Ep. 95: Dexter Pitts: Standing firm when attacked on all sides

Dexter Pitts is a proud Army veteran, police officer, and former US Border Patrol agent. He served with the 10th Mountain Division right after 9/11 and was awarded a Purple Heart after suffering injuries from an explosion in Iraq. Through a long, grueling recovery, he could have given up, but he was determined to fight back and serve the Louisville Metro Police Department, where he was right at the epicenter of racial conflict in 2020. No one describes better than he does what it was like to be a black, conservative police officer in the middle of the riots following the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor.You’ll hear:Why he joined the Army and what it was like to be in combat for the first timeHow he was sure he was going to die when his left arm was shattered, his head was injured, and back and hips blown out of socket by an explosion The physical and mental struggles that accompany a major rehabilitation Why Louisville, KY in 2020 was one of the toughest places to be a black police officer His core beliefs that keep him focused and dedicated to protecting America and everyone in his communityWhy he wrote his book, I Am Pitts: Memoirs of an American Patriot **Enter to win a FREE e-copy of his book HERE (Drawing will be held July 14)Follow Dexter on Instagram or FacebookLearn more about him and his book on his websiteSome days you just need a little pep talk, so I created a motivational video where I share the top lessons I learned when I went through Ranger School. I did it to help motivate you when you’re facing your own challenges and facing adversity. The video is free, and you can get it HERE.Leave a review of this podcast on your favorite platform; it helps us get these stories out to more people who need to hear them! To give specific feedback directly to us on what you like about the podcast and what you don’t, fill out this 5-minute survey.Don’t let fear win. Get your FREE copy of the Unbeatable Army Survival Guide HERE.