Cele mai bune Police Leadership podcast-uri (2025)

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268: Police Recruiting Tips and Fails pt. 1 (w/ Tim Kucerovy & Tom Sye) 37:33

10h ago37:33

37:33

Recruitment. Staffing. Hiring hurdles.. Still huge issues facing a significant portion of police departments across the nation. Although there are many difficult factors to contend with, in this episode, we cover how many agencies are missing on some basic things, and how to develop some winning strategies. Joining me are two prior law enforcement …

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Episode 5.32: Another Police Leadership Review 1:23:47

7d ago1:23:47

1:23:47

+++ FREE EPISODE +++ The 2015 Leadership Review sought comprehensive changes in police leadership and culture at all levels. Now another review has been launched by the College of Policing to "conduct a comprehensive review of police leadership at all levels to ensure policing can respond to evolving threats and challenges and meet public expectati…

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267: Burnout, Retention, and Morale: What Police Can Do w/ Dewayne McCarver, RippleWorx 48:46

3d ago48:46

48:46

In this episode, retired Chief Dewayne McCarver joins me as we dive into the realities of police burnout and morale. We talk about “back in the day,” working nightshift patrol where morale and sense of impact soared - yet how career dynamics and mounting stress eventually catch up to us all if we aren’t mindful. McCarver highlights tools and strate…

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266: Critical Tips to Navigate a Police Career and Life w/ LT. (and counselor) Corey Williams 50:59

7d ago50:59

50:59

On BGR, we focus on leadership and wellness, and with that we have a stellar, impactful guest to hit on both. I am pleased to feature local WA state police leader and mental health counselor Lt. Corey Williams! Corey shares about the origin of both careers, and how he can even manage (it's making me tired thinking about it!) We talk about the impac…

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265: Be a Police Ninja - Honing Skills in Proactivity & Investigations for Best Outcomes, w/ Daniel Yagi pt. 2 20:24

11d ago20:24

20:24

*Part 2!! * Growing up as a 90s kid would make you think Ninja would be a legit career path, between Ninja Turtles, Surf Ninjas, 3 Ninjas, and on... As it turns out, you can get pretty dang close, if you are a dedicated, hyper-focused, diligent patrol officer - and then turn into a plain-clothes surveillance detective. My guest in this 2-part episo…

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264: Chasing and Finding Suspects w/ Police Pilots, our Eyes in the Sky, w/ WSP Trooper and Pilot, Anson Statema 55:17

14d ago55:17

55:17

Police eyes in the sky are absolute game-changers for tracking down violent offenders on the run - or people trying to reenact GTA on high-speed hijinks. Beyond that, our pilots in policing can help public safety in many other aspects. Trooper and pilot Anson Statema with the Washington State Patrol joins me to share about career opportunities in f…

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263: Be a Police Ninja, Plain Clothes, Surveillance, Special Investigations: w/ Daniel Yagi pt. 1 29:19

18d ago29:19

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Growing up as a 90s kid would make you think Ninja would be a legit career path, between Ninja Turtles, Surf Ninjas, 3 Ninjas, and on... As it turns out, you can get pretty dang close, if you are a dedicated, hyper-focused, diligent patrol officer - and then turn into a plain-clothes surveillance detective. My guest in this 2-part episode is a long…

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262: How Human Performance Requires Relentless Training of Mind, Body, Spirit w/ the Tactical Chaplain, Matt Domyancic 1:13:53

21d ago1:13:53

1:13:53

Some listeners come for mental health topics. Others for the importance of fitness and functional training. Then there's the deeper dives in philosophy, service, and the human condition as they affect the psyche of police and first responders. Well, this episode hits all those realms and more. For probably just as long as I've been running this pro…

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261: Leadership & Health Lessons from 24 years on SWAT w/ Andrew McCormick, SWORN 46:02

26d ago46:02

46:02

We know a full police career (or even fraction of one!) can take a toll on us. Physically. Mentally. Our batteries don't only get sapped, but sometimes they get fried (you know, that annoying thing where it just doesn't charge fully, and seems to drain rapidly??) In this episode, a true example of a FULL career of legit cop work joins me to talk ab…

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260: BONUS: Book(s) Review, Mel Robbins' Let Them for Police Ownership, Stoicism & More! 32:18

