Where law enforcement and military trainers discuss cutting edge training, tactics and technology. Each episode host Kelly Keith interviews a prominent figure in law enforcement training to discuss various aspects of their expertise.
A single episode with the host Kelly Keith.
In this episode, our special guest Marc Robichaud, the chief of Sainte-Anne Police Department talks about mindfulness and how it benefits in law enforcement and to our daily living.
New season 4! - Our first episode featuring Tom Burns
Sean O'Brien is a veteran in law enforcement, mainly in general patrol and as a police instructor. He is currently assign in K9 unit. He is also had many opportunities to train across Canada with use of force and firearm related trainings.
Kate Roy is a 14 year police officer veteran and part of the tactical and training unit. She graduated from Firefighter academy, served in Canadian Military and also an experienced mixed-martial artist. Kate will talk about use of force training and tips based in her experience as a professional SWAT trainer and as an excellent athlete.
Andi Clark works within North America and Internationally within the First Responders Community who want to reverse and prevent burnout, thrive and be on top of their game mentally and physically on the job and in their personal life.In this podcast, Andi will offer advice on sleep, breathing tactics – when and how to use to our advantage, gut problems and lots more. Get your pen and paper ready before you press play!
Ryan Atkins is one of the top obstacle course racers in the world. A former mountain bike racer, Atkins is now a dedicated obstacle course racer. In 2014, he won the World's Toughest Mudder and placed second in the Spartan World Championship – earning serious bragging rights and a respected spot at the top of the billion-dollar industry. He trains in and around Caledon, especially on the Bruce Trail, and loves spending time training in the wilderness, practicing for major races by encountering nature's many obstacles. A perfect example of a fitness enthusiast who has found his passion in obstacle course racing, Atkins embodies those looking to push themselves as far as they can go.
Sgt Johnny Hunka is currently a sergeant within the Patrol Division with Truro Police Service.Johnny was diagnosed with PTSD in 2019 after a train incident.He is a trainer for R2MR ( road to mental health readiness ) - a trainer with the department of justice in officers responding to mental illness, as well a trained member of Critical Incident Debriefing which helps members recently involved with traumatic incidents which is the first step of getting help He credits CrossFit for saving his life. He fell in love with the sport soon after the academy where he learned the benefits of functional trainingJohnny has traveled abroad with the sport competing, for 2nd in the world police fire games in LA in 2017 in the CrossFit division put on by Crossfit HQ.He was awarded the medal of bravery for carrying a woman out of a burning building which he credits CrossFit for getting him and the lady he carried out. Sgt Johnny Hunka will discuss the value of Crossfit Training and how he has used it to deal with this own PTSD and others, along with setting each day up for success!
Sam Horwitz was a Secret Service Agent that was in a Tower on 911 and describes how her training assisted her get herself and others to safety. She then discusses Post Traumatic Stress Injury and her experience with dealing with this.
Featuring Bob Miller, Team Canada - 2020 - Canadian Team Finish Fiji Eco Challenge 2nd Place Finish as featured on Amazon Prime Network.
Kelly Keith has 32 years Police experience. He has served with the Winnipeg Police Service as a General Patrol Constable, Plain Clothes Detective and Undercover Drug Officer. He has also served with the Victoria Police Department as a General Patrol Constable and while employed with Victoria Police was seconded to the Justice Institute of British Columbia as a Sergeant in charge of Use of Force and Physical Training. He then served with Atlantic Police Academy as an Inspector in charge of Officer Safety, Use of Force, Physical Training, Communication Tactics and Tactical Firearms. Kelly is still an active Police Sergeant with the Ste Anne Police Service on a part time basis.Kelly has extensive practical experience working the street and dealing with Use of Force from officer presence up to dealing with assaultive males with knives and handguns.He has also taught instructors extensively in the United States and a handful of times Internationally in Use of Force related topics. Kelly has testified in Use of Force related cases in various provinces within Canada and has been declared a Use of Force Expert for court purposes across Canada. Kelly has also done internal Use of Force related investigations in various provinces within Canada. Kelly answers the questions:What do you think is the number one thing most trainers get wrong when delivering reality based training?What if the solution is not agreed on by instructors? if they are grey scenarios does that mean the solution is not black and white? Will the grey scenarios result in higher number of failures with students going through the training? Why do you think it is that instructors avoid these grey scenarios if there is so much advantage to them? and more!
