Podcast terbaik Better Radio (2025)

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197: The Need-to-Know on Pre-Hire Police Psychological Evals for Applicants w/ Doc Jena Casas 45:25

2d ago45:25

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The policing testing and hiring process is daunting enough.. and then you have to be evaluated by a psychologist? Intimidating to say the least! In this episode, I am joined by "Doc" Jena Casas. She breaks down what the psych eval and component are all about for applicants and agencies. We cover takeaways from the hiring perspective and how candida…

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196: Learning from Past and Present Mistakes: NYPD Scandal w/ Bill Fraass (Capt. ret.) 58:18

4d ago58:18

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When we (as an industry) fail we must not look away, but examine so we can learn from "our" collective mistakes. This stings at best and disgraces at worst. When so many of us are shedding our literal blood, sweat, and tears in the service of others and to elevate the badge, others would sully it. In this episode, ret. Capt. Bill Fraass (from Ep. 1…

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195: How to Heal Cops and Family Systems to Heal Community, w/ Dr. Jody Carrington 56:12

7d ago56:12

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Some time ago I asked who I needed to have on the show. One of you emphatically said DR. JODY! I’m pretty sure that’s how it was written with much other reflection! I wasn’t familiar, and started looking and finding how much work Dr. Jody has done to share and advocate for the first responder and police communities and how to ACTUALLY support not o…

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194: True Leadership, Mentoring, & Development for Police, w/ Sgt. Eric Gordon 59:28

4d ago59:28

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There have been a lot of Valley SWAT officers on this show, and it’s for good reason. When you have high cohesion and performance in team, it’s worth looking at the individuals that make it up. When local cops consider credible leadership in or out of SWAT, Eric Gordon’s name tops the list. Gordon shares on his background, getting into the military…

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193: Hiring Q&A for Police Applicants: Process, Bad Questions, College Majors, Difficulty, Timeline and More!! 32:28

11d ago32:28

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Ask and you shall receive! I am grateful to be able to contribute to bringing in new, bright and committed future cops! From my time in hiring and recruiting, as a trainer and supervisor- and being on both sides of the interview tables countless times, I answer your questions about the process and how to show up BEST! It's about showing up right, s…

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192: FTO Panel: What Police Trainers want (and don't want) to see in Recruits and Rookies 55:04

10d ago55:04

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With all the new police applicants, candidates, recruits, and student officers aka ROOKIES (endearing tone) tuning it, I’m excited to showcase this panel of widespread and ranged experience. Each active officer is or has been an FTO: coming to us from both sides of WA State and the Midwest. Listeners will gain tons of valuable insight hearing about…

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191: Finding Good after Hardship and Military Service w/ veteran Eddie Lowery 33:37

11d ago33:37

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When we think about how far we can go, it can be empowering to see how far we have come. Eddie initially reached out to have me on his podcast, and it has been my pleasure to get to know him better. In this episode, he shares his story of hardship coming up, military service, issues re-integrating and finding purpose, health, and resilience through…

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190: Everything Police need to know about Crisis / Co-Responder Units: the what, why, and how to start w/ Sgt. Jamie Ford and Susie Kroll (MHP) 56:29

18d ago56:29

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Crisis and Co-Responder units began popping up much more in recent years, as mental health and substance epidemics became some of the biggest discussed issues across the nation and beyond. In this episode, I’m joined by former partners: cop and mental health professional that worked in this exact capacity, and who speak and teach on these topics. W…

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189: Police Leadership through Care, Wellness, & Listening w/ Chief Marcia Harnden 57:50

21d ago57:50

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Often, we see police wellness as a checkbox. So what does it take to build a legitimate wellness approach- that goes beyond programs and policies but into actual culture? Chief Marcia Harnden appears to be walking the walk- in an iconic and positive way. I first learned about her work through an article by Chris Littrell in Police1- and her profess…

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188: 7 Signs of Burnout- What First Responders and Police need to know w/ Cassidi Dye 52:32

23d ago52:32

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Always looking for new health information, I came across a post by about signs of burnout. Some weren’t surprising, some perked my interest, and some were things that caught me off guard- and that I could see and feel in my own life! The post was by Cassidi Dye, who joins me in this episode, sharing why she came into working as a psychologist with …

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187: Building a Strong Police Career, Community and Stronger Families w/ Shawn Barnes 50:52

