The Tactical Debrief with Dr. Massimino
The Tactical Debrief podcast
(Formerly The Staff Assistant Podcast) is designed to assist and educate public safety personnel about mental health issues and managing work-related stress. Dr. Massimino is a licensed clinical psychologist who works within a large law enforcement agency and treats first responders in her private practice.
Each episode is designed to mimic an intake session - giving you an inside look into what meeting with a therapist would look like - through the eyes of other first responders. The goal of The Tactical Debrief podcast is to normalize therapy for law enforcement and first responders, and to reduce the suicide rate for this population.
The Tactical Debrief with Dr. Massimino
Episode 21: LAPD Background Investigator Ken Roybal
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In this episode, we interview retired LAPD officer and background investigator Ken Roybal. He gave 35 years of service to the city of Los Angeles. He currently works as a consultant for individuals needing assistance with the background process for various law enforcement agencies. He also hosts his own podcast (The Police Applicant Podcast) and is known on Instagram as The Background Whisperer (@la_backgrounds13).
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He discusses his own childhood trauma, which included considerable instability, neglect and abandonment by both of his parents. He recalls critical incidents that occurred during the Rodney King riots in Los Angeles in 1992, and how his PTSD reappeared after the BLM riots started in 2020. He shares about his battle with prostate cancer which began in 2017, and how the love from his wife ultimately saved him from a life of despair.