Matthew Thomas: Holding The Line

Today's guest is Matthew Thomas. Matthew is the Chief Deputy of the Pinal County Sheriff's Office, a former Pinal Regional SWAT team commander, Mexican cartel expert, and bestselling author. He has served with the Pinal County Sheriff's Office for over 30 years. Before becoming the Chief Deputy, Matthew served in Detention, Patrol, Traffic, Training, Academy, Narcotics, Motors, and Investigations. While working in the Narcotics unit, Matthew worked undercover, taking part in street-level drug busts to large cartel cases. Additionally, Matthew spent 18 years with the Pinal County Sheriff's Office SWAT team as a member, team lead, and commander. During that time, he participated in over 700 missions. Matthew served as the regional representative and Vice President of the Arizona Tactical Officers' Association and conducts training for agencies focused on tactics, narcotics, Mexican cartels, trafficking, and leadership. His work includes spearheading operations targeting Mexican cartels at the local, state, and federal levels.  He is the author of Interceptors: The Untold Fight Against the Mexican Cartels. To learn more about Matthew, follow him on Instagram @deputy_onetime and visit his website, onetimenation.com.  SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at navyfederal.org American Giant: Go to https://www.american-giant.com/jack and get 20% off with a discount code JACK at checkout. 1st Phorm: Go to https://www.1stphorm.com/JACKCARR to receive free shipping on any orders over $75.  Hooten Young Whiskey: Shop Hooten Young x Jack Carr Warrior Whiskey HERE. Black Rifle Coffee Company: Today’s episode is also brought to you by Black Rifle. Purchase at http://www.blackriflecoffee.com/dangerclose and use code: dangerclose20 at checkout for 20% off your purchase and your first coffee club order! Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel. Featured Gear SIG: Today’s featured gear segment is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here. Frison-Logue Hardwoods DC Vintage Watches Eberlestock Interceptors: The Untold Fight Against the Mexican Cartels Spyderco Knives Thunder Ranch Smith & Wesson Black Rifle Coffee Bastion Bolt Action Pen