During this extraordinary time, we are bringing back Coach Tony Blauer to discuss his KNOW FEAR program and how it can help individuals, families, and organizations better understand how to navigate & manage fear, increase performance, and thrive under unprecedented stress and uncertainty.Tony Answers the Questions:What does is mean to use fear as fuel?How can you avoid getting stuck in a fear loop?What is important for law enforcement to remain focused and ready?And More!*EXCLUSIVE OFFER* Coach Blauer is offering his KNOW FEAR Seminar for 60% off when using the PROMO CODE: Setcan Availabe Here: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/knowfear
Mike Taigman teaches improvement science as an Assistant Adjunct Professor in the University of California, San Francisco's Master of Science in Healthcare Administration and Interprofessional Leadership and as an Adjunct Professor in the Emergency Health Services Management master's degree program at the University of Maryland Baltimore County. He's shared his perspective in 48 of the 50 states, most of the Canadian Provinces, Israel, Palestine, Australia, and throughout Europe. He is also a former law enforcement instructor with Caliber Press, the Justice Systems Training Institute, and Koga. Mike is the Improvement Guide for FirstWatch helping partner organizations make meaningful improvements by organizing and leveraging their data. www.firstwatch.netBefore beginning a shift for the day, what is something those working in law enforcement can do to prepare themselves, knowing they are risking exposure to COVID-19?For those working in a leadership role, what is important for them to keep in mind?This pandemic has the potential to drag on for a long time, what are the possible effects of long-term heightened stress on first responders?Can you explain the concept of crisis rehearsal and how that could be beneficial for law enforcement at this time? and more!
Dr. Sarah Dentry-Travis' is a human performance consultant and conducts research into the mechanisms of mental and physical toughness in extreme environments, specifically in military, police, and emergency first responder populations. She has skied to the North Pole and climbed the highest mountain in Antarctica to measure human performance in challenging environments. Dr. Dentry-Travis investigates the psychological, biological, and physiological components that enable a person to thrive in stressful, high intensity situations and continuously perform at their peak level. Prior to immersing herself in research and human performance consultancy, she served ten years in the Canadian Armed Forces with deployment.She is a Biathlete and was selected to represent Canada at the Ivictus games in the sport of Archery Recurve. She is a Member of the International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts, Inc. Answering questions including:What does your research say are the factors that lead some people to perform well under high stress conditions?Can people who have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder still function well under high stress situations? What is unique to the stress faced by law enforcement compared to other high stress occupations you have studied?What recommendations would you make for training law enforcement to handle and thrive in stressful encounters?Are some people pre-disposed to better handle and perform under high stress? Or is it a skill built up over time?and more!
