The goal of the #ITSNEEDED Podcast is to bridge the gap between Law Enforcement and the community. The host, Ryan Tillman, is the founder of Breaking Barriers United and a police officer in Southern California. Ryan is joined by his co-host Officer Anthony Johnson, A.K.A. "The Dancing Cop”.
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The #ITSNEEDED podcast is a valuable resource for anyone looking to gain insight into the perspective of law enforcement officers and engage in meaningful conversations about policing and community relations. As someone with no personal connection to the law enforcement profession, I found this podcast to be enlightening and educational. The hosts, Ryan and AJ, do an excellent job of sharing their experiences and providing thoughtful commentary on various topics related to law enforcement.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is the transparency and authenticity that Ryan and AJ bring to each episode. They discuss their own experiences and challenges as police officers, which allows listeners to gain a deeper understanding of the realities of their profession. Additionally, they bring in guests from diverse backgrounds who provide unique perspectives on issues such as race, faith, and community engagement. This variety of voices adds depth to the conversations and helps facilitate a more well-rounded understanding of the topics discussed.
Another strong aspect of this podcast is its focus on bridging the gap between law enforcement and the community. Ryan and AJ are committed to promoting dialogue and understanding between these two groups, which is much needed in today's polarized society. They address common misconceptions about police officers while also acknowledging legitimate concerns from individuals who may be scared or wary of law enforcement. By fostering open conversations, they aim to improve relationships between police officers and the communities they serve.
However, one potential drawback of this podcast is that it can sometimes come across as overly simplistic or dismissive when discussing issues related to compliance during police encounters. While it is important for individuals to comply with lawful commands from police officers for everyone's safety, there should also be space for acknowledging that fear or trauma can affect a person's ability to fully comprehend or respond appropriately in high-stress situations. It would be beneficial if this aspect was explored further in future episodes.
In conclusion, The #ITSNEEDED podcast offers valuable insights into the world of law enforcement while promoting open dialogue and understanding between police officers and the community. Ryan and AJ's authenticity, along with their commitment to education and positive change, make this podcast a valuable resource for anyone seeking to learn more about policing and community relations. Despite some minor limitations, this podcast is a commendable effort to bridge the gap between law enforcement and the public.
I AM RUNNING FOR GOVERNOR OF CALIFORNIA: https://www.tillman26.com/ In this episode, I'm sharing what I learned from a real conversation with an ICE agent — and how it changed the way I see immigration enforcement in America. This isn't just about politics; it's about people, broken systems, and the leadership we need to fix them. I talk about the confusion ICE agents face, the impact of sanctuary state laws, and why public perception is so far from reality. If we want safer communities and real solutions, we've got to start having honest conversations like this one. Let's break the stereotypes and get to the truth.
Shareece Wright is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League. He played college football for the USC Trojans, and was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the third round of the 2011 NFL draft. I actually played against this guy in high school, once he got drafted I didn't feel so bad about how bad they beat us.
Camryn Bynum is an American professional football safety for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He played college football for the California Golden Bears and was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL draft. My Run For Governor of California: https://www.tillman26.com/
I wanted to clear the air to make sure everyone knows what happened to the #ITSNEEDED Podcast.
I talk about Adrian a lot in my presentations with schools and officers. When I was a School Resource officer, Adrian was one of those kids I poured into. During his time in high school he made some bad decisions, but the lessons he has learned and how much he has grown is INCREDIBLE!
It has been a while... It has been crazy on our end and we want to update all of you. Thank you to everyone who reached out asking where the podcast has been. It is because of you guys we are back!
Even though we don't see what happened before the cell phone video, it's hard to think of something that would cause this to be ok. Let's talk about it!
Fumbling our way through this episode and dusting off the mics. Glad to be back, it was a crazy season for all of us.
Last week Ryan had 20 presentations to over 9,000 students. He knows not every student will listen, but even if it impacts one, it was worth. Both AJ and Ryan's have been speaking more and share on that experience.
There is a lot going on in the world right now...Let's talk about Israel, freedom, and God.
