Podcasts about peace officer standards

Erica Gaines is the President and CEO of TacMobility: Controlling the Mind + the Machine, a training program whose vision is to heal the racial divide between people of color (POC) and police officers through law enforcement wellness and community dialogue. Having met over 100,000 officers since 2013, “The Knife Girl'' has gained wide acceptance into the LEO community. While an unlikely candidate to advocate for police, this dark-skinned, multi-racial woman from Phoenix, AZ, continues to use her voice to talk about trauma recovery, self-awareness, and Suicide: the #1 Cop Killer in America.Her research began in 2016 when incidents of police involved shootings with unarmed black males were becoming frequent, prompting the onset of large protests. Feeling that the media portrayal of officers was inconsistent with her unique, personal experience but also wanting to get answers to questions like, “why can't you shoot people in the leg?”or “if officers are innocent, why the payouts?”, Erica embarked on a four-year journey of conducting candid interviews with police officers at training conferences. In 2017, she participated in the VirTra Use of Force Simulated Training at a FBI National Academy Associate (FBINAA) Conference. Forever changed by the physical experience of a shoot, Erica wondered if ‘police bias' had more to do with a physiological stress response than racism. With inadequate clinical research to pull from, in 2019, Erica created the world's most extensive ongoing study of Law Enforcement Officers and Cumulative Stress. Armed with data, in 2020, Erica created a 4-hour Peace Officer Standards & Training (POST) training course accredited through the National Certification Program (NCP) , developed by the International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (IADLEST). The training program and fiscally sponsored non-profit, TacMobility: Controlling the Mind and the Machine, offers stress and trauma awareness, rehabilitative stretching, and self-awareness to police officers in the United States. With her straightforward approach, Erica uses TacMobility to heal traumatized officers in an effort to bring communities closer. She believes that supporting the mental and physical health of officers ultimately brings support back to the community; Enabling them to balance compassion and courage, empathy and protection, creating space for positive community engagement. Her organization recognizes that this is a vital component in developing trust between communities of color and law enforcement.Visit https://tacmobility.org/ for more information

A former Abington police officer, Joshua Heal, who allegedly had a sexual relationship with Sandra Birchmore, may soon be decertified by a state watchdog group, according to Abington Police Chief John Bonney. Chief Bonney, a recent addition to the department from Stoughton, confirmed he has recommended Heal's decertification to the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission. Heal, who served as a school resource officer, came under scrutiny in connection with Birchmore's death after an internal investigation revealed disturbing details. Birchmore was found dead in her Canton apartment in 2021. Initially deemed a suicide, her death is now believed to be a homicide orchestrated by former Stoughton officer Matthew Farwell, who allegedly maintained a sexual relationship with her since she was 15. According to a federal indictment, Farwell is accused of staging her death to resemble a suicide. Three former Stoughton officers, including Farwell, have been named as defendants in a wrongful death lawsuit filed by Birchmore's estate. The lawsuit alleges that Farwell, his twin brother William, and former officer Robert Devine groomed Birchmore after she joined a youth explorers program at age 13. Although Heal was also named as a defendant in this suit in 2023, charges against him were dismissed in 2024. Heal's attorney, Pete Farrell, clarified Heal's position in the ongoing federal investigation, asserting that Heal is cooperating fully as a material witness. “Allegations are allegations, and it is speculative at best to suggest that Mr. Heal may be decertified,” Farrell said in a statement to Boston.com. He added, “The Court made specific factual findings. Those findings speak for themselves and are a part of the Court record. These facts reveal Mr. Heal and Ms. Birchmore were friends and met while both were adults.” Court documents reveal that Heal met Birchmore in 2016 when she was an adult, adopting a cat from the shelter where Heal worked as an animal control officer. According to the records, “Defendant Heal admitted he received oral sex from Ms. Birchmore on at least one known occasion.” Heal also reportedly described their relationship as close friendship in conversations with investigators. Although court findings indicate that Heal and Birchmore did not know each other during her youth, her estate argues that Heal exploited his position, exerting influence over a “vulnerable young adult.” Furthermore, the complaint alleges that Heal had detailed knowledge of Birchmore's prior abuse and that he was aware Farwell tracked her phone activity. The lawsuit claims, “Heal owed Ms. Birchmore a duty to protect her from abusive and grooming behaviors exhibited by M. Farwell, W. Farwell, and Devine, and to refrain from exploiting his status as the Animal Control Officer to obtain sexual contact with Ms. Birchmore.” According to the POST Commission, Heal resigned from his position with the Abington Police Department “in lieu of discipline” and currently holds certification as an unassociated officer, which is set to expire on July 1, 2025. While Heal's future as a certified officer remains uncertain, POST has already taken action against other former Stoughton officers connected to the case. William Farwell, Matthew's twin, was decertified last month, and Robert Devine is listed as “not certified” by POST due to his alleged involvement in inappropriate relations with Birchmore. As the investigation continues, Heal's decertification status will be determined by POST, potentially marking another step in the efforts to address the troubling circumstances surrounding Birchmore's death. #SandraBirchmore #PoliceMisconduct #AbingtonPolice #StoughtonInvestigation #POSTCommission #JoshuaHeal #Justice Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

