This Bank Gets Robbed Every Day – Former FBI Agent Don Bentley

This Bank Gets Robbed Every Day – Former FBI Agent Don Bentley

Author: Robert Riggs September 7, 2022 Duration: 34:33

There’s a bank in Quantico, Virginia, that gets robbed every day.

And I am going to take you there.

Hello. I’m Robert Riggs. 

In this episode of True Crime Reporter®, former FBI Agent Don Bentley takes us inside the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia.

New Special Agents start their career there in an intensive 20-week long training program.

Realistic training scenarios unfold in a mock town called Hogan’s Alley named after a comic strip from the 1890s.

Town House In Hogan’s Alley That Is The Site Of Many Mock Shootouts At The FBI Academy In Quantico, Virginia

I’ve reported there many times on stories ranging from bank robberies to weapons of mass destruction.

I’ve posted links to those stories in the show notes.

FBI Academy

The 10-acre training facility contains a bank, post office, hotel, laundromat, barbershop, theater, homes, and everything you would find in a real urban setting.

It’s like a Hollywood set that features actors playing armed criminals.

In an homage to the deadly shootout with John Dillinger, there is a mock Biograph Theater where three FBI agents ended the gangster’s reign as “Public Enemy Number One.”

My guest, Don Bentley, went through all of that training, and he was well suited for it.

Before the FBI, Bentley served in the U.S. Army as a pilot for ten years and flew an AH-64 Apache helicopter gunship.

Bentley received the Bronze Star and Air Medal with V device for Valor.

He commanded a Quick Reaction Force in support of Operation Red Wings in Afghanistan.

The story of that mission can be heard on Episode 56 of Jack Carr’s podcast, Danger Close.

Carr, as you may know, is a former Navy SEAL and now a New York Times best-selling author of The Terminal List.

The Terminal List starring Chris Pratt, is an acclaimed series on Amazon Prime.

Don Bentley is also a New York Times bestselling author of the Matt Drake series spinning out potboilers about terrorism and intelligence operations.

In this episode, we discuss the focus of the FBI since 9/11.

Here’s my interview with Don Bentley.


Links to Robert’s TV stories at the FBI Academy:

https://bit.ly/RobertRiggsReportsFromFBIAcademyOnWMD

https://bit.ly/RobertRiggsReportsFromFBIAcademyOnProfileOfAPsychopath


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Robert Riggs has spent decades as an investigative reporter, and in True Crime Reporter, he applies that relentless, document-driven approach to the stories that haunt us. This isn't just a retelling of grim headlines; it's a meticulous walk through active case files, historical injustices, and the societal undercurrents that allow crime to flourish. Each episode feels like you're sitting across from Riggs as he lays out his notes, connecting dots between evidence, witness accounts, and the often-overlooked details that change a narrative. You'll hear the tension in the pursuit of truth, the weight of unresolved questions, and the quiet impact on communities and families left in the wake of violence. The podcast moves beyond the sensational to examine the cultural and systemic factors at play, offering a sober, deeply researched perspective. Listen for long-form narratives that build like a detective's board, where every piece of audio, every interview, and every document serves a purpose. It’s for those who want to understand the 'why' and the 'how' as much as the 'who,' presented with the clarity and authority of a seasoned journalist who knows the terrain. This is a journey into real stories, handled with the care they demand, and it naturally becomes an essential listen for anyone fascinated by the intersection of human behavior, justice, and the news.
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