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Jon Becker, founder and CEO of Aardvark Tactical and host of The Debrief Podcast, shares his journey from law school to becoming an influential figure in the tactical community. Emphasizing the importance of humility and collaboration, Jon discusses how elite teams succeed by fostering a culture of continuous learning and shared purpose. Tune in to explore actionable insights on building effective emergency medical and tactical teams, the critical role of culture, and the power of seeking and spreading knowledge.
Everything has changed in law enforcement. Is your agency prepared for the worst? Jon Becker of The Debrief and I dive into lessons learned and what every police officer must start paying attention to.advanced legal training for your agency: https://policelegaltraining.com The Debrief With Jon Becker: https://thedebrief.live/ WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE @TACTICALATTORNEYTHINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW =============================== Erik Scramlin is a former Chief Deputy District Attorney and current owner of Tactical Legal Solutions, LLC. Erik Scramlin provides in-depth legal education courses for law enforcement and prosecutors. Courses and contact information available at http://policelegaltraining.com DISCLAIMER: This is not legal advice. This content and all of Tactical Attorney's content is for informational purposes only. You should contact your attorney to obtain legal advice with respect to any particular issue. Nothing here should be construed to form an attorney client relationship of any kind.
On February 14, 2018, an active killer attacked the students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland Florida killing 17 people and wounding another 17 people. The shooter then managed to flee the scene by slipping in with other students. The shooter was apprehended without incident over an hour later. In the months and years that followed this incident there was a firestorm of media coverage and legal actions directed at responding law enforcement agencies not only criticizing their response to the incident but also their failure to intervene with the shooter despite numerous red flags that preexisted the incident. Additionally, a Broward County Sheriff's Office School Resource Officer was charged, but acquitted, of child neglect and culpable negligence. There were also more than 50 civil suits filed resulting in millions of dollars in settlements as well as reassignments and resignations in the responding agencies.My guest today is Chief Clyde Parry. On the day of this incident Clyde was the interim Chief for the neighboring City of Coral Springs Florida and was responsible for setting up the initial incident command post and assuming incident command for the event. Clyde began his law enforcement career with the Derry Borough Police Department near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1986. In May of 1987 he relocated to Florida and began his career with the Coral Springs Police Department where he worked his way up through the ranks from Patrol Officer to Chief of Police. Clyde was sworn in as the permanent Chief of Coral Springs PD just 19 days after this event. Books RecommendedWhy Meadow Died: The People and Policies That Created The Parkland Shooter and Endanger America's Students -Andrew Pollack (Author), Max Eden (Author) - ISBN-13 : 978-1642932195 Contact Info Clyde Parry - boncly@bellsouth.net
Blake Murphy is joined by Keegan Matheson to discuss Bowden Francis' late-season surge and what he wants to see from Bo Bichette once he returns. Jon Becker discusses Kumar Rocker's excellent debut for the Rangers and takes a quick look at 2025 free agency. David Singh discusses his insider story on Arjun Nimmala and why Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor believes he is a star in the making (26:58). Esteban Rivera details the Juan Soto experience in a contract year and Matt Chapman surprisingly stealing 15 bases so far this season (57:30). In the final segment, Katie Woo provides the state of the St. Louis Cardinals ahead of their weekend series vs. the Blue Jays and why Thomas Saggesse is an intriguing prospect (1:16:44). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.
On this week's episode of Inside Athletic Training, we welcome in Mike Sole and Jon Becker. Mike and Jon are former Yankees athletic trainers who formed an incredibly special bond outside of the game after meeting as young athletic trainers in the Yankees organization. In May 2022, after both had left the organization for other career paths, Sole grew ill and began suffering from constant fatigue and abdominal pain. By the following spring, he'd developed jaundice, swollen legs and mental fogginess. Doctors eventually determined Sole, then 30 years old, had developed blood clots in his liver, and an array of operations failed to provide a long-term solution. Sole needed a living liver transplant, which requires a living individual to donate part of their liver.Becker had already been assisting in Sole's medical care, raising $25,000 on a GoFundMe page called “Mike Sole Needs a New Liver.” But when Becker learned his blood type matched Sole's, he soon realized he could do even more. On Oct. 31, 2023, Becker and Sole successfully underwent the lifesaving joint procedure.Enjoy the show with Mike Sole and Jon Becker.For more information about PBATS and athletic training, visit pbats.com.
Guest hosts Sho Alli and Nick Ashbourne discuss Bowden Francis' impressive weekend start and where he fits into next season's rotation. Jon Becker (26:07) joins to touch on the MVP race and how trade deadline deals have panned out. Afterwards, Nick and Sho analyze the ripple effect if Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is moved to 3rd base (49:44). In the final segment, Alex Speier updates on the Boston Red Sox and Danny Jansen suiting up for the Blue Jays once more due to an oddity (1:16:56).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.
Blake Murphy is joined by Keegan Matheson to recap the loss to the Rays which featured Ernie Clement taking the mound (1:31). Jon Becker looks ahead to the trade deadline and discusses Randy Arozarena getting dealt to the Mariners (30:52). Tricia Whitaker gives her thoughts Randy Arozarena and why the Blue Jays are facing an uphill climb in the AL East next season (50:44). In the final segment, Kennedi Landry provides the state of the Rangers and previews the team's upcoming deadline (1:15:07).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Blake Murphy is joined by Chris Black to recap the loss to the Astros and analyze George Springer's renaissance at the plate. Jon Becker (30:23) discusses Yusei Kikuchi's trade value. Jim Bowden (49:45) explains the pressure on the front office and what Bo Bichette's trade market looks like.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.
What does it truly mean to lead in times of flux? This question threads through the engaging narratives of Ernie Sander, Jon Becker, and Jason Hopcus, featured in past episodes of "Leadership is Changing." Each leader explores how leadership molds to the environment—whether through the digital transformation of media impacting urban life, leadership principles applied in tactical and extreme conditions, or the sensitive arena of mental health advocacy. We warmly invite you to listen to these compelling stories, highlighting leadership's adaptive nature across varied yet interconnected domains. Tune in to explore how each guest tackles the question of leading in uncertainty and change, providing a tapestry of lessons on resilience, innovation, and understanding human needs.Ernie Sander: Digital Media and Urban DynamicsErnie discusses his background in journalism and the shift from traditional to digital mediaReflections on the impact of the pandemic on workplace culture and the resurgence of city life in New YorkInsight into the challenges media companies face in the digital age and how digital platforms have transformed media consumptionJon Becker: Tactical Leadership and EntrepreneurshipJon shares his journey from starting a business in tactical equipment to becoming a significant supplier for military and law enforcementDiscuss the importance of fundamentals in leadership, especially in high-pressure and tactical situationsJon talks about personal growth through pushing boundaries in extreme sports and leadership rolesJason Hopcus: Leadership in Mental Health AdvocacyJason details his personal experience with mental health challenges and how it led him to a leadership role in mental health advocacyThe importance of mental health awareness in leadership and strategies for supporting workplace mental well-beingJason discusses the role of community and connectivity in addressing mental health challenges on a large scaleKey Quotes: "Innovation isn't just about adopting new technologies but about adapting to them in ways that fundamentally change how we operate." - Ernie Sander"As leaders, it's not about pushing people but guiding them to their best potential through understanding and support." - Jon Becker"Leadership is as much about taking care of your team's mental health as it is about achieving goals." - Jason HopcusThe 10 Ways to Lead in Today's World - FREE Executive Guide Download https://crm.leadingchangepartners.com/10-ways-to-lead Connect with Denis:Email: denis@leadingchangepartners.comWebsite: www.LeadingChangePartners.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/denisgianoutsos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisgianoutsos/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadershipischanging/ YouTube Channel:
Jon Becker and Liam, with help from Prospect Live's lead prospect analyst, Rhys White, try to wrap their collective heads around the Prospect Promotion Incentive, prospects in general, and OFP vs FV. Becker and Rhys very thinly disguise their hatred of THE ACE Nolan Schanuel.
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Jon Becker from FanGraphs joins Sean to discuss the Cubs spring training so far. Bellinger re-signs, Morel at third, a potential fifth starter, and PCA's role. All that and how you can't really tell anything about the upcoming season from spring training.
Crawly interviews Jon Becker of FanGraphs about outfielder Cody Bellinger's new three-year, $80-million contract with the Cubs, what effect his signing will have for the club regarding the competitive balance tax and what it means for powerful agent Scott Boras' other top clients who remain unsigned. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In Season 3, Episode 17, Crawly and Dustin react to the breaking news that star outfielder Cody Bellinger has agreed to a three-year, $80-million deal to return to the Cubs. They discuss what Bellinger's return means for the Cubs' outlook in the NL Central and break down the terms of the contract. Crawly then interviews Jon Becker of FanGraphs about the Bellinger deal and what effect his signing will have for the club regarding the competitive balance tax. Later, Crawly and Dustin break down the Cubs going 2-1 over the weekend in their first Cactus League action of this spring. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Today's featured guest is Jon Becker, the CEO of Aardvark, a company specializing in supplying protective and communication equipment to elite teams worldwide. Patrick and Jon discuss insights from Jon's remarkable 38-year journey with Aardvark, offering valuable lessons on how the best of the best operate. Gain access to principles, insights, and ideas that every team leader should know. Learn more about Jon and his work at https://jonbbecker.com
Have you ever wondered how entrepreneurs overcome unimaginable challenges to build their dreams? In this episode, we dive into the lives of three inspiring individuals: Matt McWilliams, Dawn Abbott, and Jon Becker. Each faced unique hurdles, from personal tragedies to the daunting task of starting a business from scratch, yet they emerged stronger, wiser, and more successful.Matt McWilliams recounts his journey from a struggling author to a successful online marketer, emphasizing the importance of impact over income and the theme of 'iteration' in business. Dawn Abbott shares her story of starting a business at 21, facing the tragic loss of her husband, and how she turned her grief into empowerment for her team and personal growth, eventually leading to her son taking over the business with new strategies. Lastly, we hear from Jon Becker who started at 17 in the rock climbing equipment sector and grew to supply military and law enforcement agencies, advocating the importance of pushing personal boundaries and continuous self-development in leadership.In this episode:Matt talks about his book "Turn Your Passions into Profits" and its success in bookstores and libraries.Matt recounts his transition from teaching golf to starting his first website company and eventually becoming a successful online marketer.Matt emphasizes the importance of iteration in business, learning from small failures, and systematization over time.Dawn Abbott discusses starting her first business at 21 and eventually expanding to three businesses.She talks about managing her family and businesses through trauma and grief.She discusses her son's desire to take over the business and the implementation of EOS for business improvement.Jon Becker discusses starting his business with rock climbing equipment and expanding to military and law enforcement supplies.He talks about his passion for sports and activities that push his limits and foster personal growth.He also stresses the importance of mastering basic leadership skills and creating environments for team success.Main takeaways:Access to knowledge and resources like libraries can significantly influence personal and professional growth.Navigating through personal challenges like unexpected pregnancy and loss of a loved one while maintaining professional responsibilities.Learning to delegate effectively, especially during times of personal crisis, to ensure business continuity.The value of trusting and empowering team members to take more responsibilities and make decisions.Using personal challenges as catalysts for growth and reevaluation of life and business goals.Deep knowledge of your product is crucial for adding value to customers.Engage in activities that challenge and develop you both as a leader and an individual.Personal development should be a primary objective for leaders.Sharing experiences and knowledge is vital for preserving legacy and enhancing community learning.Quotes:"Make mistakes when you only have 140 subscribers... try everything when you have 500 people." - Matt McWilliams"Perfectionism is just an excuse not to take action." - Matt McWilliams"Once I realized things were going just as well, maybe better, without me having to make all the decisions... I should stand out of their way." - Dawn Abbott"The more time I spend pushing my boundaries... that is really where I grow and how I develop." - Jon Becker"Your job is to create an environment for your team where they thrive and are happy and are enjoying their job." - Jon...
