week and various activities associated with Red Ribbon Week.
Oct. 24-28 is Red Ribbon Week in the United States. (Red Ribbon Week is an alcohol, tobacco, and other drug and violence prevention awareness campaign observed annually in October in the United States. It began as a tribute to fallen DEA special agent Enrique Camerena in 1985.) IHC's substance abuse counselor Tina Garcia and TOR Program Coordinator Charles Rodriguez joins David, Art and George to discuss fentanyl abuse, drug and alcohol abuse and the importance of expressing feelings and compassion for one another. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ihcwhataboutlife/message
In 1985 DEA Special Agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena was kidnapped and murdered by a Mexican drug cartel. In a grassroots tribute the kids in his hometown Calexico CA. started the Red Ribbon Program, which has grown to be the nation's oldest and largest drug use prevention/awareness program and is now celebrated by millions of kids and their families the last week of October every year! In this episode, Jodie is joined by Sean Fearns from the DEA. They explain the importance of conversations with kids about drugs, community influence, and ideas for student buy-in. Tune in as Sean shares resources to be part of the solution. IN THIS EPISODE: [04:44] How can parents and educators get involved [10:22] Red Ribbon Week is a good conversation starter for parents to talk with their kids about drugs [12:43] Where to find the Red Ribbon Tool Kit [14:41] How Red Ribbon is incorporated into DEA and other partners [17:59] How civil organizations and individuals can reach out to DEA to get involved KEY TAKEAWAYS: Parents, Educators, and other community organizations/ individuals all play an important part in drug prevention. Red Ribbon is beneficial for all communities because it is broad with drugs and then conversations can be tailored to local concerns. There are multiple resources available for parents, educators, and other individuals/ organizations who wish to help. ***DISCLAIMER***The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Awkward Conversation series are solely those of the individuals, speakers, commentators, experts, and or hosts involved and do not necessarily reflect nor represent those of the production, associates or broadcaster, or any of its employees. Production is not responsible and does not verify for accuracy any of the information contained in the series available for viewing. The primary purpose of this series is to educate and inform. This series does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. This series is available for private, non-commercial use only. The production, broadcaster, or its channel cannot be held accountable for all or any views expressed during this program. Resources: Red Ribbon Week Toolkit Just Think Twice Operation Prevention Email: Community.Outreach@DEA.gov Growing Up Drug-Free: A Parent's Guide to Substance Use Prevention One Pill Could Kill Never Thought I'd Say This Podcast with Jodie Sweetin Get Smart About Drugs Website Elks Kid Zone Website Elks Drug Awareness Program Website Elks DAP on Twitter Elks DAP on Facebook Elks DAP on YouTube DEA Website DEA on Instagram DEA on Twitter DEA on Facebook DEA YouTube Channel Watch Awkward Conversations Season 1 the series: Awkward Breakfast Conversations - Ep. 1 Awkward Lunch Conversations - Ep. 2 Awkward Dinner Conversations - Ep. 3 Bios: Jodie Sweetin Jodie Sweetin is an American actress and television personality known for her role as Stephanie Tanner in the ABC comedy series Full House and its Netflix sequel series Fuller House. Jodie is joined by Content Expert Amy McCarthy, a Senior Clinical Social Worker at Boston Children's Hospital. Sean T. Fearns Chief, Community Outreach Section Office of Congressional & Public Affairs Drug Enforcement Administration Sean Fearns serves as the Chief of Community Outreach and Prevention Support for DEA since 2015, a position that includes management of the DEA Museum as well as the DEA Community Outreach and Prevention Support section. In this capacity Sean is responsible for guiding a diverse and creative staff to develop and implement strategic national partnerships with other organizations which help educate the public on the current drug threats facing the country, support the DEA field divisions, implement DEA's Operation Engage, communicate key Administration drug prevention messages, and help reduce the demand for those drugs. About Elks As a 150-year-old organization, they are 100% inclusive with a membership of close to 1 million diverse men and women in over 2,000 Lodges nationally, and while they consider themselves faith-based, they are nondenominational and open to all creeds. The Elks have always prided themselves on civic duty, and the Elks Drug and Alcohol Prevention (DAP) program is the nation's largest all-volunteer Kids Drug & Alcohol Use Prevention program. The Elks are also strong supporters of our brave men and women in the military, having built and donated the nation's first VA Hospital to the U.S. government. The Elks have donated more than $3.6 billion in cash, goods, and services to enrich the lives of millions of people! About DEA The United States Drug Enforcement Administration was created in 1973 by President Nixon after the government noticed an alarming rise in recreational drug use and drug-related crime. A division of the Department of Justice, DEA is tasked with enforcing the controlled substances laws by apprehending offenders to be prosecuted for criminal and civil crimes. DEA is the largest and most effective anti-drug organization in the world, with 239 domestic locations and 91 foreign offices in 68 countries.
The 20 episode, unscripted video podcast, Awkward Conversations, is hosted by Full House and Fuller House star, Jodie Sweetin, and joined by Amy McCarthy, a Senior Clinical Social Worker at Boston Children's Hospital.The two will be chatting with celebrity parents and guest experts on how to prepare for the awkward conversations with their kids and furthering the discussion on how to give parents the tools to empower their kids to stay safe, substance free and make smart decisions! Parenting comes with all sorts of trials and tribulations – particularly when your child reaches his or her teenage years. Join us each week as we cover a wide array of subjects that will help parents learn how to raise kids with the necessary tools they need to stay safe, substance free and make smart decisions. Each episode will feature expert guests who will help guide parents and answer those tough questions that may come up in the ever changing world of raising kids. The following are some of the subjects covered in Season 2: Signs of drug use in teens, fake pills, setting positive examples, preventing drug misuse among college students, bullying and peer pressure and its consequences, helping kids de-stress, Red Ribbon Week, understanding your kids' social media use, do's and don'ts when you talk about drugs, to list a few. About Elks As a 150-year-old organization, they are 100% inclusive with a membership of close to 1 million diverse men and women in over 2,000 Lodges nationally, and while they consider themselves faith based, they are nondenominational and open to all creeds. The Elks have always prided themselves on civic duty, and the Elks DAP program is the nation's largest all volunteer Kids Drug & Alcohol Use Prevention program. The Elks are also strong supporters of our brave men and women in the military, having built and donated the nation's first VA Hospital to the U.S. government. The Elks have donated more than $3.6 billion in cash, goods, and services to enrich the lives of millions of people! About DEA The United States Drug Enforcement Administration was created in 1973 by President Nixon after the government noticed an alarming rise in recreational drug use and drug-related crime. A division of the Department of Justice, DEA is tasked with enforcing the controlled substances laws by apprehending offenders to be prosecuted for criminal and civil crimes. DEA is the largest and most effective anti drug organization in the world, with 239 domestic locations and 91 foreign offices in 68 countries. Resources For parents, educators, and caregivers wanting to learn more about how to effectively keep an open dialogue with children about drug use, signs of use, and more – visit https://bit.ly/GetSmartAboutDrugs Growing Up Drug Free: A Parent's Guide to Substance Use Prevention https://bit.ly/GrowingUpDrugFree https://bit.ly/OnePill Never Thought I'd Say This w/ Jodie Sweetin https://bit.ly/NeverThoughtIdSayThis Let's Talk About it! Podcast w/ Greg Grunberg https://talkaboutit.org/epilepsy/podcast Elks Kid Zone https://bit.ly/elkskidszone Watch Awkward Conversations Season 1 the series Ep. 1: https://youtu.be/Dp4rAGwXW90?t=1 Ep. 2: https://youtu.be/_rMD0SOjGWc Ep. 3: https://youtu.be/KjQOPhl7RDE For more information on ELKS DAP and what we stand for, visit https://bit.ly/ELKSDAP Twitter: https://bit.ly/twitter_elksdapn Facebook: https://bit.ly/facebook_elksdap Youtube: https://bit.ly/youtube_elksdap To learn more about DEA and its contributions, visit https://www.dea.gov/contact-us/social... Instagram: https://bit.ly/instagram_deahq Twitter: https://bit.ly/twitterdeahq Facebook: https://bit.ly/facebookDEAHQ Youtube: https://bit.ly/ElksDrugAwarenessProgram
