S2E9: Captain Dan Brinson - Don't be Shellfish, Ed!

About this episode

Ed Newcomer interviews Captain Dan Brinson about his experiences and insights in wildlife law enforcement.

Meet Captain Dan Brinson, previously with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Police. Dan was an important influence on Ed, as well as a role model and mentor. Sit in on Ed's wide-ranging conversation with Dan about everything from officer discretion to the role wildlife officers can sometimes play in protecting the public from unseen safety threats. In Ed's opinion, Dan is one of the most intelligent and most ethical wildlife law enforcement officers ever to wear a badge and carry a gun. Tune in and find out why. By the end of the episode, we bet you'll agree.

People in this episode

Host: Ed Newcomer

Guest: Captain Dan Brinson

Topics covered

• wildlife law enforcement
• mentor relationships
• public safety
• officer discretion
• ethical policing

Keywords

• wildlife
• law enforcement
• public safety
• mentor
• ethical policing
• officer discretion

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Police

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