In this segment, Crawly talks to Jon Becker, Roster Resource Assistant for Fangraphs, to get a better understanding of how Shohei Ohtani's record breaking contract works and if the Cubs could use a similar tactic to sign a big name free agent. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
My guest today is Tom Satterly. Tom is a highly decorated combat veteran, having served in the Army 25 years, with the last 20 in the US Army's most elite Tier One unit, Delta. During his career Tom was involved in, and led, some of our nation's most important military campaigns including the Battle in Mogadishu portrayed in the film Blackhawk Down and the capture of Saddam Hussein. Tom is the recipient of numerous medals including a Silver Star, and 4 Bronze Stars, with 1 for Valorous acts. He was also the first American to ever attend Germany's Ranger School. Tom retired from Delta in 2010 as a Command Sergeant Major.Tom's willingness to speak openly and honestly of his mental and emotional struggles have saved the lives of countless other warriors who believed they had to suffer in silence and make it alone or not at all. Today, Tom and his wife and partner, Jen are the co-Founders and co-CEOs of All Secure Foundation, a non-profit organization serving Special Operation warriors and their families to help reconnect and heal. Tom's best-selling book, “All Secure: A Special Operations Soldier's Fight to Survive on the Battlefield and the Homefront”, was released on November 5, 2019 and is available at all major booksellers. Books RecommendedThe Body Keeps the Score: Mind, Brain and Body in the Transformation of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk - ISBN-13: 978-0670785933All Secure: A Special Operations Soldier's Fight to Survive on the Battlefield and the Homefront by Tom Satterly and Steve Jackson - ISBN-13: 978-1546076575Sites Recommendedwww.allsecurefoundation.org Contact InfoInstagram: @TomSatterly
My guest today is Chief John Perez. John recently retired as the Chief of Police for the Pasadena California Police Department. In his nearly 37 years of service to Pasadena, John served at literally all ranks in the department. During his career John worked patrol, narcotics, counter terrorism, and as a swat sergeant, lieutenant, and commander, John helped to form the first generation of Pasadena's tactical team which had the challenge of deploying as a full-time gang enforcement team and a SWAT team for many years. John was twice awarded the Chief's medal of excellence and received several commendations for his service over the years. Books Recommended12 Rules for Life: An Antidote for Chaos – Jordan Peterson – ISBN 0345816021Discover Your True North – Bill George – ISBN 0787987514Extreme Ownership: Jocko Willink and Leif Babin –ISBN-13: 9781250183866Man's Search for Meaning – Viktor Frankl - ISBN 080701429XQuiet Strength: The Principles, Practices, and Priorities of a Winning Life – Tony Dungy – ISBN 1414318022Contact InfoChief John Perez (Ret) johnperez34@me.com
My guest today is a legend in the US tactical community Chief Phil Hansen. Phil recently retired after serving as the Chief of Police for the Santa Maria California Police Department. But prior to Santa Maria Phil retired as a Captain from the Los Angeles Country Sherriff's Department where he served for 36 years. During his tenure at LASD he spent more than 24 years in full time tactical and emergency management positions, including nearly 20 years at the elite Special Enforcement Bureau (SEB). Phil has served as a board member of the National Tactical Officers Association since 1991 including serving as the Chairman of the Board. He is a member of the executive committee for the California POST SWAT guidelines, and has served as a board of inquiry member for LAPD and Oakland PD. Contact Info Cell # (805) 994-9051Email: pchansen@live.comBooks RecommendedContrarians Guide to Leadership - Steven B. Sample and Warren Bennis – ISBN: 978-0787967079Going Pro, The Deliberate Practice of Professionalism - Tony Kern, Pygmy Books Publishing – ISBN: 978-0984206315Leading Change: The Argument for Values-Based Leadership – James O'Toole – ISBN: 978-0345402547Passion of Command: The Moral Imperative of Leadership – Col. Bryan McCoy – ISBN: 978-0940328372
My guest today is Jordan MacWilliams. Jordan is a 15 year member of the RCMP Lower Mainland Division Integrated Emergency Response Team, the second largest tactical unit in Canada. On November 7, 2012 Jordan fired a single shot which killed a hostage taker who pointed a gun at the team after a five-hour standoff at the Starlight Casino in New Westminster, British Columbia. Although it was a completely justifiable shooting, this incident began an almost three-year nightmare for Jordan and his family which included Jordan being charged with Murder by the newly created Independent Investigations Office, a civilian oversight board created just before Jordan's shooting. This was the first time a police officer had been charged for using lethal force in British Columbia since 1975. Although the charges would later be dismissed, the damage to Jordan and his family had already been done. Jordans story is both a cautionary tale and a story of struggle, persistence, and eventual victory over a politically motivated witch hunt. This is a fantastic conversation that should leave all of us repeating Jordan's Mantra for the event: Be Better, Not Bitter!Contact InfoJordan MacWilliamsLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/jordan-m-976692257Email - jordan.macwilliams@rcmp-grc.gc.caBooks SuggestedLegacy: What The All Blacks Can Teach Us About The Business Of Life Paperback by James Kerr - ISBN-13: 978-1472103536The Mission, The Men, and Me: Lessons from a Former Delta Force Commander by Pete Blaber - ISBN-13: 978-0425223727
Jon Becker, President and CEO of AARDVARK Tactical / Project 7, has spent more than 20 years consulting with the United States Military and the tactical community of law enforcement from around the world. Jon shares his consulting experience, themes of common leadership failures, and where he believes law enforcement is headed. ----------
My guest today is Gareth Lock. Gareth spent 25 years in the Royal Air Force as a flight instructor, a navigator on C-130 Hercules, a systems engineer and a requirements manager. Following his retirement from the RAF in 2015 he started work in high-risk industries teaching Human Factors and Crew Resource Management (CRM). Eventually Gareth turned his attention to diving, applying a military systems approach to diving risk management by creating an organization called The Human Diver which is focused on what they describe as Counter-Errorism. Specifically, Gareth and his team provides training globally to high reliability and high-risk organizations on leadership, culture, and practical measures to improve operator safety. In 2019 Gareth led a team of military experts to undertake a review of UK military diving with the goal of improving diver safety. Gareth has worked with the US National Parks Service Submerged Resource Centre (Denver, CO), National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research Ltd (NZ), and the American Academy of Underwater Sciences (USA) to provide human factors training and high-performance team development courses.Gareth is the author of the book Under Pressure – Diving Deeper with Human Factors which looks at case studies of near disasters and applies academic theory to understanding how we can better communicate and lead those in high risk/high reliability units. I am excited to have Gareth on because his views of human fallibility, although rooted in diving, have broad lessons to teach anyone who leads others, especially those working in high-risk areas.Contact Informationwww.thehumandiver.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garethlock/ Links Compliance provides an illusion of safety in divingDave Snowden's paper on ‘Knowledge without context is meaningless' – Complex acts of knowing. Safety Culture & Trade-offs – Risk management in a dynamic society: a modelling problem – Jens Rasmussen paper Red Teaming Thinking Risk Savvy – Risk vs Uncertainty Interpersonal Skills Lab The training I offer across multiple domains which has no/limited professional jeopardy Blog about Learning from Near Misses. Were you lucky or good? Local Rationality and Hindsight
Kevin Cyr is an Inspector with Royal Canadian Mounted Police and is the current commander of the RCMP Emergency Response Team in British Columbia, which is the second largest tactical unit in Canada. Kevin has been with RCMP for 22 years and has been with the team for 7 years. He has a master's in law from Osgoode Hall Law School and is published internationally in law and criminology journals. He also teaches incident command at the Canadian Police College.Contact Info: LinkedInBooks Recommended: Extreme Ownership - Jocko Willink and Leif Babin – ISBN# 250067057
On this episode, Dennis speaks with Founder of AARDVARK Tactical and host of The Debrief Podcast, Jon Becker. Jon Becker is an expert in tactical equipment with over four decades of experience working with some of the world's top law enforcement and military units. After founding AARDVARK at just seventeen years old, Jon built the company into one of the largest providers of tactical equipment in the world while also becoming an attorney with a focus on civil rights and police litigation. These two areas of expertise converged in his articles, his teaching, and his study of tactical leadership. After working alongside law enforcement and military leaders for decades, Becker has cultivated a deep understanding of the self-discipline, sacrifice, and motivation required to lead an elite team – and it's clear that his guests do, too. With an impressive lineup of individuals who have spent their careers putting their lives on the line, The Debrief is a podcast about tactical units and their commanders, but for anyone interested in leading like the elite. Today, Dennis and Jon discuss the media and how officers are portrayed in a negative light and how one bad cop can cause a general negative stigma for all police officers. Find more info on Jon and AARDVARK Tactial here: https://aardvarktactical.com/ Listen to The Debrief here: https://thedebrief.live/ If you like what you are hearing and want to stay in the loop with the latest in Street Cop Training, please follow our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/StreetCopTraining Don't forget to subscribe and rate the podcast, it truly helps! Sign up for classes here: https://streetcoptraining.com/course-list/Follow our podcast here: https://streetcoptraining.com/street-cop-podcast/ or https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/street-cop-podcast/id1538474515
My guest today is Jordan Robison. This episode is a follow up to last week's Critical Incident Review about the August 18, 2021, shooting that occurred when the San Bernardino Police Department's SWAT Team attempted to arrest a suspect who had ambushed and attempted to murder a San Bernardino County Sheriff's Deputy the day before. When the team performed a vehicle takedown the suspect immediately opened fireon the team with a 10mm handgun, striking Jordan in both forearms, his shoulder, his femur, his stomach below the armor and a grazing wound to his ribs. He was also hit in the abdomen which was stopped by his armor. After last week's episode we received several calls and emails asking about Jordan so we decided to do a follow up episode with him to discuss his recovery and his personal lessons learned. There is a great deal of very valuable information on this episode which we hope will help others who are affected by an on-duty shooting.
On August 18, 2021, the San Bernardino California SWAT Team was assigned to locate and arrest a suspect who had ambushed and attempted to murder a San Bernardino County Sheriff's Deputy the day before. When the team located and attempted a vehicle takedown the suspect immediately opened fire on the team with a 10mm handgun, striking Officer Jordan Robison 8 times and Officer Chris Shipley once. Officer Robison was hit in both forearms, his shoulder, his femur, his stomach below the armor and a took grazing wound to his ribs. He was also hit twice in the abdomen which were stopped by his armor. Officer Shipley, despite being shot in the leg, was able to return fire along with a teammate fatally wounding the suspect. Officer Shipley then rendered lifesaving medical aid to Officer Robison. SWAT Medic Spencer Brumbaugh was also on scene and provided lifesaving aid to Officer Robison immediately after the incident and through subsequent transport to the emergency room.My guests today are Jordan Robison, Chris Shipley and Spencer BrumbaughTimestamps1:25 - Introduction To The Incident2:39 - Leadup To The Event13:14 - Start Of The Takedown15:00 - The Exits The Van 17:18 -Jordan And Chris Are Shot 21:00 -Chris Treats Jordan25:50 -Chris Discusses Treating Jordan28:00 -Spencer Treating Jordan's Injuries40:35 -Getting To The ER46:00 -The Need To Remain Calm48:00 -Lessons Learned56:20 -What The Tacmed Program Did Right1:02:00 -Training For The Worse Case Scenario1:12:19 - The Risk Of Complacency 1:17:39 - Knowing Your Gear1:21:00 - The Role Of Competition And Culture1:23:41- Things They Would Do Differently
DescriptionMy guest today is Bob Koonce. Bob is the founder of High Reliability Group, which he created after serving 20 years in the United States Navy. Bob's distinguished naval career included serving on five different nuclear fast attack submarines and culminated with him being given command of the USS Key West, a $2 billion nuclear-powered Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine. Following his retirement from the Navy, Bob has worked in a variety of leadership roles, primarily in the energy industry, where he has led business development, project management, and consulting efforts for large and small companies. Bob is an expert in the leadership of high-reliability organizations and a co-author of the book, "'Extreme Operational Excellence,' which focuses on the culture of the United States nuclear submarine force. Our conversation today focuses on utilizing specific techniques he learned in the nuclear submarine community to drive the culture of high reliability organizations. Contact InfoBob KooncePresident and FounderHigh Reliability Group LLC312-859-9311www.hrghro.comlinkedin.com/in/bobkoonceBooks RecommendedExtreme Operational Excellence: Applying the US Nuclear Submarine Culture to Your Organization: DiGeronimo, Matt, Koonce, Bob: 9781478778127: Amazon.com: BooksAmazon.com: The High-Velocity Edge: How Market Leaders Leverage Operational Excellence to Beat the Competition: 9780071741415: Steven J. Spear: BooksTimestampsTimestamps00:01:55 Nuclear Submarine Culture00:10:50 Methods of Developing Positive Culture00:15:30 Authority and High-Risk Decision Making00:22:40 Importance and Reinforcement of Lessons Learned00:31:15 Bob's Most Important Habit00:31:50 The Most Important Element of Building an Effective Team00:32:13 What Should Every Leader Know?
