Tactical Breakdown

Adam sits down with Todd during the 2023 ILEETA Conference in St. Louis. Todd has over 25 years of full-time law enforcement experience and 30+ years of overall experience. He is a multi-discipline instructor focusing primarily on topics around Firearms and Use-of-Force. He incorporates his law enforcement experience with his experience as an instructor and competitive shooter so he can effectively train new shooters to understand and develop fundamental firearms skills. He helps intermediate shooters to take those skills to the next level by combining the fundamentals with real-life training scenarios. Todd's Training Principles: Todd believes in “leadership by example” and uses this approach while teaching classes. He believes students learn best following a philosophy of “hear— see — do”. This building block approach to training allows students to hear what they are going to do, then see what they are going to do, then execute what was explained and demonstrated.Todd believes skill development (the “how's”), is only one of the overall goals of firearms training. A shooter needs to understand how to self-diagnose marksmanship and tactical errors (the “why's”) to develop a true proficiency and expertise in firearms. Understanding the “why's” allows shooters to self-correct mistakes leading to a rapid improvement of their knowledge, skills, and abilities.More about our guest:At Combative Firearms Training, Todd provides Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Handgun, Carbine & Shotgun training. He is certified to train in Integrated Use of Force, Force-on-Force, Empty Hand Control Tactics, Collapsible Baton, Pepper Spray and Use of Force (legal issues). Todd is also an AR-15/M-16/M-4, Glock armorer, Smith & Wesson M&P Pistol armorer, and SIG Sauer P320 Pistol armorer.Todd was a staff instructor for IALEFI (International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors) Master Instructor Development Program. Todd is also a charter member of the National Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor Association (NLEFIA). He has provided training at various regional, national, and international conferences for law enforcement, private security, and military personnel including numerous ILEETA Conferences and IALEFI conferences.Todd has published a multitude of firearms training articles for ILEETA, NLEFIA and IALEFI covering topics such as Coaching the Fundamentals, Concealed Carry, Balancing Speed and Accuracy, Low Light Tactics, Using Lasers, Building Searches, Leadership, and Advanced Firearms Training. He an Expert Contributor for Police1 and is a regular columnist for Police & Security News and American Police Beat magazines. He has trained and provided consultation services for law enforcement agencies, contract security, military personnel, and armed citizens from coast to coast. He has also testified as an expert witness in cases involving police training and use of force.Todd regularly puts into practice the same skills and techniques he teaches by testing them on the competitive shooting stage. He competes several times each month in club level IDPA and USPSA matches frequently finishing as one of the top shooters for the match regardless of division or classification. He also competes regularly at major regional and national level IDPA and USPSA matches.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jason Harney is a retired Police Sergeant and Gulf War Veteran turned Documentary Filmmaker. Together with his team at Lightning Digital Entertainment, he has written, produced, and directed five feature-length documentaries, including 2019's “THE WOUNDED BLUE”, a film exploring several critical and important issues facing law enforcement professionals today including PTSD, Police Suicide, and the financial ruin a Police Officer can incur after suffering a career-ending injury in the line of duty.Jon Gentile is a Master Martial Artist and retired Police Sergeant. With a Martial Career spanning over 40 years, Jon specializes in Self Defense, is a 5th Degree Black Belt in the Rossi Kun Tao System and is an Apprentice Instructor under the legendary Guru Dan Inosanto. On September 20th, 2022, Executive Producers Jason Harney & Jon Gentile are set to release WRIST LOCK: THE MARTIAL ARTS' INFLUENCE ON POLICE USE OF FORCE, a feature documentary film featuring a plethora of subject matter experts in law enforcement, defensive tactics, mental health, and martial arts. Get your FREE TICKET to the 2022 ILET Summit: www.iletsummit.comOver 70 hours of training40+ world-leading experts10,000+ law enforcement professionalsA FREE TRIAL to the ILET Network Training CommunityJoin Jon Gentile, along with a group of high level Martial Artists and police trainers, on a journey to discover how the Martial Arts has influenced police use of force tactics, and how training can be improved in a manner that will create proficient and physically fit law enforcement officers capable of the performance and decision making necessary to have reasonable use of force outcomes consistently.WRIST LOCK will be released on Amazon, Apple TV, Google Play, & the Microsoft Store, plus many more platforms worldwide! CLICK HERE to watch the OFFICIAL TRAILER. Looking for more online content? Join the ILET Network community platformTake a look at our free course offerings Stay current and subscribe to the ILET Network YouTube channelJoin Adam's LinkedIN Network Follow the ILET Network on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & LinkedINFollow the Tactical Breakdown on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & LinkedINSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Coach Tony Blauer has been in the martial art, self-defense, defensive tactics, and combatives industry for almost four decades. Through Blauer Training Systems, he has influenced over three decades of reality-based martial artists and successfully affected training across all the combat-related communities: self-defense, combat sports, and the military & law enforcement sector. Coach Blauer is also the host of the Know Fear Podcast, where he helps make good humans safer through interviews with experts from around the world. In this episode, Adam and Tony sit down to discuss VirTra's Certified Training Alliance, a training portal launched September 8th, 2022, that hosts a variety of courses for law enforcement. This training collaboration brings together top instructors and organizations that are working to #ChangeTheStandard of training for public safety professionals. Get your FREE TICKET to the 2022 ILET Summit: www.iletsummit.comOver 70 hours of training40+ world-leading experts10,000+ law enforcement professionalsA FREE TRIAL to the ILET Network Training Community Certified Training Alliance hosts THREE courses by Tony Blauer, including “Imminent Threats”, “Pre-Conflict vs. Pre-Fight”, and “Immediate Threats” (IADLEST Accredited). Listen in to dive into the science and history behind this training material, including the neurobiology of survival, the psychology of fear, self awareness for situational awareness, and much more. Adam & Tony also discuss WRIST LOCK, an upcoming documentary that finds the nexus of martial arts and defensive tactics. Stay tuned for our next episode with Jason Harney & Jon Gentile for more on this!Looking for more online content? Join the ILET Network community platformTake a look at our free course offerings Stay current and subscribe to the ILET Network YouTube channelJoin Adam's LinkedIN Network Follow the ILET Network on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & LinkedINFollow the Tactical Breakdown on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & LinkedINSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest episode of the Tactical Breakdown Podcast features Jason Van Camp, Major (Ret.), US Army Special Forces and the Founder and Chairman of Mission Six Zero. Jason is a passionate leader, a Forbes Business Council Member, a Wall Street Journal, Amazon, and USA Today best-selling author, a decorated Green Beret, a world traveler, and an entrepreneur. During his 14 years in the U.S. Army Jason won numerous awards, notably the Bronze Star with V device for Valor as well as two additional Bronze Stars during numerous combat rotations as a Special Forces Detachment Commander in the Middle East and Africa.In this episode, Adam and Jason dive into the journey to releasing Deliberate Discomfort and the inspiration, experiences, and thought that went into the making of the book. Adam highlights some of his personal favorite tidbits. They discuss concepts of leadership, happiness, and accountability, and the importance of getting to know your team. Jason raises interesting points about the fear of failure. Finally, Adam inquires about Mission Six Zero and Jason highlights the services his team offers, including the Deliberate Discomfort Challenge. ---------------------------------------------------------------Get your FREE TICKET to the 2022 ILET Summit: www.iletsummit.comOver 70 hours of training40+ world-leading experts10,000+ law enforcement professionals----------------------------------------------------------------Mission Six Zero is a leadership development firm that combines the experiences of special ops forces veterans with the knowledge of scientists to expand on and contextualize experiences and training concepts. Mission Six Zero follows this model to teach a variety of industries through assessments, masterclasses, workshops, live keynotes, the Deliberate Discomfort Challenge, and more. The Mission Six Zero team is comprised of Medal of Honor recipients, U.S. Army Rangers, Navy SEALs and other Special Operations Forces team members who work to empower everyone struggling personally or professionally to liberate themselves from their internal oppression. Jason is an accomplished author, having released Deliberate Discomfort: How U.S. Special Operations Forces Overcome Fear and Dare to Win by Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable in early 2020. Deliberate Discomfort follows Jason's journey as a new Green Beret commander and tells firsthand the intense, traumatic battles fought and won, including lessons learned and best practices. Further, Jason's team of scientists break down each experience, allowing the reader to apply these lessons to their own lives. Purchase your copy of Deliberate Discomfort here! Jason is also honored to be the Founder and Executive Director of Warrior Rising, which he started in 2015 to empower U.S. veterans and their immediate families by providing them opportunities to create sustainable businesses, perpetuate the hiring of fellow U.S. military veterans, and earn their future. Warrior Rising is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping veterans achieve success in business through instruction, mentoring, funding access, and maintaining the veteran community.----------------------------------------------------------------Looking for more free online content? Join the ILET Network community platformTake a look at our free course offerings Stay current and subscribe to the ILET Network YouTube channelJoin Adam's LinkedIN Network Follow the ILET Network on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & LinkedINFollow the Tactical Breakdown on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & LinkedINSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We met up with Adam Maxwell of Vortex Optics at the 2022 ILEETA Conference and knew we needed to further the conversation on The Tactical Breakdown!Adam Maxwell is an Account Manager and Customer Engagement Specialist attached to the Vortex Optics Military and Law Enforcement Sales Team. Adam has been active in the action shooting sports since 2007 in 3-gun, USPSA, and IDPA. He specializes in 3-gun as a multi time champion and is ranked Pro in both the 3-Gun Nation and United Multi-gun Leagues. At Vortex Optics, Adam has risen through the Customer Care, Technical Support and now LE Sales teams as a Subject Matter Expert on Low Power Variable Optics and their various applications.In this episode, Adam provides a brief history of Vortex Optics and their work with law enforcement and military. He takes a deep dive into Low Power Variable Optics vs. Red Dot technology and includes information on their respective history, evolution, benefits, application, and contraindications. Adam breaks down a comparison of red dots to iron sights and the various training implications. They have an interesting conversation about using red dot technology as a diagnostic training tool so instructors can easily address their students' issues. Adam also highlights Vortex Optic's upcoming training and appearances.Looking for more information on Low Power Variable Optics? Check out the Vortex Nation's LPVO 101 blog. ------------------------------------------------------------------------The 3rd Annual ILET Summit begins September 19th, 2022 - get your FREE TICKET here: https://www.iletsummit.com/------------------------------------------------------------------------ILET Network is proud to be partnered with Vortex Optics, an American-owned company sharing our passion for helping people. Vortex has provided optics, accessories, and apparel since 1986. Now over 300 team members strong, Vortex works diligently to bring you the highest quality products and service, all delivered with their legendary VIP Warranty. Not only will Vortex put equipment in your hands, they will also train you to use it - from pistol, to rifle, to hunting and more, Vortex Edge offers classes for all skill levels and disciplines.Explore the Vortex Nation – listen to the Vortex Nation Podcast.