www.patreon.com/accidentaldads for bonus content and to support the show AND The Save The Music Foundation! Top police stings A sting operation is a deceitful operation used by law enforcement to apprehend criminals in the act of trying to commit a crime. In order to obtain proof of a suspect's misconduct, a typical sting involves an undercover law enforcement officer, investigator, or cooperative member of the public acting as a criminal partner or prospective victim and cooperating with a suspect's activities. Journalists for the mass media occasionally use sting operations to film and disseminate footage of illegal conduct. Sting procedures are prevalent in many nations, including the United States, but are prohibited in others, like Sweden and France. Certain sting operations are prohibited, such as those carried out in the Philippines where it is against the law for police enforcement to act as drug traffickers in order to catch purchasers of illegal substances. Examples Offering free sports or airline tickets to lure fugitives out of hiding. Deploying a bait car (also called a honey trap) to catch a car thief Setting up a seemingly vulnerable honeypot computer to lure and gain information about hackers Arranging for someone under the legal drinking age to ask an adult to buy an alcoholic beverage or tobacco products for them Passing off weapons or explosives (whether fake or real), to a would-be terrorist Posing as: someone who is seeking illegal drugs, contraband, or child pornography, to catch a supplier (or as a supplier to catch a customer) a child in a chat room to identify a potential online child predator a potential customer of illegal prostitution, or as a prostitute to catch a would-be customer a hitman to catch customers and solicitors of murder-for-hire; or as a customer to catch a hitman a spectator of an illegal dogfighting ring a documentary film crew to lure a pirate to the country where a crime was committed. Whether sting operations constitute entrapment raises ethical questions. Law enforcement might have to be careful not to incite someone who wouldn't have otherwise committed a crime to do so. Additionally, while conducting such operations, the police frequently commit the same crimes, like purchasing or selling narcotics, enticing prostitutes, etc. The defendant may raise the entrapment defense in common law jurisdictions. Contrary to common belief, however, laws against entrapment do not forbid undercover police personnel from pretending to be criminals or deny that they are police officers. Entrapment is normally only a defense when suspects are coerced into confessing to a crime they probably would not have otherwise committed. However, the legal meaning of this coercion differs widely from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. Entrapment might be used as a defense, for instance, if undercover agents forced a possible suspect to manufacture illicit narcotics in order to sell them. Entrapment has often not taken place if a suspect is already producing narcotics and authorities pretend as purchasers to apprehend them. Operation Entebbe The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) commandos successfully carried out Operation Entebbe or Operation Thunderbolt, a counterterrorism hostage-rescue mission, at Entebbe Airport in Uganda on July 4, 1976. A week earlier, on June 27, two members of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine - External Operations (PFLP-EO) (who had previously split from the PFLP of George Habash) and two members of the German Revolutionary Cells hijacked an Air France Airbus A300 jet airliner carrying 248 passengers. The declared goal of the hijackers was to trade the hostages for the release of 13 detainees in four other countries and the release of 40 Palestinian terrorists and related prisoners who were detained in Israel. The flight, which had left Tel Aviv for Paris, was rerouted after a stopover in Athens through Benghazi to Entebbe, the country of Uganda's principal airport. The ruler Idi Amin, who had been made aware of the hijacking from the start[10], encouraged the hijackers and personally greeted them. The hijackers confined all Israelis and a few non-Israeli Jews into a separate room after transferring all captives from the plane to a deserted airport facility. 148 captives who were not Israelis were freed and taken to Paris over the course of the next two days. Ninety-four passengers—mostly Israelis—and the 12-person Air France crew were held captive and threatened with execution. Based on information from the Israeli intelligence service Mossad, the IDF took action. If the demands for the release of the prisoners were not granted, the hijackers threatened to murder the hostages. The preparation of the rescue effort was prompted by this threat. These strategies included getting ready for armed opposition from the Uganda Army. It was a nighttime operation. For the rescue mission, Israeli transport planes flew 100 commandos to Uganda over a distance of 4,000 kilometers (2,500 miles). The operation took 90 minutes to complete after a week of planning. Out of the 106 captives still held, 102 were freed, and three were murdered. In a hospital, the second captive was later slain. Lt. Col. Yonatan Netanyahu, the unit leader, was one of the five injured Israeli commandos. Netanyahu was Benjamin Netanyahu's elder sibling and the future Israeli prime minister. Eleven Soviet-built MiG-17s and MiG-21s of the Ugandan air force were destroyed, and all five hijackers and forty-five Ugandan troops were killed. Idi Amin gave the command to attack and kill Kenyans living in Uganda after the operation because Kenyan sources supported Israel. 245 Kenyans in Uganda were killed as a consequence, and 3,000 left the nation. In honor of Yonatan Netanyahu, the commander of the force, Operation Entebbe, which had the military codename Operation Thunderbolt, is occasionally referred to retroactively as Operation Jonathan. Operation Valkyrie Senior Nazi military officers and Adolf Hitler convened in the Wolf's Lair in Rastenburg, Eastern Prussia, on July 20, 1944. Hitler's body was discovered scattered across the table as the Nazi military chiefs sat down to plan troop deployments on the Eastern Front when an explosion burst through the steamy meeting room. With the Führer's death, the Nazi threat to Europe could have been lifted. or so it seems at first. Claus von Stauffenberg and his accomplices believed they had turned the course of World War II and maybe saved thousands of extra lives for a brief period of time in history. The July Plot, also known as Operation Valkyrie, was the most famous attempt to have Hitler killed, although it was ultimately unsuccessful for a variety of reasons, some of which are still unknown to this day. The July Plot Is Hatched Many Germans, including some of the country's top military figures, had begun to lose faith in Germany's ability to win the war by the summer of 1944. Hitler was widely held responsible for ruining Germany. The Wolfsschanze was one of Hitler's military headquarters. A number of prominent politicians and senior military figures devised a plan to murder the Führer by detonating a bomb at a conference there in order to spark political unification and a coup. Operation Valkyrie was the name of the strategy. The plan was that after Hitler's death, the military would assert that the murder was the result of a Nazi Party coup attempt, and the Reserve Army would take significant buildings in Berlin and detain senior Nazi figures. Carl Friedrich Goerdeler would become Germany's new chancellor, and Ludwig Beck would become its first president. The new administration wanted to negotiate a peaceful conclusion to the war, ideally with benefits for Germany. The main conspirators' motives varied, according to Philipp Freiherr Von Boeselager, one of the last remaining participants in the July Plot. Many of them only saw it as a means of avoiding military defeat, while others hoped to at least partially restore some of the nation's morals. They chose Claus von Stauffenberg, a young colonel in the German army, to carry out the assassination. Despite not being a member of the Nazi party in the traditional sense, Stauffenberg was a devoted German patriot. In the end, he came to think that if Germany was to be saved, it was his patriotic duty to expel Adolf Hitler. Hitler, though, had experienced assassination attempts before. Assassination attempts against Hitler had been more frequent since his spectacular ascent to the top of Germany's political scene in the late 1930s. Hitler, who was becoming more and more paranoid, frequently altered his plans without warning and at the last minute. What Went Wrong Stauffenberg entered the bunker at Wolfsschanze on July 20, 1944. The conference was planned to take place in a concrete, windowless subterranean bunker that was closed off by a large steel door. By making sure it happened within one of these facilities, the detonation would be confined and anyone nearby the explosive device would die quickly from the shrapnel. The conference was moved to an above-ground wooden bunker with better air circulation on July 20 due to the oppressively hot weather, according to Pierre Galante's Operation Valkyrie: The German Generals' Plot Against Hitler. Numerous windows, a wooden table, and other beautiful furniture were all present in the area, which meant that the potential explosion would be much diminished since the energy of the blast would be absorbed and diffused. Stauffenberg was aware that this was the case, but he nonetheless proceeded, assuming that two explosives would be sufficient to destroy the room and kill everyone within. Stauffenberg excused himself when he arrived, saying that he needed to change his clothing, and went to a private room. The two explosives needed to be armed and primed. However, he only had time to arm one of the two devices due to an unexpected phone call and a quick knock at his door. Thus, the possibility of a greater blast was cut in half. Stauffenberg realized that in order to cause any kind of harm, the explosive device needed to be placed as near to Hitler as possible. He was able to get a seat as near to Hitler as possible with only one other person between them by claiming that his hearing was impaired due to his wounds. Placing the bag as near to Hitler as possible, Stauffenberg then left the room pretending to take a personal call. The briefcase was accidentally shifted to the opposite side of a large wooden leg that was supporting the meeting room table as another official was taking a seat. The Aftermath Panic broke out after the device exploded at precisely 12:42 pm. Twenty individuals were hurt, including three cops who subsequently died from their injuries, and a stenographer was instantaneously murdered. Stauffenberg and his assistant Werner von Haeften leapt into a staff car and bluffed their way past three different military checkpoints to flee the mayhem at the Wolfsschanze complex because they believed that Hitler was indeed dead. Hitler, however, along with everyone else who was protected by the large wooden table leg, only suffered a few minor cuts and an eardrum perforation. He had fully torn-up pants, and the Nazi leadership would subsequently utilize pictures of them in a propaganda effort. Ian Kershaw, a historian, claims that during the explosion, contradictory news concerning Hitler's fate came. In spite of the disarray, the Reserve Army started detaining senior Nazi officials in Berlin. The entire scheme, however, was eventually thwarted by delays, unclear communication, and the announcement that Hitler was still alive. The conspirators were all given the death penalty in a hastily called court martial the same evening by General Friedrich Fromm. In the courtyard of the Bendlerblock, a makeshift firing squad murdered Stauffenberg, von Haeften, Olbricht, and another officer, Albrecht Mertz von Quirnheim, while Ludwig Beck committed himself. At Berlin's Plötzensee jail, Berthold Stauffenberg was gently strangled while the incident was being recorded for Hitler to see. Hitler's life was ultimately saved that day by a number of interrelated reasons, but the conspirators were right that Germany was headed for disaster. Less than a year later, the Nazi leader and his