# 32 Years on the Beat: Jim Vaglica's  SWAT Stories & the Boston Marathon Manhunt- EPISODE 152

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Podcast: [HODGEPOD with Rob Fredette](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hodgepod-with-rob-fredette-5728819)
Published: 2026-01-12T12:59:36+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2978

## Resource

Jim Vaglica recounts a 32-year law enforcement career that includes long service on a regional SWAT team, frontline work during the Boston Marathon bombing manhunt, and protection details for high-profile figures. He also shares behind-the-scenes memories from reality shows like "Expedition Impossible" and "American Grit", his passion for fitness, and his transition into private VIP protection.

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