Starting next week The Debrief will be introducing a new series called Battle Proven Leadership (or BPL). In contrast to the long format and wide-ranging interviews of The Debrief, BPL episodes will be shorter and deeply explore a single topic in leadership with a goal of providing specific/actionable information that you can use to improve your leadership skills. My guests will be subject matter experts who operate in high stress environments both inside and outside the tactical community. Regardless of whether your battlefield is a military, law enforcement, or business operation, each episode will expose you to the viewpoints, techniques and tactics of leaders whose skills have been proven in high risk operations with zero margin for error.
Breonna Taylor, Rodney King, and How Body Armor WorksIn this episode, I talk with Jon Becker, Owner of Aardvark Tactical and The Debrief Podcast. Jon talks about his time as a litigator during Rodney King, his role in working with police/military for training and gear, and how his podcast is taking a much needed angle of avoiding politics to learn from tragedies like Breonna Taylor. This was a great conversation#bodyarmor #breonnataylor #rodneyking For more information about Peregrine, visit their website or email interest@peregrine.io. Support the showPlease see our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/TwoCopsOneDonut
What makes a drone good for tactical use? Jon Becker is CEO and Founder of AARDVARK Tactical, a leading provider of tactical equipment and custom solutions. AARDVARK Tactical has served leading defense and law enforcement agencies at home and abroad since 1987. The company 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. Its singular focus is to enhance operator safety and mission effectiveness. Jon has spent the past four decades dedicating himself to protecting tactical operators. He at just 17 years old. The company started out as a climbing equipment business, often selling gear to SWAT teams and operators. After attending law school and working in police litigation, Jon realized that the best way he could serve tactical operators was by producing and providing high-quality gear and products that would enhance operator safety on the job. After AARDVARK's expansion and success, Jon founded PROJECT7, a provider of purpose-built, scalable and configurable tactical platforms. Jon has had the privilege of working with some of the world's top law enforcement and military units, including the amazing leaders who guide their teams through some of the most dangerous situations and encounters imaginable. He has keynoted for many years on the leadership of elite units and what he terms "culture-centric" leadership, and he the host and creator of “The Debrief”, a non-profit podcast that shares stories of leadership under fire with the world. In this episode of the Drone Radio Show, Jon talks about AARDVARK Tactical, the release of the new Loki-2 drone for tactical use and the challenges and opportunities in the use of drone for public safety.
My guest today is John Mattingly. John is a retired Sgt. from the Louisville Police Department who led the search warrant service at the home of Breonna Taylor on March 13, 2020 and was shot in the leg by her boyfriend Kenneth Walker before returning fire along with another officer resulting in the death of Ms. Taylor. This event, of course, became a huge catalytic event for protests, riots, lawsuits, death threats against the officers and, tragically, the shooting of two more officers in response to the multi-day civil unrest that followed. It has also led to three of the officers involved in obtaining the warrant as well as one of the officers involved in the raid being charged with federal crimes. John has recently written a book called 12 Seconds in the Dark that documents the facts of the case from his perspective and discusses numerous issues that have not been discussed in the media. Timestamps3:15 John's Career History6:40 Background Of The Warrant13:40 John's First Involvement In The Case17:35 The Night of The Warrant, Ad Hoc Team & Training for Narcotics Units in LMPD24:40 Arrival at the Scene, Initial Scouting & Apartment Layout31:55 Search Warrant Service Begins 42:00 Initial Aftermath of the Shooting52:40 John's Injuries and Medical Treatment56:35 Press aftermath and inaccuracy of reporting 01:05:20 Initial Response of City01:12:10 Lessons Learned – Training01:18:50 Lessons Learned – Knock & Notice, Culture & Complacency01:29:00 Lessons Learned – Narco Teams v. SWAT Teams and Body Warn Cameras01:32:30 Lessons Learned – Agency Response to These Types of Events01:37:00 John's Cautionary Advice To Young Cops Working Narco01:40:50 The Need for Debriefs to Avoid ComplacencyLinksCity of Louisville Investigative FilesNY Times Investigation
My guests today are Thor Eells and Don Kester from the National Tactical Officers Association or NTOA which is the largest tactical organization in the United States. Thor is a retired commander from the Colorado Springs Colorado Police Department where he served for 30 years. The majority of which was in tactical response including serving as a swat operator, a swat team leader and a team commander. Thor is currently the Executive Director for NTOA after serving many years as a board member and a trainer. Don is retired from the Pima County Sheriff's Department in Arizona where he served as a SWAT team operator, team leader, team sergeant, training director and SWAT team commander eventually retiring as a DivisionCommander and Captain. Don is currently the training and education director for the NTOA after many years of service as a trainer and a board member.Timestamps02:00 – Thor's background and law enforcement career05:00 – Don's background and law enforcement career11:00 – The mission of the National Tactical Officers Association15:30 – The relationship between state associations and the NTOA20:30 – Police reform movements & the role of the NTOA as information provider37:00 – National standards for special tactics teams46:00 – Maintaining training standards with diverse team capabilities55:00 – The NTOAs role in supporting teams with subject matter expertise1:00:00 – The need to honest self-examination and debriefing1:05:00 – The roots of bad legislation and need for law enforcement to oppose it1:11:00 – No knock warrants, dynamic entries, and the NTOAs position paper1:32:00 – The counter arguments for dynamic tactics and no-knock warrants1:34:00 – Risk management and safety prioritiesContact InfoThor Eells - teells@ntoa.orgDon Kester - dkester@ntoa.orgLinksNTOA | National Tactical Officers Association
Every good leader knows how culture should be the core of every team, but humility and accountability should still be front and center.Today, we have Jon Becker, Founder and CEO of Aardvark Tactical and Armor manufacturer PROJECT7, who talks about creating a culture of servant leadership and developing an environment where people can thrive. Jon believes leadership is like fitness, and leaders must be conscious. He emphasizes that the more humble leaders are, the more karma they possess. However, he thinks leaders today need more development and authentic leadership due to Covid-19. To become influential leaders, Jon suggests focusing on fundamentals and execution of the little things. Jon also discusses the importance of understanding the basics of leading people and concentrating on developing those who work for you to achieve their full potential. Leadership is an evolving concept that requires compassion, excellence, building relationships in leadership, and team dynamics. Learn more about leadership by tuning in!In this episode:Creating a culture of servant leadershipWhy constant learning and a focus on culture are keyThe effects of Covid-19 on our current leadership cultureThe importance of individual accountability in elite teamsIndividualized work environments and employee expectationsMain takeaways:Leaders should understand what their employees doExecution and attention to detail lead to elite performanceAdaptability to different audiences is robust in communicationLeadership is about being a servant to the people you lead A leader's job is not to have the correct answer, but to find it through collaboration with their teamSlowing down the brain and focusing on the bigger picture can help leaders be more strategicQuotes:"Your job is to create an environment for your team where they thrive and are happy and are enjoying their job and can be passionate about what they're doing so that they never have to get out of line." - Jon Becker"Leadership is like fitness. If you're not consciously developing it, it will get worse. We have an obligation to the people we lead to be the best we can possibly be." - Jon Becker"If you're unwilling to carry the mantle, don't pick it up. And if you are in a position of the business as a leader today, and you're not sure it's right for you, you need to do some deep thinking here and understand what's going on." - Jon Becker"The longer I lead people and the longer I run a business, the shorter my list of important things gets." - Jon BeckerConnect with Jon!Website: https://thedebrief.live/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-debrief-with-jon-becker/id1625974633 AARDVARK's Website: https://aardvarktactical.com/ Connect with Denis: Email: denis@leadingchangepartners.comWebsite: http://www.leadingchangepartners.com/Leadership Is Changing Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadershipIsChanging/Leadership is Changing...
Learn from the Best: Medal of Honor Recipient Master Sergeant Earl Plumlee CATO joins forces with tactical expert and host of The Debrief, Jon Becker, as he sits down with Medal of Honor recipient Master Sergeant Earl Plumlee. This podcast features the most exciting excerpts from Brent and Jon's interviews with Master Sergeant Plumlee. Earl is an amazing storyteller and he shares the harrowing events of that fateful day in August, 2013 when he earned the Medal of Honor--with both humility and humor. These important conversations reveal a great deal about tactical lessons learned and highlight the importance of training and initiative.
DescriptionThis is a very special joint episode between the CATO Podcast and the Debrief hosted by CATO President Brent Strattonand Jon Becker. Our guest today is Medal of Honor recipient Staff Sergeant Earl D. Plumlee. MSgt Plumlee received theMedal of Honor for his actions on August 28, 2013 in Afghanistan. We were extremely lucky to sit down with MSgtPlumlee after he spoke at the CATO Conference this year. In this episode we will hear the story of his amazing actionsthat day, talk about training, preparation, and mindset and learn from a true American hero.Timestamps2:10 Earl's Career History6:35 Mission of Army Special Forces Units17:00 Arrival at FOB Ghazni20:00 Precursors of the Attack28:40 Day of the Attack33:00 Engagement Begins55:00 Earl and Drew Regroup66:00 Effects of Earl's Training on His Response77:00 Embracing Weakness to Elevate Performance87:00 Stress Innoculation Lessons Learned90:00 Attention to Detail and Unit Culture98:00 The Meaning of the Medal of Honor to Earl103:00 The Need for Family and Work Life BalanceLinksMedal of Honor Presentation - Remarks on Presenting the Medal of Honor to Master Sergeant Earl D. Plumlee andPosthumously to Sergeant First Class Alwyn C. Cashe and Sergeant First Class Christopher A. Celiz | The AmericanPresidency Project (ucsb.edu)
On this episode, Dennis speaks with Founder of AARDVARK Tactical and host of The Debrief Podcast, Jon Becker. Jon Becker is an expert in tactical equipment with over four decades of experience working with some of the world's top law enforcement and military units. After founding AARDVARK at just seventeen years old, Jon built the company into one of the largest providers of tactical equipment in the world while also becoming an attorney with a focus on civil rights and police litigation. These two areas of expertise converged in his articles, his teaching, and his study of tactical leadership. After working alongside law enforcement and military leaders for decades, Becker has cultivated a deep understanding of the self-discipline, sacrifice, and motivation required to lead an elite team – and it's clear that his guests do, too. With an impressive lineup of individuals who have spent their careers putting their lives on the line, The Debrief is a podcast about tactical units and their commanders, but for anyone interested in leading like the elite. Today, Dennis and Jon discuss Jon's early years and how he founded AARDVARK Tactical at seventeen years old, the different types of tactical equipment they provide to LEO & Military, the '84 Olympics influence on future of SWAT teams, the motivation to make a difference and understanding the product you need when shopping for tactical equipment. Find more info on Jon and AARDVARK Tactial here: https://aardvarktactical.com/ Listen to The Debrief here: https://thedebrief.live/ If you like what you are hearing and want to stay in the loop with the latest in Street Cop Training, please follow our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/StreetCopTraining Don't forget to subscribe and rate the podcast, it truly helps! Sign up for classes here: https://streetcoptraining.com/course-list/Follow our podcast here: https://streetcoptraining.com/street-cop-podcast/ or https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/street-cop-podcast/id1538474515
Episode #80 is up! Check it out!!!Special Guests Dr. Lacey Seaton and Dr. Jon Becker, Professors of Educational Leadership at Virginia Commonwealth University, joins Matt to discuss the ways schools and districts can engage students in policy development, and strategies for navigating conflict that can arise between student voice and parent's wishes.Connect with Dr. Seaton on Twitter @lacey_seaton and via email seatonle@vcu.edu and Dr. Becker on Twitter @jonbecker and via email jbecker@vcu.edu.