closest advisers committed suicide. Operation Iceman Ever wonder what its like working undercover with an alleged murderer? Well, let's just say it's not hard to get a stuffy nose around this case… In fact, serial killer Richard Kuklinski's preferred method of murder involved using a nasal spray bottle to spritz cyanide into the faces of his victims. As a result, undercover agent Dominick Polifrone was never more on guard than during the 18 months he spent building a case against the so-called Iceman. “No matter where I went with him, I wore this leather jacket with a pocket sewn inside containing a small-caliber weapon,” recalls Polifrone, who gained his target's confidence and taped dozens of their conversations. “I knew that I was somewhere on his hit list. If he'd pulled out that nasal spray, I'd have to protect myself.” The streetwise New Jersey officer acquired enough proof before Kuklinski had suspicions, preventing that situation from occurring. Finally, the enormous 6-foot-4 gangland killer was apprehended thanks to his evidence. “I've met hundreds of bad guys, but Kuklinski was a totally different type of individual,” he tells The Post. “He was coldhearted — ice-cold like the devil. He had no remorse about anything.” Kuklinski was captured by Polifrone in a combined operation between the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms and the office of the New Jersey attorney general. The criminal, who was a leading suspect in the murder of a mobster whose body was found two years after his disappearance, was posing as a respectable businessman residing in suburban Dumont, New Jersey. The reason the medical examiners discovered ice in the muscle tissue was because Kuklinski, who earned his notoriety for frequently freezing the bodies of his victims and then defrosting them, erred that time. Police made an indirect connection between the deceased man and Kuklinski, who was charged with a number of previous homicides. “We had to get something nobody knew,” recalls Polifrone. The sting only appears briefly on screen in the film. In order to gain Kuklinski's trust, Polifrone, a resident of Hackensack, New Jersey, pretended to be a "bad person" for a whole year and a half. They met in parks and rest areas along highways and discussed the horrific killings Kuklinski had carried out, including a Mafia hit in Detroit for which he was paid $65,000. Additionally, there were "statement killings." To put a dead canary in the mouth of a victim as a warning to other victims, one mafia leader paid him extra. Another occasion, Kuklinski made light of the fact that he saw a gang member consume an entire cheeseburger laced with cyanide before passing away while joking with Polifrone. Recalls the cop: “He told me that cyanide normally works real quick and easy, but that ‘this guy has the constitution of a God damn ox, and is just eating and eating. “He said he almost ate the whole burger and then, bam, he's down!” Polifrone knew exactly how to play his role. “I laughed, of course,” he shrugs. “That's what bad guys do.” Paradoxically, Kuklinski was a committed family man. He led a Jekyll-and-Hyde existence. “He never socialized, gambled or messed around with other women,” adds Polifrone. “He lived for his wife and kids.” One minute he'd be repairing his daughters' toys, the next, dismembering a body with a chain saw and stuffing it into an oil drum. “He would come home and completely shut off this murderous component and seek security and love from his family,” says “Iceman” director Vromen. “He fulfilled the need to provide for them by killing.” Polifrone finally nailed Kuklinski after tricking him into buying what he thought was pure cyanide. A team of feds and ATF officers arrested him in December 1986. Twenty-eight years later, he reflects on the man who died, apparently of natural causes, in Trenton Prison in 2006 at age 70. Eyebrows were raised because he was due to appear as a witness at the trial of a Gambino family underboss. “I hope he died a slow death because of what he did to families and individuals,” concludes Polifrone. “He had no mercy. And if it was foul play, that's OK with me.” So let's talk about some controversial sting operations you may or may not have heard of. ACORN Sting Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now is known as ACORN. ACORN was a group of neighborhood-based organizations in the US that supported low- and middle-income families. They also offered details on affordable housing and voter registration. James O'Keefe and Hannah Giles, two young conservative activists, published recordings that had been edited with care in 2009. The two pretended to be a pimp and a prostitute before using a hidden camera to get unflattering answers from ACORN workers that seemed to give them advice on how to hide their prostitution business and avoid paying taxes.The plea for assistance in obtaining funding for a brothel didn't appear to deter the ACORN employees either. This sparked a national debate and led to a reduction in financing from public and private sources. ACORN declared on March 22, 2010, that it was disbanding and shutting all of its connected state chapters as a result of declining funding. Interesting fact: On January 25, 2010, James O'Keefe and three other people were detained on felony charges for allegedly tampering with the phones at Democratic Senator Mary Landrieu's office in New Orleans. O'Keefe stated that he was looking into claims that Landrieu's staff had dismissed constituent phone calls over the health care issue. O'Keefe recorded the action as they pretended to be telephone repairmen.In the end, they were accused with breaking into a government building under false pretenses, a misdemeanor. Following his admission of guilt, O'Keefe received a three-year probationary period, 100 hours of community service, and a $1,500 fine. Operation West End The largest undercover news story in Indian journalism has been described like this. In order to expose the alleged culture of bribery inside the Indian Ministry of Defense, a well-known newspaper from India by the name of Tehelka—which translates as "sensation" in Hindi—started its first significant undercover operation, "Operation West End" in 2001. Two reporters from the publication pretended to be London-based armaments dealers from a fake firm. In the undercover film, numerous politicians and defense officials are shown discussing and accepting bribes in exchange for assisting them in obtaining government contracts, including Bangaru Laxman, secretary of the ruling BJP party. Laxman and Military Minister George Fernandes (shown above) resigned following the release of the tapes, and a number of other defense ministry employees were placed on administrative leave. Interesting Fact: Instead of initially acting on the evidence from the sting operation, the Indian government accused the newspaper of fabricating the allegations. The main financial backers of Tehelka were made targets of investigations, and the newspaper company was almost ruined. In 2003, Tehelka was re-launched as a weekly newspaper, and was funded by faithful subscribers and other well-wishers. In 2007, Tehelka shifted to a regular magazine format. Senator Larry Craig On June 11, 2007, an undercover police officer conducting a sting operation targeting males cruising for sex at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport detained Idaho Senator Larry Craig. Sgt. Dave Karsnia, the arresting officer, claimed that just after noon, the suspect entered a restroom and shut the door. Craig then moved into the stall next to him and propped his suitcase up against the stall door's front. By obscuring the front view, this is frequently done in an effort to hide sexual activity. Several minutes later, the officer claimed to have noticed Craig looking into his stall through a gap, tapping his right foot repeatedly, then moving it till it brushed Karsnia's. Craig then passed his hand under the stall divider into Karsnia's stall with his palm up and guided it along the divider toward the front of the stall three times. Karsnia then waved his badge back, to which the senator responded, “No!” The senator pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and paid a fine, but changed his mind after word of his arrest later became public. Craig claimed he just had a “wide stance”, and he only pleaded guilty to avoid a spectacle.An appeals court rejected his request to change his mind about entering a guilty plea. Craig completed his time in the Senate but was unable to have his case dismissed by the Senate Ethics Committee. Craig departed office on January 3, 2009, having not to run for reelection in 2008. Fascinating Fact: Soon after Craig was arrested, the men's room started to resemble a tourist destination, with people coming to seek directions and take photographs. Even restroom tissue may be purchased on eBay. Listen to the conversation between Senator Craig and Sgt. Karsnia immediately following the arrest here. 7 Sarah Ferguson was victimized by Mazher Mahmood, a reporter for the tabloid daily "News of the World," in May 2010. In order to set up a meeting with Ferguson, Mahmood pretended to be a wealthy international businessman. The Duchess, who was discreetly recorded throughout the encounter, offered to connect the "tycoon" with Prince Andrew's influential inner circle. "500,000 pounds when you can, to me, open doors," Sarah Ferguson is heard saying on the video. She may also be seen removing a briefcase that is holding $40,000 in cash. After the event was reported, Ferguson's spokesman claimed she was both "devastated" and "regretful." She said that she had been drinking before asking for the money and was "in the gutter at that point" in an interview with Oprah Winfrey. Mazher Mahmood, the guy who pretended to be the tycoon, is referred to as the "Fake Sheikh" and has conned several famous people. No one is certain if that is his true name or what his real history is since he likes to make things as mysterious as possible. The journalist denies ever allowing his face to appear in any of his pieces and claims to have received several death threats. He also avoids public appearances. Bait Cars The Minneapolis Police Department employed the first bait cars in the 1990s. The largest bait car fleet in North America is now situated in Surrey, British Columbia, which is widely regarded as the continent's "auto theft capital." The cars are carefully modified, equipped with GPS tracking equipment, audio/video surveillance, and an engine-disabling remote control. It has helped to lower car theft by 47% when it was introduced in Surrey, British Columbia, in 2004. In one of the more contentious bait vehicle stings, a lady was murdered nearly instantaneously after a robber driving a bait car drove into her in Dallas, Texas, in 2008. To resolve the litigation, $245,000 was given