------------------------------------------------------------------------Looking for more free online content? Join the ILET Network community platformTake a look at our free course offerings Stay current and subscribe to the ILET Network YouTube channelJoin Adam's LinkedIN Network Follow the ILET Network on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & LinkedINFollow the Tactical Breakdown on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & LinkedINSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Adam sits down with Jon Becker, founder of Aardvark and host of the new podcast, "The Debrief with Jon Becker". They break down Jon's background and dive into what inspired him to start The Debrief podcast. Adam and Jon find many commonalities between The Tactical Breakdown and The Debrief, specifically the desire to share as much knowledge and information with the Law Enforcement community as possible. They discuss the launch of the podcast and the decision to lead with Jon's interview with Sid Heal, a pioneer in tactical operations, who tragically passed in May 2022. Jon describes Sid's influence on him and the entire tactical community.Also covered is the start of AARDVARK and how Jon became one of the preeminent creators and distributors of tactical operations equipment in the United States and what drives his company to keep innovating. Watch: The Debrief w/ Jon Becker PodcastWebsite: AARDVARK ---------------------------------------------------------------Get your FREE TICKET to the 2022 ILET Summit: www.iletsummit.comOver 70 hours of training40+ world-leading experts10,000+ law enforcement professionals----------------------------------------------------------------Jon Becker is releasing The Debrief, a brand new, conversation-based podcast that centers on the leadership skills of some of the world's most elite teams. As an expert in tactical equipment with over forty years of working with elite teams, Becker's goal with The Debrief is to bring these experiences and lessons to a wider audience of individuals who are interested in becoming better leaders, thinkers, and people.Jon is also the founder and CEO of AARDVARK.AARDVARK is committed to protecting tactical operators and first responders with purpose-built technology and products. With a wide range of field-proven tactical equipment that has revolutionized mission tactics for teams around the world, AARDVARK has served leading defense and law enforcement agencies at home and internationally since its foundation in 1987. AARDVARK finds, develops, and manufactures exclusively integrated products that excel in a variety of terrains and use-cases – from personal protective equipment to tactical sUAS, breaching technology, robotics, communication systems, and mission-specific kits. With an emphasis on developing strong, lasting partnerships with our clients and suppliers, AARDVARK provides innovative, exclusive integration and mission support services with a singular focus – enhancing operator safety and mission effectiveness.----------------------------------------------------------------Looking for more free online content? Join the ILET Network community platformTake a look at our free course offerings Stay current and subscribe to the ILET Network YouTube channelJoin Adam's LinkedIN Network Follow the ILET Network on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & LinkedINFollow the Tactical Breakdown on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & LinkedINSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Coach Tony Blauer has been in the martial art, self-defense, defensive tactics, and combatives industry for almost four decades. Through Blauer Training Systems, he has influenced over three decades of reality-based martial artists and successfully affected training across all the combat-related communities: self-defense, combat sports, and the military & law enforcement sector. Coach Blauer is also the host of the Know Fear Podcast, where he interviews SME's from around the world to help make good humans safer. At SHOT SHOW 2022, Adam and Tony offer some information about a next-level training collaboration with Blauer Tactical, VirTra, and ILET Network - stay tuned for more on this! They dive into the science behind training, situational awareness, and the importance of managing fear to fight effectively. Tony discusses the interleaved training model, replicating stress in simulator training, training limitations and solutions such as High Gear and Designated Hitter Drills to ‘train the brain' for a real-life violent encounter. Tony makes fantastic points for collaboration between different training units and instructors. Finally, they touch on utilizing past events in teaching and reviewing BWC footage - Tony suggests changing your perspective and asking yourself “What would I do as this officer's bodyguard?” ---------------------------------------------------------------Get your FREE TICKET to the 2022 ILET Summit: www.iletsummit.comOver 70 hours of training40+ world-leading experts10,000+ law enforcement professionals----------------------------------------------------------------Blauer Tactical Systems is one of the most respected self-defense training companies in the world. Coach Tony Blauer operates on a single important mission - to make the world safer. To accomplish this, Blauer Tactical Systems specializes in the research and development of performance psychology, personal safety, close quarter tactics & scenario-based training for law enforcement, military, responsible civilians and professional self-defense instructors. Blauer Tactical Systems also offers free training options for public safety professionals. In addition to providing top-quality training through the legendary SPEAR System, Blauer created High Gear, the world's first impact-reduction scenario-based training equipment. High Gear has revolutionized force-on-force training for police, SWAT, and military organizations. Training in High Gear allows role-players to move naturally, speak clearly, learn to manage fear, and better understand violence and the chaos of close-quarter combatives. The SPEAR System is a modern personal defense system based on physiology, physics, and psychology. Coach Tony Blauer and his team teach how to avoid, de-escalate and (when all else fails) protect yourself using easy-to-learn primal and gross-motor movements. The SPEAR System weaponizes the startle-flinch mechanism and redirects that kinetic energy into a tactical counter.The ability to recognize and manage fear directly impacts the quality of your life. The Know Fear program was created after decades of interviewing victims of violent encounters and studying danger, violence and the neuroscience of fear. KNOW FEAR focuses on managing fear through self-awareness, resiliency, and a movement mindset. There is no such thing as “no fear”, but there is a way to get to “know fear”. Click here to read about the street fight that inspired Coach Tony Blauer. Looking for more free online content? Join the ILET Network community platformTake a look at our free course offerings Stay current and subscribe to the ILET Network YouTube channelJoin Adam's LinkedIN Network Follow the ILET Network on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & LinkedINFollow the Tactical Breakdown on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & LinkedINSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Paul Cunningham is the Founder of Notch, a company effectively ending the war between your hat & sunglasses. Paul is a US Marine veteran familiar with the difficulty of wearing a traditional curved brim cap along with eyewear. Notch was born out of Paul's search for “a practical, attractive solution for that problem”. Paul and his wife and co-founder, Terra, successfully created an innovative product that not only solves this problem, but also gives back to the community - for every Notch hat sold, Paul & Terra provide 1 meal to a child in need through the Childrens Hunger Fund. In this episode, Adam and Paul connect at 2022 SHOT Show to talk Notch hats, sunglasses, and other gear. Paul discusses his experience serving his country and the value they place on supporting the law enforcement and military communities. They dive into the history of Notch and their high-quality patented notched caps. For more training, the ILET Network Training Community allows you exclusive access to events, courses, training resources, and the world's best subject matter experts and instructors.Notch offers a huge variety of hats, sunglasses, and gear. In addition to their notched ball cap, they've also created hat solutions for ponytail wearers, tactical operators, and offer their products in a plethora of colors, patterns, and fits. Looking for more free online content? Join the ILET Network community platformTake a look at our free course offerings Stay current and subscribe to the ILET Network YouTube channelJoin Adam's LinkedIN Network Follow the ILET Network on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & LinkedINFollow the Tactical Breakdown on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & LinkedINSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're back with another episode of the Tactical Breakdown at 2022 SHOT Show! ---------------------------------------------------------------Get your FREE TICKET to the 2022 ILET Summit: www.iletsummit.comOver 70 hours of training40+ world-leading experts10,000+ law enforcement professionals----------------------------------------------------------------Mike Farrell is the Founder and President of Smart Firearms, a company using innovative devices to #ChangeTheStandard of firearms training. Smart Firearms was founded after Mike took a deep dive into law enforcement firearms training and noted poor quality training guns and a high firearms accident frequency. He felt the firearms training community was significantly underserved and set out to develop innovative products that would forever change the firearms training industry. Today, Mike continues his work with a fiery passion and is consistently innovating and expanding the capabilities and performance of his products. In this episode, Adam and Mike discuss the history of Smart Firearms and Mike details what this training system can do for agencies and academies nationwide. He demonstrates how these training tools are instrumental in creating realistic training and developing defensive shooters that are better prepared for real-world incidents. Mike also touches on how the Smart Firearms training system can be customized to fulfill the unique needs of agencies in different areas of the country, so instructors can deliver the best training experience possible. For more training, the ILET Network community platform allows you exclusive access to events, courses, training resources, and the world's best subject matter experts and instructors. Learn More Here!On average, there is a firearms accident in the United States every 34 minutes. While the circumstances of each accident are unique, the final link in the chain is always the same – THE UNINTENTIONAL TRIGGER PULL. Smart Firearms have developed a training gun which demands proper handling at all times, building safe, confident, aggressive shooters. The training weapons are made to fit Safariland duty holsters and are compatible with most use of force simulators on the market! Looking for more free online content? Join the ILET Network community platformTake a look at our free course offerings Stay current and subscribe to the ILET Network YouTube channelJoin Adam's LinkedIN Network Follow the ILET Network on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & LinkedINFollow the Tactical Breakdown on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & LinkedINSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

