In this episode of the Street Cop Podcast, Dennis Benigno, founder and CEO of Street Cop Training, sits down with Mike Weber, a seasoned expert in medical child abuse investigations. Mike discusses the hidden dangers of medical child abuse—often overlooked by both medical professionals and law enforcement—and the devastating impact it has on children.
Mike provides crucial insights on how to identify red flags, the role of Medicaid fraud in these cases, and the psychological trauma inflicted on victims. He also offers valuable advice for law enforcement on how to better recognize and respond to these complex cases.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone in law enforcement or child protection, providing essential tools to protect vulnerable children and prevent further harm.
Timestamps:
00:00:00:00 - 00:01:10:10
Teaser
00:01:10:10 - 00:02:33:05
Intro
00:02:33:05 - 00:04:52:06
Mike’s background
00:04:52:06 - 00:17:26:14
Medical child abuse
00:17:26:14 - 00:26:20:01
The Hope Ybarra case
00:26:20:01 - 00:27:39:03
Are medical professionals equipped to handle medical child abuse
00:27:39:03 - 00:30:54:13
Medicaid fraud
00:30:54:13 - 00:32:12:02
The psychological impact on the children
00:32:12:02 - 00:39:19:19
Mike’s advice for law enforcement
00:39:19:19 - 00:41:25:08
Suffocation cases
00:41:25:08 - 00:42:39:14
Who to call if you suspect medical child abuse
00:42:39:14 - 00:56:32:06
Training
00:56:32:06 - 00:58:58:13
Outro