25d ago50:52

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In this episode, I am joined by former LEO (corrections, sheriff's deputy, police) Shawn Barnes. We cover his career progress, lessons in empathy and caring for people- from inmates to those in crisis. Shawn now serves as the director for Stronger Families- promoting first responders' health and wellness through supporting the family. We cover why …

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186: Police Leadership Concepts, Failures, and Scandals w/ Capt. William Fraass (ret.) 1:07:09

28d ago1:07:09

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Bad cops in the news. It stings every time. So many men and women put their blood, sweat, and tears out on the line to rep the profession and serve the public. That is in a literal sense. And so, when our police leaders hit the front page with scandal, corruption, nepotism and cronyism, it feels like that much bigger of a gut punch. In this episode…

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185: Key Lessons, Demons & Angels in First Responder Work w/ Dennis Pishock 47:02

1M ago47:02

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We often talk about the grind and impacts of a first responder career- on our minds, bodies, families, and general outlook. Active cop/firefighter/trainer Dennis Pishock joins me for a raw, real talk dive into the importance of health routines- from high-intensity workouts to restorative meditation practices. His "why" and belief structures came fr…

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184: Career Advancement through Self-Work, Humility and Determination in Police w/ Chief Neil Dubord (ret.) 52:13

1M ago52:13

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Soon after I entered into the police wellness space, I learned about Chief Neil Dubord's leadership philosophy and style- which incorporated wellness concepts foundationally. I learned about his Bend, Don't Break podcast, which highlights these crucial health topics for officers to endure, maintain and build resilience. It was my sincere pleasure a…

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183: How Cops Should "WIN"/Earn Connection and Influence People (Friends, Peers, Suspects) w/ Trevor Wolcott 1:03:26

1M ago1:03:26

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Leaders are Readers. And so much of leading is learning, trying, and staying humble. I had heard of "How to Win Friends and Influence People" many moons ago, but I didn't like the vibe of the title- as it felt manipulative. A wise leader I know and respect pointed out that all leadership is that in certain ways- and influencing/manipulating/compell…

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182: New Tip on Adversity, Police & First Responders... Twist on Mindset for Resilience 16:06

1M ago16:06

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Adversity, challenge, issues, problems.. If we take a beat we can recognize the power of facing, battling and overcoming these items- not just because we CAN but because we GET BETTER. Many of your gritty, growth-minded individuals find ways to regularly lean into challenge. Some of us find ways to inject and inflate adversities with the goal of be…

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181: "Satisfying" Arrests, the Criminal Justice System, How to Process Outcomes 43:38

1M ago43:38

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I received a question from one of you asking about my most satisfying arrest. It was hard to pick one, but I picked something that definitely stood out. As I went to record and talk about it- I ended up feeling a lot of things- and satisfied wasn't really one of them. I felt a bit sad about the whole thing. The victim. The circumstances, the commun…

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180: A.I. and Policing : Pros, Cons, and how to Effectively Use Artificial Intelligence w/ Abel Police 33:57

1M ago33:57

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A.I. is HERE, and like any other tool or technology, law enforcement needs to be aware of how to adopt it responsibly. When it comes to report generation, many agency leaders and officers recognize its potential, as well as hazards that can be detrimental toward policing, implementation, and prosecution. In this episode, I am joined by Daniel Franc…

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179: Loss, Struggle, and Resilience for First Responders, w/ Chris Littrell and John Kelly 59:30

2M ago59:30

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Often, we discuss loss, grief, and resilience in this first responder career. Too often, what we see and manage in our jobs collides with the stress and trauma of our personal lives. When is enough, ENOUGH? When is it all... just too much? Fellow former police sergeant, wellness advocate, author, podcaster, returning guest and friend Chris Littrell…

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178: Small Town, Big City Police, & Countless Lessons Learned from Cops Nationwide w/ Sgt. Steve Gould (Things Police See Podcast) 54:15

2M ago54:15

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In this episode, I'm joined by active police sergeant and host/creator of Things Police See. I've been on his show and am glad to be able to have him here. He shares about his career, the podcasting journey and the negativity AND positivity of police culture. Steve Gould is a police sergeant currently working in Western Massachusetts and is on his …

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177: How to Improve Leadership in Police or ANY Organization, w/ Jonni Redick (ret. AC of CHP) and Oakland McCullouch (ret. Army LTC) 54:06