Spiro Demetriadi is a business leader, consultant and entrepreneur with over 25 years experience creating, marketing and selling tactical training courses, services and high-technology products to U.S. Law Enforcement agencies and the U.S. Armed Forces. He is the President of Triadi, Inc.Spiro is an expert in Night Vision, Thermal and Laser technologies, as it relates to Close Quarters Battle (Low-Light/No-Light) operations for those that he fondly calls “door kickers”. The Military/Law Enforcement Combatives Senior Advisor for Gracie University. The former Outdoor Group Publisher for Engaged Media- publishing magazine titles such as: American Survival Guide, World of Firepower, Gun World, Tactical World, Home Defenders and Concealed Carry Handguns. Spiro is a US Army infantry veteran, Airborne Qualified and a Financial Services professional focusing on helping Law Enforcement, Military and those in the Defense Industry.Spiro Answers the Questions:What are some of the latest advancements in night vision and thermal technology that have you excited?What is the difference between green and black/white night vision?What are the key pieces of gear to have for Low-Light/No-Light operations?What are some of limitations of night vision that users should be aware of?What advice would you give to LE agencies when purchasing night vision technology? Do you think the average LE agencies do enough Low Light/No Light training? And more! Contact Spiro: (949) 254-2324Night Vision Operator Course (NVOC) offered by Triadi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeBR9BQuTMY
Alon Stivi is the CEO of Direct Measures International (DMI), a provider of security consultancy, tactical training and protective services to the private and public sectors. He is a recognized authority on security, dignitary protection, travel safety, counterterrorism, mass violence prevention and survival. Alon is also certified by the Department of Justice (DOJ) in Dignitary Security/Protection and coordinated a broad spectrum of security programs and protective operations in 30+ countries. He has protected fortune 500 executives, elected officials, and dignitaries such as: Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak, Warren Buffet, and Arnold Schwarzenegger. His has been featured on network television, radio, film and national print publications. He is fluent in English, French and Hebrew.Alon answers the questions:How has the increasing frequency of active shooter situations changed the way you have approached your training for these scenarios?What security measures can be put in place that would help prevent active shooter situations in the future?What resources do you have that law enforcement can use to help the public in mass casualty situations?What continues to get you motivated to teach defense from violent encounters?And more!Last Resort ACTIVE SHOOTER SURVIVAL Alon Stivi - video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2tIeRUbRHw
Morgan Ballis - An Infantry Unit Leader in the United States Marine Corps w/ multiple combat deployments. With an M.S. in Homeland Security & Emergency Management, Mr. Ballis is the Founding Partner / Director of Strategic Planning & Training with DMB Consultants an Emergency Management consulting firm based out of San Diego, CA Specializing in K-12 facilities with an emphasis on active shooter response.Morgan Answers the Questions: What does the empirical data tell us about school active shooter events compared to other types of mass killing incidents? How should this data impact law enforcement/EMS tactics and individual mindset?What do you think about the traditional lockdown drills compared to the ALICE options based method of responding to an active shooter in a school?and more!Find Morgan Ballis on Twitter @CampusSafetyDad
Damian Halforty has over 20 years practical experience in Tactical training, firearms and equipment. He has run over 700 security operations in over sixty different countries. Damian is featured in ‘Masters of the Blade', a book dedicated to Edged Weapon instructors around the world, and is the author of the e-book Carjacking Countermeasures for Executive Security International, Co USA.In addition as the Director and Head Instructor of the Auckland Kali Group and the Pekiti Tirsia Tactical Kali representative in New Zealand, Damian specializes in teaching elements of CQB, and tactical edged weapons. Damian is director of Four/Zero Tactical.Damian has also provided weapons training for film productions including 'Ghost in the Shell' with Scarlett Johansson.Damian answers the questions:How did you develop into your career in tactical training?What was it like doing weapons and tactical training on big movie and TV productions?Can you explain the concept of 'Preemptive Behavioral Response'?and more!@DamianHalforty on Instagram
Tony Lambraia - has over 30 years of experience in Local, State and Federal Law Enforcement. He has trained military and Law Enforcement worldwide for over two decades. He has been featured on many Law Enforcement networks and publications. He has served as a U.S. Marine, correction officer, patrol officer, Detective, SWAT and SRT Commander, chief of Counter Terrorism (OTP) and tactics branches, Fed. Deputy Director and more. He has taught MMA and holds several black belts in various martial arts. Lambraia is the vice president of Ultimate Training Munitions UTM Worldwide.Lambraia answers the questions:What are some training skills that are specifically important for those working in corrections?Where would you say you learned the most practical information that you can still use in training today?Are there unique training exercises that you have seen people use UTM products for?and more!
