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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)
Leadership principles are simple.. but execution with personalities, organizational culture, history, drama... that's where it gets really complicate…
1 year, 7 months ago
176: A Word to Police Applicants & Active Officers, on the Hiring Landscape, the Career, and What Mindset you Need
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 sh…
1 year, 7 months ago
175: Do YOUR Job, Old School vs. New School Police Academy and Patrol Dynamics w/ Sgt. Brian Anderson
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 o…
1 year, 7 months ago
174: Improving Cops with Tools, Info, Attitude w/ School Resource Officer Devonta Richardson (Welcome to the Street)
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 ra…
1 year, 7 months ago
173: Applicants! What You Should Know about Police Backgrounds and Polygraph
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 h…
1 year, 7 months ago
172: Human Trafficking: the Signs, Challenges, and Efforts Police Need to Know
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…
1 year, 8 months ago
171: 12 protein snacks recommended by Harvard and my thoughts for first responders / cops on patrol
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 stre…
1 year, 8 months ago
170: Recruit, Develop, Retain- What Police Agencies Need
You all know I’ve been preaching about recruiting and development for our police teams. Many agencies across the country are still struggling with t…
1 year, 8 months ago
169: New Year, New Orleans Attack, and How Police and Protectors need to Prepare
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 s…
1 year, 8 months ago
168: Off-Duty Challenges, Work/Home Balance, Hypervigilance, Boundaries and Destress for Police and First Responders
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 s…
1 year, 8 months ago