Smacked in the Face Pt.1 w/ Mike Arena

The Suffering Podcast

with Kevin Donaldson and Mike Failce

Watch Full Episode 6/29/23

Episode 132 The Suffering of Officer Involved Shootings w/ Mike Arena

Mike Arena began his law enforcement career in 2011 at 19 years of age starting out as a Special Law Enforcement Officer with the Point Pleasant Beach Police Department. He was then hired by The New Jersey Department of Corrections and became a Corrections Officer and worked in multiple prisons throughout the state. After a few years of working in corrections, Mike became a police officer with Prince George’s County Police Department located in Maryland. In 2017, he transferred back to New Jersey where he worked as a Police Officer with the Stockton University Police Department. During that time, Mike was elected to Join the Atlantic County New Jersey Regional S.W.A.T Team. After seeking advancement, Mike made his final transfer over to the Ventnor City Police Department. While serving the citizens of Ventnor City, Mike was unfortunately involved in a fatal officer-involved shooting. Over his 10-year career, Mike has received multiple awards and commendations including The New Jersey Meritorious Service Valor Award, Life Saving award, and several letters of recognition and of appreciation from several law enforcement organizations. After being involved in numerous critical incidents over his 10 plus year career, Mike has now made it his mission to help officers struggling with Trauma/PTSD get the help they need and deserve.

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