2M ago54:06

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Leadership principles are simple.. but execution with personalities, organizational culture, history, drama... that's where it gets really complicated really fast. In this episode, I have hard hitters in senior leadership from in and out of law enforcement. Welcoming back returning guest, Jonni Redick, retired as an Asst. Chief in the California Hi…

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176: A Word to Police Applicants & Active Officers, on the Hiring Landscape, the Career, and What Mindset you Need 9:26

2M ago9:26

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So much of my "why" is to help guide the next generation of cops, police professionals and leaders in the ways I can best. Much of that comes from sharing my experiences, missteps, and lessons learned. After many years in this career- there are many. In the episode, I paint the picture of the climate of law enforcement. While initially geared for n…

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175: Do YOUR Job, Old School vs. New School Police Academy and Patrol Dynamics w/ Sgt. Brian Anderson 1:02:21

2M ago1:02:21

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If everyone just did their jobs, wouldn't this whole police work, leadership, culture, morale thing be a little too easy? In this episode, one of my old academy mates and regional cop leader, Brian Anderson joins me to discuss back in the day, and that culture does and doesn't sync with certain aspects of current law enforcement culture. We go down…

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174: Improving Cops with Tools, Info, Attitude w/ School Resource Officer Devonta Richardson (Welcome to the Street) 47:22

2M ago47:22

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In this episode, my guest School Resource and SWAT Officer Devonta Richardson and I discuss huge topics that are necessary for EVERY member of the rank and file in police departments (and any org. really)... - how to encourage a proactive, positive patrol culture - how to find the information and resources you need - the huge impact school resource…

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173: Applicants! What You Should Know about Police Backgrounds and Polygraph 39:28

2M ago39:28

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There are a host of episodes on Blue Grit Radio focused on hiring, for prospective applicants and police candidates. In fact, most of the episodes have tangible insights and advice that any applicant can learn from and put into practice in their lives and hiring process immediately! However, when it comes to the specific processes that agencies use…

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172: Human Trafficking: the Signs, Challenges, and Efforts Police Need to Know 38:24

2M ago38:24

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It is January, and Human Trafficking Awareness Month. In this episode, we explore this crucial topic that should be focused upon not just for police, but all members of the community and our shared society. When it comes to human trafficking, it often starts young. The crime knows no bounds; it truly affects every neighborhood and every demographic…

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171: 12 protein snacks recommended by Harvard and my thoughts for first responders / cops on patrol 35:43

2M ago35:43

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It's January- and many of us are resetting and focusing on some healthy habits. Life is hectic, but shiftwork for first responders, cops on the street, getting called in... is even more so! In this episode I go back to my roots in where Blue Grit started.. giving advice and insight I learned through countless hours of research and self-experimentat…

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170: Recruit, Develop, Retain- What Police Agencies Need 44:54

2M ago44:54

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You all know I’ve been preaching about recruiting and development for our police teams. Many agencies across the country are still struggling with their numbers, which impacts everyone’s wellness, and truly their ability to do their job. This is what intrigued me about the focus of Performance Protocol- focused on addressing recruiting by truly inv…

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169: New Year, New Orleans Attack, and How Police and Protectors need to Prepare 14:20

2M ago14:20

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New Years morning was a devastating one for many of us who awoke to the tragic news. Another mass casualty attack on our own soil. Lives taken and shattered. I found myself frustrated, dejected, and then motivated. We as first responders, protectors in profession and life have much we can do- that we will do- and shall do. Each day, week, month, an…

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168: Off-Duty Challenges, Work/Home Balance, Hypervigilance, Boundaries and Destress for Police and First Responders 1:10:52

2M ago1:10:52

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In this panel episode, we hit a crucial number of topics that I'm frequently getting questions and feedback about. Work and home life balances and stress management are hard for average working folks.. but inject in a first-responder, police, fire, EMS, etc career? Hypervigilance, Compassion Fatigue, Cynicism.. oh my! I'm joined by experts from dif…

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167: Getting Shot Off-Duty, Resilience in Police, Carrying the Torch in Service w/ Donovan Heavener 1:07:50

3M ago1:07:50

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When we talk about grit and resilience, it's about growing to overcome hard times and experiences. Retired LEO Donovan Houvener, local professional colleague of mine shares with us just that: now just the "what," but the "how" and in many ways, the "why." We explore his purpose and shifting adaptations between agencies and roles and ultimately what…