DescriptionOn November 13, 2015, Paris experienced a series of coordinated Islamist terrorist attacks. These attacks took placeover three separate areas of the city and were carried out by multiple teams of attackers. Almost four hours after theybegan the events ended with a dramatic and successful hostage rescue that will be the topic for today's discussion.This episode of the debrief will have a slightly different format. My guest today is an active member of France's eliteBrigade for Research and Intervention or BRI. Because of the nature of his current assignment and the nature of theirwork, it is critical that we maintain his anonymity. As a result, we will not be showing this episode on video or using ourguest's real name.Timestamps2:00 – Policing in France – Structure and agencies5:15 – Origins, History, and Mission of BRI11:15 – Overview of the November 13 attacks on Paris12:52 – Location 1 - Stadt D' France suicide bombers16:30 – Location 2 – Café and bar attacks in 10th arrondissement19:30 – BRI activation and staging22:35 – Location 3 – Bataclan theater attack begins27:45 – Street police arrival and entry31:30 – BRI arrival on scene and initial entry39:50 – First engagement with terrorists46:09 – Negotiations50:00 – Description of the HRT area52:30 – Assault1:05:00 – Clearing remainder of corridor1:09:00 – Effects of the event on team1:21:30 – Lessons learned from the Bataclan HRTLinksNetflix special on the Paris Attacks: Watch November 13: Attack on Paris | Netflix Official SiteTimeline and overview by France24 - Paris attacks: The investigation continues (france24.com)HSAC whitepaper on events - hsac-paris-lessons-learned_whitepaper.pdf (pepperdine.edu)
DescriptionKevin Cyr is an Inspector with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and is the current commander of the RCMP Emergency Response Team in British Columbia, which is the second largest tactical unit in Canada. Kevin has been with the RCMP for 22 years and has been with the team for 7 years. He has a master's in law from Osgoode Hall Law School and is published internationally in law and criminology journals. He also teaches incident command at the Canadian Police College. Timestamps1:00 - His personal history and career path2:25 – Structure and functioning of the RCMP5:45 – Advantages and disadvantages of the Canadian policing model7:30 – Origins of RCMP SERT and ERT teams13:00 – The role of modern tactical teams14:30 – 2010 Olympics and ERTs transition to full-time teams17:15 – Current ERT team configuration21:00 – Decision-making and the trap of risk mitigation27:00 – Understanding the difference between cheap and expensive and effective and efficient in preparation33:15 – Weighing when to spend money vs. improving skills – understanding requirements38:00 – Tactical decision-making & analysis paralysis42:00 – Militarization of law enforcement45:45 – How overly aggressive law and policy can lead to tactical indecisiveness50:15 – How the standards we hold police to are unreasonable55:00 – How the origin stories for SWAT are complicating modern tactical response57:00 – Delegation of authority and decision making1:01:00 – Who should make tactical decisions?1:03:00 – How we should be training our future tactical leaders 1:09:45 – Rapid fire questions Contact Info: Kevin Cyr - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-cyr-ll-m-b78206133 Books Recommended: Extreme Ownership - Jocko Willink and Leif Babin – ISBN# 250067057
How good tactics, training and leadership can keep police officers out of costly lawsuits. Jon Becker of Aardvark Tactical explains why he debriefs tactical leaders in his new podcast.
This episode of Policing Matters reviews use of force issues, including the recent history of the carotid restraint, electrical conducted devices (what most generally refer to as TASERs) and other force options that have been restrained or discontinued from use, such as tear gas options in some jurisdictions for crowd control. We will talk about innovations and possible options for the future. Host Jim Dudley speaks with Jon Becker, the founder and CEO of AARDVARK Tactical, a leading provider of tactical equipment and custom solutions. Along with training and integrating force systems at AARDVARK, Jon became an attorney, where his interest in civil rights and police litigation merged and led him to write for many of the top tactical publications on a variety of topics. In addition, Jon is the host of The Debrief with Jon Becker podcast where Jon sits down with tactical leaders and operators to discuss all things leadership, training and tactics. Access additional show notes and resources related to this episode here. This episode of the Policing Matters Podcast is brought to you by Lexipol, the experts in policy, training, wellness support and grants assistance for first responders and government leaders. To learn more, visit lexipol.com.
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“It becomes easy for us to marginalize these guys and write them off. and I don't think it's fair. And I think it is something that we need to take the brightest light we can possibly point at it and make people pay attention to it.” – Jon BeckerIn today's episode, we welcome back, Jon Becker. Jon believes that we need to continue to preserve history in order to ensure that future generations can benefit. He discusses how the project provides an opportunity for people to hear thoughtful and emotional stories from law enforcement officers and veterans. He discusses how the “Fallen Officer Project” has helped them process their emotions and heal. He says that we need to normalize the treatment of the emotional injuries that people are getting in their jobs, just as we do physical injuries.[00:01 - 01:13] Opening SegmentIf you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over to knightly.productions!For the first part of my interview with Jon, tune in to last Monday's episode [01:14 - 12:13] Dealing With Emotional Consequences For The BetterJon discusses the emotional impact of his podcast, “The Debrief”He argues that the military is often seen as a “big, tough guy” and that it contributes to its emotional scarringMany veterans who have served in the military are struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other issues and argues that society should be more supportive of themHe discusses the emotional and physical consequences of being a police officerHe believes that we need to start talking about these issues more openly and that we need to normalize the treatment of emotional injuries in the same way that we normalize the treatment of physical injuriesHe talks about how he was ready to commit suicide after his deployment in Afghanistan, and how he eventually overcame his depression thanks to talking about his experiencesThe impact of suicide on individuals and societyHis experiences working as a law enforcement officer and how it has impacted his views on suicide [12:14 - 15:16] Closing SegmentJon urges people to discuss suicide more openly and to remember that each person's story is importantConnect with Jon (links below)Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted! Key Quotes:“We have to normalize the treatment of the emotional part of this as much as we normalize the treatment of the physical.” - Jon Becker“We talked about making intentional choices. Don't let choices be made for you and I think as a country, we're allowing those choices to be made and we're making these sacrifices and it's very easy for us to make those sacrifices because you're not the one standing at Andrew's Air Force base watching them unload the kids.” - Jon BeckerConnect with JonWebsite: The DebriefLinkedIn: Jon Becker Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to...
“Every interaction you have with someone who works under your command, whether it's a direct report or three steps down the chain, you are delivering to them maybe the only message they have about the soul of the business.” – Jon BeckerIn today's episode, we welcome, Jon Becker. Jon has had the continued opportunity and privilege to work with some of the foremost leaders in law enforcement and military units. The Debrief is Jon's payback to the community and to the units and the leaders who trained him and helped make AARDVARK a success. Although The Debrief centers conversations in a tactical space, Jon and the guests will cover conversations that are relevant to leaders in every sphere, including accountability, personnel selection, discipline, decision-making, psychology, collaboration, risk-taking, and much more. The Debrief shares these lessons and stories with the business and law enforcement community at large in hopes of making us all better leaders, better thinkers, and better people. [00:01 - 03:44] Who is Jon Becker?Zack introduces his guest, Jon Becker!He spent four decades dedicating himself to protecting tactical operators and has a background in law enforcement, military, and triathlon racingHe believes that in order to lead others, you must first be able to lead yourselfHe focuses on challenging himself with difficult tasks and seeking discomfort in order to improve his skills[03:45 - 26:55] How To Balance Your Ambition And MoralityPersonal life is the most important thingDriven by a set of values and priorities in order to be successfulThe importance of having a core set of beliefs that drive your day and your life in order to be successfulYou need to have mentors who are balanced and successful in their fieldsHe believes that a balance between ambition and morality is key to happiness and success [03:45 - 20:27] Leaders Must Take Responsibility For Their ActionsHaving a higher purpose that resonates with individuals and organizations to help create a culture of service Leadership by example is important for creating a culture in an organizationsThey need to be open and honest with their employees and communicate values and goals clearlyThe key to creating a respectful and honorable workplace [20:28 - 32:26] Closing SegmentJon believes young leaders especially mistake is because they believe that when something goes wrong, they need to figure out who's at fault. Connect with Jon (links below)Join us for Tactical Friday!Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted! Key Quotes:“I think the personal life has to be the most important thing. You know, nobody, nobody ever lies on their deathbed and thinks, I wish I made more money. I wish I had worked more, in the end, I've come to the conclusion that the only thing that really matters is our interaction with other people.” - Jon Becker“As a leader, you're making that whether you want to or not. So, if you're not intentionally focused on creating the right culture and creating your organization's focus on its purpose, that's going to happen accidentally. And generally speaking, when it happens accidentally, it's not a good thing.” - Jon Becker Connect with JonWebsite:
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DescriptionMy guest today Is Buddy Brown. Buddy works for the York County Sherriff's Office in South Carolina. Buddy has worked patrol, narcotics and training and spent more than 18 years on the York County regional SWAT team. On January 16, 2018, York County responded to a domestic violence call that led a suspect on the run in the woods behind a residential area. By the time the night was over Det. Mike Doty would be murdered by the suspect and three other members of the agency would be shot and seriously wounded, including Buddy. In this Critical Incident Review Buddy will take us through the timeline and events of the night as well as discuss their lessons learned and his recovery from catastrophic injuries.Timestamps2:20 - His history and career path3:20 – Configuration of York County Sheriff's Office Agency and the SWAT team5:10 – Initial call for service and search for suspect9:00 – Ambush of dog team and Shooting of K9 Sgt. Randy Clinton15:40 – Initial SWAT response and search24:15 – Response to 1475 Paraham Road30:45 – Ambush of team by suspects and shooting of three team members35:20 – Shooting stops and suspect surrenders39:10 – Initial medical response for injured operators45:40 – Buddy's Injuries47:30 – Arrest of suspect56:30 – Initial effects on the families58:50 – Arrival at the hospital & treatment1:03:00 – Buddy's recovery1:05:45 – Personal lessons learned1:08:00 – Team lessons learned1:18:50 – Aftermath and healing from the trauma of the event Important LinksYork County SO Documentary – The Many Heroes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK7N8kvFjVfs8fzsyDgmTg6ZtbN2UpXPG Contact Info: Phone 803-230-2106Email Buddy.brown@yorkcountygov.comBook Recommendations: Dave Grossman - On Killing – ISBN 978-0316040938Dave Grossman - On Combat – ISBN 978-0964920545Paul Howe - Leadership and Training for the Fight – ISBN 978-1420889505Jocko Willink - Discipline Equals Freedom – ISBN 978-1250156945
Jon Becker has spent his life's work making sure that those in uniform – all uniforms – are all secure. Spanning nearly four decades of service to law enforcement and military special operations units around the world, Jon's commitment and expertise has influenced the innovation and application of tactical equipment for operators from around the world serving in top law enforcement and military units. After founding Aardvark Tactical when just 17 years old, Jon has gone on to grow his company into one of the largest providers of tactical equipment in the world, while also becoming an attorney with a focus on civil rights and police litigation. Jon attributes his success and remarkable journey to those who came before him, to those who invested in him, and to those who taught him the importance of compassion, care and commitment in developing his craft. His craft is saving lives. Each and every day. And that craft continues in the lost art of oral tradition, with his podcast called The Debrief. On his show Jon and his guests help countless families, communities, protectors, leaders, and warriors with what seems to be a near mission impossible. Healing. True healing begins when we can tell our stories, and free ourselves, if only for a moment, from the unyielding grip of trauma and loss, Because we all have the right to heal. I believe it is a powerfully shared purpose and passion for storytelling, heartbreak and healing that brought Jon into my ecosystem on July 12, 2022. What followed was a series of conversations, what is being born is a kinship for a common end state…that is healing through learning, sharing and meeting one another in our own uninhibited humanity. Enjoy the conversation and tune in to the Debrief at TheDebrief.live to hear more harrowing stories from Jon and his guests.