to the victim's family. Fact: The key to determining whether police are utilizing a bait car improperly and would result in entrapment is if they left it in a way that would tempt someone who would not ordinarily commit a crime. Here, you can view one of the more eye-catching (to put it mildly) bait vehicle stings. Many others will undoubtedly have the same thoughts as I had. “Where the heck was the kill switch?” Marion Barry A well-known politician and former mayor of Washington, D.C., Marion Barry. Police were going to conduct an undercover narcotics transaction with former Virgin Islands official Charles Lewis on December 22, 1988, but they were turned back when they discovered Mayor Marion Barry was in Lewis's hotel room. This prompted a grand jury inquiry into potential mayor meddling in the narcotics probe. Barry testified for three hours in front of the grand jury before telling reporters he had done nothing wrong. Then, on January 18, 1990, Barry was arrested in a Washington, D.C. hotel after using crack cocaine in a room with his former girlfriend, who had turned informant for the FBI. This was the result of a sting operation put up by the FBI and D.C. Police. Barry said the now-famous phrase, "Bitch set me up," which has come to be linked with him. Following his arrest and subsequent trial, Barry made the decision not to run for mayor again. He was charged with 14 charges by a grand jury, including suspected grand jury perjury. The mayor could have spent 26 years in prison if found guilty on all 14 counts. Barry was only given a six-month prison term after the jury found him guilty of using cocaine. Barry campaigned for municipal council after being let out of prison. He garnered 70% of the vote due to his widespread popularity and the perception held by many that Marion Barry was the target of a political witch hunt by the government. Then, in 1995, Barry won a fourth term as mayor of Washington, D.C. Barry is currently back in his position on the D.C. city council. Regardless of your opinion on Marion Barry, you have to respect his perseverance and drive to help the people of Washington, D.C. The aforementioned occurrence is only a small portion of his remarkable life. A documentary titled "The Nine Lives of Marion Barry" was produced by HBO. Joran Van der Sloot Dutch national Joran Van der Sloot is a key suspect in the case of Natalee Holloway, who vanished on May 30, 2005, while traveling to Aruba to celebrate her high school graduation. On March 29, 2010, Van der Sloot got in touch with Beth Twitty Holloway's mother's attorney John Q. Kelly, reviving the case. Van der Sloot promised to provide details about Holloway's demise and the whereabouts of her remains in exchange for a total of $250,000 with a $25,000 down payment. After Kelly and Twitty made contact with Alabama law enforcement, the FBI launched a sting operation. On May 10, Van der Sloot accepted a wire transfer of $15,000 to his Dutch bank account along with an additional cash payment of $10,000. He drove Kelly to the location of Holloway's remains in exchange for the cash. He indicated a home, saying that his father had assisted in burying the body in the foundation. The home had not yet been constructed when Holloway vanished, therefore this turned out to be untrue. Later, Van der Sloot informed Kelly through email that the entire incident was a fraud. At this point, police might have detained Van der Sloot for wire fraud and extortion, but they chose to wait while they worked to establish a case of murder against him. Van der Sloot was not only let free, he was also given permission to depart Aruba and travel to Bogotá, Colombia, and then Lima, Peru, with the money he had made from the operation. He met Stephany Flores Ramirez, a 21-year-old University of Lima business student, in a casino hotel in the city. Ramirez and Van der Sloot are seen entering a hotel room together on security footage, but only Van der Sloot is seen exiting. On June 2, Ramirez was discovered dead in the hotel room that Van der Sloot had booked, her neck broken and she had been battered to death. On May 30, 2010, precisely five years after Natalee Holloway vanished, Ramirez passed away. A person arrested Van der Sloot He admitted to the murder on June 3 and June 7. Fascinating fact: Van der Sloot is presently detained at Peru's Miguel Castro jail, where murder charges have been brought. He apparently now claims that if he is permitted to move to a jail in Aruba, he would tell the whereabouts of Natalee Holloway's remains. Perverted Justice Stings Perverted-Justice is a group that uses volunteers to masquerade as juveniles online, often between the ages of 10-15, and wait for an adult to message or email the decoy back. If the topic becomes sexual, they won't actively reject it or support it. Then, in order to set up a meeting, they will attempt to identify the males by acquiring their phone numbers and other information. The group then provides law enforcement with the information. Additionally, Perverted-Justice has worked with the American reality show "To Catch a Predator." In Murphy, Texas, one of the more contentious instances took place in 2006. Louis Conradt (seen above), a district attorney in Texas, pretended to be a 19-year-old college student and had sexually explicit internet conversations with a person he thought was a 13-year-old kid. They hired an actress to portray the youngster on the phone when Conradt demanded images of the boy's genitalia. Conradt stopped returning phone calls and instant messages, so police and the reality program decided to conduct a search warrant operation at his residence. A gunshot was heard as the police entered the scene to make an arrest. Conradt was inside with a self-inflicted wound when they arrived, and he eventually passed away at a hospital. 23 people were taken into custody for online solicitation of minors as a consequence of the sting operation in Murphy, Texas. Due to inadequate evidence, none of the 23 instances were prosecuted as of June 2007. Conradt's family launched a $105 million lawsuit against Dateline's To Catch a Predator series. The dispute was ultimately resolved outside of court. All next episodes' development was halted by the network in 2008. Rachel Hoffman On February 22, 2007, a traffic stop in Tallahassee, Florida, resulted in Rachel Hoffman being found in possession of 25 grams of marijuana. Then, on April 17, 2008, police searched her flat and found 4 ecstasy tablets and 151.7 grams of marijuana. Police allegedly threatened to put her in jail unless she worked as an undercover informant for them, according to her account. She was then dispatched untrained to an undercover gathering to purchase a weapon and a significant quantity of narcotics from two alleged drug traffickers. The suspects relocated the drug purchase while she was there. When she departed the buy place in the car with the two suspects, the police officers who were keeping an eye on the sting lost sight of her. The identical gun she was intended to purchase was used to kill her by the two suspects while they were in motion. Two days later, her corpse was discovered close to Perry, Florida. One of the murder suspects was convicted of first-degree murder and given a life sentence without the possibility of parole on December 17, 2009, which would have been Rachel Hoffman's 25th birthday. Trial for the second murder suspect is set for October 2010. Interesting Fact: On May 7, 2009, a law called “Rachel's Law” was passed by the Florida State Senate. Rachel's Law requires law enforcement agencies to (a) provide special training for officers who recruit confidential informants, (b) instruct informants that reduced sentences may not be provided in exchange for their work, and (c) permit informants to request a lawyer if they want one. Mr. Big The Royal Canadian Mounted Police created Mr. Big, sometimes known as "the Canadian method," in the early 1990s in response to unsolved killings. It is employed in Canada and Australia, but many other nations, like the United States and England, view it as entrapment. The technique works something like this: An undercover police unit poses as members of a fictitious gang, into which the suspect is inducted. The suspect is invited to participate in a series of criminal activities (all faked by the police). In addition, the “gang members” build a personal relationship with the suspect, by drinking together and other social activities. After some time, the gang boss, Mr. Big, is presented to him. The police have a fresh interest in the first crime, and the suspect is instructed to provide the gang with further information. They clarify that Mr. Big might be able to affect the course of the police investigation, but only if he confesses to the full extent of the crime. He is also warned that if he conceals any other previous offenses, the gang could decide against working with him in the future since he would be a burden. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police are shown in the picture above carrying the hats of the four officers who were killed in Edmonton, Canada, in 2005 at a memorial service. Two of the men serving prison sentences for the murders made confessions to Mr. Big operatives.Interesting Fact: In British Columbia, the technique has been used over 180 times, and, in 80% of the cases, it resulted in either a confession or the elimination of the suspect from suspicion. However, cases of false confessions and wrongful convictions have recently come to the public's attention, and many are starting to question the controversial technique. In 2007, a documentary was made, called Mr. Big, that was very critical of the procedure. You can't talk about undercover operations without talking about the mob. Here are five badasses who infiltrated the mob. In law enforcement, working as an undercover officer carries the high risk of discovery by criminal suspects, leading to violence, torture and death. But the rewards can be huge, with wire recordings and eyewitness testimony that can result in arrests and convictions. A trained officer knows how to strategize, win the confidence of their targets and get them to reveal what's needed to build a case to take to trial. It requires an unusual kind of person, able to work under stress, stay focused, pull off the character he or she is playing and be prepared to tell many lies. What follows here is a list of five remarkable individuals whose undercover operations, despite real dangers, resulted in the convictions of leaders and associates of organized crime, over almost a century. This list leaves out many other famous undercover officers, whom we would like to recognize in the future. Perhaps because of the gravity of the investigations, and the financial resources required, all of these undercover officers worked for agencies of the U.S. government. MICHAEL