26d ago32:18

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You asked - so I answered! I recently went through a tear on a handful of books and among them was Mel Robbins' Let Them. As I posted it in my story with some pages/quotes, many of you wanted to know my thoughts. Some of you were fans, some of which had read it, others not so much. Some of you were NOT fans of her or her writing, with some commenta…

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259: What Lateral Police Officers and Applicants Need to Know! (Q&A w/your responses!) 23:36

28d ago23:36

23:36

This topic and question came from a listener/follower like YOU! The question was what tips should the applicant keep in mind going from a small, slower agency to a big, fast-paced department? The tips actually translate to anyone changing roles, ranks, or assignments! The themes range with regards to environment, but I break down the main things an…

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258: Sleep Hygiene, Melatonin and Blue Light Tips w/ FBI Expert Dr. Leah Kaylor, Pt. 2 39:59

1M ago39:59

39:59

In the second half of this special 2-part interview, we focus on a lot of "what to do" and how to go about the info we learned in part 1. Dr. Leah Kaylor (FBI's sleep expert) and I go down some rabbit holes on sleep hacks and I even learn some myths and hacks exposed about blue light, melatonin, and how to approach "sleep hygiene." If you missed it…

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257: FBI Sleep Expert on Sleep Myths, Tips and Shiftwork Hacks w/ Dr. Leah Kaylor, Pt. 1 32:38

1M ago32:38

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In this first half of a fantastic 2-part interview, we focus on SLEEP (and the lack thereof!) When chatting and polling first responders, it is usually the biggest challenge and deficit that people want more of. I am joined by the FBI's resident sleep psychologist, Dr. Leah Kaylor. I share about my own struggles and hacks, some decent and others mi…

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256: Practice Oral Board Interview (Entry Police Applicant) with "Jay" pt. 2 36:31

1M ago36:31

36:31

This is part 2 of the interview, make sure you listen to part 1, Ep. 254 first! Police applicants! So much of my goal since working in hiring and recruiting was to remove the mystery of our hiring process. Many of us succeeded because we knew police officers and get some context to this unique process, including interviews and oral boards. Others o…

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255: Evolving Police Wellness: Past, Present, Future w/ Chief Jeff Spivey (ret) feat. SWORN 48:55

1M ago48:55

48:55

Often, to know where we need to go, you need to know where you've been. Chief Jeff Spivey (ret) shares about police wellness culture - which is easier to talk about but harder to implement effectively. He details not only how he saw it grow in his department, but in the industry. We talk about different game-changers and necessities in modern polic…

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Episode 5.29: Is SIPP Doomed to Succeed? 23:02

1M ago23:02

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In my latest update on the new Sergeant and Inspector Promotion and Progression (SIPP) scheme, I ask again whether it is 'doomed to succeed' the NPPF. For the latest details on SIPP, see my SIPP FAQ blog. Tried & tested police promotion materials, including premium eGuides, CVF deep-dive, & video Masterclass content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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254: Practice Oral Board Interview with Police Applicant "Jay" pt. 1 25:52

2M ago25:52

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Police applicants! So much of my goal since working in hiring and recruiting was to remove the mystery of our hiring process. Many of us succeeded because we knew police officers and get some context to this unique process, including interviews and oral boards. Others of us had to learn through trial by fire, which is a huge waste of time, and fran…

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253: What Education Actually Matters for Police Officers and Leaders w/ Capt. Bill Fraass (ret.) 49:44

2M ago49:44

49:44

Standards. Hiring requirements. Headlines popping up with education requirements being proposed - a college degree - whereas other departments are dropping such items. In this episode, I am joined by Bill Fraass, who helps break down the pros and cons of educational requirements, but what we may be missing. We discuss what police agencies and the p…

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Episode 5.28: Emergency Services Show 2025 - Debrief 41:11

2M ago41:11

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252: The Need to Know for Police Report Writing, for Trainers, Bosses, Court and Beyond 23:28

2M ago23:28

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Great trainers will recognize that every significant action police take, or don't take, gets reviewed and evaluated in the eyes of the court. We do a lot, risk a lot, and have to write a lot of our experience, insight, evidence, and perceptions... to make sure our arrests get prosecutable, and/or our actions don't get us sued.. or worse. Back in th…

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251: How Police Can Work Smarter, Using Tech to Combat Violent Crime w/ Jamie Algatt (fmr. LEO) feat. ShotSpotter 44:52

