Brad Beeler (Catching Child Predators, Polygraph Myths and Protecting Presidents) - Episode 1194
Behind The Shield
James Geering
4.9 • 695 Ratings
🗓️ 27 January 2026
⏱️ 131 minutes
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Summary
Recently retired after 25 years with the United States Secret Service, brings a wealth of experience from his distinguished career. In his final position as an instructor and liaison at the National Center for Credibility Assessment (NCCA), he trained thousands of federal law enforcement and intelligence agents in credibility assessment and elicitation techniques.
Brad also served on the protection detail for former president George H. W. Bush and various foreign heads of state. As a federal polygraph examiner for 17 years, he secured numerous confessions in high-profile investigations and conducted the most criminal polygraph examinations in the agency’s history.
With a master’s degree in criminology, he was honored as the U.S. Secret Service Special Agent of the Year for combating crimes against children. Recognized globally as a communications expert, Brad has delivered sought-after presentations to law enforcement and intelligence agencies worldwide.
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| 1:46.6 | it is my absolute honor to welcome on the show, 25-year veteran of the U.S. Secret Service, |
| 1:52.4 | and the author of Tell Me Everything, Brad Beeler. Now, in this conversation, we discuss a host of |
| 1:59.3 | topics from his journey into the Secret Service, |
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