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Derek Jackson shares his journey from Air Force jet engine mechanic to OSI special agent, revealing the intense personal and professional challenges of federal law enforcement, and how these experiences inspired his crime thriller novel "Shadow One."
• Starting as an enlisted jet engine mechanic before getting recruited to OSI
• Discussing the reality of FLETC (Federal Law Enforcement Training Center) and the demanding training process
• Transitioning from mechanic to criminal investigator and the mental shift required
• Balancing investigative work with personal life and relationships
• Using music to inspire creative writing and developing characters
• Exploring how traumatic cases affect agents psychologically
• Turning real-life experiences into a crime thriller novel
• Finding the courage to follow your own path despite others' doubts
Find Derek Jackson's book "Shadow One" on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books A Million, and Walmart online.
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Chapters

1. From Mechanic to Federal Agent (00:00:00)

2. FLETC Training and Challenges (00:05:46)

3. Transitioning into Investigative Work (00:09:22)

4. Finding the Writing Bug (00:12:09)

5. The Personal Cost of Investigation (00:15:19)

6. Shadow One: The Book Overview (00:19:04)

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