2M ago44:52

44:52

Police have a range of challenges. They are short-staffed and many issues compete for their attention. Tools and technology can be force-multipliers, not only helping officers deploy effectively (to specific areas) for gunfire, but also vet the likelihood that the illegal discharge call that came in was not just fireworks or a car backfire. Joining…

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250: Highlighting Leadership, Small & Large Police Agencies, & Community w/ Chief Cheol Kang 1:10:33

2M ago1:10:33

1:10:33

Who gets to decide who a leader is? (Clue: it's not the leader). In this episode, I feature a conversation with a local executive police leader, who got the best compliment from another regional police leader. I asked on my socials who I needed to have on that exhibited genuine leadership.. who did it humbly for their people. (You could not self-no…

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249: Feeling a Career Slump? 5 Tips for First Responders (Development, Health, and Mindset) 23:02

2M ago23:02

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In a rut? Feel like you're going through the motions? If it's more than 3 years til your retirement, it's too early to be counting down the days! Even those with strong sense of purpose and drive can find themselves in moments or periods of lost momentum or creeping cynicism. Trust me, I've been there SEVERAL times, and so have so many leaders and …

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248: Tony Blauer: What Police Need to Know about Fear, Performance, Body and Mind 1:05:08

3M ago1:05:08

1:05:08

FDR said "the only thing we have to fear is fear itself." Relevant in this conversation, as Fear itself is not the enemy, it's not bad, it's just a thing. However, making sure that THING doesn't paralyze us, prevent and stall us, or get us hurt or killed is very much critical. Tony Blauer an internationally renowned expert on all things defensive t…

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247: How Cops are Our Own Worst Enemies, Why Patrol is LEGIT, and Life Changing Impacts w/ active police officers Matthew and Austin from Tone Alert podcast 1:13:27

3M ago1:13:27

1:13:27

Positivity in Policing.. but not that toxic force-a-smile, everything is sunshine and rainbows. I loved connecting with Matthew and Austin, two active cops who blend constructive energy, playful banter, and recognition of this critical purpose we share in first responder work. We talk brass tacks of patrol work, career advice, prevailing negativity…

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Episode 5.26: Exclusive Interview with Hampshire Police DCC Sam de Reya 49:41

3M ago49:41

49:41

Hot on the heels of my recent interview with the Notts Chief, I travel to the south of England to interview Hampshire Police Deputy Chief Constable, Sam de Reya. This is another must-listen exclusive and inspiring interview with another of policing's most senior leader. Sam is generous with her time and covers a great deal of ground in this 45 minu…

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246: Losing your Love in "Blue on Blue" OIS, Reasons to Live and Grow, Bev Perez 50:02

3M ago50:02

50:02

There are hardly words for the loss of a loved one. Hardly words for the tragedy of a line of duty death of a partner - a friend. For the catastrophe and heart-break of an accidental "Blue on Blue" OIS. What about all those things combined... where an officer responds and finds her own fiancee as the gunshot victim in such an incident, and is there…

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Episode 5.25: Police Wellbeing - The Good, The Bad and The Ugly 2:04:16

3M ago2:04:16

2:04:16

The Oscar Kilo annual wellbeing survey was published recently. While it made lots of headlines, the details are essential learning for aspiring leaders, which I summarise for you in this FREE podcast. Listen in for my perspectives on the good, the bad, and the ugly of these police wellbeing findings. For exclusive regular premium episodes and to su…

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245: The Need to Know on Better Police Marriages, Communication, Relationships w/ Linda and Brian Seitz 52:27

3M ago52:27

52:27

Relationships. Does that word make you go.. "Oh!" (endearing tone and heart eyes) or "Oh.." (cautious tone with pause) or "Ugh.." (you know...) Unfortunately, all responses are valid as relationships and marriages are complex, difficult, and often catabolic and draining. But is it relationships themselves - or not having the right guardrails, syste…

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244: From Police Sergeant to Chief - Leadership with an Open Mind and Communication w/ Michael Assad, Jr 48:31

3M ago48:31

48:31

Good leadership concepts aren't difficult to identify, but it's hard to find them in practice due to a host of issues. Culture, egos, habits.. In this conversation, I'm proud to feature the author of multiple impactful Police 1 articles, Chief Michael Assad. Reading his thoughts and hearing his tone will resonate with leaders of all levels, as he s…

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243: Leading Police Chiefs and Sheriffs, Wellness for Leaders, and Accountability for Improvement w/ Steve Strachan, WASPC 48:28