At the 2022 SHOT Show Conference, Adam Kinakin talks with Tim Pearce, Inventor and Founder of Accuracy Under Fire (AUFire). Tim is a 17-year veteran of law enforcement who focused primarily as a gang officer in South Los Angeles with the LAPD. Now retired, Tim is passionate about improving officer safety and uses his experience to develop effective officer safety products through CLEAR (Creative Law Enforcement Advanced Resources Inc). ---------------------------------------------------------------Get your FREE TICKET to the 2022 ILET Summit: www.iletsummit.comOver 70 hours of training40+ world-leading experts10,000+ law enforcement professionals----------------------------------------------------------------In this episode, Adam and Tim discuss better preparing officers for deadly force situations they encounter in the real world through AUFire, a training tool designed to improve decision making, return-fire accuracy, and life preservation skills. Tim tells the story of how AUFire's stimulated injury technology came to be and explains the science behind the E-stim sleeves. About outdated injury training methods, Tim said “It's all pretend - and we're in the most real business there is.”Interested in exclusive access to events, courses, training resources, and the world's best subject matter experts and instructors? Become a Founding Member of the ILET Network Training Community.AUFire's Injury Stimulation Technology creates elevated risk for the officer before and during the training drill. After overcoming stress, injury, and confusion in practice, the officer is much more confident, prepared and can react more efficiently in a real-world situation. With AUFire's technology, officers have to train their mind to overcome shock, pain, and physical immobilization associated with a debilitating wound. Want more from Tim Pearce and Accuracy Under Fire? Click here. View ILET's Free Online Content: Join the ILET Network community platformTake a look at our free course offerings Stay current and subscribe to the ILET Network YouTube channelJoin Adam's LinkedIN Network Follow the ILET Network on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & LinkedINFollow the Tactical Breakdown on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & LinkedINSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Tactical Breakdown Podcast is at SHOT Show 2022, where Adam was able to sit down for an interview with Eric Glesser. Eric is a knife designer and the owner of Spyderco, a company originally founded by his parents, Sal & Gail Glesser. Spyderco focuses on creating high-quality, reliable, performance-based knives. At SHOT Show, Adam & Eric Glesser discuss Spyderco's products, their support of law enforcement, and their approach to design and business. For more training, the ILET Network community platform allows you exclusive access to events, courses, training resources, and the world's best subject matter experts and instructors. Become a Member. Spyderco is an active supporter of the law enforcement, military, and fire rescue communities. To honor the service and sacrifice of police officers nationwide, Spyderco created the Thin Blue Line series and donates a portion of sales back to the law enforcement community. The "Thin Blue Line" is a symbolic reference to the role of law enforcement as the barrier that prevents society from descending into violent chaos.Shop Spyderco's Thin Blue Line series.Looking for more free online content? Join the ILET Network community platformTake a look at our free course offerings Stay current and subscribe to the ILET Network YouTube channelJoin Adam's LinkedIN Network Follow the ILET Network on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & LinkedINFollow the Tactical Breakdown on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & LinkedINSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's episode features the first in a series of interviews from SHOT Show 2022, an annual event of the NSSF - the Firearm Industry Trade Association.  We're kicking off the SHOT Show Series at the Maxim Defense booth with Kris “Tanto” Paronto, a former Army Ranger from the 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, and a private security contractor who has deployed throughout South America, Central America, the Middle East, and North Africa. He also worked with the US Government's Global Response Staff conducting low profile security in high threat environments throughout the world.  Kris is a dedicated father and the founder of Battleline Tactical, a firearms and tactical training company. He also co-hosts the Battleline Podcast, where he interviews the best and biggest names in the special operations community.  In this episode, Adam and Kris discuss instructor development and key takeaways to become a well-rounded instructor with the ability to create and maintain attention, engagement, and learning within your students. Kris highlights the importance of learning from your students and collaborating with other instructors. They also dive into gamifying training, utilizing online content, and in-class vs. on-range training.   For more training, the ILET Network community platform allows you exclusive access to events, courses, training resources, and the world's best subject matter experts and instructors. Our FOUNDERS LAUNCH began today – Become a Founding Member Here.    For 18 years, serving both in uniform and as a private security contractor, Kris “Tanto” Paronto deployed to the most dangerous places in the world to protect America and its interests. He was part of the CIA annex security team that responded to the terrorist attack on the U.S. Special Mission in Benghazi, Libya, on September 11th, 2012.  All alone with no help, these “secret soldiers of Benghazi” fought off terrorists for 13 hours and saved over 20 American lives. Kris's story along with his brothers in arms from that night is told in the book 13 Hours, written by Mitchell Zuckoff.    After giving up his career to go public and tell the truth about Benghazi, Kris founded the 14th Hour Foundation to help ensure that others who've served and sacrificed to protect the American homeland, as well as their immediate families, get the help they need. He has dedicated himself to honoring and helping those who've served and sacrificed for America, after their mission or fight -- their “14th hour.”   Among many other accomplishments, Kris is also author of USA Today Bestseller, The Ranger Wayas well as The Patriot's Creed. His experience and knowledge has led to national speaking events on leadership, faith and overcoming adversity.       LOOKING FOR MORE FREE ONLINE CONTENT?  Join the ILET Network community platform Take a look at our free course offerings  Stay current and subscribe to the ILET Network YouTube channel Join Adam's LinkedIN Network  Follow the ILET Network on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIN Follow the Tactical Breakdown on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIN See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This conversation was recorded on February 28th, 2022. All opinions of those involved are theirs alone and do not reflect the thoughts and opinions of any respective agency or organization.  Join us for a REAL-TIME recap of the current occupation of Ukraine by Russian forces and a breakdown of the root cause of this conflict. Main topics include: The history between Ukraine & Russia Cultural, ideological, and religious differences. Allied Nations, the UN, and NATO. Cyber Warfare. Timing & Vladimir Putin's core motivations for engaging in conflict. Traditional vs Unconventional Warefare. and more. Special thanks to our amazing guests/SMEs who volunteered their time to sit down and discuss this rapidly evolving situation. For more training, the ILET Network community platform allows you exclusive access to events, courses, training resources, and the world's best subject matter experts and instructors. Looking for more free online content?  Join the ILET Network community platform Take a look at our free course offerings  Stay current and subscribe to the ILET Network YouTube channel Join Adam's LinkedIN Network  Follow the ILET Network on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIN Follow the Tactical Breakdown on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIN   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Wills is a law enforcement veteran of 15 years turned business and marketing expert. Adam is passionate about helping fellow law enforcement achieve their business goals. He is the Marketing Strategist for his brand StoryWeb Creative, a Business Training Officer at LEO2CEO, and the CEO of BreacherCRM, a business and marketing software purpose-built for Law Enforcement Instructors. One of our personal favorites in the podcast scene, Adam can help you manage your entrepreneurial journey from cop to COPpreneur with the COPreneur Podcast. Adam Kinakin and Adam Wills start off with a conversation about officer mental health - if you need to talk, the law enforcement community is here for you.  The Adam's talk all things business in this episode, including Adam Wills work with BreacherCRM, the LEO2CEO Community, and other projects designed to help take you from law enforcement officer to a successful business owner. They dive into key takeaways for your entrepreneurial journey, particularly building your network and laying the groundwork while you are still active duty.    Interested in having a business conversation with Adam Wills? Apply to be a guest on the COPreneur Podcast.    For more training, the ILET Network community platform allows you exclusive access to events, courses, training resources, and the world's best subject matter experts and instructors. We are set to launch on March 1st, 2022 – join now for Early-Bird Access and receive 20% OFF your initial membership.   Only 43 seats remain to become a FOUNDING MEMBER of the ILET Network Training Community. Click here to learn more and get involved in our Founders Launch.    Adam Will's LEO2CEO Community is a private community for growth-minded copreneurs - learn more and apply to join here. Use discount code ILET for 20% off of your LEO2CEO membership!   Filthy Pirate Coffee is a LEO owned coffee company recommended specifically by Adam Wills. Founders Dan and Kurt also operate the Talking Filthy Police Podcast to pass on wellness information and resources to LEO's who need it.    All of our work here at the ILET Network is made possible with BreacherCRM - a software built by law enforcement for law enforcement. BreacherCRM allows you to track and nurture leads, increase client retention, book more classes, and create recurring revenue. Adam Wills and the rest of the team have been phenomenal to work with!    Check out Adam Kinakin's appearance on the COPreneur Podcast: Things to Be Excited About in 2022.   Looking for more free online content?  Join the ILET Network community platform Take a look at our free course offerings  Stay current and subscribe to the ILET Network YouTube channel Follow the ILET Network on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIN Join Adam's LinkedIN Network  Follow the Tactical Breakdown on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIN See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert Chadwick is the Former Head of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Tactical Training Program. Among many other responsibilities, Robert was also the FBI's National Academy Program Coordinator. He retired recently from the FBI after 28 years of service in law enforcement.  Connect with Robert on LinkedIn.  Robert's career started as a patrolman and later a canine handler for an agency in Washington, DC, before moving on to the FBI where he spent the bulk of his career running the firearms and tactics training program in South Carolina. He was assigned as an Agent In Charge for United States Attorney General William P. Barr's protection detail. From there, Robert was selected for the Tactical Training Unit Chief slot at Quantico, finishing his career where it began years ago.  In this episode, Adam and Robert take a look at the FBI's core mission and values, particularly their focus on training and support. They discuss becoming a certified tactical instructor, technological advances in training, selection processes, and human factors. Robert highlights the training at Quantico currently including specific programs, fitness standards, prerequisites and requirements, adult learning principles, instructor development and so much more. There is a whole lot to unpack in this episode!  For more training, the ILET Network Community platform allows you exclusive access to events, courses, training resources, and the world's best subject matter experts and instructors.   ACCESS the ILET FOUNDING MEMBER'S PROGRAM - CLICK HERE   Robert Chadwick specializes in workplace violence preparation and response training. He is the Founder of The Holdfast Security Group, a security consulting and training company made up exclusively of retired FBI Agents from the Tactical Training Unit at Quantico, the U.S. Attorney General's Protection Detail and the elite Hostage Rescue Team. These highly skilled professionals spent lengthy careers preparing Agents for whatever the job threw at them. Now, they put that experience to work helping organizations and individuals protect themselves, regain peace of mind and develop confidence in their ability to protect what matters most. Click here to train with the men and women from Quantico.    Follow Holdfast Security Group on LinkedIn.    Looking for more FREE ONLINE CONTENT?  Join the ILET Network community platform Take a look at our free course offerings  Stay current and subscribe to the ILET Network YouTube channel Join Adam's LinkedIN Network  Follow the ILET Network on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIN Follow the Tactical Breakdown on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIN See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Mike “Doc” Simpson, the host of the “Mind of the Warrior” podcast, joins Adam to discuss multiple topics including tactical medicine, training standards, mental and physical health, resiliency, and more.  