A former Abington police officer, Joshua Heal, who allegedly had a sexual relationship with Sandra Birchmore, may soon be decertified by a state watchdog group, according to Abington Police Chief John Bonney. Chief Bonney, a recent addition to the department from Stoughton, confirmed he has recommended Heal's decertification to the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission. Heal, who served as a school resource officer, came under scrutiny in connection with Birchmore's death after an internal investigation revealed disturbing details. Birchmore was found dead in her Canton apartment in 2021. Initially deemed a suicide, her death is now believed to be a homicide orchestrated by former Stoughton officer Matthew Farwell, who allegedly maintained a sexual relationship with her since she was 15. According to a federal indictment, Farwell is accused of staging her death to resemble a suicide. Three former Stoughton officers, including Farwell, have been named as defendants in a wrongful death lawsuit filed by Birchmore's estate. The lawsuit alleges that Farwell, his twin brother William, and former officer Robert Devine groomed Birchmore after she joined a youth explorers program at age 13. Although Heal was also named as a defendant in this suit in 2023, charges against him were dismissed in 2024. Heal's attorney, Pete Farrell, clarified Heal's position in the ongoing federal investigation, asserting that Heal is cooperating fully as a material witness. “Allegations are allegations, and it is speculative at best to suggest that Mr. Heal may be decertified,” Farrell said in a statement to Boston.com. He added, “The Court made specific factual findings. Those findings speak for themselves and are a part of the Court record. These facts reveal Mr. Heal and Ms. Birchmore were friends and met while both were adults.” Court documents reveal that Heal met Birchmore in 2016 when she was an adult, adopting a cat from the shelter where Heal worked as an animal control officer. According to the records, “Defendant Heal admitted he received oral sex from Ms. Birchmore on at least one known occasion.” Heal also reportedly described their relationship as close friendship in conversations with investigators. Although court findings indicate that Heal and Birchmore did not know each other during her youth, her estate argues that Heal exploited his position, exerting influence over a “vulnerable young adult.” Furthermore, the complaint alleges that Heal had detailed knowledge of Birchmore's prior abuse and that he was aware Farwell tracked her phone activity. The lawsuit claims, “Heal owed Ms. Birchmore a duty to protect her from abusive and grooming behaviors exhibited by M. Farwell, W. Farwell, and Devine, and to refrain from exploiting his status as the Animal Control Officer to obtain sexual contact with Ms. Birchmore.” According to the POST Commission, Heal resigned from his position with the Abington Police Department “in lieu of discipline” and currently holds certification as an unassociated officer, which is set to expire on July 1, 2025. While Heal's future as a certified officer remains uncertain, POST has already taken action against other former Stoughton officers connected to the case. William Farwell, Matthew's twin, was decertified last month, and Robert Devine is listed as “not certified” by POST due to his alleged involvement in inappropriate relations with Birchmore. As the investigation continues, Heal's decertification status will be determined by POST, potentially marking another step in the efforts to address the troubling circumstances surrounding Birchmore's death. #SandraBirchmore #PoliceMisconduct #AbingtonPolice #StoughtonInvestigation #POSTCommission #JoshuaHeal #Justice Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

A former Abington police officer, Joshua Heal, who allegedly had a sexual relationship with Sandra Birchmore, may soon be decertified by a state watchdog group, according to Abington Police Chief John Bonney. Chief Bonney, a recent addition to the department from Stoughton, confirmed he has recommended Heal's decertification to the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission. Heal, who served as a school resource officer, came under scrutiny in connection with Birchmore's death after an internal investigation revealed disturbing details. Birchmore was found dead in her Canton apartment in 2021. Initially deemed a suicide, her death is now believed to be a homicide orchestrated by former Stoughton officer Matthew Farwell, who allegedly maintained a sexual relationship with her since she was 15. According to a federal indictment, Farwell is accused of staging her death to resemble a suicide. Three former Stoughton officers, including Farwell, have been named as defendants in a wrongful death lawsuit filed by Birchmore's estate. The lawsuit alleges that Farwell, his twin brother William, and former officer Robert Devine groomed Birchmore after she joined a youth explorers program at age 13. Although Heal was also named as a defendant in this suit in 2023, charges against him were dismissed in 2024. Heal's attorney, Pete Farrell, clarified Heal's position in the ongoing federal investigation, asserting that Heal is cooperating fully as a material witness. “Allegations are allegations, and it is speculative at best to suggest that Mr. Heal may be decertified,” Farrell said in a statement to Boston.com. He added, “The Court made specific factual findings. Those findings speak for themselves and are a part of the Court record. These facts reveal Mr. Heal and Ms. Birchmore were friends and met while both were adults.” Court documents reveal that Heal met Birchmore in 2016 when she was an adult, adopting a cat from the shelter where Heal worked as an animal control officer. According to the records, “Defendant Heal admitted he received oral sex from Ms. Birchmore on at least one known occasion.” Heal also reportedly described their relationship as close friendship in conversations with investigators. Although court findings indicate that Heal and Birchmore did not know each other during her youth, her estate argues that Heal exploited his position, exerting influence over a “vulnerable young adult.” Furthermore, the complaint alleges that Heal had detailed knowledge of Birchmore's prior abuse and that he was aware Farwell tracked her phone activity. The lawsuit claims, “Heal owed Ms. Birchmore a duty to protect her from abusive and grooming behaviors exhibited by M. Farwell, W. Farwell, and Devine, and to refrain from exploiting his status as the Animal Control Officer to obtain sexual contact with Ms. Birchmore.” According to the POST Commission, Heal resigned from his position with the Abington Police Department “in lieu of discipline” and currently holds certification as an unassociated officer, which is set to expire on July 1, 2025. While Heal's future as a certified officer remains uncertain, POST has already taken action against other former Stoughton officers connected to the case. William Farwell, Matthew's twin, was decertified last month, and Robert Devine is listed as “not certified” by POST due to his alleged involvement in inappropriate relations with Birchmore. As the investigation continues, Heal's decertification status will be determined by POST, potentially marking another step in the efforts to address the troubling circumstances surrounding Birchmore's death. #SandraBirchmore #PoliceMisconduct #AbingtonPolice #StoughtonInvestigation #POSTCommission #JoshuaHeal #Justice Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