DescriptionMy guest today is Kris Allshouse. Kris is the Executive Director of The Regional Training Center (formerly LA County Regional Training Center), a nonprofit organization that provides advanced training to Federal, State and Local Law Enforcement and other first responders as well as military units and international agencies. Kris is a former tactical operator for a large Southern California agency with extensive operational experience. Under his guidance, RTC/LACRTC has emerged as one of the top thought leaders and training providers for tactical use of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) in the world.Timestamps1:00 - His Career Path2:50 – The Evolution of sUAS for law enforcement4:30 – Categories and types of sUAS and their missions7:25 – Tactical Use of sUAS & Deescalation11:15 – Crowd and Riot Control 13:00 – Drones and Robots and the new non-dynamic entry approach16:34 – Regulatory challenges to sUAS22:00 – Privacy rights, the Constitution and sUAS26:15 – The 4th Amendment Consequences of sUAS27:03 – Weaponizing drones29:30 – The terrorism threat posed by sUAS32:30 –Concerns that we are building a dystopian future with sUAS Books RecommendedSound Doctrine – Charles Sid Heal – ISBN 9781930051119Seven Habits of Highly Effective People - Stephen Covey - 9780671708634 Contact InfoKris Allshousekallshouse@thertc.org17595 Mt Herrmann St.Fountain Valley, CA 92708Main Office: (888) 782-4969Direct: (760) 990-1441Cell: (816) 721-8440
The Law of Unintended Consequences with Jon Becker | THE INTERVIEW ROOM | Episode 038 See this Episodes complete SHOW NOTES at https://www.ontheblueline.com/podcast-show-notes FOLLOW: INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | LINKEDin | YOUTUBE In this episode, I sit down with Jon Becker: Jon Becker has spent the past four decades dedicating himself to protecting tactical operators. He is the founder and CEO of Aardvark Tactical, a leading provider of tactical equipment and custom solutions, and founder of the armor manufacturer PROJECT7, which provides purpose-built, scalable, and integrated tactical armor built to suit their operators' unique mission needs. After founding AARDVARK at just seventeen, It wasn't long before AARDVARK's customers began asking Becker to sell them tactical gear in addition to the climbing gear that AARDVARK originally specialized in. During this time, Becker spent thousands of hours training with the teams he was serving while also attending Loyola Law School. Once he became an attorney, his interest in civil rights and police litigation merged and developed into him writing for many of the top tactical publications on a variety of topics. As AARDVARK grew, it became involved in military system integration and eventually specially manufactured gear designed to enhance operator safety – and that has remained the company's priority ever since. Along the way, Becker has had the privilege of working with some of the world's top law enforcement and military units, including the amazing leaders who guide their teams through some of the most dangerous situations and encounters imaginable. Through The Debrief, Becker is able to share their incredible stories of leadership with the world. Becker resides in Los Angeles, California, with his children and wife of thirty-two years. When he isn't running the show at AARDVARK, Becker is running ironman triathlons, racing sports cars, speaking for tactical organizations across the country, and sharing in-depth conversations with the industry on The Debrief. CONNECT with Jon: WEBSITE: https://thedebrief.live INSTAGRAM: @thedebrief.live EMAIL: JBecker@Aardvarktactical.com LISTEN to THE Debrief: Watch on YouTube Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts LINKS discussed: The List, recommended reading list. BOOK: All Secure, by Tom Satterly AFTER the episode: LEAVE US AN iTUNES rating and review! [This is a HUGE help] VISIT OUR Website. Awesome Blue Line Shirts and Apparel for a great cause. On The Blue Line was founded and is operated by active-duty law enforcement to fulfill the mission of providing guidance, resources and community for law enforcement officers, first responders, and military personal in their off-duty lives. HONOR | EMPOWER | EDUCATE | DEFEND
Description My Guests Today are the creators of the California Association of Tactical Officers (CATO) Decision Making Exercise Program (DME), Capt. Toby Darby and Lt. Josh Wofford. Toby is a 27-year veteran of law enforcement with 20 years spent in tactical units. Toby is a Board Member for the California Association of Tactical Officers and one of the facilitators of the CATO Strategic Leadership Program (SLP). Lt. Josh Wofford is an 18-year veteran of law enforcement and current SWAT team leader. Josh has a Doctorate in Education from Vanderbilt University and is a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Timestamps 1:02 – Their Backgrounds 2:35 – Origin Stories for the CATO Decision Making Exercises (DME) 5:45 – Anatomy of a DME - How DME's work 8:25 – Group Structure for DMEs 12:15 – The Science Behind DMEs 15:05 – Using DMEs to Share and Retain Corporate/Agency Knowledge 18:35 – Situational Learning Theory 21:45 – Group Composition 23:55 – Challenging Confirmation Bias in Decision Making 26:30 – Using DMEs to Broaden Perspective 32:10 – Understanding “The Why” in Decision Making 35:30 – Commander's Intent and Leadership Thinking 37:10 – Facilitating a DME – Choosing an Event 41:06 – Using DME to Stress Test Your Team 44:10 – Facilitating a DME - Roles and Responsibilities 48:44 – How DMEs Affect Culture 51:49 – Building Trust Through DMEs 55:16 – The Need for Critical Thinking in Organizational Leadership 59:50 – Using Close Calls and Body Worn Camera Footage to Create Proactive DMEs Books Recommended Swans, Swine, and Swindlers: Coping with the Growing Threat of Mega-Crises and Mega-Messes, Can M Alpaslan and Ian I. Mitroff – ISBN: 9780804771375 The Bass Handbook of Leadership: Theory, Research & Managerial Applications, Bernard M. Bass – ISBN: 7770957532 Thinking Collaboratively: Learning in a Community of Inquiry, D. Randy Garrison – ISBN: 9781138824317 The Checklist Manifesto: How To Get Things Right, Atul Gawande – ISBN: 9780805091748 The Laws of Human Nature, Robert Greene – ISBN: 9780525428145 Thinking Fast and Slow, Daniel Kahneman – ISBN: 9780374275631 Legacy: 15 Lessons in Leadership, James Kerr – ISBN: 9781472103536 The 80/20 Principle: The Secret to Achieving More With Less, Richard Koch – ISBN: 9780385491747 Situated Learning: Legitimate Peripheral Participation, Jean Lave and Etienne Wenger – ISBN: 9780521423748 Adult Learning: Linking Theory and Practice, Sharan B. Merriam and Laura L. Bierema – ISBN: 9781118416310 Six Simple Rules: How To Manage Complexity Without Getting Complicated, Yves Morieux and Peter Tollman – ISBN: 9781422190555 An Introduction to Theories of Learning, Matthew H. Olson and B.R. Hergenhahn – ISBN: 9780131147225 Leadership BS: Fixing Workplaces and Careers One Truth At A Time, Jeffrey Pfeffer – ISBN: 9780062383167 Managing the Unexpected: Sustained Performance In A Complex World, Karl E. Weick and Kathleen M. Sutcliffe – ISBN: 9780787996499 Contact Info Capt. Toby Darby tdarby@catotraining.org Lt. Josh Wofford jwofford@catotraining.org
DescriptionMy Guest Today is Mike Hillman. Mike is a legend in the tactical community with a list of career accomplishments that would take an entire podcast of their own. But as a brief bio he was one of the original founders of LAPD SWAT, a Deputy Chief at LAPD, the Assistant Sheriff in Orange County California and a Chief of Police for the Los Angeles Port Police. He was one of the founders of the National Tactical Officers Association, headed security for the Los Angeles Dodgers, and is a nationally recognized expert on leadership, crisis management, critical incident management, special operations and a wide variety of other subjects.Timestamps2:09 – Objectives of an Effective Leader4:05 – The Need for Introspection6:38 – Having a Core Guiding Principle8:05 – The Roots of Decisiveness 10:00 – Selfless Approaches to Leadership11:40 – Leadership in Crisis15:01 – The Willingness to Change Your Mind 18:04 – Characteristics of Good Leaders19:30 – Humility and Change Leadership22:13 – Making Cultural Changes26:11 – Leading in The Modern Environment28:15 – Selection Process and Picking the Right People31:45 – Policing in the Current Social Environment34:30 – The Constitution v. Our Safety37:15 – Differentiating Between the Need For Training And Discipline40:30 – Actions, Intent and The Media 43:30 – Social Media And Law Enforcement46:38 – Militarization of Law Enforcement51:19 – Proactivity: Intervening Early or Creating a Problem52:30 – Bad Tactics or Bad Technology 54:45 – Defining SWAT and Their Mission Set58:03 – How Do Small Agencies Avoid Issues with Their SWAT Team1:01:00 – Requirements v. Equipment Understanding Your Needs1:04:45 – Rapid Fire QuestionsBooks RecommendedLeft of Bang: How the Marine Corps' Combat Hunter Program Can Save Your Life by Patrick Van Horne, Jason Riley, Shawn Coyne - ISBN 1936891301Contact InfoMike Hillmanmrhntoa@aol.com
Jason Birr, Adam Ballard, Travis Timm, Jon Becker, Billy Henniger and Donny Krosch do the 3rd annual US Masters Fantasy Draft. Combing the fantasy wargame with a fantasy sports league format, what could be better? Will the top overall pick be the U.S. Master? Which duo will draft the best team of US Masters? The post Episode 71 – US Masters Fantasy Draft 2022 appeared first on .
