Soft White Underbelly interview and portrait of Patrick Siemsen, chief of police and SWAT team commander in Chicago's south side. Subscribe through my link https://ground.news/swu or download the mobile app and enter promo code SWU to save 40% off their Vantage plan. For ad-free, uncensored videos and plenty of exclusive content please subscribe to the Soft White Underbelly subscription channel at https://softwhiteunderbelly.com. It's $10 a month and watchable on Apple and Android mobile apps, Roku TV, Apple TV and Amazon Fire. 0:01 – Introduction and Background 1:14 – Hostage Call And Failed Rescue 5:04 – Ground News Ad 6:32 – Psychological Tactics And Negotiation 13:03 – Officer Injury And Unexpected Intrusion 15:00 – Aftermath & Regret 20:28 – Career Reflections And SWAT Leadership 22:40 – Victims And Emotional Toll 24:11 – Public Misconceptions About Police 30:33 – Body Cameras And Discretion 34:42 – Decline In Readiness And Training 36:53 – SWAT Selection, Team Culture, And Standards 38:49 – Domestic Hostage Standoff 43:02 – Sniper Shot Saves Hostage 49:19 – Booby-Trapped Suspect 52:25 – Narcotics Raids 55:53 – “Grandma’s Door Theory” 59:01 – Stress Training 1:08:10 – Shooter Psychology 1:12:33 – Emotional Toll of His Job 1:18:01 – Advice To Aspiring Officers 1:36:48 – Closing Remarks Here's how to purchase the Soft White Underbelly books and merch: https://softwhiteunderbelly.org. #swu #softwhiteunderbelly #marklaita #documentary #swat #police #commander #crimeandpunishment #hostagenegotiations