MALONE Mike Malone worked undercover for the Treasury Department's Intelligence Unit. In the late 1920s, he infiltrated Al Capone's Chicago Outfit and helped convict the crime boss of tax evasion. Michael Malone had all the makings of an undercover agent who would successfully infiltrate Al Capone's Chicago gang for nearly two years. Malone, whose parents came over from Ireland, grew up in New Jersey and meshed well with its European immigrants, eventually learning to speak Gaelic, Italian, Yiddish and Greek. With his “black Irish” dark hair and skin, he resembled someone from southern Europe. After finessing his way into Capone's inner circle in 1929, Malone proved invaluable to his superiors in the Treasury Department pursuing a tax evasion case against the Chicago crime boss. Despite the danger, Malone kept an iron will. Blowing his cover would have proved fatal. But given his skills, it didn't happen. While Malone kept up the charade, he delivered information that proved incriminating not only for Capone, but for his top enforcer, Frank Nitti (aka Nitto). Malone remained disguised within Capone's bootlegging band even for a time after the feds filed tax charges against Capone, Nitti and Capone's brother, Ralph, in 1931. When Capone's jury trial commenced, and the Treasury Department removed Malone from his undercover job, the agent gained a bit of respect from the embarrassed gang chief himself. In the Chicago courthouse, Malone happened to enter an elevator where Capone stood with his defense lawyers. “The only thing that fooled me was your looks,” Capone is said as to have remarked to Malone. “You look like a Wop. You took your chances, and I took mine. I lost.” From 1929 to 1931, Malone fed intelligence about Capone that would culminate in the historic conviction of the nation's most notorious Mob boss. His fascinating story began after his service in World War I. With law enforcement his career goal, Malone joined the Treasury Department's Intelligence Unit later known as the “T-Men.” Early on, in the 1920s, Malone appreciated how donning disguises brought him closer to the suspects. He posed in everyman roles such as garbage man and shoe shiner. Elmer Irey, chief of the Intelligence Unit, had worked with undercover agent Malone on Prohibition cases. Once, Irey enlisted Malone to smash a West Coast version of “Rum Row,” rumrunners selling contraband Canadian liquor from ships off the coast of San Francisco. Malone posed as gangster from Chicago in hiding, with money to invest in illegal booze. He devised a nighttime sting operation. Agents posing as bootleggers drove speedboats out to the booze-laden mother ship and, after money changed hands, Malone fired off a flare, signaling the U.S. Coast Guard, which boarded the mother ship and arrested the astonished bootleggers. President Herbert Hoover entered office in March 1929, a few weeks following the infamous St. Valentine's Day Massacre in Chicago, where seven men associated with Capone's bitter rival in bootlegging, George “Bugs” Moran, died in gunfire. Hoover conferred with Irey and urged him to compile a team of special agents to “get Capone” on tax charges. Meanwhile, another team of Prohibition Unit agents in Chicago, headed by Eliot Ness, would attack Capone on violations of federal liquor laws under the Volstead Act. Irey appointed Special Agent Frank Wilson, Malone and several others to the get Capone team. Meanwhile, a group of wealthy business executives in Chicago, called the Secret Six, donated large sums of money for expenses to assist the feds in getting Capone. Malone used their largess to purchase some expensive clothing to look the part of a well-heeled hoodlum that Capone would envy. Malone set about infiltrating Capone's underworld at its core – the Lexington Hotel, where the boss and his men lived. Wearing a fancy suit, purple shirt and white hat, Malone sat in the lobby, reading newspapers for days on end. He spoke in an Italian accent, introduced himself as “Mike Lepito,” met Capone men playing craps and played the part of a mobster. He mailed letters to friends in Philadelphia, who wrote back. Capone's guys broke into his room, noted his pricey checkered suits and silk underwear. They opened his mail from Philadelphia, read the letters written, impressively, in underworld lingo they understood. They informed Capone. Finally, Capone sent a cohort down to the lobby to ask “Lepito” about his business in town. “Keeping quiet,” Malone replied in his Italian inflection. In the coming days, over drinks, Malone told the guy he was on the lam for burglary in Philadelphia. That got Malone invitations to play poker and trade gossip with the gang, then dinner at their hangout, the New Florence, and then to attend the birthday party Capone planned for Frank Nitti at the Lexington. Malone met Capone at Nitti's party. The secret agent's new acquaintances included big-shot hoods Nitti, “Machine Gun” Jack McGurn, Jake “Greasy Thumb” Guzik, Paul “The Waiter” Ricca, Murray “The Camel” Humphreys and Sam “Golf Bag” Hunt. Malone was in. He discreetly phoned Wilson about what he'd overheard within the gang. Wilson and his aides traced signatures on bank checks while pursuing tax evasion cases against Nitti and Guzik. A federal court in Chicago convicted Guzik, who got a five-year sentence. But Nitti skipped town. Malone, assigned to find him, followed Nitti's wife to an apartment building in Berwyn, Illinois. There, the cops nabbed Nitti, later sentenced to 18 months in prison for tax evasion. Then the police pinched Al himself following his 1931 indictment on tax charges. “Mike Lepito” was there at the Lexington when Al Capone arrived back, triumphant about his release on $50,000 bail. Malone listened and reported to Wilson about Capone's scheme to bribe and fix the jury in his favor. The feds moved quickly and a judge created a new list of jurors. Malone then reported Capone's plot to hire five gunman from New York to kill four federal officials in Chicago – including Wilson. With safety measures in place, Capone ordered the gunmen to leave town. Capone's trial, after a judge refused to plea bargain with the Mob boss, started in October 1931. Four days afterward, Malone finally gave up the act. The news spread fast to Capone and his men. Malone had heard that Phil D'Andrea, Capone's bodyguard, planned to bring a concealed gun into the courthouse. Malone and another agent frisked and disarmed D'Andrea, and had him arrested. A jury Capone could not fix found the boss guilty on 22 criminal counts. The judge gave him 11 years in the federal pen and a $50,000 fine, plus court costs. Months later, in early 1932, the Intelligence Unit had Malone, Irey, Wilson and Special Agent A. P. Madden probe the kidnapping of aviator Charles Lindbergh's son. The team's persistence paid off within two years, with the capture (and conviction) of suspect Bruno Hauptman, who still had some of the marked currency the agents convinced Lindbergh to use as ransom money. Malone had other notable cases. In 1933, Irey assigned him to find fugitive New York gangster Waxey Gordon, wanted for tax evasion. Malone located Gordon in a remote cottage in the Catskill Mountains. Special Prosecutor Thomas Dewey took the case, and the court put Waxey away for 10 years. A year later, Malone infiltrated Louisiana Governor Huey “Kingfish” Long's crooked crew. After Long's assassination, the IRS won a tax fraud conviction against Malone's target, Long's close aide, Seymour Weiss. In his last undercover operation before his death, the Intelligence Unit gave Malone a large amount of cash and a Cadillac to use in Miami Beach, disguised as a rich syndicate man. He found and reported what the agency wanted – details of a coast-to-coast illegal abortion ring. After Malone's death in 1960, Wilson described him to a news reporter as “the best undercover agent we ever had.” JOSEPH PISTONE Joe Pistone is one of the FBI's most celebrated undercover agents. Using the name Donnie Brasco, he infiltrated the New York Mafia and helped produce 200 indictments. Courtesy of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. In New York City during the mid-1970s, the FBI investigated a rash of truck hijackings happening each day. The agency assigned agent Joseph “Joe” Pistone to go undercover for six months to find out where the Mob-connected thieves took the stolen cargo. His adopted name was “Donnie Brasco.” He was so effective as a wiseguy that the FBI let him keep it up. No one knew how far the investigation would lead, or what it would mean for Pistone, who started as an agent in 1969. His experience would eventually prompt the mobsters in New York to put out a $500,000 contract for his murder, but it never happened. In the end, the evidence and trial testimony he provided in the 1980s produced 200 indictments of Mob associates and more than 100 convictions. His work decimated the Bonannos, one of New York's five major crime families. Pistone's journey while undercover, impersonating a mobbed-up jewel thief, would last an incredible five years, from 1976 to 1981, during which he penetrated the upper levels of the Bonnano organization. No FBI agent had made it inside the Mob like that. The agency beforehand had to rely on informants. Pistone took a class to learn about jewelry to make his affectation believable. In Brooklyn and Manhattan, he roamed bars and restaurants frequented by Mob types. He communicated using the street smarts he absorbed growing up as a working-class Italian-American kid in Paterson, New Jersey, where he went to Italian social clubs and encountered local hoods. Years in, he had the Bonanno circle so convinced that it moved to have him a “made” man shortly before the FBI ended his assignment. At first he befriended low-level mobsters. He wore a wire to record conversations, and committed to memory names and license plates since taking notes would obviously raise red flags. By 1976, he'd won the trust of important Bonnano members, notably family soldier Benjamin “Lefty Guns” Ruggiero, said to have killed 26 people, and capo Dominick “Sonny Black” Napolitano. Ruggerio recommended him so that he could join the clan. Pistone's Mob activities centered in New York and Florida, taking him away from his wife and young daughters for extended times. Pistone even had to vacation with his demanding cohorts. He moved his family members out of state for their protection. As “Donnie Brasco,” Pistone helped Ruggerio transfer stolen goods and sell guns. He engaged in loansharking, extortion and illegal gambling. Once, while pretending to be an expert in burglar alarms, angry Mob associates intent on committing burglaries demanded he reveal the name of a mobster who would vouch for him. The FBI used an informant to quell their suspicions. In the 1997 film Donnie Brasco, undercover agent Joe Pistone is played by Johnny Depp, left. Al