Dr. Sandie Morgan is joined by Daniel Varon as the two discuss the important of retribution and restitution for victims of trafficking and abuse. Daniel Varon Daniel Varon joined the Zalkin Law firm in 2020 bringing his experience as an attorney in the Office of the District Attorney in Orange County.  He is an experienced trial attorney, having tried approximately 60 jury trials during his work as Deputy District Attorney. The California District Attorney Investigators Association recognized him as Prosecutor of the Year in 2017. While at the Orange County DA's office, Daniel worked in the Human Exploitation and Trafficking Unit (HEAT). He maintained a full caseload and tried the first human trafficking of a minor case, following the passage of Prop 35. As a Senior Deputy in the DA's office, he handled pre-trial writs in the California Court of Appeals, drafted and argued appeals in the California Court of Appeal and Superior Court appellate department, and drafted requests for review in the California Supreme Court. During his time with the Orange County DA, he was also deeply involved in developing and presenting comprehensive human trafficking training programs for law enforcement and prosecutors in 12 counties across California. He served as a subject matter expert for California's Commission on Peace Officer Standards and training for development of its human trafficking training video and the Post Institute of Criminal Investigations, advancing human trafficking investigations. Before his work at the Orange County District Attorney's office, he worked for the law firm of Gilbert, Kelly, Crowley and Jennett in Los Angeles. Key Points The vertical prosecution model is essential in ensuring effective outcomes for victims, as it dedicates prosecutors to human trafficking cases, encouraging collaboration with police and law enforcement. The success of the HEAT unit relied on building trust not only among law enforcement but also with juvenile defenders, victim service providers, and the courts, creating a comprehensive support system for trafficking victims.  Daniel now represents victims of childhood sexual abuse and human trafficking, and he stresses the significance of focusing on restitution for victims, highlighting the long-term impacts of sexual abuse. The criminal and civil justice systems have key distinctions, particularly regarding the representation of victims, with criminal prosecutors acting on behalf of the state. In contrast, civil attorneys advocate directly for the victims. It is important to balance empathetic support for victims while providing them with the necessary structure for independence and self-empowerment.   Resources Zalkin Law Firm Orange County District Attorney's Office  California District Attorney Investigators Association ‘Prosecutor of the Year' Award Human Exploitation and Trafficking Unit (HEAT) California Courts of Appeals California Supreme Court California's Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training Southwestern Law School Interview with Daniel Aaron 112: Juvenile Justice Inspiring Hope: An Interview with Hon. Maria Hernandez Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma (IVAT) Transcript Sandra Morgan 0:14 Welcome to the Ending Human Trafficking Podcast here at Vanguard University's Global Center for Women and Justice in Orange County, California. This is episode #331: Retribution and Restitution, with Daniel Varon. My name is Dr. Sandie Morgan and this is the show where we empower you to study the issues, be a voice, and make a difference in ending human trafficking. Our guest today is Daniel Varon, and he joined the Zalkin Law firm in 2020 but I knew him a long time before that. His experience as an attorney in the office of the district attorney in Orange County was a huge part of the battle against human trafficking in my backyard. He is an experienced trial attorney,

Backlash is mounting following the demotion of Boston deputy superintendent Eddy Chrispin over his appointing to the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission, known as POST. We check in on the latest with the Boston Globe's Adrian Walker and founding POST Commission member Larry Ellison. 

Some of today's top storiesThe state agency in charge of certifying California law enforcement officers met yesterday in West Sacramento to decide the professional future of a former Kern County Sheriff's lieutenant.    David Hubbard, fired in 2022 by the Sheriff's Office and now an employee of the Kern County District Attorney's Office, was facing his permanent decertification as a peace officer.    17's Robert Price was there and attended a hearing of the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, or POST.     He files this report.A salary increase for the Superintendent at Greenfield Union School District is stirring up a heated discussion online. Many say the money should have gone to teachers or even students, instead. At last night's district board meeting, the issue was not a topic of discussion, however, we spoke with those who attended the meeting on both sides of the issue. Superintendent Ramon Hendrix began his post in 2017, after serving on the board of trustees for eight years.     When he took the position, according to Transparent California, Hendrix's first reported salary in 2018 was more than $214,000 with pay and benefits.     That was bumped up to $250,000 a few years later.    Now under the new contract, Hendrix is set to receive around $330,000 with a more than 7,000 dollar increase in each salary tier. On that same salary schedule, a year-round teacher would begin at around $47,000 and continue to move up to around $61,000, seeing a nearly 15-hundred dollar increase each salary tier.Yesterday, protesters and counterprotesters took to the Kern County Superior Court... ahead of a hearing on unionization for farm workers.     The back and forth between UFW and Wonderful has grown messier... but at its core... it's about unionizing and how easy joining one should be.  Last year... California started a new union authorization method called a card check law. If a *majority* of employees sign an authorization card... *all* employees become part of a union. That's why Wonderful Nurseries and the UFW have been clashing now... for months.     The California Agricultural Labor Relations Board authorized UFW to represent Wonderful workers... saying a majority signed on.     But Wonderful and nearly 150 workers allege they were tricked by the UFW into signing a card. Now... Wonderful has filed a lawsuit against the ALRB... challenging the card check law itself. While there was no ruling during yesterday's three-hour hearing... the judge says he'll also decide if the hearings between Wonderful and the UFW continue... while the future of the card check law itself is debated.

MY UPCOMING COURSES: https://kimturner.arlo.co/w/upcoming/page-3/SCHOOL VIOLENCE TRAINING: https://kimturner.arlo.co/w/courses/30-school-violence/315**Courses are exclusive and restricted access for public safety, only.**San Jose Police Department Job Opening: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanjoseca/jobs/newprint/4406330School violence is on the rise and it is an international problem. Why should 9-1-1 first responders know about school violence? What is our role in the rise of school violence? On this episode we are joined by Anthony Alvo. Anthony Alvo brings his experience as a Marine Corps combat veteran, police officer, and public safety dispatcher to a career in education and training in the law enforcement industry. Since 2009, Anthony has been a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Basic Dispatch Academy instructor at Rio Hondo Community College in Whittier, CA., where he  teaches numerous learning domains and advanced dispatch training including, “Public Safety Dispatcher's Role in Mass Casualty and Fatality Incidents” and “Dispatcher's Response to School-Based Incidents.”We are also joined by Tonia Riles from the San Jose Police Department and she shares with us some career opportunities her department currently has.

In this week's episode of Let's Talk Dispatch, we're joined by an incredible guest who has made a remarkable transition from a 16-year career as a dispatcher to an exciting role as California P.O.S.T.'s Public Safety Dispatch Program Manager.For those of you unfamiliar with P.O.S.T., it stands for Peace Officer Standards and Training, a vital institution established in 1959 by the California Legislature to set and maintain the highest standards for law enforcement. In 1968, the very first 911 call set the stage for the indispensable role of dispatchers, leading to their inclusion under the P.O.S.T. umbrella.Our guest, Jennifer, shares her inspiring journey and experiences. You won't believe that when she began her career, her agency didn't even have a CAD (Computer-Aided Dispatch) system, and during thunderstorms, they had to use pencils to switch between systems to avoid electrical shocks. Jennifer's story is both fascinating and eye-opening.Join us as we dive deep into Jennifer's incredible journey, learn about the fascinating world of public safety dispatch, and explore how innovation has transformed the field. You won't want to miss this enlightening and engaging conversation. Thank you for listening to Let's Talk Dispatch! Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5 Star Review!Follow Us on Social Media Instagram | Follow Here! Facebook | Follow Here!Youtube | Subscribe Here! Interested in being on an Episode of Let's Talk Dispatch?Sign Up Here | Be My Next Guest!Find additional resources and Dispatch Merch at:Theraspydispatcher.com

On September 12th, Governor Gavin Newsom formally appointed Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon to the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training. As a Commissioner, Sheriff Moon will have a direct hand in setting law enforcement policy and determining how every prospective officer in California is selected. Sheriff Moon attended her first meeting today in Los Angeles. Cláudio Mendonça spoke with her recently to learn more.A new investigation found that thousands of people with serious mental illnesses are living in California nursing homes. Coming up, we hear from the nurses, advocates, and managers who work hands-on with those individuals in today's edition of the California Report.We close with an essay by Molly Fisk.

