Chief Deputy Matthew Thomas on Courage, Cartels & the Border Crisis | Ep. 204

Spartan Leadership with Josh Kosnick

In this episode of the Spartan Leadership Podcast, Josh Kosnick sits down with Chief Deputy Matthew Thomas of the Pinal County Sheriff's Office—one of the nation’s foremost voices on law enforcement, leadership, and border security.
With over three decades of service, 700+ SWAT missions, and frontline experience battling cartel activity, Matt offers a raw, unfiltered look at what it means to lead under pressure.
🎯 Key Topics:
- How to lead when lives—not just livelihoods—are on the line
- Border realities most Americans never hear about
- The human toll of cartel-driven crime
- SWAT leadership, undercover ops, and legacy leadership
- Recruitment, retention, and redefining public engagement in law enforcement
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👉 https://www.joshkosnick.com
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