LISTEN TO PAST EPISODE(S):  Episode 10  /  Episode 11 Mike began his career in the Rangers, ultimately being promoted to Sergeant and serving as an anti-tank section leader. In 1988, Mike finished his initial enlistment and was honorably discharged. For the next three years, Mike worked as a corrections officer and served in the Florida Army National Guard as part of the 3rd Battalion 20th Special Forces Group (Airborne). During Desert Storm, Mike attended Special Forces Assessment and Selection (SFAS), and the Special Forces Qualification Course (SFQC) graduating as a Special Forces Engineer. Mike was assigned to the 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) at Fort Bragg North Carolina, and served there until 2002, first as a Special Forces Engineer Sergeant, and later as a Special Forces Medical Sergeant, after completing medical training at Fort Sam Houston Texas. He deployed to multiple countries in Central and South America, and is a fluent Spanish speaker. In 2002, Mike left Special Forces to attend medical school. After graduating with his Medical Doctorate, Mike trained in Emergency Medicine, and still maintains a medical practice as a board-certified EM physician in the state of Texas. As an Army physician, Mike was assigned to the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), and deployed multiple times in direct support of the Global War on Terror (GWOT). During that time period, he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with V Device, as well as the Combat Medical Badge, for performing his duties as an Emergency Medicine Physician under enemy fire. Mike is a practitioner of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, currently holding the rank of purple belt, and works as a Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fight physician. As one of the foremost experts in both tactical trauma medicine and combat sports medicine, Mike is highly sought after as a lecturer and instructor, working extensively with MMA fighters, law enforcement, and military organizations providing medical care and training. Mike is a frequent guest on both medical and MMA podcasts, and also hosts his own podcast titled "Mind of The Warrior". Website: https://drmikesimpson.com/ Contact: https://drmikesimpson.com/contact Podcast: https://podcast.ilet.network/show/mind-of-the-warrior/   For more training, the ILET Network community platform allows you exclusive access to events, courses, training resources, and the world's best subject matter experts and instructors. ACCESS the ILET FOUNDING MEMBER'S PROGRAM - CLICK HERE Looking for more free online content?  Join the ILET Network community platform Take a look at our free course offerings  Stay current and subscribe to the ILET Network YouTube channel Join Adam's LinkedIN Network  Follow the ILET Network on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIN Follow the Tactical Breakdown on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIN See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pete Morris has spent the last 27 years with a major metropolitan Police Service in Ontario, Canada. 21 of those years have been spent on the Tactical Team, with 6 years as the team Sergeant and a recent promotion to S/Sgt. Peter is passionate about leadership, tactical fitness, tactical planning, and developing people.  Connect with Peter on LinkedIn.  In this episode of the Tactical Breakdown Podcast, Adam and Peter discuss all things tactical! Listen in for a deep dive into tactical leadership, intelligence, physical fitness and tactical athleticness, and much more.  For more training, the ILET Network community platform allows you exclusive access to events, courses, training resources, and the world's best subject matter experts and instructors. We are set to launch on February 7th, 2022 – join now for Early-Bird Access and receive 20% OFF your initial membership. ACCESS the ILET FOUNDING MEMBER'S PROGRAM - CLICK HERE Looking for more free online content?  Join the ILET Network community platform Take a look at our free course offerings  Stay current and subscribe to the ILET Network YouTube channel Join Adam's LinkedIN Network  Follow the ILET Network on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIN Follow the Tactical Breakdown on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIN See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's episode of The Tactical Breakdown Podcast features our partners at Arcadia Cognerati, an organization operating on the belief that risk should be mitigated, not managed. At the helm is Greg Williams, a decorated law enforcement professional and decorated veteran soldier with over 45 years of combined experience and expertise. Over the past 30 years, Greg has developed cutting-edge Human Behavior Profiling techniques. He invented Human Behavior Pattern Recognition & Analysis (HBPR&A) and was the pioneer of “Left of Bang” predictive analysis. Brian Marren is Arcadia's Senior VP of Operations. He is a decorated Marine, High Threat Protection security professional, and Subject Matter Expert on HBPR&A. Brian has spent the last eighteen years conducting both real world and training operations all over the world.  HBPR&A trains individuals to be both PREDICTIVE and PROACTIVE rather than REACTIVE. It is the only vetted, tested, and validated method currently available that is proven to increase your situational awareness all while promoting Advanced Critical Thinking abilities.  For more training, the ILET Network community platform allows you exclusive access to events, courses, training resources, and the world's best subject matter experts and instructors. We are set to launch on February 7th, 2022 – join now for Early-Bird Access and receive 20% OFF your initial membership. ACCESS the ILET FOUNDING MEMBER'S PROGRAM - CLICK HERE Arcadia Cognerati specializes in assessing, developing, and conducting training and education to address urgent safety and security needs. They provide a systematic approach that enables trainees to make proactive decisions in chaotic situations in a timely manner. Their team of subject matter experts have created training for the U.S. Government, Military, Police & First Responders, and a variety of public and private organizations around the world.  Brian and Greg also host The Left of Greg Podcast, where they discuss all things human behaviour and increase your understanding of HBPR&A and therefore, your Advanced Critical Thinking ability. Have a listen to Greg William's 10 Rules of Human Behaviour! Looking for more free online content?  Join the ILET Network community platform Take a look at our free course offerings  Stay current and subscribe to the ILET Network YouTube channel Join Adam's LinkedIN Network  Follow the ILET Network on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIN Follow the Tactical Breakdown on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIN See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason is a Mechanical Engineer and Project Manager for Knott Labs who specializes in Forensic Engineering, Product & Premise Liability, and Accident Reconstruction. Prior Police Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the government administration industry, investigations, and major project management. For more training, the ILET Network community platform allows you exclusive access to events, courses, training resources, and the world's best subject matter experts and instructors. We are set to launch on February 7th, 2022 – join now for Early-Bird Access and receive 20% OFF your initial membership. Knott Laboratory (https://knottlab.com/services/law-enforcement/) combines multiple specialties to establish the facts in a case, eliminate issues, create transparency and communicate the case clearly to a jury. Their team of forensic engineers, accident reconstructionists, and forensic animators are experts in translating complex data into a manner anyone can understand. Additionally, their Digital Media Forensics department specializes in pulling data from existing digital evidence to determine the timeline of events and highly specific factors of a case. Looking for more free online content?  Join the ILET Network community platform Take a look at our free course offerings  Stay current and subscribe to the ILET Network YouTube channel Join Adam's LinkedIN network  Follow the ILET Network on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIN Follow the Tactical Breakdown on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIN See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the 2021 ILEETA Conference, Adam Kinakin is joined by Ronald “Doc” Davis, the President of RD2 Consulting, LLC. Doc is a business development professional with a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) focused in Psychology. His expertise lies in Hostage Negotiation, Crisis Management, Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, and Intelligence. In this episode, Adam and Doc discuss the importance of understanding autism and dive deep into a conversation around autism and policing. At RD2 Consulting, Doc and his team focus on providing practical instruction for law enforcement professionals. To learn more or train with Doc, visit http://rd2consultingllc.com/.  The ILET Network community platform allows you exclusive access to events, courses, training resources, and the world's best subject matter experts and instructors.  Looking for more free online content?  Join the ILET Network community platform Take a look at our free course offerings  Stay current and subscribe to the ILET Network YouTube channel Join Adam's LinkedIn network  Follow the ILET Network on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn Follow the Tactical Breakdown on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & LinkedIn See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ILET Community: https://ilet.network/community-information/ Adam breaks down what you can expect in 2022 with the Tactical Breakdown Podcast and the New Release of the ILET Community Platform. The Instructors' Roundtable is back! Stay tuned for updates on topics each month.  IRT Episodes are the LAST THURSDAY of each month at 7:00 PM CST. Join LIVE and ask questions of the panel as they discuss current topics in Law Enforcement, Public Safety, and more.  Check out the new ILET Network YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/c/iletnetwork   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Nash is a retired Lieutenant-Colonel and Infantry-Airborne-Ranger with almost 25 years of military experience serving Canada at home and abroad. Having served most of his military career in operational units, he has also served as an instructor/mentor for officers at the Canadian Land Forces Command and Staff College in Kingston. In addition to commanding at the platoon level (40 people) and company level (150 people) for over 10 years; he also served as a staff officer for both operations (600 people) and personnel administration (4500 people). With experience in airborne, airmobile, and specialist/light infantry units in the jungle, mountain, desert, arctic, urban, and CBRNE environments, he is a Distinguished Honor Graduate of US Army Ranger School. Steve was also selected to serve in Canada's Special Operations community where he completed his military service as Operations Officer, Deputy Commanding Officer, and then Commanding Officer within Canada's two strategic ‘special mission' units. As a student of leadership and human dynamic, Steve has worked with a wide variety of organizations (RCMP, Tier 1 SOF, FBI Academy Association, Ontario Tactical Advisory Body, Iron Stride Triathlon Training, Corrections Ontario, Probation Officers Association of Ontario, Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police, Ontario Police Association, Canadian Forces College, 2 CF Flight Training School, St Lawrence College, Queen's University, Halton Regional Police, Kingston Police, and Regina Police SWAT Roundup) through presentations and workshops to assist in considering best practices, building best teams with best leaders and achieving best results. Of note, Steve has worked with OTAB since 2005 in creating and conducting the challenging and successful Tactical Team Leaders' Course. He has a BA from RRMC/RMC (89) and an MDS (03) from RMC as well as a Bachelor's (10) and Master's (12) Degree in Education with a Leadership specialty. Steve has studied martial arts for over 33 years and was graded to an 8th-degree black belt in January 2014 by Takemasa Okuyama. Further, he is an unarmed combat, use of force, and defensive tactics instructor. Website: https://traditionalexcellence.com/ Learn more from the ILET Network: https://ilet.network   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan has worked as a law enforcement professional in the state of Arizona for over twenty-four years. Dan began his career as an officer in 1996 and in 1998 was selected as a Field Training Officer where he served until 2000.  After two years as a detective, Dan returned to training and mentoring new employees and remained there until 2006 when he was promoted to Sergeant and began his leadership role supervising officers in the field.  A year later, Dan was selected to the Field Training Unit once more, this time, inheriting the team as its supervisor.  For seven years Dan led this critical and active team. As part of his role as the FTO Sergeant, Dan trained approximately 20 newly promoted supervisors.  Dan's first interest in teaching was as a Defensive Tactics Instructor.  Dan earned his certification in 2000.  Since that time, Dan has had the opportunity to teach countless hours within the field.  Dan has taught use of force related topics at ALEA, CGCC Reserve Academy, and internally at the Chandler Police Department.  Dan has also developed outlines and taught classes for basic level use of force courses all the way up to DT Instructor School.  