On September 12th, Governor Gavin Newsom formally appointed Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon to the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training. As a Commissioner, Sheriff Moon will have a direct hand in setting law enforcement policy and determining how every prospective officer in California is selected. Sheriff Moon attended her first meeting today in Los Angeles. Cláudio Mendonça spoke with her recently to learn more.

Last week, the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission, or POST, finally released its new database of complaints against police officers in Massachusetts – a year after its deadline. The release of the data is being called ​​“a major milestone” in the effort to increase transparency and accountability in our state's law enforcement system. But, as WBUR Senior Reporter Ally Jarmanning explains on today's episode, there is still a lot of information missing from the record. Greater Boston's daily podcast where news and culture meet.

Since 2011, her clinical practice has primarily focused on first responders and their families. She is trained in EMDR, certified in Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) through the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF) and a trained instructor through AICC for Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T).

There is no question that advancements in technology are helping communities fight crime as the number of law enforcement officers continues to diminish. But are we the technology efficiently and effectively? Are we integrating various applications to address crime prevention? Can we do it in small, medium and large agencies, and in urban and rural areas? In this episode of the Policing Matters podcast, sponsored by Lexipol, host Jim Dudley speaks with Jamie Hudson, Real-Time Information Center Manager at the Elk Grove (California) Police Department, about how his agency is using technology to harness information and intelligence. ABOUT OUR SPONSOR 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. About our guest Jamie Hudson is the Real-Time Information Center (RTIC) Manager at the Elk Grove (California) Police Department. He has led the RTIC since its opening in 2019 and together with his dedicated group of RTIC professionals, has built it into a model for other agencies to use as a resource when exploring building their own. Jamie was an inaugural Board of Directors member of the National Real Time Crime Center Association and currently serves on the Association's Advisory Board. Jamie and the Elk Grove Police Department team held the Real-Time Symposium in May 2022, which was the first of its kind in the real-time center space, which was then continued by the NRTCCA.  Jamie began his career as a police dispatcher and after 28 years, moved from the dispatch world into the real-time world. He is a California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Master Instructor and a career-long learner. He co-owns IXII Group, Inc., a training and consulting company. Jamie has been an instructor and presenter for 26 years. Additional resources on fighting crime with technology National Real Time Crime Association The 3 fundamentals of an effective real-time crime center Crime surging? Here's how technology can help How a camera registry program can benefit both law enforcement and the community  

On Monday morning, there was a somber procession of law enforcement vehicles that escorted the body of Pope County sheriff's deputy, Joshua Owen, from the Twin Cities, where an autopsy took place, to Glenwood Minn., the seat of Pope County. There's a growing memorial of flowers and flags outside the Pope County Sheriff's office in honor of Deputy Owen who was shot and killed while two other law enforcement officers were injured during a domestic dispute call on Saturday. Kelly McCarthy is chair of the Peace Officer Standards and Training Board and the Mendota Heights Police Chief. She MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk about what this recent police killing means for officers and their mental health.

Rodrigo Nieto-Gomez – Singularity University and The Future - Dr. Rodrigo Nieto is a geostrategist and defense futurist focused on the consequences of the accelerating pace of change in homeland security and policing environments. He is a research professor at the National Security Affairs Department and at the Center for Homeland Defense and Security at the Naval Postgraduate School and has also worked as a certified facilitator and instructor for the Command College for the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) and former instructor at the Executive Academy of the Emergency Management Institute. His incredible body of work is featured at his website Rodrigo is going to take us to new places in terms of the future, security and national defense. The Break it Down Show always brings you interesting guests that'll get those brain cogs moving. Feel fre to hit play! Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show  All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting the show!   For the  of this episode head to  Haiku Rodrigo Gomez Doctor, geo-strategist Here to break it down   ​​Similar episodes: Adam Shoenfeld  Stuart Scheller  S. Sheller, Matt Hoh  Join us in supporting Save the Brave as we battle PTSD.  Executive Producer/Host: Pete A Turner  Producer: Damjan Gjorgjiev  Writer: Dragan Petrovski  The Break It Down Show is your favorite best, new podcast, featuring 5 episodes a week with great interviews highlighting world-class guests from a wide array of shows.

Did you know that on September 29th, 2022, new laws were set in place in the state of California that would allow non-citizens to become police officers?   Yeah…I didn't either.   In a new world where Defunding the Police has become commonplace, this new law also lessens the educational requirements needed to become a police officer.   Tune in as Coach Ashlie Walton breaks down some of the concerns and questions that we should all be asking ourselves.   I've included the abstract below. You can read the full SB 960 here.    SB 960:   ABSTRACT Existing law establishes the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training within the Department of Justice to perform various functions involving the training of peace officers. Existing law requires peace officers in this state to meet specified minimum standards, including, among other requirements, being at least 18 years of age, being of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background investigation, and being either a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship, except as prescribed. This bill would provide that those standards shall be interpreted and applied consistent with federal law and regulations, as specified. The bill would remove the provision that requires peace officers to either be a citizen of the United States or be a permanent resident who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship, and would instead require peace officers be legally authorized to work in the United States, and make conforming changes. Under existing law, the minimum education requirement for peace officers is high school graduation from a public school or other accredited high school, passing an equivalency test or high school proficiency examination, or attaining a 2-year, 4-year, or advanced degree from an accredited institution. Existing law requires accreditation to be from a state or local government educational agency, a regional accrediting association, an accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education, or an organization holding full membership in specified organizations, including AdvancED. This bill would revise the accreditation standards to include an organization holding full membership in Cognia. (2) Existing law establishes, within the Transportation Agency, the Department of the California Highway Patrol, under the control of the Commissioner of the California Highway Patrol. Existing law, with certain exceptions, prohibits a person who is not a citizen of the United States from being appointed as a member of the California Highway Patrol. This bill would remove that prohibition, and would make conforming changes. (3) This bill would incorporate additional changes to Section 1031 of the Government Code proposed by AB 2229 to be operative only if this bill and AB 2229 are enacted and this bill is enacted last. ⩥ PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL ⩤ https://bi3xbvVont.ly/   CLICK HERE for our best-selling products: https://amzn.to/3xaG3xw and https://rdbl.co/3DIQVUC   CLICK HERE to join our free Police, Fire, Military and Families Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/38w2e7r   Check out our website and learn more about how you can work with LEO Warriors by going to: https://www.leowarriors.com/   Like what you hear? We are honored. Drop a review and subscribe to our show.    The Tactical Living Podcast is owned by LEO Warriors, LLC. None of the content presented may be copied, repurposed or used without the owner's prior consent.   For PR, speaking requests and other networking opportunities, contact LEO Warriors:   EMAIL: ashliewalton555@gmail.com.   ADDRESS: P.O. Box 400115 Hesperia, Ca. 92340   ASHLIE'S FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/police.fire.lawenforcement   ➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤ This episode is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something by clicking on one of our links, we'll receive a small commission.

The Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission is charged with creating a mandatory certification process for police officers, as well as processes for decertification, suspension of certification, and retraining in the event of certain misconduct. In this episode, POST Commissioner Marsha Kazarosian, a past Massachusetts Bar Association president, speaks with host Jordan Rich about the POST Commission's formation and ongoing work.

The Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST) as part of their recertification process has been seeking to have officers fill out a questionnaire to determine if they have “good moral” character. On said questionnaire it asks the officer questions such as if they've posted anything on social media that “you believe could be perceived as bias against anyone”. A group of law enforcement organizations took aim with these questions and challenged the “boy scout standard”. A judge has now thrown out two questions on the POST's questionnaire. President of the MASS C.O.P. Scott Hovsepian joined Dan to discuss.

Sacramento police now believe at least five individuals fired guns in the downtown shooting that left six dead and 12 injured early Sunday morning. Investigators say they believe gangs played a role in the shooting. Reporter: Scott Rodd, CapRadio  Since 1959, California's Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, or POST, has set rules of conduct for law enforcement in the state. The commission will hold a special meeting on Thursday to work on defining what kind of police misconduct is serious enough to revoke an officer's badge. Reporter: Sukey Lewis, KQED There are more than a million unfilled tech jobs in the United States. That's a problem for tech companies but an opportunity for IT professionals in Mexico.  Reporter: Gustavo Solis, KPBS

In this episode, I have the CEO and founder of TacMobility, an organization whose vision is to heal the divide between police officers and communities of color by focusing on the health and wellness of officers. We will dive down into what it takes for an officer to recover from stress, lower their hypervigilance and move into a place of wellness in which they can thrive.In this episode, you will learn:Why yoga is not just for women only;Why recovery is not optional, it's mandatory;The importance of holistic wellness;How to retire happily;What is neuroplasticity;Can we fix the gap between Blue Lives and Black Lives; andMany more!ABOUT THE GUESTErica GainesCEO/FounderErica Gaines is the President and CEO of TacMobility: Controlling the Mind + the Machine, a training program whose vision is to heal the racial divide between people of color (POC) and police officers through law enforcement wellness and community dialogue. Having met over 100,000 officers since 2013, “The Knife Girl'' has gained wide acceptance into the LEO community. While an unlikely candidate to advocate for police, this dark-skinned, multi-racial woman from Phoenix, AZ, continues to use her voice to talk about trauma recovery, self-awareness, and Suicide: the #1 Cop Killer in America.Her research began in 2016 when incidents of police involved shootings with unarmed black males were becoming frequent, prompting the onset of large protests. Feeling that the media portrayal of officers was inconsistent with her unique, personal experience but also wanting to get answers to questions like, “why can't you shoot people in the leg? ”or “if officers are innocent, why the payouts?”, Erica embarked on a four-year journey of conducting candid interviews with police officers at training conferences. In 2017, she participated in the VirTra Use of Force Simulated Training at a FBI National Academy Associate (FBINAA) Conference. Forever changed by the physical experience of a shoot, Erica wondered if ‘police bias' had more to do with a physiological stress response than racism. With inadequate clinical research to pull from, in 2019, Erica created the world's most extensive ongoing study of Law Enforcement Officers and Cumulative Stress. Armed with data, in 2020, Erica created a 4-hour Peace Officer Standards & Training (POST) training course accredited through the National Certification Program (NCP) , developed by the International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (IADLEST). The training program and fiscally sponsored non-profit, TacMobility: Controlling the Mind and the Machine, offers stress and trauma awareness, rehabilitative stretching, and self-awareness to police officers in the United States. With her straightforward approach, Erica uses TacMobility to heal traumatized officers in an effort to bring communities closer. She believes that supporting the mental and physical health of officers ultimately brings support back to the community; Enabling them to balance compassion and courage, empathy and protection, creating space for positive community engagement. Her organization recognizes that this is a vital component in developing trust between communities of color and law enforcement.Email: erica@tacmobility.netWebsite: https://tacmobility.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tacmobility/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TacmobilityazYoutube: https://www.youtube.c

