He Survived 4 Officer-Involved Shootings — A San Diego Cop Tells the Truth

Send us Fan Mail We trace Mike’s path from South San Diego to SDPD, through three shootings in 18 months, an escalating private spiral, and the intervention that led to real recovery. Hard truths about adrenaline, alcohol, nightmares, and EMDR meet practical advice on communication, ego, and respect. • paying it forward after a counselor’s nudge to Hawaii • hospital security shaping command presence and de‑escalation • nine years of disqualifications before getting hired • first OIS: knife s...