Dr. Terry Wollert holds undergraduate degrees in adult technical education and graduate degrees in psychology, curriculum design, and evaluation. He has spent over 20 years conducting training research for ninety plus Federal law enforcement agencies at the largest law enforcement training organization in the world. Dr. Wollert is a certified Force Science Use of Force Analyst. Since his retirement he conducts firearms, use of force, and scenario-based training at the Institute of Public Safety a POST certified law enforcement academy in Gainesville Florida. Dr. Wollert has several publications on the effects of acute stress on police officer decision-making and motor skills including his latest book “A Scientific Approach to Reality Based Training” that he co-authored with Jeff Quail the CEO of Setcan. Dr. Wollert answers the questions:What is important to understand about the effects of anxiety and anger during novel, sudden, and close proximity encounters?What are some of the most surprising things you have discovered in your research about how stress effects people?Why do some people able to react and make smart decisions under stress better than others?And More!
Kevin Michalowski is the Executive Editor of Concealed Carry Magazine published by the United States Concealed Carry Association where he hosts the popular scenario training video series The Proving Ground. He is also a police officer for a small detachment in Wisconsin.Kevin answers the questions: Most scenario training is developed with law enforcement in mind, how do you go about developing these scenarios for regular people? What are the most important things people learn from scenario training they can't learn from static exercises?As a police officer, why do think concealed carry rights are good for the public?and more!
Arno Lippassaar is a recently retired Trooper from the New York State Police, with his most recent assignment being the New York State Police Academy as an Academy Training Officer. He had been a Trooper for over 23 years. Starting in 2003 he taught Firearms as a range instructor. He was a road Trooper for 18 years, assigned to all aspects of police work, including crime investigation, Contaminated Crime Scene Emergency Response Team, and traffic enforcement. Arno is also the only Trooper in the history of the State of New York State Police to be a two-time Brummer Award recipient, their highest award for heroism. He is currently the director of sales and marketing for Smart Firearms.Arno Answers the questions: What is something you wish you had been told in training when you first became a trooper?What is the most important thing to know about conducting active shooter training?You have twice won an award for heroism, can you to tell us how this happened?and more!
Mark Bloxham has provided training to police officers overseas in Spain, Andorra, the West Bank and the Middle East. He is currently a Sergeant with a large Canadian Police Agency. He has 27 years of service. During that time he has worked as an exhibit tech., Patrol, Communications Section, 18 years in the Public Safety Unit and over 5 years in the Officer Safety Unit. Mark has received a variety of Instructor level certifications in such areas as ground fighting, tactical baton, chemical munitions, specialty impact munitions and more.Additionally, he served 4 years as Detective assigned to major crimes domestic offender crimes and homicide section. Mark has trained in the martial arts since he was 12 years old. Including but not limited to judo, traditional Karate, jujitsu, and Muay Thai Kick boxing.Also the Founder and owner of Canadian Innovative Protective Solutions Inc.Mark answers the Questions:How well did your training techniques translate into your mission in Jerusalem?What important lessons you were able to take back to your training in North America?What are some of the ways you are able to manage the stress of working in a new environment?and more!
Mike Farrell is the President of Smart Firearms Training Devices. He is also a seasoned entrepreneur, as well as a professional Airline Pilot. After taking up shooting, Mike found his new passion. Mike enjoyed shooting so much that he eventually became a Firearms Instructor. Mike founded Smart Firearms after being dismayed at the poor quality of training guns available. After making his first sale in 2013, Smart Firearms has grown rapidly, more than doubling sales every year. Smart Firearms Training Guns are now found in some of the finest agencies, academies, and companies across the country, and the world. Mike has been a volunteer sworn Law Enforcement Officer since 2005, along with still being firearms instructor.Why is it important to train with replica weapons?What are the most common mistakes you see people make that lead to gun related accidents?What are some of the latest innovations or products you have coming from Smart Firearms?More information about Smart Firearms: https://smartfirearms.us/
E6 Less Ego, More Training Philip Law was a Law Enforcement Officer in Florida for 16 years. He has worked in patrol, street crimes, K9 unit, Drug Enforcement Unit, and DEA Task Force as well as being a state certified instructor. After leaving law enforcement he worked as a private security contractor for the U.S. State Department and the U. S. Department of Defense for 5 years in the Middle East. He was assigned to the Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force (CJSOTF) as an explosive detection dog handler. Philip currently oversees the Operations and Training for the Special Operations Teams (K9 and Emergency Response Teams) for the 3rd largest corrections agency in the United States. Law answers the questions:How would you describe the current state of law enforcement or corrections training?How much do you draw on your own real world experience when designing a Reality Based Training scenario?What are some of the potential pitfalls you see when observing Reality Based Training scenarios?And more!