For nearly five years Dan acted as his department's lead Use of Force Instructor and was responsible for teaching, facilitating, and preparing for classes as well as developing his DT staff.   Dan is currently a certified Subject Matter Expert in General Instructor, Defensive Tactics Instructor, Ground Survival Instructor, Field Training Officer, Adult Learning Instructor, Ethics and Leadership Instructor. Dan also has extensive training through institutions such as Arizona Police Officers Standards and Training, National Institute of Ethics, Jack Enter's Proactive Leadership Strategies, Franklin/Covey Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, and Franklin/Covey The Nobility of Policing. Dan works as a consultant with law enforcement agencies to help develop Standardized Evaluations for FTO programs, continuous and advanced training for Field Training Officers, liability and case law updates as well as redeveloping the structure of the program to include more commonly known adult learning techniques. During his time as an FTO and an FTO Sergeant, he has played a role in training over 250 new officers. Dan is currently the Executive Director for the National Association of Field Training Officers. Prior to that appointment, Dan served six years as an elected executive board member of NAFTO as well as eight years as Vice President of the Arizona Chapter. Dan has developed course material and presentations for Standardized Evaluations, Adult Learning, Leadership, Ethics, and Officer Safety.  As well as developed and taught courses for introductory Field Training Schools, Advanced Field Training, and Field Training Unit Management.  Dan has also enjoyed the opportunity to present classes for local, county, and state law enforcement across the American Southwest, as well as US Army civilian police, civilian employees, sheriff staff, detention officers, and supervisors.  In 2017 Dan was honored to receive the ILEETA International Law Enforcement Instructor of the Year award. National Association of Field Training Officers (NAFTO) - https://www.nafto.org/ ILET Network: https://ilet.network  Tactical Breakdown Podcast: https://podcast.ilet.network/show/tactical-breakdown/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The annual ILEETA Conference is a unique experience for instructors. Experts that are passionate about training and hungry for knowledge gather to learn from and collaborate with some of the best instructors in the world. Today's guest, Andrew DeMuth, has been a member of the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association for years and hasn't missed a conference since his very first one!  Will we see you at the 2022 ILEETA Conference? Register here: https://www.ileeta.org/conference-registration-instructions/   Andrew DeMuth served as the agency training officer, range master, and press information officer in addition to running the investigations division during his 25-year career. Now, he trains extensively at agencies and police academies throughout New Jersey and teaches at conferences like ILEETA's.  Adam sat down with Andrew to talk leadership training at the 2021 ILEETA Conference, where he instructed “12 Concepts of Leadership That Should Be Part of Annual Training”. The course defines the state of leadership today as a crisis and highlights the lack of universal training standard and the risks associated with failure to train and lead. Andrew provides instructors with the knowledge and skills they need to be a great leader and trainer, so they can support their team's development. In this episode, Adam & Andrew discuss what makes a great leader and leadership program. There is a need for ongoing and continuous decision-making/leadership training for all officers, not just command staff and executive level leadership. Having these positive influencers in an agency creates a strong environment where people feel engaged, supported, and fulfilled in their work.  Leaders: Leadership is a responsibility. Get to know your team, strive to develop them, and create leaders. It's not about you. Earn your leadership and re-earn it everyday. You must care, commit, and continue to be a learner to be a great leader.    Helpful links:  The ILET Network Training Community hosts training groups specific to different areas of training interest, among dozens of other open groups and restricted groups that allow access to secure training content and information.  The ILET Community is built specifically for the Law Enforcement and Public Safety community. It is a place for instructors, experts, officers, and other professionals to share their knowledge and experience and dive deep into thoughtful conversation about best practices.  Hear more from Andrew:  Perspective: Proactive Professional Development  Rethinking Police Leadership Training   ILEETA Learning Lab: Season 3 – Andrew DeMuth – Leadership: Creating Courage in the Thin Blue Line Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Tactical Breakdown Podcast, Adam Kinakin sits down with Joshua Brown, the Founder & CEO of ICARUS Aerospace, at the 2021 ILEETA Conference.  Joshua is a Service-Disabled Naval Veteran with over a decade of experience in Military, Law Enforcement, Fire, and EMS roles. He is a published unmanned systems researcher and a certified unmanned pilot on multiple platforms. At ICARUS, Joshua and his team sync advanced technologies with the fundamental practices of public safety to increase community safety overall. They've created an IADLEST (International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards & Training) accredited UAS training course for public safety professionals that focuses on operator integration and knowledge.  Listen in for a conversation about UAV's & public safety, procurement, science-based training & development, and the power of knowledge. Adam & Joshua also discuss commercial drones and the associated threat to national security. Our favorite from this interview?  "There is no 'this is how we've always done it'. Whoever said the initial way is correct?"  More about Joshua:  Joshua Brown holds a Master's degree in Intelligence Studies and a Bachelor's degree in Emergency & Disaster Management from American Military University. He was the architect of the first IADLEST (International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training) NCP UAS Course. His background of dedication and service allows for the expertise to fly, develop, and integrate UAS methodologies with the years of operational experience needed to ensure success. Learn more at https://ilet.network See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the 2021 ILEETA Conference, Tactical Breakdown host Adam Kinakin is joined by “Little Joe” Ferrera, use of force, subject control & firearms trainer. Joe began his career in 1977 and has worked for Federal, County, and City Law Enforcement and Corrections. He has presented at ASLET, IALEFI, ALETC, and ILEETA and across North America. At the 2021 ILEETA Conference, Joe instructed courses on Threat Pattern Recognition and Firearms to instructors passionate about training.  In this episode, Adam & Joe dive into his fascinating Threat Pattern Recognition program. Joe shares patterns discovered during research on howofficers are being assaulted with firearms. He offers insight on using these statistics to develop techniques and create training for the most likely scenario to increase overall safety. Joe stresses an understanding of human factors, data, and tactics involved in shooting incidents – and none of these are taught on the range.  Joe says, “there are spontaneous, unexpected, ambush-type assaults on officers every day all around the world.” Most of these incidents are in extremely close quarters, within minutes of first contact, and result in wounds of the face, neck, and upper torso. Joe and Adam discuss the need for officers to maintain distance or cover to increase the probability of a good outcome and remove the possibility of contact shooting. They also talk about training outside of your bubble, challenges, and advances in firearms training, and force-on-force training.  Joe hopes for his students to go home and drive their own learning, expand on the knowledge he provides, and think critically about how to improve and progress the law enforcement profession.  More about our guest:  Joe Ferrera is on staff at a local academy and currently works for a 1400 officer agency in the Detroit Michigan area in the training division. He is a staff instructor with PPCT Management Systems/Human Factors Science and a former staff instructor for Off Shoots Training Institute. “Little Joe” has also assisted with officer survival training and hands-on courses and appeared on the Law Enforcement Television Network and Policeone.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Buhrmaster is the Chief Executive Officer at Calibre Press, Inc. (https://calibrepress.com/), one of the most respected law enforcement training organizations in the country. Combining his 30 years of experience in the industry with that of a team of world-class trainers and premier subject matter experts, Buhrmaster and the Calibre Press teamwork to provide a diverse selection of critical and timely training programs for a broad spectrum of law enforcement professionals nationwide. Scott sat down for an interview with Adam at the 2021 ILEETA Conference. In this episode, they dive into a conversation about the future of law enforcement training. Adam & Scott discuss the positive and negative impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on law enforcement training, specifically the “survival mentality” that paved the way for more collaboration between instructors and the transition to online training. Scott also addresses a hybrid teaching model and the need for instructors to merge in-person training with interactive online methods, as well as the challenges that come with interleaving these two delivery systems.   As Scott says in this interview: “Adversity is one of the best catalysts to creative change”. For more training from world-leading experts, visit the ILET Network (https://ilet.network) today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's episode of the Tactical Breakdown features Steve Johnson at the 2021 ILEETA Conference.  Steve currently serves as the Chief of Police for the city of Swansea, Illinois and is a lead instructor for Calibre Press. Steve provides comprehensive training classes with Calibre Press that teach you to be “conscious of the unconscious” and use your knowledge of human behaviour to effectively obtain a confession.  At the ILEETA conference, Steve trained law enforcement instructors on the topic of Interviewing & Interrogation. He uses his lived experience to provide information on I&I methodologies, human factors, and human behaviour (understanding the behaviour and the context).  We discuss the negative connotation around the term “interrogation” and Steve shares a case study that includes a great example of when to move on to interrogation tactics and how to pivot when you are stuck in an investigation.  Adam & Steve also dive into what it takes to be an investigator including traits, inherent or developed skills, and how to get promoted.  A key takeaway: there is no magic method for interrogation that will always get you a confession. Steve's suggestion? Learn every modality, tactic, and methodology around I&I. Get your hands on all the information that you can. Watch and learn in real situations whenever possible. Seek training & advice from the top experts in the field. Over time, you will find a blend of these tactics that works for you, and you will be armed with the necessary knowledge to pivot and try something new if your style isn't getting the job done.  Develop your knowledge on I&I - train with Steve and Calibre Press!   More about our guest:  Previously, Chief Johnson was the Special Operations Coordinator for the St. Clair County State's Attorney's Office. With the State's Attorney's Office, some of Steve's responsibilities include participating in grant writing and increasing technology in the grant writing process, coordinating communication between law enforcement and the state's attorney's office, and coordinating law enforcement training. Steve Johnson also served with the St. Clair County Sheriff's Office and retired as a captain in 2014. Johnson was assigned as the Commander of the elite Street Crimes Unit, a special force designed to go after career criminals in violent areas of the entire county. He also served as the Chief Investigator overseeing the Criminal Investigation Section, Drug Tactical Unit, Street Crimes Unit, Special Response Team (SWAT), Warrant Section, Evidence Section, DEA Taskforce Agent, Auto theft Taskforce Agent, Courthouse Security, Domestic Violence Unit, Internal Affairs and St. Clair County Investigative Professionals Group (SCIP). Steve is a graduate of the FBI's prestigious National Academy (224th Session) and graduated from the 200-hour Police Training Board certified course, “Police Executive Role in the 21st Century” on Command Leadership. Johnson holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Workforce Education from Southern Illinois University and earned his Master of Arts Degree in Computer Resources and Information Management Specializing in Personnel Management. Chief Johnson has been a contract instructor with FLETC and has served as an adjunct instructor for Southwestern Illinois College where he taught subject areas that include Criminology, Criminalistics, Crime Scene Investigations, Cybercrime, and Criminal Investigations. Steve is currently the Lead Instructor for “Cell Block Survival” and “Surviving Hidden Weapons” with Calibre Press. He also instructs “Street Survival”, “The Warrior's Edge”, and “Arresting Communication” seminars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your Tactical Breakdown host Adam Kinakin sat down for a conversation with Todd Fletcher of Combative Firearms Training at the 2021 ILEETA Conference.  