3M ago48:28

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Wellness and Leadership are major pillars that Blue Grit is built to explore, and in this episode, they intersect in significant ways. Steve Strachan (retired top cop for King County Sheriff’s Office, Bremerton, and Kent Police) is the executive director of WASPC (Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs). He helps us explore what didn’…

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242: Organizational Betrayal, Police Abandoned: Wounded Blue w/ Randy Sutton & Jesse Watts 53:35

3M ago53:35

53:35

Our police profession has come a long way in the realms of wellness and support, but we have a long way to go. Still, many officers are not given appropriate care, time, resources, or even a means to recover from the emotional, mental, and physical gut punches we get dealt. Some, with categorical on-duty injuries are cast out by agencies and L&I. I…

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Episode 5.24: Exclusive Interview with Notts Police Chief Constable Steve Cooper 36:51

3M ago36:51

36:51

Aspiring to promotion? Interested or working in Notts Police? Both?? Either way, this is a must-listen exclusive interview with Nottinghamshire Police's Temporary Chief Constable, Steve Cooper (no relation!). This is fantastic and inspiring interview with another policing senior leader. You'll gain perspectives on how Notts Police are doing with th…

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241: How to Prime Performance for Police Career and Life, w/ Mark Bouchard and Seb Lavoie 1:16:17

3M ago1:16:17

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All things Blue Grit talk about how to show up your best - day to day. Much of the origin of the podcast was to help applicants prep and elevate, but what about active law enforcement and first responders? The original idea for this episode was to talk about SWAT selection, but the themes developed much more high-level and adaptable for anyone who …

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240: Remembering Diego, Tips for Morale, Advice for new Police: Safety, Reputation and Academy Prep 32:08

4M ago32:08

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Recorded after the anniversary of Officer Diego Moreno's death, 7 years later, I reflect on his mentorship, the range of emotions we face in loss, and a recall and discussion of purpose and morale in police work. I explored what we can do about morale following the hardship of 2020, sharing 5 things we can do to promote positive morale in ourselves…

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239: Police Work: The Wildest Show on Earth, w/ Eric Tansey, fmr. officer and veteran 1:12:53

4M ago1:12:53

1:12:53

A career in policing can bring you your highest highs (epic arrests, life-shifting moments, hilarious hijinks) and your lowest loss (tragedy, trauma, death and devastation). In this episode, I connect with veteran and former officer, Eric Tansey. Eric and I connected on social media due to his work with the Failure to Stop podcast. We talk about LI…

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238: How to get more Quality AND Quantity, in Law Enforcement and Life w/ Matt Porter and Tim Fasnacht 1:06:02

4M ago1:06:02

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First responder work isn't just work... it's a way of life. It is demanding, it is challenging. It goes long and pops up unexpectedly. Add in a marriage, family with kids, household duties, and now we are in a full-fledged circus. What about an additional vocation or business? Are things coming off the rails? Enter my guests, Matt Porter and Tim Fa…

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237: How to be more POSITIVE in Police Work! w/ Matt Fagiana & Joey (9mm Musashi) 1:14:12

4M ago1:14:12

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We talk about the stress, the real talk: how do we combat the bad stuff with wellness, training, and leadership mindset.. but what about the REAL GOOD stuff? Prompted from a listener question, I assembled this positivity panel with help from YOU, with the goal of solely focusing on the positive, good attitude and mentality that we can CHOOSE to fos…

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236: The power of retreat, health, & connection for couples, w/ Dr. Lisa Bullis and Dr. Jim Kemp 52:00

4M ago52:00

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Retreat. Rejuvenate. Reflect. Refresh. Reorient. Rebirth. There are many RE words that focus on positive shifts we can do as individuals and couples. Often, we get stuck in the swirl of routines, stressors, obligations - from work to kids... where we don't make much time for ourselves and each other. In this episode, I connect with profoundly insig…

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235: How Police Can Get Strong and Durable w/ SWAT Cop Anthony Shefferly & Paige Arnone (Heroic Industries & Firstgevity) 52:48

4M ago52:48

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Are you strong? No doubt, cops and first responders SHOULD be strong, but how strong? What is "strength"? Is it being able to bench 300 lbs on a good day, all wrapped up, but gassing out when you have to carry a shield and ram up a flight of stairs? In this discussion, my guests Anthony Shefferly (active SWAT cop and tactical strength coach) and Pa…