A very important component of having a private forensic practice is to network and create lasting relationships with colleagues in the field. You must make sure your work is above board, accurate, and usable in a court of law because forensic psychologists are held to higher ethical standards than their clinical counterparts. In today's episode, I spoke with Dr. Brenna Tindall about how these elements assist with building a forensic private practice and becoming a forensic psychologist. In addition, we chatted about the following:-Self-care and knowing your limits in forensic work-Forensic practice business models (being a consultant and mitigation expert)-The use of an engagement letter-How to get referrals Resources Mentioned American Academy of Forensic Psychology  APA Forensic Psychology Specialty GuidelinesDr. Tindall's episode on The Testing Psychologist Podcast- Assessing Intimate Partner Violence About Dr. Brenna TindallDr. Tindall has been a Licensed Psychologist in the State of Colorado (PSY.0003709, expiration 08/31/2021) since 2010. She also is licensed as a psychologist in Wyoming (#T:-077, expiration January 2021). She has been granted licensing reciprocity in South Dakota and Nebraska. Dr. Tindall is certified as a Full Operating Evaluator for both juveniles and adults through the Colorado Sex Offender Management Board (SOMB). She is also Certified to complete court-ordered domestic violence evaluation through the Colorado Domestic Violence Offender Management Board (DVOMB). Dr. Tindall is also certified as a Full Operating Evaluator to complete sex offense specific evaluations with offenders who have developmental/intellectual disabilities (DD/ID). She is also licensed as a Certified Addiction Counselor III. Dr. Tindall currently serves as the mental health representative on the Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board in Colorado for the Attorney General.  Prior to her forensic work, Dr. Tindall has worked at Craig Hospital with brain and spinal cord patients, at a dual diagnosis treatment facility, at the CSU Counseling Center in their drug and alcohol program, and in a child and family clinic. She worked in private practice directly after graduate school and co-owned a substance abuse treatment agency. Dr. Tindall is regularly endorsed as an expert witness in various areas including psychological evaluations, psychosexual evaluations, domestic violence, intimate partner sexual violence, substance abuse issues, addiction, normative sex, psychosexual development, trauma, and many others. Contact Dr. Brenna Tindall Office: 970-231-9611Email: dr.tindall@drbrennatindall.comDr. Tindall's Website About the host, Dr. Nicole ViennaCo-founder and Clinical Director of Vienna Psychological Group, Inc., Dr. Vienna is a licensed psychologist (PSY26945) that specializes in forensic and neuropsychological evaluations. She completed her Doctorate in Clinical Forensic Psychology at Alliant International University- California School of Forensic Studies. She is in her 2nd year of a two-year post-doc neuropsychology specialization program. Additionally, she holds two master's degrees in Forensic Science and Forensic Psychology.  She earned her bachelor's degree at The University of Arizona.Dr. Vienna is appointed to the Los Angeles County Superior Court Expert Panel of Psychologists and the Los Angeles County Juvenile Delinquency Panel of Experts. She has expertise is areas of neurodevelopmental disorders (intellectual disabilities, autism, etc.), transfer to adult cases, trauma (PTSD and adverse childhood experiences), and substance abuse. She has also met Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) continued professional experience (CPE) to conduct public safety pre-employment psychological evaluations. She is a member with the American Psychological Law Society (APLS), National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN), and International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF).Contact Dr. Vienna:Office: 626-709-3494 | Email: support@vpg-corp.comVPG websiteSchedule a consultation here (please hyperlink this): https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/DrNicoleMVienna@ViennaPsychologicalGroup.com/bookings/ 

About Detective Moses CastilloContact Detective Moses Castillo mcastillo@dlawgroup.com Email: mcastillo@dlawgroup.comAbout the host, Dr. Nicole ViennaCo-founder and Clinical Director of Vienna Psychological Group, Inc., Dr. Vienna is a licensed psychologist (PSY26945) that specializes in forensic and neuropsychological evaluations. She completed her Doctorate in Clinical Forensic Psychology at Alliant International University- California School of Forensic Studies. She is in her 2nd year of a two-year post-doc neuropsychology specialization program. Additionally, she holds two master's degrees in Forensic Science and Forensic Psychology.  She earned her bachelor's degree at The University of Arizona.Dr. Vienna is appointed to the Los Angeles County Superior Court Expert Panel of Psychologists and the Los Angeles County Juvenile Delinquency Panel of Experts. She has expertise is areas of neurodevelopmental disorders (intellectual disabilities, autism, etc.), transfer to adult cases, trauma (PTSD and adverse childhood experiences), and substance abuse. She has also met Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) continued professional experience (CPE) to conduct public safety pre-employment psychological evaluations. She is a member with the American Psychological Law Society (APLS), National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN), and International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF).Contact Dr. Vienna:Office: 626-709-3494 | Email: support@vpg-corp.comSchedule a consultation here (please hyperlink this): https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/DrNicoleMVienna@ViennaPsychologicalGroup.com/bookings/www.viennapsychologicalgroup.com  

Episode Notes: Resources Mentioned https://aafpforensic.org/https://www.apa.org/practice/guidelines/forensic-psychologyhttps://casetext.com/case/dusky-v-united-states-2https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=1367.  About Dr. Roxanne RasstiDr. Rassti is a forensic psychologist with the California Department of State Hospitals, where she conducts evaluations relating to competency to stand trial, restoration of sanity and mentally disordered offender laws. She has also previously conducted various psychological evaluations involving risk assessment, sexual offending, child custody, malingering and diagnostic clarification. Dr. Rassti has completed over 500 evaluations on individuals ranging from mild adjustment disorders to severe psychopathology and testified over 50 times in courts across California. She currently rounds out her professional role through teaching a course on forensic psychology for both California Polytechnic University and Colorado State University. Dr. Rassti completed her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, with specialized training in forensic psychology, from Colorado State University in 2014, and became licensed in the state of California in 2015. Contact Dr. RasstiCentralCoastEvaluations.com, Phone: 805-270-3933, Email: rrassti@centralcoastevaluations.com About the host, Dr. Nicole ViennaCo-founder and Clinical Director of Vienna Psychological Group, Inc., Dr. Vienna is a licensed psychologist (PSY26945) that specializes in forensic and neuropsychological evaluations. She completed her Doctorate in Clinical Forensic Psychology at Alliant International University- California School of Forensic Studies. She is in her 2nd year of a two-year post-doc neuropsychology specialization program. Additionally, she holds two master's degrees in Forensic Science and Forensic Psychology.  She earned her bachelor's degree at The University of Arizona. recently, she has completed a two-year post doctoral specialization program in neuropsychology. Dr. Vienna is appointed to the Los Angeles County Superior Court Expert Panel of Psychologists and the Los Angeles County Juvenile Delinquency Panel of Experts. She has expertise is areas of neurodevelopmental disorders (intellectual disabilities, autism, etc.), transfer to adult cases, trauma (PTSD and adverse childhood experiences), and substance abuse. She has also met Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) continued professional experience (CPE) to conduct public safety pre-employment psychological evaluations. She is a member with the American Psychological Law Society (APLS), National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN), and International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF).Contact Dr. Vienna:Office: 626-709-3494 | Email: support@vpg-corp.comSchedule a consultation here (please hyperlink this): https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/DrNicoleMVienna@ViennaPsychologicalGroup.com/bookings/www.viennapsychologicalgroup.com 