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166: Leadership Panel: police leaders at all levels, dealing with toxic employees, lessons learned through the ranks w/Chief Cherie Harris, Chief Erik Scairpon, ret. Chief/Undersheriff Chris Hsiung 57:43

3M ago57:43

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Police issues are shared, as are leadership challenges- and solutions! In this episode, my esteemed guests tackle big themes and challenges that frequently come up in conversation on the show and amongst my circles. Listen in as our agency heads share their extensive experience in law enforcement struggles with attitudes and driving culture positiv…

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165: Resilience Through Fitness, How to Make Health and Fitness work for Your First Responder Life, w/ active LEO Deven Kennedy 52:27

3M ago52:27

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Just in time for New Years... an episode focused on not only building, training, and elevating your body- but RESILIENCE- aka building, training, and elevating your mind. Easier said than done- and cookie cutter programs don't work for the masses- ESPECIALLY first responders. How do you adapt programs when the week's schedule gets turned upside dow…

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164: Fixing Police Communication Internally, to Media, and the Public: w/ Nathan Romas 1:05:57

3M ago1:05:57

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This episode was a long time coming! I have been seeing Nathan's work, promoting critical conversations in law enforcement from north of the border. We dive into a host of topics meaningful to officers at truly all ranks and roles: - leadership (official and unofficial) - non-stop challenges facing policing - cultural dynamics of law enforcement - …

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163: How to Model Development and leading as a “Nice Guy”: w/ Chris Hsiung (executive director and co-founder of The Curve, ret. Police Chief and Undersheriff) 1:04:08

3M ago1:04:08

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A key to personal and professional development is MENTORSHIP. We need guides, coaches, and advisors to help us stay objective, focused, and on track. Great mentors help steer us with their extensive experiences, insight and wisdom. It is the most meaningful prong of development for individuals and organizations alike. With that, it is my sincere ho…

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162: How to Build Leadership through Ownership, Looking at our Narratives to Lead and Live Better w/ L.S. (Luke) Goozdich 1:22:49

3M ago1:22:49

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Leadership starts with Ownership- leading yourself. There are two dynamics here to underline. The first is the recognition that you need to take charge, embrace growth, and model excellence for yourself if you are to take charge, embrace growth and support excellence in others. Also, even for people who do not think of themselves as leaders due to …

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161: Why are police marriages and relationships so hard? (And what we should do about it) 34:37

3M ago34:37

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I appreciate the applicant who asked this question- way to be aware and set up for success! Frequently, we say and hear, “marriage is hard.” We say first responder marriages are harder. In this acknowledgement, are we acknowledging higher likelihood for defeat? Do we give ourselves “an out” too easily? In this episode, I cover some of the points I …

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160: How to be a humble leader, sharing lessons in overcoming adversity in promotion, and singing for the nation and the badge w/ Arlington Police Lt. Ray Polk Jr. 1:00:30

3M ago1:00:30

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When can we get over our missteps and mistakes, and in many ways get out of our own way? When do leadership skills take hold to help us realize our opportunities? Will we only have our one shot- and will we be ready? Ray Polk Jr. is an active police lieutenant for the Arlington Police Dept. In this episode, we talk about leadership- official rank a…

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159: Police Fitness Standards- Good, Bad, and the Ugly (What can/should be done?) w/ LEO Chris Kuras (Tactical Human Performance) and Scott Howell (Iron Sights podcast) 1:23:33

3M ago1:23:33

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Across the nation for years, we have seen headlines of lowered (or removed!) fitness standards. Many able and effective police recruits are disillusioned with the check box standards or academy exercise regimens. One can see why agency leaders across the nation have appealed and asked to reduce or remove standards, citing a lack of candidates.. but…

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158: Bits of Grit- How to Improve Agency Culture, What you Need to Know, Quick Tips 5:10

3M ago5:10

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Culture, Culture, Culture. It is a driving conversation on Blue Grit Radio- how do we address, fix, mend, elevate, curb, improve police industry culture? Culture gets past the "what" we do, into the critical "why" and perhaps more importantly- the "HOW." In this new segment, Bits of Grit, I highlight key takeaways from prior interviews, to get your…

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157: 13 Skills Police Officers Need to Have, things to identify and develop for rookies to veterans 35:52