Pacino, right, plays Benjamin “Lefty” Ruggiero. In 1981, the situation intensified again when the crime family commanded him to kill an adversary. The FBI pulled him out of the sting. It was time to start making cases, and for him to testify in open court as himself. Starting in 1982, Pistone's testimony over the next several years in racketeering cases sent more than 100 mobsters to long prison terms. Prosecutors considered him crucial to convicting 21 defendants in the “Pizza Connection” case of pizzerias used to traffic in heroin and launder money for the Sicilian Mafia. Pistone went into hiding and later retired from the FBI, unscathed, in 1986. In the 1990s, Salvatore “Sammy the Bull” Gravano, former underboss for the Gambino family who turned FBI informant, said the embarrassment from the “Brasco” case drove bosses in New York's crime families to suspend the Bonanno group from its board of directors. But Pistone couldn't stay retired. In 1992, at age 53, he requested reinstatement with the FBI, which agreed only if he would enter the agency's strict training class, lasting 16 weeks at its base in Quantico, Virginia. Pistone endured the rigorous course alongside recruits in their 20s. He passed and the FBI rehired him, at least until the mandatory retirement age of 57. Pistone's 1988 book on his undercover experiences, Donnie Brasco: My Undercover Life in the Mafia, was a bestseller. Based on the book, actor Johnny Depp portrayed Pistone in the 1997 feature film Donnie Brasco, with Al Pacino as Ruggerio. JACK GARCIA Jack Garcia was an FBI undercover agent of Cuban descent who convinced members of the Italian-American Mafia that he was Italian. He took part in more than 100 undercover investigations over a 26-year career. Before he succeeded in infiltrating New York's Gambino crime family, FBI agent Joaquin “Jack” Garcia had to go school. That is, the FBI's “mob school,” where he received an education in how to hit the ground running with veteran mobsters. His teacher was special agent Nat Parisi. First off, Parisi said, do not carry a wallet – wiseguys carry wads of currency, often bound by the kind of rubber band grocery stores use to keep broccoli together. Also, correctly pronouncing Italian food matters – as Tony Soprano might say, those long pasta shells are not “manicotti,” but “manicote.” Another valuable lesson he learned is that his Mob brethren loved compliments – his favorite one: “Where did you get those nice threads? You look like a million dollars.” In his 26-year career as an FBI agent, Garcia took part in more than 100 undercover investigations, from Miami to New York, Atlantic City and Los Angeles, targeting mobsters, drug traffickers and corrupt politicians and cops. He participated in the highest number of undercover cases in FBI history. In many of his capers, he impersonated a mobster, using the name “Jack Falcone” (in honor of the Italian judge Giovanni Falcone, killed by the Sicilian Mafia in the 1990s). As a backstory, he told his Mob marks about having a Sicilian pedigree (actually he's a native of Havana and grew up in the Bronx) with an expertise in stealing and fencing stolen goods, with jewelry as his specialty. Sometimes, he had to run several undercover roles at once. He took advantage of his fluency in Spanish and Italian, being careful not to mix things up when the phone rang. In the early 2000s, the FBI chose Garcia for what would be the most fruitful infiltration of an organized crime family since Joe Pistone's in the 1970s. While undercover as “Jack Falcone” with the Gambino's family's chapter in Westchester County, New York, for two years, he flashed cash, Rolex watches, diamond rings, flat-screen TVs and other supposed stolen property (items seized in other FBI cases). Much of the cash he held went to pay for expensive dinners – mobsters, he said, are notoriously cheap when the check comes. He gained 80 pounds over the two years. One mobster in particular who liked his money and goods, and would become his almost daily companion, was Gambino capo Gregory DePalma. An “old school” hood who in 2003 finished serving 70 months for racketeering, DePalma right away threatened violence and extorted owners of Westchester-area construction firms, strip joints, restaurants and other businesses. Garcia said he witnessed DePalma commit a crime almost every day. The FBI had Garcia pose as a wiseguy seeking to invest in a topless bar in the Bronx. Garcia's inquiries led him to meet DePalma in 2003. By providing stolen property for DePalma to sell for cash, Garcia convinced him that “Jack Falcone” was an experienced jewelry thief and fencer from Miami. When Garcia hung out with DePalma over the two-year period, he wore a body wire, and the FBI planted bugging devices at DePalma's hangouts. Garcia gave DePalma a cell phone that the talkative mob capo used prodigiously, not knowing the FBI had bugged it. The operation yielded 5,000 hours of recorded conversations used to implicate DePalma and other Gambino men in racketeering. In 2005, DePalma planned to honor “Falcone” by rendering him “made” within the Gambino family. In a recorded conversation, Garcia as “Falcone” replied to DePalma, “I'm honored for that,” he said, in the tape later used in court. “I will never let you down either.” But it wasn't to be. After Garcia witnessed a Gambino soldier beat another member with a crystal candlestick, the FBI shut down the undercover operation. (Garcia and Pistone are the only law enforcement officers ever nominated to be “made.”) Garcia's efforts inside the Gambino crew paid off big time. The evidence he delivered for the FBI resulted in the arrest of 32 Gambino members and associates, including DePalma, Gambino boss Arnold “Zeke” Squitieri and underboss Anthony “The Genius” Megale. DePalma went to trial in 2006. Garcia, who retired from the FBI two months before the trial started, agreed to testify in federal court in Manhattan. The jury found DePalma guilty on 27 counts, and the judge gave the 74-year-old a 12-year prison term. Like Pistone, Garcia's undercover career is chronicled in a memoir, Making Jack Falcone: An Undercover FBI Agent Takes Down a Mafia Family. KIKI CAMARENA Kiki Camarena was an undercover agent for the Drug Enforcement Administration in Mexico. After contributing information that led to major drug busts, he was tortured and murdered by drug cartel bosses in 1985. Enrique “Kiki” Camarena, the late Drug Enforcement Administration agent assigned to investigate drug trafficking in Guadalajara, Mexico, in the 1980s, is famous as one of the most heroic DEA agents ever. But he is more well-known in death than in life. His torture-murder in Mexico in 1985 took place at the hands of drug cartel bosses with the complicity of high-level Mexican government officials, law enforcement and, allegedly, the CIA. At the time, the Reagan administration was secretly training and supplying Central American guerilla fighters, known as the “Contras,” against the leftist Sandinista government in Nicaragua. The U.S. government allegedly granted the cartel bosses free rein to traffic drugs – to the point of using CIA-recruited American pilots to fly cocaine into the United States to sell for cash so the cartel could make donations to buy more weaponry for the Contras. Camarena, born in Mexicali, Mexico, in 1947, moved with his impoverished family to Calexico, California. He served as a firefighter in Calexico, and with a strong desire for police work, joined the Imperial County Sheriff's Department, moving up to its narcotics task force. The experience led to his career in the DEA starting in 1975. Assigned to the DEA office in the “narco paradise” of Guadalajara in 1980, Camarena was a convincing undercover officer with his appearance and ability to speak Spanish and barrio “street” language to fit in with the drug underworld. His target was the powerful Guadalajara drug cartel (which later evolved into the Sinaloa cartel). In the early 1980s, in what he called “Operation Padrino,” Camarena arranged for U.S. agents to seize international bank accounts held by wealthy cartel drug lords. He developed evidence of major marijuana plantations in the Mexican state of Zacatecas, based on informants and overflights in a plane flown by his DEA pilot, Alfredo Zavala Avelar. In November 1984, from his background work, Mexican federal police and the DEA raided enormous pot-growing operations on a ranch in Zacatecas that employed thousands of field hands. The task force confiscated 20 tons of marijuana, burned the crop and made 177 arrests. The bust cost cartel figure Rafael Caro Quintero about $50 million. Caro Quintero believed his operation had the protection of the Mexican army, and the CIA, since he owned a farm used to train the U.S.-backed Contras. He vowed revenge against Camarena. Meanwhile, a DEA force organized by Camarena seized a large cache of cocaine shipped by cartel boss Miguel Felix Gallardo's operation to New Mexico and Texas. Gallardo also believed he had CIA and Mexican official protection. During the fall of 1984, Quintero held meetings with top cartel traffickers Gallardo, Ernesto “Don Neto” Fonseco Carrillo and Ruben Zuno Arce. Also present, thanks to rampant corruption bought by the Guadalajara cartel, were Mexico's minister of domestic affairs and DFA chief Manuel Bartlett Diaz, plus Mexico's defense minister, the head of Mexico's Interpol office and the governor of the state of Jalisco. The agenda was to kidnap Camarena and get him to reveal his informants and other information. Zuno Arce gave the order. Fonseca only intended to scare and release him, but Quintero wanted to kill the DEA man. On February 7, 1985, Quintero and Gallardo directed their henchmen to kidnap Camarena off a street in Guadalajara. As the agent walked from the U.S. consulate to meet his wife for lunch, they forced him at gunpoint into a car and drove him to a residence used for cartel rendezvous. They bound and blindfolded him, turned on a tape recorder and questioned him, during which he was severely beaten and tortured. The lead interrogator was the crooked head of the secret police in Guadalajara, Sergio Espino Verdin. The cartel men wanted to know what Camarena knew about them, their dealings with Mexican officials and the CIA's involvement in drug trafficking. The gangsters also brought in and beat up Zavala, Camarena's pilot. Both men died about two days later, angering Fonseco, who told Quintero not to kill Camarena. Camarena's wife reported him missing and Washington launched what would be the largest manhunt in the history of the DEA. The cartel had the two men's bodies buried, then dug up and relocated to a farm in another state, where Mexican police found them in early March. During his funeral a week later, Camarena's family interred his ashes in Calexico. His slaying triggered an international incident. U.S. officials