DescriptionMy Guest Today is Mike Hillman. Mike is a legend in the tactical community with a list of career accomplishments that would take an entire podcast of their own. But as a brief bio he was one of the original founders of LAPD SWAT, a Deputy Chief at LAPD, the Assistant Sheriff in Orange County California and a Chief of Police for the Los Angeles Port Police. He was one of the founders of the National Tactical Officers Association, headed security for the Los Angeles Dodgers, and is a nationally recognized expert on leadership, crisis management, critical incident management, special operations and a wide variety of other subjects.Timestamps1:45 – Mike's Background4:05 – The beginnings of LAPD D Platoon (SWAT)5:35 – Defining Events – International Terrorism, Homegrown Terrorist, & the 1970s11:12 – The Origins of Crisis Negotiation & LAPDs Approach17:19 – Development of Hostage Negotiation Tactics22:20 – 1984 Summer Olympics & Development of SWAT31:02 – The Evolution of Flashbangs 33:54 – Developing Bus Assaults Tactics37:22 – Intelligence Gathering, Pre-scouting, and DARPA Surrogate Travel 40:45 – Hanafi Muslim Incident Effect on Tactics (Fast Roping & Aerial Platform)43:19 – Founding of the National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA)45:14 – The Rock House Epidemic in LA & Origins of Armored Vehicles47:30 – Law Enforcement & the Military (Demilitarization?)51:22 – The 1980s and the NTOA55:10 – Being a Student of the Game – The Need for Research & Study58:12 – What Makes a Good SWAT Operator Books RecommendedLeft of Bang: How the Marine Corps' Combat Hunter Program Can Save Your Life by Patrick Van Horne, Jason Riley, Shawn Coyne - ISBN 1936891301 Contact InfoMike HillmannMrhntoa@aol.com
Jon Becker and his son Owen, who along with Owen's friend Kaidyn recently won the Devils Lake Angler Young Angler tournament. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode Description - My guest today is Ed Hinchey, a retired Sgt. with the Forest Hills Pennsylvania Police Department. Ed is the survivor of a violent police shooting who was saved by his soft body armor. After retirement Ed became the Director of the Safariland Saves Program. In his capacity as Saves Director, Ed's job is working with officers who have been shot in the line of duty and saved by their armor. As a result, Ed has likely interacted with more officers shot in the line of duty than anyone in the world. In this interview, Ed discusses witnessing his partner being shot, the first failure of soft body armor by a round it was designed to stop, surviving his own shooting, the aftermath of a shooting, the effects on the officer and their family, as well as the NIJ armor standards past and present. Ed also discusses how to best prepare officers for shootings and how to help them after a shooting occurs. Timestamps1:30 – Ed's Background2:06 – 6/23/03 - The Edward Limbacher Shooting4:55 – The NIJ Armor Standards and How They Have Changed7:05 – Armor Failure – The Zylon Recall and The Old NIJ Standards11:00 – Frustrations with the Armor Industry13:23 – The Chronology of Ed's Shooting 20:50 – His Injuries 26:30 – Arrival at the Hospital & Initial Treatment33:00 – Surgery & Recovery38:10 – Effects on the Family45:30 – Community Reaction & News Media51:14 – Retirement from Law Enforcement 57:04 – Starting His Second Career with Safariland1:02:10 – Keys to Surviving a Shooting1:07:15 – Going Beyond the Academy1:20:45 - Why Armor Saves Lives1:25:39 – Behind the Armor – Training Armor1:30:17 – Mindset and Survival1:33:14 - Social Media and Survivors Books RecommendedMeditations by Marcus Aurelius – ISBN 048629823XThe Man in the Arena: Selected Writings by Theodore Roosevelt - ISBN13: 9780765306715Theodore Roosevelt on Leadership: Executive Lessons from the Bully Pulpit by James Strock – ISBN 0761515399 Sites RecommendedNIJ Armor Standards - https://nij.ojp.gov/topics/articles/body-armor-performance-standardsSafariland Saves - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIM58xG6QM4flerbP6IU9qgXf7VJ5ZgJ7 https://scholar.harvard.edu/fryer/publications/empirical-analysis-racial-differences-police-use-force Contact InfoEd HincheySave #941Safariland Saves Programed.hinchey@safariland.com
DescriptionMy guests today are the hosts of the very successful California Association of Tactical Officers (CATO) Podcast, Brent Stratton, and Marcus Sprague. Brent is the Assistant Chief at a Southern California Police Department and the President of the California Tactical Officers Association (CATO). Marcus is a recently retired Lieutenant at a Northern California PD and the Vice President of CATO. Both Brent and Marcus are graduates of the CARO Strategic Leadership Program. Timestamps1:05 - Marcus's background (CATO and SWAT)2:55 - Brent's background (CATO and SWAT)6:52 - The Evolution of CATO 10:00 - Role of CATO and regional associations12:45 - Hot topics in California15:00 - CATO's role in helping defining mission-readiness 17:30 - The importance of identifying areas for improvement19:30 – The need for debriefs and lessons learned24:10 – Understanding the why in training30:45 – CATO Decision Making Exercises36:55 - Anecdotal evidence vs hard data in law enforcement41:00 - Transparency and the gap in the story about law enforcement51:10 - Origin of CATO Podcast1:00:50 - The Future of CATO 1:09:04 - How to contact CATO (and the power of the community)1:13:04 - How to join or become involved with CATO Books RecommendedField Command by Sid HealSound Doctrine: A Tactical Primer by Sid Heal Contact InfoCATO Website - catonews.orgCATO Podcast on Apple PodcastsMarcus Sprague – vp@catonews.orgBrent Stratton - president@catonews.org For more information, check out our website at thedebrief.live
Jon Becker, Kris Kapsner, Jesse Bergland and Donny Krosch talk about the weekend epic event that was the Kings of War Corner of the Bugeater Game Convention. The post Episode 70 – Bugeater 2022! appeared first on .
Episode Description – In this episode, we take a deep dive into LAPD D-Platoon (aka SWAT) with Lee McMillion, one of the two Lieutenants who currently lead the unit. We discuss the history of SWAT, the current configuration of the team, the specialized cadres within the team, and what happens when the team is activated. We also discuss how they select the right personnel, leading a team of high achievers, maintaining high standards, and trying to support personnel who are constantly engaged in dangerous and potentially traumatic events. Today's Guest - Lt. Lee McMillion. Lee is currently one of the two Lieutenants leading the Los Angeles Police Departments Metropolitan Division D-Platoon - also known as LAPD SWAT. In total, Lee has spent 33 years as a Los Angeles Policeman of which 23 years have been spent at Metro, 21 with D-Platoon. Lee is one of only three men to have ever served at all possible ranks at D-Platoon (Officer, Plus 1, Sgt, and Lt.). Lee has been an element member, an element leader, a squad leader and is currently a Platoon Leader. In his career, Lee has participated in well over a thousand tactical operations with a wide variety of mission sets. Topics Discussed01:10 - Lee's Career History 03:20 – History of LAPD D-Platoon (SWAT)06:30 – Black Panther and SLA Incidents08:00 – Origins of the name “SWAT”10:30 – 1984 LA Olympics and effect on D-Platoon 14:15 – Current Configuration & Responsibilities of D-Platoon16:30 – Capabilities of the team & the cadre system19:59 – TEMS & Tactical Medics 22:45 – Demographics of the Average D-Platoon Operators 26:00 – Criteria and Process for Activating SWAT 29:30 – Crisis Negotiation System – Every Operator is a Negotiator32:00 – Misconceptions about SWAT – Statistics for SWAT37:00 – “Militarization” of Law Enforcement40:45 – Choosing the Right People – Personnel Selection46:00 – Maintaining High Standards with Strong Personalities49:00 – Building and Maintaining the Right Culture 52:25 – Effects of Social Media on Different Personality Types55:25 – The Tension Between Social Media and Professionalism58:00 – Rapid Fire Questions 1:02:00 - Most Profound Career Memory Books ReferencedThe Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups by Daniel Coyle – ASIN B00AN2KTKQLegacy: What the All Blacks Can Teach Us About the Business of Life by James Kerr - ISBN 9780804176989 Contact Infohttps://www.lapdonline.org/office-of-the-chief-of-police/office-of-special-operations/metropolitan-division/swat/LAPD SWAT Instagram - @lapd.swat Check out our website at thedebrief.live
Jon Becker is the owner of the tactical equipment company Aardvark Tactical. Besides having a cool name, Aardvark makes cool gear including drones and breaching tools. Jon is about to release his new podcast “The Debrief” which has different guests from the special units in law enforcement and the military. I really enjoyed talking with Jon and look forward to listening to his new show. Links mentioned on the podcast: The Debrief Podcast Aardvark Tactical
Episode Description – This is the second of a broad reaching two-part interview with Sid. In this second episode, we discuss the origins of his study and writings on tactical science and take a deeper dive into several concepts in tactical science like initiative and maneuver in time and space. We also dig into Sid's views on leadership and take an emotional reflection on his responsibilities to those he led.This episode of The Debrief is in honor of Sid Heal who passed away on May 24th, 2022, shortly before this episode aired. We remember Sid as a force in the special tactics community, as a war veteran, as a celebrated author, and as a commander of the LA Sheriff's Department. A site has been created in honor of Sid that you can visit at www.sidheal.com Guest – Charles “Sid” Heal. Sid is a legend in the special tactics' community and a key figure in the history and evolution of special tactics in the United States. Sid is a retired CWO5 in the United States Marine Corps serving numerous combat deployments including the Vietnam War, The Gulf War, and Operation United Shield in Somalia. Sid is also a retired Commander from the LA County Sheriff's Department, has worked in the Special Enforcement Bureau, the Emergency Operations Bureau, and a wide variety of other assignments. Sid is one of the most prolific authors on tactical topics having authored several books and hundreds of articles. Sid has taught at the US Army War College and is the former president of the California Association of Tactical Officers. Topics Discussed3:18 Short background on Sound Doctrine6:23 Public perception of police use of violence vs reality13:08 Origin of Sid's writing career: combining doctrines of law enforcement and military19:38 Key concepts in Sid's books (end state, training vs education, maneuvering in time, etc.)36:48 Writing tactical books that are widely accessible through simplifying concepts 39:18 The importance of tactical science (understanding the rationale behind decisions, etc.)43:53 Sid's recommended reading list (from Officer to Lieutenant)48:42 Rapid-fire questions (most important habit, leader vs manager, most important trait for teams/leaders, if he could have dinner with anybody, who it would be, etc.) Links and Books ReferencedSound Doctrine by Charles “Sid” Heal - ISBN 9781930051119Field Command by Charles "Sid" Heal – ISBN 9781590563441Please find Sid's recommended reading list at thedebrief.live/the-list Other Places to See and Hear Sid CATO Podcast – www.catonews.orghttps://catopodcast.podbean.com/e/concepts-of-non-lethal-force-with-sid-heal/https://catopodcast.podbean.com/e/concepts-of-non-lethal-force-with-sid-heal-part-2-of-2/ For more information, check out our website at thedebrief.live
Episode Description – This is the first of a broad reaching two-part interview with Sid. In this first episode, we discuss Sid's career history, the evolution of special tactics, the history of LASD SEB, the origins of SWAT, and his research on flashbangs and development of the NTOA Instructors Manual. We also discuss the origins of non-lethal weapons, police reform and defunding, and the origins of his study and writings on tactical science.This episode of The Debrief is in honor of Sid Heal who passed away on May 24th, 2022, shortly before this episode aired. We remember Sid as a force in the special tactics community, as a war veteran, as a celebrated author, and as a commander of the LA Sheriff's Department. A site has been created in honor of Sid that you can visit at www.sidheal.com Guest – Charles “Sid” Heal. Sid is a legend in the special tactics' community and a key figure in the history and evolution of special tactics in the United States. Sid is a retired CWO5 in the United States Marine Corps serving numerous combat deployments including the Vietnam War, The Gulf War, and Operation United Shield in Somalia. Sid is also a retired Commander from the LA County Sheriff's Department, has worked in the Special Enforcement Bureau, the Emergency Operations Bureau, and a wide variety of other assignments. Sid is one of the most prolific authors on tactical topics having authored several books and hundreds of articles. Sid has taught at the US Army War College and is the former president of the California Association of Tactical Officers. Topics Discussed3:18 Sid's career history (USMC, Sheriff's Department, etc.)13:03 Evolution of special tactics in the United States17:30 Formation of the NTOA19:48 Influence of technology/changing tactics on hostage rescue22:03 Military tactics vs burgeoning special tactics26:18 Origins of SWAT32:08 Origin of Sid formally studying strategy and tactics 33:58 Beginning of flash bang research/original NTOA flash bang manual45:18 Milestones after the flash bang manual (Somalia, Kenya, etc.)1:07:38 Shifts in thinking on the U.S. Military using non-lethal weapons (Afghanistan, Balkans, etc.)1:10:18 Shifts in military thinking on non-lethal force1:15:28 Defunding the police vs reforming the police1:18:18 Integrating theory and practice and the origins of tactical science Books ReferencedSound Doctrine by Charles “Sid” Heal - ISBN 9781930051119Field Command by Charles "Sid" Heal – ISBN 9781590563441Please find Sid's recommended reading list at thedebrief.live/the-list Other Places to See and Hear SidCATO Podcast – www.catonews.orghttps://catopodcast.podbean.com/e/concepts-of-non-lethal-force-with-sid-heal/https://catopodcast.podbean.com/e/concepts-of-non-lethal-force-with-sid-heal-part-2-of-2/ For more information, check out our website at thedebrief.live
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.