3M ago35:52

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Every great new officer (or hopeful) always asks what they should work on. Fitness, hitting the legal books. Geography? Learning radio codes? Beyond values, (probably worth another episode!) it’s all about skills and skill development. What your training provides you, and how you delve into it with your own resolve through training and experience. …

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156: How to combat challenges in decision making during critical stress incidents for police, w/ Seb Lavoie (ret. Sgt Major, RCMP) 1:07:19

4M ago1:07:19

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This episode highlights an article from Calibre Press, listing 19 items that affect our decision-making abilities in critical incident stress situations. There is much value not only in identifying those items, but detailing what it means for cops today, as well as providing personal anecdote and industry insights. What better guest to help me brea…

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155: Gritty Panel - Real Talk Cops Need, Police Identity, Attitude Issues, and Staying vs. Leaving the Career 1:08:09

4M ago1:08:09

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In this episode, I invite an hard-hitting panel on the real talk we need for policing culture. We tackle a range of issues facing law enforcement- from over-investment and identity, to waning purpose, victim mentality, and when the job is enough. We discuss the difficult nature of these topics, and how officers should evaluate themselves and their …

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154: How to stay grounded in police service through values and service-driven mindset, w/ returning guest SWAT cop, trainer Joey, @9mm_musashi 57:08

4M ago57:08

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Returning guest Joey (Nor Cal SWAT cop) and I discuss topics much needed in police (and societal) culture today- staying grounded. We do a job that’s heavy at times- it’s hard to keep balanced and stress at bay. Ultimately we have a job to do, but how do it makes all the difference. I appreciate Joey’s stoic and graceful outlook on how we can polic…

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153: Staying out of Trouble: Best Practices, Use of Force, and the Law w/ ret. Lt. Tom Ovens, Police Training Solutions 55:55

4M ago55:55

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Cops are handicapped. Cops are scared to do their jobs. Rather than fixate on these narratives, the most critical and constructive thing cops can do is to TRAIN. This goes from physical fitness, to tactics, to mental fortitude, and legal knowledge. Knowledge is power, and articulation and awareness are game changers. Enter our guest on this episode…

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152: “Too many hats,” Losing friends to suicide, The Overwatch Collective, and providing confidential help- w/ SWAT Motor Cop Greg Grogan 56:05

4M ago56:05

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It is my pleasure not just to feature a selfless, busy AF first responder, veteran, serviceman, and caretaker of others: Greg Grogan. We chat about the grind of “doing it all” and personal struggles with boundaries and balance. Greg shares about the genesis of The Overwatch Collective- a non-profit focused on providing critical, anonymous mental he…

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151: Building Peer Support, Chaplaincy, Helping Cops Avoid Burnout w/ Chaplain Pat Ellis 1:02:46

4M ago1:02:46

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By now you all know that I'm a ginormous proponent of Peer Support, not just in policy but in actualized culture. Today, I am joined by a personal colleague and friend who I have known through my existence at my PD- and more so in my increased peer support involvement in the last several years. Pat Ellis is my department's (and our local fire dept'…

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150: Gritty Fitness Panel, How police officers can elevate athletic performance and durability 59:57

4M ago59:57

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I’m excited to feature this expert panel on so many aspects of first responder fitness and nutrition. It is often times dizzying to figure out where and how to start. Beyond that, we tackle functional movement, injury-prevention and optimized considerations from novice to intermediate to advanced! Listen in for prime tips, practices, and strategies…

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149: First Responder Relationship Challenges and Solutions w/ Dr. Mynda Ohs and Ther Horowitz 1:13:14

4M ago1:13:14

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You asked, and WE responded! I’ve been asked about the high incidence of divorce, cheating, and risk-seeking behavior in law enforcement. Heavy topics indeed. I immediately recognized that while I can offer my thoughts, to dive full-bore into this topic would require some legitimate experts! Dr. Mynda and Ther (Esther) join the show and offer their…

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148: How to Lead with an Open Mind, w/ Deputy Chief Bobby Hollis 1:11:44

4M ago1:11:44

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The longer I do this job (and this thing I call life), I realize that although I learn more and more, I also learn that there is more and more that I don’t know. My guest in this episode is someone I’m excited to highlight due to his open-minded humility. Deputy Chief Bobby Hollis is a leader and personal mentor of mine. Way back when, we were offi…

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