Recorded at ILEETA in St. Louis, Paul and Mandi Beasinger of Lansing, Michigan sat down with Mike and Brent to talk about what it’s like to be a married couple both working in law enforcement for the same agency—a situation which carries both benefits and difficulties.
Although Paul has since retired, Mandi continues in her position as a supervisor where she plays a major role in mentoring young officers to prepare them for long-term success and at the same time increasing retention for the department.
Episode Guest
Mandi Beasinger is a 20-year active-duty supervisor and sergeant for the City of Lansing, Michigan Police Department.
During her career, she has served as a crisis negotiator, undercover narcotics officer, dive rescue team member, and as a field training officer and supervisor. Currently, Beasinger oversees the development of new employees as a coordinator with the police academy and mentor program supervisor for her department.
Mandi has also been involved with the Special Olympics and the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) for 19 years. She has served as a volunteer and fundraiser for events like the Polar Plunge, Midnight Run, and Summer Games events.
Paul Beasinger is a graduate of Michigan State University, Paul’s background includes 25 years of law enforcement experience and almost three decades of experience in training and martial arts. Paul developed and oversaw the Training Division of one of Michigan’s largest agencies before he retired at the rank of lieutenant from the Lansing (MI) Police Department.
Paul is a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the use-of-force and holds the title of Advanced Specialist from the Force ScienceTM Institute. In addition to training thousands of civilians, police recruits and law enforcement officers, Paul has investigated over 1200 use of force incidents.
Paul is a member of the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainer’s Association (ILEETA), the Association of Force Investigators (AFI) and is an active member of the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP).
Guest Information
Website: Keene Training And Consulting
LinkedIn: Paul Beasinger
LinkedIn: Mandi Beasinger
Email: Mandi Beasinger
Facebook: Lansing Police Department