Todd has over 25 years of full-time law enforcement experience and 30+ years overall experience. He is a multi-discipline instructor focusing primarily on topics around Firearms and Use-of-Force. He incorporates his law enforcement experience with his experience as an instructor and competitive shooter so he can effectively train new shooters to understand and develop fundamental firearms skills. He helps intermediate shooters to take those skills to the next level by combining the fundamentals with real life training scenarios. Finally, Todd teaches intermediate, advanced, and expert shooters how to prevail in today's world using the lessons learned from real life shooting scenarios. In this episode, Adam & Todd talk about “It's All Fun and Games”, Todd's ILEETA class designed to maximize engagement and decrease stagnancy. They discuss Todd's principles of training, the purpose of training, the correct use of gamification, and changing the standard of training. Todd also dives into qualification testing, differential training, the importance of understanding the ‘why' (as an instructor and a student), instructor development, and creating a training culture that allows students to fail safely.  Todd's Training Principles:  Todd believes in “leadership by example” and uses this approach while teaching classes. He believes students learn best following a philosophy of “hear— see — do”. This building block approach to training allows students to hear what they are going to do, then see what they are going to do, then execute what was explained and demonstrated. Todd believes skill development (the “how's”), is only one of the overall goals of firearms training. A shooter needs to understand how to self-diagnose marksmanship and tactical errors (the “why's”) to develop a true proficiency and expertise in firearms. Understanding the “why's” allows shooters to self-correct mistakes leading to a rapid improvement of their knowledge, skills, and abilities. More about our guest: At Combative Firearms Training, Todd provides Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Handgun, Carbine & Shotgun training. He is certified to train in Integrated Use of Force, Force-on-Force, Empty Hand Control Tactics, Collapsible Baton, Pepper Spray and Use of Force (legal issues). Todd is also an AR-15/M-16/M-4, Glock armorer, Smith & Wesson M&P Pistol armorer, and SIG Sauer P320 Pistol armorer. Todd was a staff instructor for IALEFI (International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors) Master Instructor Development Program. Todd is also a charter member of the National Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor Association (NLEFIA). He has provided training at various regional, national, and international conferences for law enforcement, private security, and military personnel including numerous ILEETA Conferences and IALEFI conferences. Todd has published a multitude of firearms training articles for ILEETA, NLEFIA and IALEFI covering topics such as Coaching the Fundamentals, Concealed Carry, Balancing Speed and Accuracy, Low Light Tactics, Using Lasers, Building Searches, Leadership, and Advanced Firearms Training. He an Expert Contributor for Police1 and is a regular columnist for Police & Security News and American Police Beat magazines. He has trained and provided consultation services for law enforcement agencies, contract security, military personnel, and armed citizens from coast to coast. He has also testified as an expert witness in cases involving police training and use of force. Todd regularly puts into practice the same skills and techniques he teaches by testing them on the competitive shooting stage. He competes several times each month in club level IDPA and USPSA matches frequently finishing as one of the top shooters for the match regardless of division or classification. He also competes regularly at major regional and national level IDPA and USPSA matches. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morgan Ballis is a nationally recognized subject matter expert in School Active Assailant Events. He is the Founder & Director of Strategic Planning & Training at Campus Safety Alliance. Mr. Ballis served for more than 10 years in the United States Marine Corps and today is an active shooter response trainer for law enforcement and educators.  The latest episode of the Tactical Breakdown Podcasts features Morgan Ballis at the 2021 ILEETA Conference, where he trained the trainers on K-12 school shooter threats and sat on the Active Shooter Panel. The ILEETA Conference is unique in that the attendees are educators and learners – they are passionate and excited about the training opportunity. “As practitioners of violence, they [instructors] need to continue to be learners and evolve.” Listen in as Adam & Morgan discuss the difference between school active shooter events vs other active shooter events and the importance of using real-world data and case studies in your training. Morgan also dives into the purpose of SRO's, critical questions to ask trainers, training non-officers, and coordinating with other first responders to improve how we deal with school shooter events.  More about our guest:  In the Marine Corps, Morgan had the opportunity to protect critical assets and personnel overseas under JTF-HOA and support federal law enforcement under JTF-N. He has a M.S. in Homeland Security & Emergency Management and has presented his research and methodology at conferences across the United States. Mr. Ballis has focused his studies on understanding and preventing targeted attacks against schools. Morgan is also a content provider for PM AM, Virtual Academy, and PoliceOne Academy.  Trainer Certifications IADLEST Nationally Certified Instructor LSU, NCBRT Law Enforcement Active Shooter Emergency Response Trainer ALERRT, Civilian Response to an Active Shooter Event Instructor SecFor International, Certified Anti-Terrorism Force Protection Specialist San Diego County Office of Education Active Shooter Trainer ALiCE Instructor See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marty Adcock is a Regional Manager at ALERRT - the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training Center at Texas State University. ALERRT was created in 2002 to address the need for active shooter response training for first responders. They've since expanded their program to train out of state, and now train first responders and citizens across all 50 states and even some foreign nations.  ALERRT has trained more than 130,000 law enforcement and fire officials nationwide. Strategic partnerships and grant funding have allowed them to expand their course offerings to also cater to civilians – they've since trained more than 200,000 citizens in their Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) Avoid-Deny-Awareness program.View ALERRT's course catalog here.  At the 2021 ILEETA conference, Adam and Marty got together to discuss ALERRT's mission, training model, and their work with both first responders and civilians. They also discuss the benefits of cross-disciplinary training and integrated critical incident response for first responders. In this episode, you will learn about proactive training vs reactive training, citizen training as a means of positively engaging your community, situational awareness, phases of critical incidents, utilizing TECC training, and key takeaways from the training offered by Marty at the ILEETA conference.  ALERRT also hosts the ALERRT Active Shooter Integrated Response Conference - the only national conference bridging the law enforcement, Fire and EMS responses to active shooter/attack events. Integrating first responder teams has proven to create stronger local, regional, state, and national active shooter response preparedness. Review the 2021 conference at: ALERRTConference.org. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here's a sobering reality - the law enforcement world sees more death by suicide than officers killed in the line of duty.  On the latest episode of the Tactical Breakdown, Blue H.E.L.P. co-founder Steve Hough discusses mental health, officer suicide, his own healing journey, and the mission of Blue H.E.L.P at the 2021 ILEETA Conference.  In December 2011, while working with a violent fugitive task force, Steve was shot three times, twice in the left leg and once in the face. So began his journey of healing, leading him to eventually co-found Blue H.E.L.P. and assist others in the battle with critical incident stress management.  Blue H.E.L.P. brings mental health awareness to the forefront by collecting data around law enforcement and corrections suicides. They offer training and readily available resources and usable data to guide law enforcement and their families on the path to developing resiliency and maintaining wellness. See The Numbers.  Something to take away from this eye-opening interview – you need to have an outlet, whether it is a friend, partner, significant other, or counselor. Choose the right people to support you in your healing journey. Not every mental health counselor is created equal, and some are not equipped with the right tools to communicate with first responders.    You can only work as good as your mind lets you work.  Contact Blue H.E.L.P. Connect with Steve on LinkedIn More about Blue H.E.L.P. https://bluehelp.org/ Blue H.E.L.P. is an organization devoted to reducing mental health stigmas through education, advocating for benefits for those suffering from post-traumatic stress, and acknowledging the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers lost to suicide, assisting officers in their search for healing, and bringing awareness to suicide and mental health issues. Recently, Blue H.E.L.P. has begun collecting data for ALL first responders to include: law enforcement, corrections, firefighters, emergency medical personnel, and 911 Telecommunicators Take The Pledge: Commit to eradicating the stigma. Publicly show your support for prevention of law enforcement suicide; support for the officers who are suffering and; honor the memory of those we have lost.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Little is a US Army Special Forces combat veteran and a retired Chicago Police Department SWAT leader. He is a lifelong martial artist and a USPSA & IDPA Master Class Shooter. Matt's passion for innovating his own training experience led him to open Greybeard Actual, where he uses his decades of operational, competitive, and instructional experience to provide advanced training in firearms, tactics, and combatives. TBP host Adam Kinakin had the opportunity to sit down with Matt Little at the 2021 ILEETA conference. In this episode, Matt & Adam discuss the diverse background that has shaped Matt's coaching style, his passion for training, do's and don't of firearms training, and how he has used competition as a tool. They also dive into IPSC training, the Stacatto 2011 pistol platform, key takeaways from Matt's instruction, and how to chart a path to excellence in your shooting.  With his high-level military background, Matt has always had accessible firearms training. Despite this, he still had the mindset to seek out more and diverse training to truly become an expert. To reach your full potential as a shooter, you need to seek out training outside of your wheelhouse and understand the science of how to become an expert. Matt put it perfectly when he said “number of rounds fired is no guarantee of skill” – more is not always better.  Put simply, the training Matt offers combines his years of experience, mistakes, and best practices to bring you a shortcut to becoming an expert shooter. Matt offers you the tools you need from the get-go. His sole goal is to enable his students to master their craft quickly and efficiently. He approaches firearms training with a coach-to-athlete mentality and feels you should train shooting like you would any other sport – you need to understand the methodology that you are an athlete, doing an athletic drill and not going through a scenario.  Is your ego getting in the way of your training? To become one of the best, you need to put yourself up against the best. Don't avoid competing with someone better than you just because they will beat you. Match yourself with top competitors and learn from them.  One of our favorites from Matt Little: “You are either improving or degrading – there is no ‘I've arrived'”.    Train with Matt Little Learn more about Greybeard Actual  Register for the 2022 ILEETA Conference Shop Staccato 2011  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Tactical Breakdown Podcast, your host Adam Kinakin sits down with Michael Musengo at the 2021 ILEETA conference.  