Barry Black: Hazardous Devices

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In this engaging conversation, Barry Black, a retired FBI special agent and bomb technician, shares his remarkable journey from being an accountant to serving in high-stakes bomb investigations. He reflects on significant events such as the Oklahoma City bombing and the Atlanta Olympic bombing, providing insights into the challenges faced by law enforcement during these crises. Barry discusses his experiences in undercover operations, the evolution of explosives, and the importance of teamwork in law enforcement. He also highlights his current role as a professor at the University of Central Oklahoma, where he imparts his knowledge to the next generation of forensic scientists. Throughout the conversation, Barry emphasizes the value of seizing opportunities and maintaining professionalism in all situations.

The Book:
Hazardous Devices: Memoir of an FBI Bomb Technician, Accountant, and Sniper.

McFarland Books
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00:00 Introduction and Background
03:09 Career Overview and Historical Events
05:47 The Role of an FBI Agent
08:58 Challenges in Financial Investigations
11:56 The Importance of Informants
14:45 Path to Becoming an FBI Agent
17:59 Transition to SWAT and Sniper Training
20:51 Involvement in Major Incidents
23:44 Reflections on the FBI Experience
26:03 The Reality of Crisis Management
29:27 Introduction to Bomb Technology
34:04 The Oklahoma City Bombing
43:35 Reflections on Tragedy and Loss
44:10 Transition to the Olympics and New Challenges
47:23 The Sooner Bomb Incident
54:32 Unlikely Scenarios: Bomb Threats and Arrests
57:32 Undercover Operations: Preventing a Major Attack
01:05:59 The Journey to Authorship: Writing a Memoir
01:11:30 Teaching the Next Generation: A New Chapter
01:18:07 Life Lessons: Seizing Opportunities and Being Remembered

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🎤 Host: Jay Henze, Retired Law Enforcement | Trainer | Veteran