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State Trooper to DEA, Tough Days. Special Episode, Digitally Remastered. His most challenging days as a State Trooper and DEA Agent, Larry Forletta joins us as a special guest. Larry Forletta, a former State Trooper from Maryland, and a retired agent of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, shares his experiences. After retiring from his roles as a State Trooper and DEA Operative, Larry transitioned into a career as a private detective and became involved in numerous high-profile cases, including his work on the "Smiley Face Killer" serial killer case. Throughout our conversation, Larry addresses Hollywood's misconceptions about the worlds of law enforcement, federal agents, and private investigators. He also highlights the differences between State Police and DEA training academies, sharing the most challenging moments from his time as a State Trooper and DEA Operative.
Larry Forletta is a versatile private investigator and security consultant with a background in law enforcement, technical surveillance countermeasures, and private investigations. He caters to various clients, including businesses, legal firms, and government entities.
With a career spanning 30 years, Larry served in law enforcement roles with the Maryland State Police and the DEA, where he achieved recognition as a Special Agent. Larry has built a team of specialists with over 100 years of combined investigative expertise, capable of handling complex and sensitive criminal investigations.
Larry is known for his forward-thinking approach and relentless pursuit of excellence in all his endeavors. He is a decisive leader with a unique ability to simplify complex matters and rally diverse teams behind a vision of quality.
Larry has made appearances on radio and television, and he was featured in the Oxygen Network docu-series "the Smiley Face Killers." Additionally, he has curated a renowned True Crime Podcast Series called 'Forletta Investigates,' where he periodically explores topics within the realms of criminal justice and true crime. Furthermore, Larry actively engages with the community by offering educational training seminars and workshops.
Special digitally remastered episode of the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast about State Trooper To DEA, Tough Days.
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Within a couple months a radio station heard an episode of the podcast and asked him to create a radio version, which he did. It has been syndicated since the Spring of 2017 and has numerous affiliate radio stations across the US.