Michael Musengo is a Force Science Institute Instructor, the Owner of Train the Brain Consulting LLC, a nationally recognized subject matter expert, an IADLEST Certified Instructor, and the recently retired Director of the Syracuse Regional Police Academy. At the ILEETA conference, Mike taught “Advanced Instructional Methods”, a course focusing on his work with non-traditional and empirically supported methods of training to optimize long term learning, retention, and skill transfer. Michael teaches how to deepen your own knowledge and implement changes into your training program despite systematic challenges and “worn out” tools.  Join Adam and Michael as they dive into teaching how to teach and discuss the importance of understanding the science behind learning and human factors, and further contextualizing training into something actionable to optimize learning retention. You will learn what “connective tissue” is in terms of training, how we can create better simulator training for skill integration, how to get started as an instructor, and the importance of connecting and collaborating with other experts.  More about our guest:  Mike has studied and implemented non-traditional and empirically supported methods of training that optimizes long-term learning, retention, and skill transfer into the LEO training experience.  These methods coupled with his experience as an instructor in human performance factors have helped him develop a training curriculum for not only the officer on the street but the trainers who are responsible for them. Mike's innovative application of scientifically supported methods of training has gained the attention, praise, and application from top trainers in the business. His focus is on how we can help each other become more competent instructors, coaches, and leaders within our profession.  His background includes NY State DCJS Certifications as a General Topics Instructor, Firearms Instructor, Reality-based Training Instructor, and Academy Director. He has specialized in tactical operations for over 26 years and is the Director of the NYS DCJS Accredited Basic SWAT Operator Course and has experience as the commanding officer for all firearms and tactics-related training for the Syracuse Police Department and SPD SWAT team.  He spent 19 years as a narcotics detective working as an undercover operative and was a sworn DEA Taskforce agent working on larger multi-jurisdictional narcotics cases. Want more from Sergeant Mike Musengo? Have a listen to the Tactical Breakdown Podcast, Episode 27: The Science of Training for Law Enforcement.  Resources mentioned on today's show:  Dr. Robert A. Bjork – UCLA Department of Psychology Motor Learning and Performance – Schmidt and Lee  Perception, Cognition, and Decision Training – Joan N. Vickers Beyond Automaticity – Pacherie and Mylopoulos     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary T. Klugiewicz is recognized as one of the nation's leading Public Safety Trainers and Instructional Designers specializing in conflict management with four decades of experience. Gary provides a unique blend of physical expertise, adult learning principles, and communication skills along with the hard earned experience necessary to translate complex physiological, psychological, legal and ethical concepts into understandable terms. Gary Klugiewicz’s ability to create realistic training programs is without equal. His programs are based on the “guided discovery” concept that allows participants to discover the training concepts in order to reinforce learning principles. In addition, his programs stress professional communication skills and incorporate verbalization skills into every aspect of these training programs. Gary has channeled all his energies into the development of a control system and conflict management model that addresses the special needs of Public Safety personnel. Coming from a law enforcement background, he is best able to address the complex forces at work within our nation's police, correctional, military, security, mental health and health care organizations.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In addition to serving as a senior consultant with Arbinger, Charles “Chip” Huth is a Major with the Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department. He has 28 years of law enforcement experience, commands KCPD’s Traffic Division, and is the State of Missouri’s defensive tactics subject matter expert. He also consults for international law enforcement, military, and corporate clients. He formerly led the Street Crimes Unit Tactical Enforcement Squad and has planned, coordinated, and executed over 2500 high-risk tactical operations. Chip’s speeches are entertaining and inspiring, linking his law enforcement experiences with Arbinger principles. He leads audiences through incredibly powerful stories, weaving in lessons about mindset change and answering the question, “How does this mindset stuff work in real life?” His energy and the applicability of his stories leave audiences excited and motivated to create change in their lives and work. Chip regularly gives keynotes and other presentations to law enforcement, corporate, government, and other audiences. A few of these engagements include speeches at TEDx, WINx, police departments nationwide, U.S. Army Medical Command, and U.S. Air Force Aviation Commands. Chip is also an accomplished author: He co-wrote Unleashing the Power of Unconditional Respect—Transforming Law Enforcement and Police Training, a textbook used in officer development and graduate programs Chip has a bachelor’s degree in multi-disciplinary studies from Grantham University and an associate’s degree in political science from Park University. He is the former president of the National Law Enforcement Training Center, a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to delivering effective training to the international law enforcement, corrections, security, and military communities. He has 35 years of experience in martial arts and is a veteran of the U.S. Army. Chip mentioned that he also appeared on the CJEvolution Podcast. You can check that out here.https://www.cjevolution.com/chip-huth/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Young is a Co-Founder of Vistelar and their Director of Training who has over 30 plus years training and experience in civilian and military law enforcement. Having served as a sworn corrections and law enforcement officer in the state of Florida and he is also a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Dave conducts his training around the world in places like UAE, Qatar, United Kingdom, Japan, South Asia, Middle Eastern and African Regions. He is a Master Level Instructor-Trainer, course developer who has expanded his expertise in keeping others safe in industries like education, healthcare, churches, casinos, parking enforcement, and other organizations. Dave is a published author of “How to Defend Your Family and Home,” which lead him to develop a lifesaving program for Surviving Active Shooter Attacks. Dave has been featured in national publications and magazines for his innovation and dedication to training in People Magazine, Wall Street Journal, Black Belt Magazine, and has been a spokesperson and consultant with CNN and Fox World News on survival, equipment, and tactics. Dave is considered one of our nation’s leading authorities on personal safety and defense. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Harvey V. Hedden is ILEETA’s Executive Director, having previously served as Deputy Executive Director for six years. He spoke with Adam about the importance of always learning. This was recorded live at the Ileta conference in St. Louis earlier this year and covers what is going on at the conference and why you should join in 2022.  Harvey served 38 years in law enforcement in ranks from patrolman to chief.  He spent 22 years in narcotics enforcement and was the Project Director for the Southeast Area Drug Operations Group.  Harvey has a B.A. in political science from the University of Wisconsin and has been a law enforcement trainer for 36 years, having trained thousands of officers in the U.S. and abroad in a variety of subject areas, including use of force, investigations, firearms and defensive tactics.  In these areas he has testified as an expert witness, written numerous articles and was a contributor to many law enforcement training videos, books and guides. Harvey’s goals for the future of ILEETA include development of more networking and distance learning opportunities for ILEETA members, increasing member benefits and enhanced sharing of training concepts and technology to continue the ILEETA mission, “Wisdom and courage through knowledge and skill”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam addresses where the podcast has been and what is in store for the Tactical Breakdown over the next few months, the three phase approach, and an update on the creation of the ILET Network.  Now is good time to subscribe or follow the podcast on your favourite app. Episodes are going to be released on Wednesdays and Saturdays; make sure your devices provide notifications. The episodes that arrive on Saturday will be the newly created Weekend Briefing.  Connect with Adam on Linked In. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Charles Samuels is a board certified sleep physician with primary research interests focused on understanding the prevalence and effects of sleep disturbances in specialized populations. His aim is to facilitate both broad and individualized clinical treatment strategies and foster effective knowledge transfer initiatives in these groups.Dr. Charles Samuels is the Medical Director of the Centre for Sleep & Human Performance in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.  He is a Diplomat of the American Board of Sleep Medicine and a member of the College of Family Physicians of Canada who has served as the Vice President Clinical of the Canadian Sleep Society and is the Chairman of the Alberta Medical Association Insomnia Clinical Practice Guideline Committee. Dr. Samuels is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine and Adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Kinesiology at the University of Calgary. He is a well-respected medical educator who speaks internationally on topics related to sleep health and human performance. Dr. Samuels is a member of the Institute of Population Health at the University of Calgary; his research focus is the relationship of sleep to recovery, training and performance in Elite Olympic Athletes. Dr. Samuels is regarded as an expert in the area of sleep disturbance and health consequences of shift work based on his work with the Calgary Police Service Health and Human Performance Research Initiative, which was a ten-year research project exploring the impact of rotating shift work on the health and performance of police officers. He is also a co-investigator on a similar project that will run from 2015-2017 with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week I sit down with another Adam who also has a podcast to talk all about the knowledge you didn't know you had. Meet Adam Wills, host and creator of the Public Safety Innovators Podcast. Adam has 15 years of experience in law enforcement and is a former Undersheriff. He kicked off his own marketing agency, Sursum Creative in 2018 where he focuses on helping companies in the public safety and private security industries grow their influence and revenue. With the start of the Public Safety Innovators Podcast, he has dedicated his professional life to helping you discover new technology, new training concepts and unorthodox ideas that will help your organization thrive. Adam talks all about the transition from law enforcement and military field to a civilian occupation after leaving the force. We talked all about our podcasts and how we've made our transition, talking about what we love, and what is most important: the passion. The law enforcement industry is very supportive of its officers and as long as you are passionate you will succeed.  The most important thing to take away in regards to the transition is to always be excited and convey your excitement about anything you choose to do.   Connect with Adam on Linked In. Listen to the Public Safety Innovators Podcast here. Want to a guest on the Public Safety Innovators Podcast? CLICK HERE to find out how. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back for the second time on the Tactical Breakdown Podcast, Dr. Bill Lewinski sits down to talk Force Science and the underlying reason behind how officers are taught in the academy. Not only is he the Executive Director and Lead Instructor at the Force Science Institute, Bill is a leading behavioral scientist whose work has focused on the intensive study of human dynamics involved in high stress, life-threatening encounters.He specializes in police psychology and in this episode we take a deeper dive into just that.  Dr. Lewinski talks about the newest study that identifies where we need to be to make our officers most effective, containing, controlling and offsetting situations. As well as 2 new studies he is apart of which are journals in forensic science, bullet strikes and bullet dynamics. Human performance dynamics that people accessing a scene need to understand. He is a very popular presenter in the law enforcement industry and has spoken at conferences across North America and the United Kingdom.  