ordered all cars from Mexico at the border searched, effectively closing it. The investigation revealed the CIA connection, leading to bitter clashes between CIA and DEA agents. A federal court in Los Angeles charged 22 defendants in the murders of Camarena and Zavala. Under pressure, Mexican authorities acted, arresting 13 men. Mexican courts convicted Fonseco, Quintero and Espino, and sentenced each to 40 years, although Quintero won early release on a technicality in 2013. U.S. officials are still seeking Quintero to face federal charges. Mexican police arrested Gallardo in 1989, and he received 40 years. A court in Los Angeles found Zuno Arce guilty in the murders in 1990, sentenced him to two life terms in prison, where he died in 2012. In Camarena's honor, in 1985 the National Family Partnership started the National Red Ribbon Campaign, a volunteer anti-drug use and education effort that urges youths to recite a pledge to refrain from drugs, and celebrates “Red Ribbon Week” on drug awareness each October. Camarena's is featured as a character, played by actor Michael Pena, in a chapter of the Netflix series Narcos: Mexico, about on his actions with the DEA. JAY DOBYNS Jay Dobyns went undercover with the Hells Angels outlaw motorcycle gang for 20 months in Arizona on behalf of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. His work led to 16 arrests. For Jay Dobyns, fitting in with the infamous biker gang the Hells Angels for almost two years meant adhering to his undercover alter ego, Jay “Bird” Davis, to the point of obsession. To maintain his cover, he had to divert his mind away from his wife and kids. And it all would be worth it – at least that's what he thought at the time. Dobyns had hit on his best clandestine ruse yet while in Arizona in 2001, after 15 years of service as an undercover special agent with the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. While working undercover cases in the late 1980s for the ATF, he'd been injured twice – from a gunshot wound to the back from a suspect in Tucson and when gunrunners hit him with a car during an attempted getaway in Chicago. He took part in investigations of the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing and the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Other undercover roles of his ended in the arrests of a Mexican drug boss and members of the Aryan Brotherhood gang. Altogether, he served in more than 500 undercover operations disguised as a hitman and Mob debt collector. He infiltrated organized crime groups and gangs engaged in drug and arms smuggling. In 2001, to gather intelligence as “Davis” for the ATF in northern Arizona, Dobyns worked in the Bullhead City area, posing as a gun seller and an enforcer for a nonexistent collections agency. But his operation was interrupted in 2002 with the now-famous riot and shootout among members of the Angels and a competing biker gang, the Mongols, at the Harrah's casino in nearby Laughlin, Nevada, during the annual River Run motorcycle rally. Two Angels and one Mongol died and dozens of people were injured. The ATF brass soon redirected him to penetrate the dangerous Hells Angels club. Dobyns certainly had the physical part down with his beard and six-foot, one-inch frame he used as an all-conference football player for the University of Arizona. Later, an Angels member would apply tattoos covering his upper arms. Dobyns teamed with another ATF agent, two other undercover officers and a pair of paid informants. The idea was to create a fake biker gang with the aid of one of the informants who once served in a motorcycle gang based in Tijuana, Mexico. The gangster informant and Dobyns would run the gang, called the Solo Angeles, promote it as a pro-Hells Angels crew and request to join the Angels as a “nomad” chapter. The ATF named the setup “Operation Black Biscuit.” As a convincer, Dobyns and his fellow agent feigned an execution of a Mongol member, tying up an agent, placing cow's brains and bloody Mongol clothing on him and taking a photo. Based on the picture, the Angels took the bait and let them hang out and ride with them. They trusted him so much they offered to make him a member of the Angels' Skull Valley Chapter. He was the first law enforcement officer to infiltrate the Angels. His undercover penetration of the Angels lasted more than 20 months, one of the longest ever for the ATF. His work ended with 16 arrests from the Angels gang. But the criminal case, amid problems between the ATF and Justice Department lawyers, fell through in federal court. Federal prosecutors blamed the ATF, saying the agency did not reveal evidence from informants. In 2006, the feds dropped racketeering enterprise charges – the most serious — against all but four of 42 Angels charged in the Laughlin riot. Dobyns' battle with his own employer, the ATF, soon began. He filed suit in federal court against the agency alleging it did not protect him while he was on duty. He won a $373,000 settlement in 2007. The next year, Dobyns's wife and two kids barely escaped after someone firebombed the family home in Tucson. The ATF investigated Dobyns himself as a suspect in the arson. Investigators cleared him. In 2014, the year he retired after 27 years with the ATF, he filed another suit, for $17.2 million, saying the ATF failed to safeguard his family amid death threats. A judge awarded him $173,000. During an appeal, the judge voided the monetary judgment, but recommended discipline for ATF personnel and barred seven Justice Department attorneys from the case. He ordered a special master to investigate government actions in the case, and possible misconduct by the feds in the arson investigation. But the judge died of cancer. The special master in a report said that the first case was fair enough and required no further probe into the federal government. A new judge accepted the recommendation. Dobyns has authored two books, one on his undercover experiences, another on his travails with the ATF. These days, he delivers lectures on his life to audiences at universities and law enforcement associations nationwide. And now some of our infamous quick hitters: Donald Duck decoy Police in Fort Lee, New Jersey used a Donald Duck costume as a decoy to catch drivers who failed to yield to pedestrians. Drivers who didn't stop for the cartoon duck were ticketed. One woman, Karen Haigh, fought her $230 ticket. "They told me that I was getting a ticket for not stopping for a duck," she told Eyewitness News. "But it scared me. I'm a woman. This huge duck scared me." Coco the Clown These old clips from the show COPS show a strange undercover police sting, and proves the adage that clowns are usually scary or just creepy. One cop dressed up as Coco the Clown, an outfit that kind of resembles John Wayne Gacy, to catch women working as sex workers. Spoiler: he pretty much sprays all of them with silly string and the whole thing is sad to watch. Amish woman At least one cop from the Pulaski Township Police Department in Pennsylvania dressed up as an Amish woman in an attempt to catch a sexual predator. Sgt. Chad Adams of the Pulaski Township Police Department wandered the streets for two months in 2014 after police were tipped off that a predator was masturbating in front of children, according to the Associated Press. He posted on the department's Facebook page, “Hey friends, sometimes being a police officer means going undercover and doing what you have to do to catch the bad guy. Now that our investigation is complete I'll share with you this photo! Back in January we had an individual preying on Amish children walking home from school. The male individual was pulling up to the children and getting out of his car and masturbating in front of them. Although we did not apprehend the individual we believe he was caught in another county. I wanted to share with you that we will use all means available to try and protect our children. That includes dressing up as an Amish woman to attempt to apprehend a pervert! Thanks goes out to the Neshannock police and New Wilmington police in assistance with the investigation! Sincerely, Sergeant Chad Adams.” Sadly, the sting didn't work, but police believe it is because the culprit moved into another county. DVD Prize sting Police in Phoenix, Arizona set up a sting to catch people with outstanding warrants, mostly DUIs, in 2002. The people were told they won a DVD player. People thought they were showing up to pick up their prize. Instead, they walked right into their own arrest. Watch as these suspects went from excited to shocked to sad. Panhandling trick In 2015, undercover cops in California posed as panhandlers to ticket distracted drivers. They stood on the side of the road, posed as panhandlers and holding signs that identified them as police officers. The pieces of cardboard they were holding also stated that they were looking for seatbelt and cellphone violations. For those drivers who weren't paying attention
Do you know the warning signs that your teen is using drugs? In episode 51, Chris and Karlie discuss marijuana laws, use and paraphernalia. They take a quick dive into what to look for and how to talk with your teen about the effects of marijuana use on teens. You'll also get an update on social media trends, specifically in TikTok. Then, don't miss Karlie's tip this week on how to read and listen to more books for free! . . In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: - History.com: The Hazy History of '420' - Teen Life Podcast TL Selects: Substance Abuse with Sara Kaylor Episode 16: Role Models & Drug Slang Episode 30: Red Ribbon Week & Trending Shows - The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS): Marijuana Laws - VeryWellFamily: Teen Drug Use Warning Signs - DrugFree.org: Marijuana: What You Need to Know to Help Protect Children, Teens and Young Adults - Nylon.com: Tik Tok Expands Stories Feature in Battle Against Instagram - Libby App . . Visit our website: www.teenlifepodcast.com Subscribe to get the episodes in your inbox: www.teenlife.ngo/subscribe Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter . . Podcast Music by: Luke Cabrera & Tobin Hodges Hosted by: Chris Robey & Karlie Duke Produced by: Karlie Duke & Kelly Fann --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teenlifepodcast/support