Tony Blauer has been in the martial art, self-defense, defensive tactics and combatives industry for almost four decades. His research on physiology, mind-set as it relates to confrontation management has influenced over three decades of reality-based martial artists. Blauer developed the SPEAR system of self-defense and also designed High Gear, a line of impact reductions suits for self defense training.Blauer answers the questions:Can you explain how your path led you to teaching law enforcement?Do you think the advent of various new intermediate weapons has led to a reduction in empty hand training?What do you predict law enforcement training will look like 20 years from now?and more!
Larry Mackinnon has been with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for the past 21 years and a Diver with the RCMP recovery team for the past 16 years. A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black-belt, International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation World Masters Gold Medalist at Blue Belt and Brown Belt, Assistant Instructor at Gracie Humaita Winnipeg and Owner and instructor at Buffalo Jiu-Jitsu. Larry answers the questions: Is Martial Arts training prevalent in the law enforcement community? Can you compare a situation where you needed to use physical force before you started BJJ with a situation where you needed to use physical force after you had been doing BJJ? How important do you think physical fitness is in relation to police defensive tactics? And more!
Prepared Warrior Pinpoint editions are shorter discussions that focus on a specific topic requested by you the listener. Submit a question to our experts - email host Jon Wilson jon@thepreparedwarrior.com Our question for this episode: A trainer asks, “I still struggle to understand the proper usage of the term Negative Reinforcement, how does the term apply to it's use in reality based training?” Jeff Quail is the co-author of the new book: A Scientific Approach to Reality Based Training. Jeff is has a Masters in Applied Psychology from the University of Liverpool and is currently the CEO of Setcan Corporation and Senior Advisor to StressVest Incorporated.
Clive Milligan is a law enforcement trainer with 27 years experience in policing. Advancing the Reality Based Training experience for police by introducing a realistic collapsible training baton and eye gouge training head. Clive continues to come out with new training products for law enforcement.Clive answers the questions:How did the idea for the blue baton come about?How does the eye gouge training head fit into police training?What do you think is the number one mistake being made by law enforcement trainers?And more!
Kelly Keith is a Master Trainer who teaches several instructor level courses for law enforcement all over the world. He is a former undercover vice and plain-clothes detective. Currently a Police Sargent and Director of Security for the CFL's Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Kelly answers the questions: What would be a few of the best tips for someone going into policing today to stay safe?As a court declared use-of-force expert, what is the most common theme you are finding yourself having to educate the courts on?What's the biggest difference between the use-of-force tactics taught today VS 1988 when you started?And more!
Brad Gillespie has spent 23 years policing primarily in K9 and tactical support with dogs. He has trained police and military dog teams globally. He has 28 years military combined full and part time service, infantry, and navy diving. Brad is currently a trainer with the second largest Police K9 program in Canada where he specializes in patrol, explosive detection and tactical integration. Brad considers himself a student of the game and tries to employ science and proven based approaches to training whenever possible. Brad answers the questions: Handlers speak of their K9 work as a “craft”; what do they mean by this? How is reality based training different for K9 officers versus regular officers? When you were a police handler you and your dog worked with the SWAT team, what difference is working with SWAT vs regular patrol? And more!
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