Connect with Bill on Linked In. As mentioned at the end of the show: Force Science and Virtra are offering 12 scholarships for officers or instructors to attend a 5 day certification course. The scholarships are valued at $1700 and are fully paid for.  You must be a Law Enforcement Officer and be able to attend in 2021. You can also nominate an instructor of your choice. Go here to register. https://www.forcescience.org/apply/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You don't know what you're missing until you compete, this is something Arik Levy believes. As an officer, firearm instructor and the host of his very own podcast, Firearms Nation, Arik knows a thing or two about proper gun control. In this episode, Arik talks about the importance of competing in shooter summits to improve on an officers skills and accuracy. He explains that these competitions better mimic the real life reactions and stress that come with being out in the field. Arik also touches on how he takes old school methods with a new school approach to improve officers accuracy out in the field.  On top of all the work Arik does training officers on the proper ways to use a firearm he also has a YouTube channel where he demonstrates these techniques for officers as well as being the host of annual Shooters Summits.  Connect with Arik on Linked In. Follow the Firearms Nation podcast on Twitter & Instagram for all the latest updates.  Find out when the next Shooters Summit is here. Force Science and Virtra are offering 12 scholarships for officers or instructors to attend a 5 day certification course. The scholarships are valued at $1700 and are fully paid for.  You must be a Law Enforcement Officer and be able to attend in 2021. You can also nominate an instructor of your choice. Go here to register. https://www.forcescience.org/apply/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Constable, Sergeant, Instructor but his friends just call him Chris. After being a part of our first roundtable: Use of Force and Defensive Tactics Training Part 1, Part 2 & Part 3. Chris is back and flying solo taking us back to where his passion to train came before even joining the force 34 years ago. In this episode, he talks about his time as a Search and Rescue Technician in the Rocky Mountains and how this experience sparked a deep dive of research into how officers and technicians were trained in the Academy vs. officers performance in the field in high stress situations. Chris discusses the correlation between high stress situations and silly errors made in the field.  Chris recently retired as the Inspector of the Major Event and Emergency Management Section of the Calgary Police Service in Calgary. He's now the Director of Program Development for the Force Science Institute (FSI), where he continues to improve Police training with the research and discoveries he's made about human performance in high stress situations. Chris is also the CEO and Chief Instructor at Raptor Protection & Safety Services. Connect with Chris on Linked In. And check out his findings about Heart Rate as a Predictor in the Field. Force Science and Virtra are offering 12 scholarships for officers or instructors to attend a 5 day certification course. The scholarships are valued at $1700 and are fully paid for.  You must be a Law Enforcement Officer and be able to attend in 2021. You can also nominate an instructor of your choice. Go here to register. https://www.forcescience.org/apply/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug Pflug turned 54 a few weeks ago and wants everyone to know that he's doing okay. His body might be 54 but his passion and mind is still in its early 20's. This episode has some inspirational storytelling from Doug, including the discouragement one teacher gave him, and he advice his father taught him when he was in grade 7 that shaped who he is today. Doug  also recounted his last days in grade 12 when he last spoke to a classmate who would perish in the 1985 Air India bombing. It was that incident that Doug knew he would work in policing. In the later years, he showed his value in training athletes like Todd Bertuzzi and Jeff O'Neill over the course of a summer. Today he is the strength and conditioning coach of the Guelph Gryphons football team. Doug spent 18 years working with the Guelph Storm and spent some time working with the University of West Virginia Hockey team.  You will hear Doug's story and how an empathetic soul like Doug copes with some of the harder days when policing. He also has some great advice to make the world a better place including making at least 10 people smile everyday! Also ask yourself: "Who was I? Who am I? And who do I want to be moving forward?" Doug continues to be a coach, councillor, and mentor. His website is Rise Up and Excel and there you can find links to his blog, and more.  Connect to Doug's personal account on LinkedIn, and Twitter.  And his Iron Will 360 Accounts on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.  Search out the hashtag #RiseUpAndExcel and you'll be in good hands.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pat McCarthy is the Creator/ Instructor of The Street Crimes Program. He is also the author of “Chicago Street Cop: Amazing True Stories from the Mean Streets of Chicago and Beyond”. Pat is a nationally recognized expert in many areas of police work. He is able to blend his many unique experiences as a Patrol Officer, Gang Investigator, Undercover Cop, S.W.A.T. Team Member, and Special Investigator with the FBI on three separate Federal Task Forces. Mr. McCarthy spent six years with the U.S. Marine Corps. Reserve. Mr. McCarthy has a Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice from Lewis University. McCarthy spent 25 years in very aggressive units as a member of the Chicago Police Department. He earned 14 Special Department Commendations and over 100 honorable mentions and letters of appreciation from the Director of the FBI and other Federal Agencies. His diverse background and variety of work experience qualify him as an expert in many types of criminal investigations. McCarthy has qualified as an expert witness in Gang and Drug related cases. Two years as a uniformed patrol officer in a very busy Southside district. Four years as a member of the Elite Special Operations Unit. This unit traveled citywide concentrating on felony and gun arrests. Six years with the Chicago P.D. S.W.A.T. Team with several years as a sniper. McCarthy was meritoriously promoted to Gang Crime Specialist (Gang Investigator) in 1981. As a Gang Investigator, McCarthy concentrated on gang related shootings and murders. For 5 years McCarthy worked undercover buying guns and drugs from hardcore street gang members. During this 5 year period McCarthys conviction rate was an astounding 99%. He put over 300 active gang members in prison while working this undercover assignment. McCarthy was assigned as a Special Investigator with the FBI for 11 years and has participated in major investigations throughout the United States and abroad. He spent 6 years on the Federal Asian Gang and Organized Crime Task Force, 2 years on the International Criminal Enterprise Drug Task Force and 3 years assigned to the FBIs Violent Crime/ Gang Joint Task Force. McCarthy is also a past two-term president of the International Association of Asian Crime Investigators and has lectured on gang and organized crime issues throughout the U.S., Canada and Mainland China.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lee Patterson is a Staff Sargent within Vancouver Police assigned to the Real Time Intelligence Centre Operations. He has experience of policing in two countries and across 4 cities. In this episode we spoke to Lee about his experience working in England, where up until 1992, police officers rarely carried a firearm. He also spoke to us about the 2011 riots after Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final; he told us where he was and where it went wrong that night.  Lee has specialized within the fields of public order and anti-terrorist and crime scene search. Lee has a Masters Degree in Disaster Emergency Management undertaken at Royal Roads University and considers himself as an informed and experienced practitioner within the emergency management field. He also holds the ASIS International Board Certified Protection Professional (CPP) designation. In 2019 Lee qualified to the advanced level of CPTED. He is a Sessional Instructor in two Divisions of the Justice Institute of British Columbia where he teaches both online and face to face in many security and emergency management related subjects. Lee has been a member of research groups including the JIBC SIMTEC Group, and the BC DVI Committee. Lee has delivered many presentations at local and international conferences and workshops. Lee was proud to represent Canada as the Chief Search Coordinator for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games securing the official athletes residences and game sites and being a public order tactical advisor and commander in the entertainment area during the games.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A fascinating conversation with former FBI Agent Jack Garcia who shares his experiences on the cases he worked on in his 24 years working undercover. Now the owner of the Undercover Academy.... You'll hear how he infiltrated the Gambino family and why it was his most challenging case. Born in Havana and a self-professed eater of rice and beans, Jack was able to separate his Hispanic roots to work as Jack Falcone. In his 26 years of service with the FBI and as an undercover FBI Agent in over 100 major Undercover operations, Jack Garcia is best known for his undercover role as “Jack Falcone,” a self-described Sicilian jewel thief and drug dealer from Miami, Florida, who infiltrated the Gambino crime family of La Cosa Nostra in New York for nearly three years. The case resulted in the arrest and conviction of 39 mobsters, including the top members of the Post John Gotti Gambino crime family. Adam referenced episode 2 of Copland which you can connect to hear.  Jack referenced his book Making Jack Falcone: An Undercover FBI Agent Takes Down a Mafia Family - which is available for purchase.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Hamilton is the head of Protection Quality at Gavin de Becker & Associates; the leading firm for executive protection in the United States. GDBA protects several thousand clients, including over 90 of the world's most prominent families and at-risk individuals. They also provide consultation on security programs, and protective coverage at home, during travel, and at public appearances.  In this episode, James discusses the type candidate that is best suited for Executive Protection, and what constitutes a success in the business of protection.  Adam referenced a post that James wrote regarding care and protection during Covid 19.  James referenced Byron Rodgers' podcast which can be found here.  James is a widely regarded expert on protection recruited by GDBA from the FBI, where he served as the Supervisory Special Agent handpicked to create, develop, and implement the FBI Academy’s Protective Training curriculum. His courses are currently taught to protectors at the NSA, NYPD, and many other agencies. He is co-creator of GDBA’s Active Shooter Prevention and Response methodology, which focuses on awareness and early detection techniques to improve chances of survival during an attack. He has led Active Shooter trainings and exercises for schools, universities, companies and other organizations throughout the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert Rail is an International trainer for the United Nations Police Task Force and US Justice Dept.to the police of over sixty nations in Bosnia, Kosovo, and Iraq. His experience came from teaching overseas, but his knowledge has grown from learning from the local police forces he worked with. In this episode you will find an extensive discussion about some of the different training methods and tactics that go into policing around the world. Robert also spends so time offering some tips on body language. But best of all, Robert is a great story teller and shares many from his time abroad.  As an International Officer for the United Nations Police Task Force in, Bosnia and Kosovo, Bob was responsible for designing curriculums and instructing elite police officers from 56 nations who have been deployed in Bosnia, Kosovo, Iraq, Jordan, Asia, and Africa. He was also named as a physical confrontation advisor and resource training provider to select personnel of NATO and OSCE (Organization for Security & Co-Operation in Europe). Bob was also a resident instructor at the Specialized Advanced Training Unit of the High Institute of the Baghdad Police College. Bob has an outstanding background of over a quarter of a century of both martial arts knowledge and “on the street” law enforcement experience. He is an internationally respected and acclaimed master instructor. Through all his classes, lectures, presentations and even casual contacts, he displays a constant flow of encouragement, enthusiasm, and instructional humour. Robert's Book include: Reactive Handcuffing Tactics The Unspoken Dialogue: Understanding Body Language and Controlling Interviews and Negotiations See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.