Episode 403 - Steve Holland - SWAT, Faith, and the emotional toll of law enforcement

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Society & Culture

4.9 • 11K Ratings

🗓️ 18 August 2025

⏱️ 165 minutes

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Summary

Born at Fort Benning, Georgia, Steve brings nearly 18 years of law enforcement experience to the table and a remarkable 11 years dedicated to serving as a dog handler. His expertise extends to 10 years on the SWAT team, where he has excelled as a team leader for 5 of those years. Throughout his career, Steve has handled a total of four dogs, including two that were fully integrated into SWAT. He has played a pivotal role in establishing his department's SWAT dog program and is committed to continuously enhancing the capabilities of these animals. Steve holds a Master's Degree in Education and a Bachelor's in Criminal Justice.

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0:00.0	Okay, got the red smoke.
0:03.0	Gun runs.
0:05.1	North and south.
0:06.3	West of the smoke.
0:07.4	West of the smoke.
0:09.1	Okay, copy.
0:10.0	West of the smoke.
0:11.2	I'm looking at danger close now.
0:13.6	Come on winter, baby.
0:14.5	Give it to me.
0:15.0	I need it.
0:16.0	You're cleared hot.
0:17.2	Copy, cleared hot.
0:19.0	Let's talk about that.
0:20.3	Okay.
0:22.1	What was going on there?
0:23.2	I remember that made the national news.
0:24.9	Were you working during that time period?
0:27.6	Yeah.
0:27.7	I figured you guys might actually have gotten called.
0:29.7	Believe it or not, SWAT did not get called.
0:32.6	So it was...
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