Episode Notes: Resources Mentioned https://aafpforensic.org/https://www.apa.org/practice/guidelines/forensic-psychologyhttps://www.afccnet.org/ About Dr. Chris Mulchay Chris Mulchay, PhD is a licensed psychologist in North Carolina and Hawai'i specializing in matters related to family law and psychological evaluation. Dr. Mulchay's practice includes evaluation and consultation services pertaining to child custody matters to attorneys and courts. He conducts child custody evaluations, parental capacity evaluations, psychological evaluations, and neuropsychological evaluations. Dr. Mulchay serves as the president for his local psychological association. He also serves on the board of directors for his state psychological association, as well as the International Council of Psychologists. Dr. Mulchay has presented on human rights panels in Japan, Canada, and Mexico.Contact Dr. Chris MulchayEmail: drmulchay@ashevilletesting.com About the host, Dr. Nicole ViennaCo-founder and Clinical Director of Vienna Psychological Group, Inc., Dr. Vienna is a licensed psychologist (PSY26945) that specializes in forensic and neuropsychological evaluations. She completed her Doctorate in Clinical Forensic Psychology at Alliant International University- California School of Forensic Studies. She is in her 2nd year of a two-year post-doc neuropsychology specialization program. Additionally, she holds two master's degrees in Forensic Science and Forensic Psychology.  She earned her bachelor's degree at The University of Arizona.Dr. Vienna is appointed to the Los Angeles County Superior Court Expert Panel of Psychologists and the Los Angeles County Juvenile Delinquency Panel of Experts. She has expertise is areas of neurodevelopmental disorders (intellectual disabilities, autism, etc.), transfer to adult cases, trauma (PTSD and adverse childhood experiences), and substance abuse. She has also met Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) continued professional experience (CPE) to conduct public safety pre-employment psychological evaluations. She is a member with the American Psychological Law Society (APLS), National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN), and International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF).Contact Dr. Vienna:Office: 626-709-3494 | Email: support@vpg-corp.comSchedule a consultation here (please hyperlink this): https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/DrNicoleMVienna@ViennaPsychologicalGroup.com/bookings/www.viennapsychologicalgroup.com  

Episode Notes: Resources Mentioned https://aafpforensic.org/https://www.apa.org/practice/guidelines/forensic-psychologyhttps://www.dropbox.com/sh/jmie8ckwtxcl9q7/AADNHHSwvp9MEf--g0K7fDyMa?dl=0When the Gunman's Motive Remains a Mystery: Does It Matter? - The New York Times (nytimes.com) About Dr. Stephanie LeiteDr. Stephanie Leite is a clinical and forensic psychologist specializing in threat assessment and management.  Her office is in Hartford, CT, she is licensed in CT, MA, and NY, and she consults and trains throughout the United States. She is the president of the New England chapter of the Association of Threat Assessment Professionals and the CONNECTICUT PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION'S FORENSIC DIVISION. She loves threat assessment and explaining things. Contact Dr. Stephanie Leitewww.drleite.com stephanie@drleite.com About the host, Dr. Nicole ViennaCo-founder and Clinical Director of Vienna Psychological Group, Inc., Dr. Vienna is a licensed psychologist (PSY26945) that specializes in forensic and neuropsychological evaluations. She completed her Doctorate in Clinical Forensic Psychology at Alliant International University- California School of Forensic Studies. She is in her 2nd year of a two-year post-doc neuropsychology specialization program. Additionally, she holds two master's degrees in Forensic Science and Forensic Psychology.  She earned her bachelor's degree at The University of Arizona.Dr. Vienna began her career working with Tarzana Treatment Center in 2006, prior to obtaining her doctorate degree.  During her doctorate training, she completed practicum rotations through College Hospital adult and adolescent inpatient psychiatric units and The Men's Forensic Outpatient Program at Twin Towers Correctional Facility.  Dr. Vienna received her pre-doctoral resident training at the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (DMH) with the Jail Mental Health unit at Twin Towers Correctional Facility (TTCF), Century Regional Detention Facility (CRDF), and The Women's Community Reintegration Services and Education Center (WCRSEC).  She completed her postdoctoral training through the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (DMH), with the Juvenile Justice Program at Challenger Memorial Center – Probation Camp and Barry J. Nirdoff Juvenile Hall.Dr. Vienna has held additional assignments at Twin Towers Correctional Facility and the Inmate Reception Center (IRC) as a staff clinical psychologist where she performed initial psychiatric evaluations, housing determinations, and suicide risk assessments. Dr. Vienna has also worked on countywide psychiatric mobile response teams (PMRT) and mental evaluation teams (MET) with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department where she was partnered with a law enforcement officer in a police vehicle to provide crisis evaluations to individuals in psychiatric or emotional crisis. Dr. Vienna conducted numerous station briefings and behavioral health trainings to law enforcement personnel.Dr. Vienna is appointed to the Los Angeles County Superior Court Expert Panel of Psychologists and the Los Angeles County Juvenile Delinquency Panel of Experts. She has expertise is areas of neurodevelopmental disorders (intellectual disabilities, autism, etc.), transfer to adult cases, trauma (PTSD and adverse childhood experiences), and substance abuse. She has also met Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) continued professional experience (CPE) to conduct public safety pre-employment psychological evaluations. She is a member with the American Psychological Law Society (APLS), National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN), and International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF).Contact Dr. Vienna:Office: 626-709-3494 | Email: support@vpg-corp.comSchedule a consultation here (please hyperlink this): https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/DrNicoleMVienna@ViennaPsychologicalGroup.com/bookings/www.viennapsychologicalgroup.com 