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234: Why a LOT of therapy sucks, with therapist & veteran Matt Donnelly 1:16:07

4M ago1:16:07

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Many first responder, military veterans and people of ACTION have a gripe about therapy... they don't feel like it moves to ACTION. Many recognize the power of reflecting, talking, sharing, but after that - what then? Veteran and therapist Matt Donnelly has an answer to this "so what, now what" that resonates with many in our community. In this con…

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233: 5 Reasons Applicants Fail Police Hiring / Testing, What to Do About It! 19:46

4M ago19:46

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The police testing and hiring process is long. It's tedious, arduous, even. This is all for a good reason - we put a huge amount of trust and responsibility in the hands of anyone who works in the criminal justice, policing, and law enforcement fields. The biggest impact for those interested, applying, and trying to enter the arena is to DO THE SIM…

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Episode 5.21: FREE Webinar 1 Recording - "The Great Sergeant" 46:18

4M ago46:18

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Here's the recording of my inaugural FREE webinar series. It's on "The Great Sergeant" and is relevant whether you aspire to be a Sergeant or lead teams of Sergeants. This recording is from my FREE YouTube Live event, held on 1 July. I also make it completely FREE for you here. Apologies for a little interference in the audio, not sure what's going…

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232: Building Efficiency for Police Investigations, Case Work, Prosecution, and Records w/ Ben Walker (Ditto Transcripts) 36:39

4M ago36:39

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Over-worked, understaffed and resourced. This isn't just sworn officers, deputies, troopers, and detectives - but our invaluable support staff. Everyone has to manage review of statements, jail calls, data and records compilation. How do we streamline getting all this audio to text for quicker review and ultimately, what the prosecution will likely…

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231: How to Lead with Confidence AND Competence w/ Chief Dave Norris, Jeff Selleg (ret. Cmdr.), Lt. Ray Polk 1:07:26

4M ago1:07:26

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Have you had a leader/boss/manager who had confidence, but nothing to back it.. or the converse- someone that had the experience and insight but struggled to show and step up to direct and share the vision? Confidence and competence are so crucial and we need to help develop them in all of our leaders- emerging and those who already hold the rank. …

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Episode 5.19: Interview with Festus Akinbusoye, Former Bedfordshire PCC 1:04:18

5M ago1:04:18

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Here's a fantastic and insightful interview with another inspiring police leader: Festus Akinbusoye. Festus served as the Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner from 2021 to 2024, worked as a dedicated Special Constable clocking up 30 hours per week, and is a successful local businessman and public figure. As you can expect, this is a fascinati…

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230: How Police can Avoid the Biggest Dangers and Issues with the LAW: Training and Action w/ Anthony Bandiero, Blue to Gold 50:16

5M ago50:16

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What gets us into the most trouble? What causes the most fear in officers? There is no doubt that safety and tactics are paramount, but how even those battles are ultimately fought in the legal arena.. Proper action and proper articulation come with proper education and proper training. Bad headlines, bad outcomes, cops getting sued and charged res…

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229: Police and Fire navigating recovery - shot on duty and spinal injury, Beyond the Dispatch, w/ Cary & Dom 56:43

5M ago56:43

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We always go home. We never quit. We finish our fights. We do our best, we train mentally and physically. We tell ourselves mind over matter... but as we also learn, the suspect gets a vote. Danger gets a vote. Fate gets a vote. And in this life, we can plan, practice, strategize to play our best hand... but we don't hold all the cards. Our bodies …

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228: How to be the BEST candidate (testing for entry, hiring, promotion, unit selection) 25:02

5M ago25:02

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Ok, I study for the test... but what ELSE do I do to prep for this dream job? This dream unit selection? This dream promotion I have been grinding my whole career for? For years before Blue Grit or my stint in hiring, people in my circles would ask about what they should be focusing on or working toward for their upcoming interviews and selection p…

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227: Must-Know Interview and Testing Tips for Police Promotions (and other selections) w/ Capt. Brian Stampfl (ret) 1:03:59

5M ago1:03:59

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Police promotion testing can be intimidating, even for those who have been through a process. There's the different components, but the interviews can be the most tricky and daunting. In this episode, retired Seattle Police Capt. Brian Stampfl and I discuss key themes, tips, and strategies so you can own the process and your outcomes. It includes a…

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