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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”.

Ryan Tillman


    • May 30, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 58m AVG DURATION
    • 221 EPISODES

    4.9 from 727 ratings Listeners of #ITSNEEDED that love the show mention: comply, ryan and aj, police academy, police officers, bridging the gap, breonna taylor, bridge the gap, well done gentleman, lead with love, leos, praying for you guys, law enforcement officers, serrano, tsa, gracie, policing, badge, civilians, involvement, barriers.


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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.



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    Latest episodes from #ITSNEEDED

    People Will Put Their Fears On You | Shareece Wright

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 49:50


    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 with the Indianapolis Colts

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 48:06


    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/

    What Happened to the #ITSNEEDED Podcast?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 2:39


    I wanted to clear the air to make sure everyone knows what happened to the #ITSNEEDED Podcast.

    Could You Forgive Someone Who Shot You?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2025 68:38


    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!

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    Diddy, Baltimore, and AJ See's Lakewood Shooting Footage for the First Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 62:32


    Well...We Have a Plan!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 57:19


    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!

    This Was Excessive Force

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 49:49


    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!

    We Almost Forgot How to do This

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 18:32


    Fumbling our way through this episode and dusting off the mics. Glad to be back, it was a crazy season for all of us. 

    You NEVER Know Who You Are Impacting

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 55:55


    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. 

    Let's Talk About Israel

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2023 43:35


    There is a lot going on in the world right now...Let's talk about Israel, freedom, and God.

    201. Police Car Hit by a Train and AJ Speaks at Harvard

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 57:05


    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.

    Ta'Kiya Young Shooting, California Laws, And Comparing Yourself to Others

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 50:03


    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!

    Not Utilizing My Outlets- Words from AJ

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2023 6:30


    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! 

    Police Departments Don't Recognize the Talents Right Under Their Nose

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2023 49:52


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    Ex-Minneapolis Officer Get's Nearly 5 Years for George Floyd's Death

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2023 52:45


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    196. Getting Rid of K9's? Laws That Make Our Job Harder

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2023 45:16


    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.

    Is Community Policing a Waste of Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2023 51:54


    I posted a video about community policing the other day and the feedback was mixed. Let's talk about it!

    Ohio OIS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2023 59:40


    Our Hosts: Ryan - @breaking_barriers_united AJ - @ohnoitsdapopo itsneededpodcast@gmail.com

    Ryan Meets TRUMP...Almost

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2023 57:16


    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. 

    Sneak Peak

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2023 11:15


    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!

    192. Identity Crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2023 34:42


    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? 

    191. Don't Underestimate the Underdog

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2023 50:38


    Back from New Jersey and New York with stories to tell!

    190. It Is Good to Be Back

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2023 39:31


    All three of us are back! Thank you for your patience, we appreciate all of you.

    Personal Update, Sorry We Have Been Gone

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 0:51


    We know this is vague but we appreciate your patience.  We will be back next week!

    189. Portland State University Rearms Its Police

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 59:11


    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? 

    188. We Are Our Own Worst Enemy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2023 52:00


    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

    187. AJ is BACK in the Studio!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2023 50:47


    It is a different vibe having us all together, let's make this a permanent thing?

    186. Nashville Shooting

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 52:30


    With AJ in the studio we talk about the atrocity that happend in Nashville this week.

    185. Trump Getting Arrested?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2023 45:50


    Who really knows what is going on, but let's talk about it!

    184. How Technology Can Improve Our Profession

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2023 63:34


    Check out civiceye.com for more information about our guest today.

    183. Time To Open Up a Little Bit

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2023 49:46


    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.

    182. "I've Never Seen a Good Police Officer"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2023 48:38


    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  

    181. Tyre Nichols

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2023 46:37


    Everyone is talking about it, the death of Tyre Nichols. Let's discuss.

    180. Memphis PD Fires 5 Officers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2023 48:54


    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

    179. BLM Co-Founder Blames LAPD for Cousin's Death

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2023 58:18


    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.

    178. "This Scenario Changed Me"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2023 57:51


    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. 

    177. HELLO 2023!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2023 57:41


    Better late than never... Happy New Year!

    176. GOODBYE 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2022 42:31


    175. Death in the Line of Duty is a Real Thing

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2022 62:17


    Michael Paredes was one of the two officers killed in El Monte. His wife is here to share his story.

    As Officers We Encounter Broken People | FRIDAY DEBRIEF

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2022 8:00


    174. Rehabilitation | How Do We Measure It?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2022 53:17


    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.

    173. Prison Visit and Perspective

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2022 60:48


    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!

    172. Marriage, Family, and the LA County Sheriff's Recruits

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 59:14


    Destiny | TILLMAN TIME

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2022 6:25


    Last part of this 3 part series. Today we talk about destiny.

    171. Officers Need to Be BOLD About Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022 30:28


    Change is made when people are bold and willing to go against the grain.

    Development Phase | TILLMAN TIME

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2022 6:39


    Last week we talked about deliverence, this week let's talk about development.

    170. Emotions vs Reality

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2022 33:46


    Your emotions and the reality of a situation are not the same thing. Let's discuss

    Deliverance, Development, and Destiny | TILLMAN TIME

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2022 9:29


    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.

    169. The Domino Effect

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 51:49


    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. 

    168. WE ARE BACK!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 44:40


    The ITSNEEDED Conference is over and we are back. What now?

    167. Jason Lehman | Bridging the Gap

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 68:08


    Jason Lehman is an educational consultant, writer, and public speaker. He was also a police officer for many years and is dedicated to bridging the gap between law enforcement and the community.

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