In episode 61 of the 4D Athletes podcast, Jim and Jason are joined by Keynote speaker, nationally acclaimed youth speaker, and comedian Michael Pritchard to talk about what our youth can teach us about how to make the world a better place. Michael Pritchard began his career on both the comedy stage and as a juvenile counselor in San Francisco's Youth Guidance Center. In 1980, he won first place in the San Francisco International Stand-Up Comedy Competition as well as winning the prestigious California Probation Officer of the Year. Michael's offers from Hollywood rolled in including a guest appearance on an Emmy Award winning episode of "Taxi." His sensational standup comedy billed him with Robin Williams, Jerry Seinfeld, Dana Carvey and Whoopi Goldberg, playing venues as Caesar's, the Comedy Store, Universal Amphitheater and opening for such names as Diana Ross, the Grateful Dead, Kenny Rogers, Mike Mc Donald and Boz Scaggs. But Michael rejected offers from Hollywood to focus on using his comic talents for inspiring youth and adults. Drawing from his counseling background, Michael Pritchard began using humor to inspire, teach communication skills, anger management, diversity, conflict resolution and overcoming burnout and stress. His broad audience base - from corporate employees, healthcare workers, and government and state officials - have honored him with countless standing ovations and numerous awards including: President's Volunteer Action Award, Commendation Office of the Attorney General, Paul Harris Fellowship Rotary International, Toastmaster's International Speaker, Outstanding Performance Federal Executive Board, Josephine Duveneck Humanitarian Award The Key to the City of San Francisco As a result of his work, Michael Pritchard has been featured on CNN, NBC's "The Today Show", "The Tonight Show", CBS "Sunday Morning" with Charles Kuralt, "Time" magazine and "People" magazine. His seven educational series for PBS and distribution has been seen by millions and focuses on youth guidance in the areas of violence prevention. "The Power of Choice," "You Can Choose", and "Big Changes, Big Choices." Forming Heartland Media, he continued with "Red Ribbon Week" and "PeaceTalks" teaching students to make positive choices. "SOS: Saving Our Schools from Hate and Violence," featured in both Time magazine and on CNN, was filmed after the tragic Columbine disaster. His series "Lifesteps" builds the social and emotional intelligence in youth and has already received the Parents Choice Award.' For his work in promoting nonviolence with youth, Michael was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters from Hartwick University and winning, 2001 Lewis Hine's Award for Service to Children & Youth Certificate of Appreciation, and the 2002 Marin Community Foundations Beryl Buck Fund Award for achievement in Promoting Nonviolence. As an extension of Heartland Media, he established Heartland Media Foundation building character and emotional intelligence, violence prevention, inciting motivation and leadership in both youth and adults to improve schools and communities. The foundation provides youth guidance programs, including video, print curriculum, and live presentations by Michael Pritchard to aid in schools and communities where the funding is limited. Michael Pritchard has helped raise millions of dollars by donating his time and talent to events and various charitable organizations including: Boys and Girls Club Ronald McDonald House Salvation Army Jewish Family Services SF Giants Community Fund American Heart Association Women's Wellness Forum Special Olympics CASA Court Appointed Special Advocates Bread & Roses Recreation Center for the Handicapped DARE Texan's War on Drugs Vietnam Vets of America Guide Dogs for the Blind Check out Michael's Website here https://www.michaelpritchard.com/ #youth #comedian #speaker #motivational --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/4dathletes/message
Parents, I know you're going to be thrilled to meet the PCA Campus Ministry Team - take a listen and learn more about who they are and what they do to serve our PCA community! PCA Campus Ministry Team Members: Lainie Montgomery Stephen Bryant Courtney Caldwell (PCA Alum, 2012) Caitlee Nabasny (PCA Alum, 2011) Caleb Snyder The Campus Ministry team at PCA coordinates all things in terms of spiritual growth and development for our students and enjoys doing life together with our staff and families. The Campus Ministry team is responsible for the US and MS retreats, chapels (10 each week!), advisory time, Pride of Brothers/Society of Sisters, Red Ribbon Week, various aspects of Homecoming (including H2OCO) Service Project Day, Texas STOMP, Junior/Senior Banquet, National Day of Prayer Graduation, and Operation Christmas Child (to read more about these events, click here). They serve students, families, and faculty at both the Plano and North campuses.
For the past several years, Prevent Together has gathered a small group of youth to ‘plant the promise' during Red Ribbon Week. https://loom.ly/2UpacTI #CityOfBattleGround #DrugPrevention #iQCreditUnion #RexTrefen #RocksolidTeenCenter #KiwanisPark #ChiefUmtuchMiddleSchool #BattleGroundCommunityCenter #DREAMTeamStudents #RedRibbonWeek #PreventTogether #BattleGroundWa #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday
When life gives you lemons in the holidays...handle it like a boss mom! The Megs know all about how crazy this time of year gets for a lot of us, especially moms. Whether you're a full-time working mom, stay-at-home mom or work from home mom, Megan and Meg have 10 tips for you. Hopefully it'll help you conquer the holidays, or at the very least, help you survive them without losing your mind.The Megs laugh how this crazy season seems to always kick-off with the insanity of Red Ribbon Week at their kids' schools, and goes all the way until New Year's Eve. No wonder we all get a little crazy this time of year. And this whole episode should probably have the song “Eye of the Tiger” playing in the background because Megan and Meg are here to get you ready, pumped, and are cheering you on as you juggle the crazy busy holiday season.Don't forget The Megs are listener supported. Check out their website for 6 ways to support our fave podcast gals.Check out the websiteVisit the ShopFind The Megs on InstagramSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-megs-podcast/donations
Happy Red Ribbon Week! Goose Creek Schools are celebrating Red Ribbon Week (October 25th-29th). Red Ribbon Week is designed to bring awareness to the importance of staying drug-free. We welcome Dr. Precious Reimonenq, Director of Social Emotional Learning and Student Wellness, and Priscila Garza, Healthy Schools Special Projects Coordinator, to discuss the harmful effects of vaping and e-cigarettes. Thank you, Community Resource Credit Union, for sponsoring this episode of The Goose Call. The Goose Call is hosted by Matthew Bolinger and Kendall David and produced by Carrie Pryor Newman.
In this Extra Episode, we chat about a VERY special Red Ribbon Week event coming up on October 28th at OLPH with Eli White from the DEA. Don't miss this exciting, FREE, event for Cubs and Scouts BSA members!
This episode of Women in Recovery is an honest and real conversation with Norma, who has been in recovery for 3 years. She shares her stories of trauma during her addiction and her turning point to recovery. Unbreakable Norma gives women hope in their journey of reclaiming their life and identity.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Some people say that it is inevitable that kids use drugs. They are wrong. Be inspired by Rebekah Jin and learn from Angela Ampomah how nation wide youth are taught resiliency and making good choices about drugs. Angela Ampomah, MPH is currently the Youth Leadership Associate and is responsible for interacting with youth in managing and developing CADCA’s youth trainers to ensure efficiency from the initial planning to onsite implementation of training. Angela has her Master of Public Health degree with a concentration in public policy. Angela has over 3 years of experience working with AmeriCorps as a Corps Member. She assisted with early literacy initiatives with children in Jamaica Queens, NY. She graduated from St. John’s University with a B.A in Sociology and a minor in Psychology. While in NY, she volunteered at the Grand Central Food Program, Coalition for The Homeless for the duration of her undergraduate career. She is involved in youth public health initiatives back in her native country of Accra, Ghana where she educates and empowers them to grow their communities to become a safe place to live and grow in. http://youth.cadca.org Rebekah Jin is a Chicago native and will be a senior at Adlai E. Stevenson High School this fall. Rebekah has been involved in substance abuse prevention work since middle school, and has since been a four year member of her coalition. Her freshman year of high school, she began working on marijuana policy with other members of her coalition where they presented their work at press conferences in Chicago and Springfield, Illinois. For two years, Rebekah presented and spoke on the harmful implications of marijuana usage to groups such as youth, law enforcement, lawmakers, village boards, and others in the Chicagoland area. As the topic of recreational marijuana legalization became a priority for Illinois legislators, Rebekah continued to educate people on marijuana's harmful implications towards the youth in her state. In 2019, Rebekah served as a leader for events such as youth conferences, summits, and lobbying in Springfield, IL, Illinois. This past year, Rebekah was a director of over forty of her coalition’s middle school members. The group this year has spread awareness of substance abuse at middle schools through postcards, focus groups, health class presentations, and a Red Ribbon Week campaign. Rebekah will be the Vice President of her coalition's high school club, Catalyst, this fall and is involved in other activities at Stevenson such as varsity field hockey, the Freshman Mentor Program, National Honor Society, and Spanish Honor Society. CADCA CADCA represent over 5,000 community coalitions that involve individuals from key sectors including schools, law enforcement, youth, parents, healthcare, media and more. CADCA has members in every US state and territory and in more than 30 countries around the world. The CADCA coalition model emphasizes the power of community coalitions to prevent substance misuse through collaborative community efforts.
Melissa Radke is the person you want to move next door. She's so hilarious and she and her family live their lives in the public for all to see. Check out her social media channels including her rise to fame with her “Red Ribbon Week” video that went viral on YouTube. Red Ribbon Week Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MxqJhEfXCo Website: www.melissaradke.com Newsletter: https://melissaradke.substack.com/?fbclid=IwAR2yU5h2wTh-Aa0DpBrpPBrb5d6Sb2bLziVtnlkbhZWTCOvHceTJGuEe9Mg Blog: https://www.melissaradke.com/blog/ Podcast: Stream(h)er: https://www.melissaradke.com/streamher-podcast/ A Radke family membership is $8.99 per month for a glimpse inside the Radke's lives. Must watch on Apple +: “The Servant” and “Ted Lasso” Podcast Production: www.clantoncreative.com
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