Today we go over a few trending police videos that people are starting false narratives about. Aj tells us about his experience speaking at Harvard, and Ryan may or may not have been racially profiled at the studio.
Thank you for your patience! With our schedules getting busier and being in different time zones it has been hard to line up our calendars, but we are back and have missed you all!
We apologize for not being here for a few weeks. Aj and Billy had their kid's going to school for the first time which through off everyone's schedule and now the building the studio is located in has a power outage and they don't know when it will be back up.... Life is throwing some curve balls but we appreciate ALL OF YOU!
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California recently was talking about getting rid of the use of K9's. Today we talk about how certain laws can make our jobs harder and what we can do about that.
I posted a video about community policing the other day and the feedback was mixed. Let's talk about it!
Our Hosts: Ryan - @breaking_barriers_united AJ - @ohnoitsdapopo itsneededpodcast@gmail.com
Ryan travels accross the country to speak at an event and he doesn't know what the event is. Showing up in his neck pillow and sneakers was not the right move.
Here is a segment of a new project I am going to be working on. This podcast will continue! I am just broadening what I do content wise. Hope you enjoy and we will be back to our normal show next week!
Internal pressures can be pretty bad within law enforcement. What causes them? What causes you to be so bothered by it? When someone really tries to go above and beyond and people try to pull them down, why is that?
Back from New Jersey and New York with stories to tell!
All three of us are back! Thank you for your patience, we appreciate all of you.
We know this is vague but we appreciate your patience. We will be back next week!
Portland State University took guns away from it's police in 2020, and this month they have given them back. Also there is talk about helicopters now being used by police and K9's won't be able to bite anymore?
Today we talk about how INTERNAL pressures can almost be worse than external. This is true in our personal lives and in law enforcement. Ryan: @breaking_barriers_united AJ: @OhNoItsDaPoPo
It is a different vibe having us all together, let's make this a permanent thing?
With AJ in the studio we talk about the atrocity that happend in Nashville this week.
Who really knows what is going on, but let's talk about it!
Check out civiceye.com for more information about our guest today.
During recording Ryan and Billy were on the road in San Antonio Texas, so we apologize for the audio quality. On today's episode AJ opens up and shares some great, but deep news with us.
Ever heard someone say I have never seen a good police officer? Or talk about ANYTHING broadly like this? Let's discuss itsneededpodcast@gmail.com
Everyone is talking about it, the death of Tyre Nichols. Let's discuss.
Memphis PD has fired 5 officers for a video that they have not yet released at the time of this recording. LAPD has a $50 million lawsuit against them from the Keenan Anderson family. A lot to discuss, let's get into it. breakingbarriersunited.com
As always we have a lot to talk about. Today was talk about impact, as well as a current event about the BLM Co-Founder blaming police for her cousin's death. Let's discuss.
Today we have on a guest who just participated in our new Youtube series called "Switched." On social media we have people who push back at what we show and say. Our guest was one of those people. That is a good thing! This is all about dialogue. Our guest shares with us how "Switched" really did change his perspective. He even calls it "the solution" to what is going on right now in our society.
Michael Paredes was one of the two officers killed in El Monte. His wife is here to share his story.
How can we know if someone is rehabilitated? How do we keep the pendulum from swinging to far in either direction? Let's talk about it.
We hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving with their familes! Today Ryan talks about a trip he took to a prison in Northern California, and AJ shares about his department giving away over 700 turkeys!
Last part of this 3 part series. Today we talk about destiny.
Change is made when people are bold and willing to go against the grain.
Last week we talked about deliverence, this week let's talk about development.
Your emotions and the reality of a situation are not the same thing. Let's discuss
Fridays I am going to start posting a short segment about someting that was on my mind that week. It will be differenct from our normal episodes, it won't ever have a guest or discussion, just my thoughts about the previous week. I hope we can learn and grow together from this.
You never know how far one decision you make can go. We talk about a lot in this episode but Ryan shares a video towards the end that reminds us of why we do what we do. As officers we can make a huge impact with a small action.
The ITSNEEDED Conference is over and we are back. What now?
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