Podcast Episodes

Inside Operation Fast and Furious: Whistleblowing, Wellness, and the Weight of the Badge ft. Peter Forcelli

In this gripping episode of The Coptimizer Podcast, retired ATF Deputy Assistant Director and 9/11 responder Peter Forcelli joins host Patrick Flanne…

8 months, 1 week ago

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From Saudi Schools to the FBI: A Life on the Edge of Global Justice ft. Kenneth Strange Jr

In this gripping episode, Patrick Flannelly sits down with Ken Strange Jr., a man whose life reads like a novel—but every word is true. From teaching…

8 months, 2 weeks ago

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Redefining the Badge: Leadership, Wellness & Innovation in Modern Policing ft. Chief Scott Hughes

In this new episode of The Coptimizer Podcast, Chief Scott Hughes from Hamilton Township, Ohio, joins Patrick Flannelly for an in-depth exploration o…

9 months, 2 weeks ago

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Resilience, Perspective, and the Global State of Policing with Erik Hein

In this deeply thoughtful episode of The Coptimizer Podcast, Patrick Flannelly is joined by Erik Hein, a resilience expert and international trainer …

9 months, 3 weeks ago

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The Science of Staffing: A Conversation with Pat Heffner on Police Resource Allocation

In this episode of The Coptimizer Podcast, Patrick Flannelly sits down with Pat Heffner, a retired police officer and seasoned instructor for the Nor…

10 months, 1 week ago

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David Riedman: Founder of the K-12 School Shooting Database

Episode 4

David Riedman is the founder of the K-12 School Shooting Database and a graduate from the Naval Postgraduate School. He conducts research on gun viol…

11 months, 3 weeks ago

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Mental Health Response & Hot Air Balloons with Chief Mike Diekoff

Episode 3

In this episode of The Coptimizer Podcast, I sit down with Chief Mike Diekoff of the Bloomington (IN) Police Department to discuss his department’s i…

1 year ago

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Resilience Through the Ranks: A Cop’s Journey to Purpose ft. David Berez

Episode 2

In this episode of The Coptimizer Podcast, host Patrick Flannelly welcomes retired police officer and author David Berez to discuss his transformativ…

1 year, 1 month ago

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Redefining Resilience: Proactive Health, Challenge Point Theory, and the Future of Police Training ft. Brian Willis

Episode 1

In this episode of The Coptimizer Podcast, I sit down with retired Sergeant Brian Willis, a seasoned law enforcement professional and trainer, to exp…

1 year, 1 month ago

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Building for Impact: Inspiring Officer Wellness Through Nutrition with Inspector Lynae Chodat

Episode 21

In this episode of The Coptimizer Podcast, we sit down with Inspector Lynae Chodat, a 26-year policing veteran from the Delta Police Department in Br…

1 year, 2 months ago

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