Brent and Marcus sit down with Jon to discuss his relationship with CATO and how he has crossed paths with several pioneers of the tactical community. Jon's unique background has given him the opportunity to receive thousands of hours of tactical training as a civilian and work with a variety of tactical teams throughout law enforcement and the military. Jon uses his experiences to blend a unique outside perspective into the debrief, one which leverages a passion for the tactical community combined with an insider's access and knowledge. https://thedebrief.live/
The Debrief with Jon Becker launches June 8th. Please enjoy this trailer. The Debrief is an interview-based podcast that tells the stories of the leaders of some of the world's top law enforcement and military units – individuals who navigate dangerous situations with their highly effective teams every day. Jon Becker founded AARDVARK at just seventeen years old. The company started out as a climbing equipment business, often selling gear to SWAT teams and operators. After attending law school and working in police litigation, Becker realized that the best way he could serve tactical operators was by producing and providing high quality gear and products that would enhance operator safety on the job. After AARDVARK's expansion and success, Becker founded PROJECT7, a provider of purpose-built, scalable, and configurable tactical platforms. Throughout this decades-long journey, Becker has learned invaluable lessons about the lives and work of law enforcement and tactical operators, leading him to a deep understanding of the principles and core values behind highly effective teams. After keynoting for many years on the leadership of elite units and what he terms “culture-centric” leadership, Becker is putting those lessons into The Debrief, a non-profit podcast that serves the wider public.
Adam Ballard, Jon Becker and Donny Krosch do a wrap up of the 3 Mantic tournaments at Renegade. Armada, the Kings of War Speed Tournament, and the Renegade Grand Tournament. The post Episode 64 – The Renegade Convention weekend! appeared first on .
Wins Above Fantasy - Van Burnett (@Van_Verified) and Steve Gesuele (@stav8818) take a look at the free-agent singings through a fantasy lens and discuss the impact the deals will have on their value for 2022. 3:30 Jon Becker's (@jonbecker_) Free Agent Tracker 5:40 Corey Seager and Marcus Semien to Texas 18:05 Javier Baez becomes even riskier in Detroit 23:45 Max Scherzer wants to win with NYM 26:30 Will Robbie Ray keep his command in Seattle? 30:50 Kevin Gausman returns to the AL East with the Jays 35:24 Starling Marte, the Nelson Cruz of Steals, to NYM 41:20 Eduardo Rodriguez heads to a pitcher's park 44:00 Marcus Stroman and his elite ground ball rate is a Cub 48:03 Chris Taylor should have more playing time with the Dodgers 51:50 Raisel Iglesias has a closer job in staying with the Angles 54:16 Jon Gray the next breakout candidate outside of Coors 57:00 Avisail Garcia takes his talents to South Beach 1:00:00 Taking a flyer on Justin Verlander? 1:02:10 Steven Matz to Van's Cards 1:02:10 Anthony DeScalfani stays with the Giants 1:02:10 Will Syndergaard finally break out with the Angels? 1:02:10 Corey Kebel to close in Philly? 1:02:16 Other deals worth mentioning 1:14:26 Potential Landing Spots 1:14:56 Carlos Correa 1:16:59 Freddie Freeman 1:16:45 Kris Bryant 1:19:20 Trevor Story 1:20:50 Nick Castellanos 1:22:25 Kyle Schwarzer 1:23:15 Carlos Rodon 1:25:05 Michael Conforto 1:26:07 Nelson Cruz 1:27:05 Clayton Kershaw Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify | RSS | Twitter: | @winsabovepod | @Van_Verified | @stav8818 | Email:winsabovefantasy@gmail.com Get PL+ and join our Discord! Get PL+ and join our community!: https://www.pitcherlist.com/plus
Wins Above Fantasy - Van Burnett (@Van_Verified) and Steve Gesuele (@stav8818) take a look at the free-agent singings through a fantasy lens and discuss the impact the deals will have on their value for 2022. 3:30 Jon Becker's (@jonbecker_) Free Agent Tracker 5:40 Corey Seager and Marcus Semien to Texas 18:05 Javier Baez becomes even riskier in Detroit 23:45 Max Scherzer wants to win with NYM 26:30 Will Robbie Ray keep his command in Seattle? 30:50 Kevin Gausman returns to the AL East with the Jays 35:24 Starling Marte, the Nelson Cruz of Steals, to NYM 41:20 Eduardo Rodriguez heads to a pitcher's park 44:00 Marcus Stroman and his elite ground ball rate is a Cub 48:03 Chris Taylor should have more playing time with the Dodgers 51:50 Raisel Iglesias has a closer job in staying with the Angles 54:16 Jon Gray the next breakout candidate outside of Coors 57:00 Avisail Garcia takes his talents to South Beach 1:00:00 Taking a flyer on Justin Verlander? 1:02:10 Steven Matz to Van's Cards 1:02:10 Anthony DeScalfani stays with the Giants 1:02:10 Will Syndergaard finally break out with the Angels? 1:02:10 Corey Kebel to close in Philly? 1:02:16 Other deals worth mentioning 1:14:26 Potential Landing Spots 1:14:56 Carlos Correa 1:16:59 Freddie Freeman 1:16:45 Kris Bryant 1:19:20 Trevor Story 1:20:50 Nick Castellanos 1:22:25 Kyle Schwarzer 1:23:15 Carlos Rodon 1:25:05 Michael Conforto 1:26:07 Nelson Cruz 1:27:05 Clayton Kershaw Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify | RSS | Twitter: | @winsabovepod | @Van_Verified | @stav8818 | Email:winsabovefantasy@gmail.com Get PL+ and join our Discord! Get PL+ and join our Discord: https://pitcherlist.com/plus
Brady is back on a Friday for a short show before Norwich hockey. He discusses UVM's big win over Northern Iowa in men's basketball and discusses the big keys to the win. He also talks with Patriots Insider Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston about the Pats and Browns matchup and he answers a six-pack of NFL questions heading into Week 10. And, can Jon Becker ever reach the Tom Brennan level of popularity?
Today's guest is Jon Becker, CEO at Platcore in Denver, Colorado. Founded in 2016, PlatCore is a platform development company that is building applications that either compliment or enhance current functionality on the ServiceNow platform. Based on Service Portal, their initial application is a Learning Management System that integrates with the HR/GRC module or can be a standalone application on the ServiceNow platform. Jon is an accomplished professional experienced in leading mission critical initiatives, product launch and commercialization, and driving change within organizations. He has proven success in global program delivery, strategic alignment and translating executive vision into business results across various industries. Jon has delivered multiple enterprise software implementations and also has experience with custom applications, including geo-locators, portals and custom web-sites developed both in-house and off-shore. In the episode, Jon will discuss: How he got into the world of ServiceNow, Career tipping points and milestones, The Learning Revolution, The value that Platcore are adding to customers, How the ServiceNow platform is continuing to evolve, Top tips for a successful product integration, and Advice to his younger self
Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) are joined by Jon Becker (@jonbecker_) of FanGraphs/RosterResource to discuss his job and the busy start to the offseason. Then, they break down the qualifying offers and impending non-tender decisions. Links: Jon Becker's Twitter https://twitter.com/jonbecker_ Jon Becker's Offseason Matricies https://twitter.com/jonbecker_/status/1453918451337207811 FanGraphs RosterResource https://www.fangraphs.com/roster-resource/depth-charts/free-agents Phillies-Athletics Trade of the Week https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/trades/trade-60657/ Padres-White Sox Trade of the Week https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/trades/trade-60399/ Bitzer: Non-tender Candidates for Every Team https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/non-tender-candidates-for-every-team/
Our 50th episode and the first annual KCGT rundown with Jon Becker, Jason Birr, and Lake Swatts own Donny Krosch! The post KCGT Rundown with Becker, Birr and Krosch!! Episode 50! appeared first on .
How culture is a force multiplier for your tactical team and organizations. Brent and Marcus from CATO interview Aardvark CEO Jon Becker. Jon is part philosopher, part warrior, and fully committed to excellence in his personal and professional life. He has presented his philosophy on leadership to CATO's Strategic Leadership Program and at our annual CATO Conference, and written articles on it for CATO's magazine and other publications. In this podcast, Jon discusses lessons learned from tactical legends that he applies to his business model. Specifically, what people look for in a leader, how to create the right culture for your team, and how seeking strong personalities for your team is the key to success. Jon can be reached at: JBecker@aardvarktactical.com www.aardvarktactical.com
In this episode the guys discuss confusion with the movie The Natural, interview Jon Becker, play a baseball reference game, and more!!! 1:30-9:00 MLB the Show 9:00-34:10 “The Natural” Movie Review 34:19-58:18 Jon Becker interview about Coronavirus and advanced stats 1:08:06-1:14:23 Baseball reference game 1:15:40-1:36:46 Home Run Derby for extra innings? + banter --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/boogiedownbombers/support
You're probably wondering "what is Tomfidence?" Well, I'm not going to tell you. You'll have to listen to the episode to find out. Or maybe you have listened already, do people read these before listening? This week we're doing an On The Shoulders Of Giants episode where we discuss an article from the history of Magic writing. Today is Tomfidence, by Jon Becker. Join us for that and the news, including all the events that are and are not happening as we all weather this viral crisis together. I hope you're all healthy! Topic Article: https://articles.starcitygames.com/premium/tomfidence/ News Sources: https://articles.starcitygames.com/news/scg-atlanta-worcester-cincinnati-canceled/ https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/612967583098011648/maros-ikoria-teaser https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/bvgbw3/magic-the-gatherings-largest-storefront-is-trying-to-unionize https://forums.mtgarena.com/forums/threads/64025 https://www.cfbevents.com/magicfestonline https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/FNM_at_Home Judge Call: Using Protection Supported this week by: Phyrexian Arena Combat sounds generously provided by Yap Audio Production: https://freesound.org/people/Yap_Audio_Production/ Special Thanks to Joseph McDaden for music used in this episode. Check out his music at josephmcdade.com/music or support him at www.patreon.com/josephmcdade
We are excited to announce the first speakers for The Igniting Souls Conference Online, including: * Jon Becker, author of The Flunk Out Professor * Betty Jewell Slater, who does historical readings * Linda Outka, a prayer warrior And there are many more to come. Get your free general admission ticket at https://www.ignitingsoulsconference.com/online
Had such a great time talking about possible trades including Arenado, Betts, Marte, and more with Jon Becker. Discussed top teams in baseball and finished it off with our Super Bowl picks!
Jon Becker joins the podcast to discuss the Cubs budget issues that may force a Kris Bryant trade. Getting rid of Addison Russell, promising signs for Ian Happ and Kyle Schwarber, and Jon becoming twitter famous.
In this episode, we welcome Jon Becker from Roster Resource (part of Fangraphs) to the show. We start by trying to take a quick dive into the Astros sign stealing scandal (3:30). After that, we take a look at the NL Central starting with the Cardinals (15:09) and what they can do next. The Brewers and the most obvious, albeit unsexy free agent fit for them (20:49), then we talk about the Cubs (26:55) and what could be OUTgoing as opposed to INcoming. The Reds and their weird season (36:27), and we talk about the Pirates (44:50) because we have to. To round it out, Jim's Stat Spotlight (49:39) takes us out with some NL Central trivia!
