S2 EP: 29 Sway and Jon Vaala
Episode description
Hang onto your seats for this one! I am opening the horizons for this podcast, and am starting to have law enforcement officers and dog training professionals join! Today I sit down with SGT Jon Vaala, a 24 year Sheriffs Deputy! He has spent 24 years so far, with the Arapahoe Sheriffs Department near Denver, Colorado. Jon has been a Bomb Technician for over 22 years, and over 16 years as a tactical explosive breacher! During his career he has spent time in the jail system, has served as a patrol deputy, and an investigator.
Jon was also a responding officer to many high profile events and crimes; Such as the Aurora Theater shooting, the STEM School shooting and the Arapahoe High School shooting.
Jon is the co-founder and board chairman of the United States Bomb Technician Association AKA USBTA. USBTA is a nonprofit dedicated to providing training and support to U.S Public Safety and military bomb technicians!
This is the third "In Person" podcast thus far and we had a blast! You DO NOT want to miss this one!
Please visit and donate the USBTA at https://usbta.us/