Ep 74: The Dark Side of Vice: Sex, Prostitution & Hunting Predators

Retired Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Sergeant Jenn Benjamins joins Beyond the Barrel to share the incredible experiences that shaped her 22-year law enforcement career. From working undercover against organized crime, narcotics, human trafficking, and vice, to leading specialized investigative units and supporting officers through peer support, Jenn has seen nearly every side of policing.

Now the founder of Covert Blue LLC, Jenn trains law enforcement professionals across the country on undercover operations, leadership, investigations, and officer wellness. In this episode, we dive into the realities of undercover work, the challenges of leadership, the importance of taking care of officers, and the lessons she’s learned both on and off the job.

No scripts. No agendas. Just authentic conversations with those who’ve lived it.

Timestamps: 

06:19 - Becoming a Cop 

15:19 - Vice Begins 

19:13 - First Undercover 

35:51 - Undercover Mindset 

44:21 - Darkest Case 

57:08 - Deep Undercover 

1:09:24 - Why She Retired 

1:19:03 - The Mental Toll