Introducing Jon Becker A.K.A. the surfer who was attacked by a crocodile and lived to tell the tale. And now, for the very first time, Jon shares this unbelievable story with the world. Listen firsthand as Jon describes his near death experience and how this event gave him inspiration for life and an even greater love for surfing. Sorry for any background noise, our studio is above a brewery and it was brew day the day we recorded this episode. Pura vida! Email us anything/everything/questions/rants/love letters/show ideas/recipes/surf reports/etc - getoutandsurfCR@gmail.com DON’T FORGET! Go to Instagram, post your best sunset/sunrise photo with the hashtag #ShowUsYourSunset, and make sure to tag @getoutandsurf @witchsrocksurf and @sambatothesea Every month someone will win a free Witch’s Rock Surf Camp t-shirt. At the end of the year, one of these monthly winners will win the grand prize: a free trip to Witch’s Rock Surf Camp in Tamarindo, Costa Rica - witchsrocksurfcamp.com
Ever wonder what happens to Olympic medals and torches? Some go to museums; some go to auction and to a collector's collection. This week we're talking to Jon Becker, Olympic auction consultant for RR Auction, who tells us the type of items that go up for auction and how much they can be worth (you'll be surprised to know how much Jill has held in her hand). RR Auction's July Olympic auction is ending, but it will have another one in January. You never know what you'll find, so if you're in the market for Olympic collectibles, check it out. Jill also has a BIG update on her Tokyo 2020 ticket buying woes, but the OS Tokyo 2020 tickets site tracker is worth every Eurocent. Also, check out our Team Olympic Fever bobsledder Josh Williamson (who is not going on "The Bachelor," BTW) on the Orlando Sentinel's podcast. DISCLAIMER: OLYMPIC® is a trademark of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (“USOPC”). Any use of OLYMPIC® in the Olympic Fever podcast is strictly for informational and commentary purposes. The Olympic Fever podcast is not an official podcast of the USOPC. The Olympic Fever podcast is not a sponsor of the USOPC, nor is Olympic Fever associated with or endorsed by USOPC in any way. The content of Olympic Fever podcast does not reflect the opinions, standards, views, or policies of the USOPC,
Jason Martinez and Jon Becker discuss how close each team is to setting their Opening Day roster, unsettled position battles and other interesting tidbits as teams get ready to break camp.
Jason Martinez and Jon Becker discussed a new feature and a few upcoming features at Roster Resource, as well recent roster projection changes to the Cardinals, Indians, Orioles and Yankees, the latest batch of injury news, MLB's announced rule changes and some of the Top Prospect performances in Spring Training.
Jason Martinez and Jon Becker discuss Adam Jones and his new team, out of options players on the roster bubble, the Giants' outlook for the upcoming season, plans for Cardinals pitcher Dakota Hudson, service time manipulation and major changes to the game that were at least partly a result of the recent home run surge.
Pitchers and catchers have officially reported to spring training, and Shaun and Ryan chat with Jon Becker about where the Yankees stand as the offseason nears a close. How does the Yankees' roster stack up against other contenders in the league? Are the Yanks really done adding pieces? Plus, the Bomber Brothers host a live draft of all-time Yankees, using only single season performances to make things more interesting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Top 8 Magic presents: Curmudgeons with Cards Getting Coffee. aka Glorious Night of Soil's Betrayal BDM was supposed to spend the day working on multiple deadlines but a man has to eat, right? Fellow curmudgeon Jon Becker was in the area and they went to a diner for eggs, burnt potatoes, bottomless coffee and absolutely no cheesecake.At some point they realize they are in a pilot episode for Curmudgeons with Cards Getting Coffee. Topics ranged across many lanes: Why Becker loves Orzhov so much Why you should block with your Sauroform Hybrid (which is...) Why Brian wishes he could splash black in Simic Ruminations on diners Reminiscences about comic book stores Shortcut names for new cards Money draft culture aka "Late night" drafting Becker's love for Ill-Gotten Inheritance What to call Ethereal Absolution and getting to Glorious Night of Soil's Betrayal in real time. John Wick, Hotel Artemis, and Atomic Blonde Basketball Other things If you like Curmudgeons with Cards Getting Coffee you should let BDM know on Twitter at @Top8Games and if you think you would be a suitable guest for a future installment be sure to send him your CV* for consideration. *Curmudgeonum Vitae --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/top8magic/support
This week Jon Becker (@jonbecker_) joins us once again as we talk the Hall of Fame, Adrian Beltre retires, and we breakdown the Top 50 Free Agents around the league and predict where we think they'll end up. In Today's Episode The Top 50 Free Agents Numbers 50-31 Midwest Swing is a weekly podcast where Host Mike Berardino interviews experts, coaches, and players around the league on the state of the Minnesota Twins, The Major and Minor Leagues, and the latest MLB news. --- Mike Berardino (@MikeBerardino) is a Zone Coverage Minnesota Twins Contributing Writer. He has been covering the Twins since 2013 for The St. Paul Pioneer Press and Zone Coverage. Brandon Warne (@Brandon_Warne) is a Zone Coverage utility writer and our Minnesota Twins beat writer. Tom Schreier (@tschreier3) is the proprietor of ZoneCoverage.com and previously wrote about Minnesota sports for Bleacher Report and Yahoo! Sports before joining 105 The Ticket in 2014.
As part of our special series on emergent scholarship, Dr. Jon Becker of Virginia Commonwealth University discussed his experiences with emergent scholarship from the varied perspectives of scholar, faculty practitioner, policy developer and administrative support. Emergent scholarship has seen significant engagement since Ernest Boyer’s call for expanding the domain of scholarship, but the support of this scholarship in formal education spaces has not kept up with rate of adoption. What are the various roles and responsibilities for faculty, staff and administrators in supporting, promoting and amplifying the growth of emergent scholarship? ABOUT JON BECKER Jon Becker is an Associate Professor of Educational Leadership at Virginia Commonwealth University. For four years, he served as the Director of Learning Innovation and Online Academic Programs, and was integral in forming VCU’s Academic Learning Transformation, or ALT, lab. Jon also holds a Juris Doctorate from Boston College Law School, and both his scholarly and practical work exist at the intersection of emergent teaching and public policy. His administrative, scholastic and blogging work can be found at jonbecker.net
Jon Becker http://twitter.com/jonbecker joins the show to talk about where he sees higher ed going, where he got the idea to "prune and tune" your social media network, and what he would do if his favorite teamed traded for a player that rhymes with "Shmanton." Sharing is Caring: Follow Chase Piper: https://twitter.com/chasepipe Privacy In Context (book): https://www.amazon.com/Privacy-Context-Technology-Policy-Integrity/dp/0804752370
This is part two of our conversation with RIPE so if you haven’t heard the first, go to abovethebasement.com/episodes to listen. Coming out of Berklee College of Music, RIPE has been called many things - from neo-soul to funk/pop to jam band - but whatever genre they fall into, their infectious licks, lyrical grooves and high energy performances made us immediate fans. We sat with 3/7ths of the band out in Allston, MA a week or so after seeing blow away the crowd a The Paradise. Singer Robbie Wulfsohn and guitarists Tory Geismar and Jon Becker joined us for a conversation about their roots, vision, and the love they have for the fans - which is a palpable entity if you have ever been to a RIPE show. Song List: Song 1: Goon Squad (Hey Hello) Song 2: Down With The Dark Side (Produce The Juice) Song 3: Caralee (Hey Hello) Live Song: Goon Squad Join us at Above The Basement! Learn more at patreon.com/AboveTheBasement
Coming out of Berklee College of Music, RIPE has been called many things - from neo-soul to funk/pop to jam band - but whatever genre they fall into, their infectious licks, lyrical grooves and high energy performances made us immediate fans. We sat with 3/7ths of the band out in Allston, MA a week or so after seeing them blow away the crowd at The Paradise. Singer Robbie Wulfsohn and guitarists Tory Geismar and Jon Becker joined us for a conversation about their roots, vision, and the love they have for the fans - which is a palpable entity if you have ever been to a RIPE show. This is part one of a two part conversation! Song List: Song 1: Little Lighter (upcoming release) Song 2: Downward (upcoming release) Song 3: Talk to the Moon (Hey Hello) Live Song: Little Lighter Join us at Above The Basement! Learn more at patreon.com/AboveTheBasement
Cameron Banga and Jon Becker have determined that there is a specific type of band for their Apple Watches that they can not buy. Despite looking far and wide for a band that meets their need, they still feel as if there is a gap in the market. In this episode, Cameron and Jon discuss how they have ordered sample bands, that fit a specific need they have. If these bands are of high quality, our protagonists are hoping to buy a lot of 500-1000 of these bands, and then sell these bands individually for a profit on Amazon, eBay, etc. Learn more about Cameron and Jon, and what they are learning as they try to create their own band for the Apple Watch. Show Notes: Alibaba - https://www.alibaba.com Cameron on Twitter - http://twitter.com/cameronbanga Jon on Twitter - http://twitter.com/mangosquash Website: http://tonebands.com Have a question or comment? Email us at contact@tonebands.com.
Join the guys as they interview Matt Gomez and hit on a couple of great blog posts going around Twitter.Links to Matt Gomezhttp://mattbgomez.comhttps://www.facebook.com/mattbgomez13https://www.pinterest.com/mattbgomez/ The Water Cooler"When Twitter Jumped the Snark" via Jon Becker http://www.jonbecker.net/when-twitter-jumped-the-snarkJosh's Twitter followJohn Spencer @edrethink http://www.johntspencer.com/ Wendell the World’s Worst Wizard @wendellwizardDevin's Shared Article "Avoiding Unmitigated Disasters" via Sean Nashhttp://nashworld.edublogs.org/2013/11/29/avoiding-unmitigated-disasters/
This is The Water Cooler Podcastathon 2013. For the second year, Max and Stina went from Noon to Midnight to raise money for the St. Baldrick's Foundation. A volunteer charity that raises money for research and treatment of childhood cancers. During the show they talked to guests, friends, callers and donators with a full studio of people. Enjoy our 12 hours of comedy goodness for charity.
This is The Water Cooler Podcastathon 2013. For the second year, Max and Stina went from Noon to Midnight to raise money for the St. Baldrick's Foundation. A volunteer charity that raises money for research and treatment of childhood cancers. During the show they talked to guests, friends, callers and donators with a full studio of people. Enjoy our 12 hours of comedy goodness for charity.
This is The Water Cooler Podcastathon 2012! This is the one year anniversary of The Water Cooler, the official kickoff of Season 2, as well as a fundraiser for an amazing charity. Max and Stina went from Noon to Midnight to raise money for the St. Baldrick's Foundation. A volunteer charity that raises money for research and treatment of childhood cancers. During the show they talked to guests, friends, callers and donators with a full studio of people. Donations are still accepted up until March 18, 2012. Visit https://www.stbaldricks.org/donate/team/75029 to donate!
This week’s episode of the SIS Baseball Podcast highlights defensive excellence in the Bay Area. Senior research analyst Mark Simon (@MarkASimonSays) points out how well Chad Pinder has played recently, with help from Oakland Athletics coach Ryan Christenson (1:04). Then, Mark talks to San Francisco Giants outfielder Kevin Pillar (@KPILLAR4). They discuss the challenges of making sliding, diving, and jumping catches including dealing with injuries (3:00), how Pillar learned to play that way (5:13), what being the leader in those kinds of catches says about a player (10:00), learning a ballpark (11:02), how much he uses scouting information (13:24), and what advice he would give to kids who want to play defense like him (15:19). Mark is then joined by research associate Andrew Kyne (@Andrew_Kyne) and intern Jon Becker (@jonbecker_). They review Pillar’s comments (18:29), discuss a pitcher who changed approach upon joining a new team (20:56), answer a listener question about the Mount Rushmore of stats (22:45), preview Andrew’s presentation at Saberseminar (24:07) and challenge listeners to figure out the Ridiculous Stats of the Day (25:21).
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