Resources Mentioned https://aafpforensic.org/https://www.apa.org/practice/guidelines/forensic-psychologywww.atsa.comhttps://abelscreening.com http://masoc.netRESOURCES FOR ABUSE SURVIVORS 800.656.HOPE - get connected with a RAINN (Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network),  support specialist - a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area or a local center from RAINN's network of more than 1,000 sexual assault service providers throughout the country. https://www.rainn.org/about-national-sexual-assault-telephone-hotlinehttps://www.rainn.org/get-helphttps://www.joyfulheartfoundation.org/learn/sexual-assault-and-rape/resources/survivorshttps://www.nsvrc.org/organizations About Dr. John Delatorre John Delatorre, Psy.D. is a licensed psychologist in Arizona and Texas and holds the Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT). He earned his doctorate from Midwestern University – Glendale, an APA accredited program. Dr. Delatorre completed his doctoral internship at a crisis stabilization unit and completed advanced training in forensic psychology. Dr. Delatorre provides therapy and assessment for a variety of concerns, including providing interventions to the severely mentally ill, individuals with significant trauma histories, and crisis interventions/de-escalation. He has training and experience in various assessments including general psychological, risk/threat assessments (member of Association of Threat Assessment Professionals, ATAP), competency to stand trial and criminal responsibility, psychosexual evaluations (member of Association for Treatment of Sexual Abusers, ATSA), police and public safety, and immigration evaluations. He is a trial consultant and often provides psychological analysis for television news and court shows. Contact Dr. John Delatorre Email: delatorre@resolutionfcs.comwww.resolutionfcs.com; delatorre@resolutionfcs.com; twitter: @CrimePsycFiles; instagram: @drjohndelatorre About the host, Dr. Nicole ViennaCo-founder and Clinical Director of Vienna Psychological Group, Inc., Dr. Vienna is a licensed psychologist (PSY26945) that specializes in forensic and neuropsychological evaluations. She completed her Doctorate in Clinical Forensic Psychology at Alliant International University- California School of Forensic Studies. She is in her 2nd year of a two-year post-doc neuropsychology specialization program. Additionally, she holds two master's degrees in Forensic Science and Forensic Psychology.  She earned her bachelor's degree at The University of Arizona.Dr. Vienna began her career working with Tarzana Treatment Center in 2006, prior to obtaining her doctorate degree.  During her doctorate training, she completed practicum rotations through College Hospital adult and adolescent inpatient psychiatric units and The Men's Forensic Outpatient Program at Twin Towers Correctional Facility.  Dr. Vienna received her pre-doctoral resident training at the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (DMH) with the Jail Mental Health unit at Twin Towers Correctional Facility (TTCF), Century Regional Detention Facility (CRDF), and The Women's Community Reintegration Services and Education Center (WCRSEC).  She completed her postdoctoral training through the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (DMH), with the Juvenile Justice Program at Challenger Memorial Center – Probation Camp and Barry J. Nirdoff Juvenile Hall.Dr. Vienna has held additional assignments at Twin Towers Correctional Facility and the Inmate Reception Center (IRC) as a staff clinical psychologist where she performed initial psychiatric evaluations, housing determinations, and suicide risk assessments. Dr. Vienna has also worked on countywide psychiatric mobile response teams (PMRT) and mental evaluation teams (MET) with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department where she was partnered with a law enforcement officer in a police vehicle to provide crisis evaluations to individuals in psychiatric or emotional crisis. Dr. Vienna conducted numerous station briefings and behavioral health trainings to law enforcement personnel.Dr. Vienna is appointed to the Los Angeles County Superior Court Expert Panel of Psychologists and the Los Angeles County Juvenile Delinquency Panel of Experts. She has expertise is areas of neurodevelopmental disorders (intellectual disabilities, autism, etc.), transfer to adult cases, trauma (PTSD and adverse childhood experiences), and substance abuse. She has also met Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) continued professional experience (CPE) to conduct public safety pre-employment psychological evaluations. She is a member with the American Psychological Law Society (APLS), National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN), and International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF).Contact Dr. Vienna:Office: 626-709-3494 | Email: support@vpg-corp.comSchedule a consultation here (please hyperlink this): https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/DrNicoleMVienna@ViennaPsychologicalGroup.com/bookings/www.viennapsychologicalgroup.com 

Good Morning, Colorado, you're listening to the Daily Sun-Up with the Colorado Sun. It's Tuesday July 20th,   Today - Officials are saying there'll be 2.5 million fewer acre-feet of natural runoff flowing into Lake Powell this year.    Now, water engineers are now forced to switch gears, meaning they'll be pulling water from other sources.   But before we begin, let's go back in time with some Colorado history adapted from historian Derek R Everett's book “Colorado Day by Day”:   Today, we're taking you back to July 20th, 2012 when a movie theater in Aurora filled with patrons for the debut of “The Dark Knight Rises”. But what started as excited escapism turned into an infamous moment of domestic terrorism when a gunman opened fire on the crowd, killing 12 people and injuring others.    Now, our feature story.   The on-going drought in the West has become so severe that federal officials predict there will be 2.5 million fewer acre-feet of natural runoff flowing into Lake Powell this year. Water levels are in danger of falling below the electric turbine intakes for the lake's Glen Canyon Dam, which is alarming news for the power grid. Federal water engineers are now forced to switch to Plan B, which means pulling water from other sources — including Colorado's Blue Mesa Reservoir. Colorado Sun's social editor Danika Worthington talks with reporter Michael Booth about the dangerously low water levels.   To read more of Michael's reporting on the impact of the drought on the West, go to coloradosun.com.  And Before we go, here are a few stories that you should know about today:   A 24-year-old man has been convicted of vehicular homicide after prosecutors say he hit a car while driving around 120 mph during a Facebook livestream showing him speeding. Bryan Kirby was accused of driving as fast as 167 mph during the stream on a highway near Denver while making comments to viewers about his speed. He rapidly crossed from the left lane to the right and crashed into a sedan from behind. The driver of the sedan died at the scene.   In 2018, former Georgetown police officer Jon Geiger was convicted of excessive force. It triggered an automatic revocation of his officer's state certification, which is supposed to prevent him from working as a police officer in Colorado. But now he's serving as an interim police chief for the small town of Nunn in Weld County. How? A loophole that allows the Peace Officer Standards and Training board to keep officers who have been convicted of crimes in their jobs. His case highlights the power of the POST board as state lawmakers work to increase police accountability.    The total number of marijuana arrests dropped 68% between 2012 and 2019, according to a new report from the Colorado Department of Public Safety. The report, which aimed to track the impact of marijuana legalization, said the disparity of arrests by race and ethnicity had not changed in any meaningful way since legalization. For White Coloradans, the number of arrests dropped by 72 percent. For Black Coloradans, it dropped by 63 percent and for Hispanic Coloradans, it dropped by 55 percent. Although it's important to note that report writers said it was difficult to find definitive impacts of legalization because of a variety of factors, including data sources that vary considerably, a lack of pre-commercialization data and a decrease in social stigma.     For more information on all of these stories, visit our website, www.coloradosun.com. And don't forget to tune in again tomorrow.   The Colorado Sun is non-partisan and completely independent. We're always dedicated to telling the in-depth stories we need today more than ever. And The Sun is supported by readers and listeners like you.   Right now, you can head to ColoradoSun.com and become a member. Starting at $5 per month for a basic membership and if you bump it up to $20 per month, you'll get access to our exclusive politics and outdoors newsletters. Thanks for starting your morning with us and don't forget to tune in again tomorrow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erica Gaines is the President and CEO of TacMobility: Controlling the Mind + the Machine, a training program whose vision is to heal the racial divide between people of color (POC) and police officers through law enforcement wellness and community dialogue. Having met over 100,000 officers since 2013, “The Knife Girl'' has gained wide acceptance into the LEO community. While an unlikely candidate to advocate for police, this dark-skinned, multi-racial woman from Phoenix, AZ, continues to use her voice to talk about trauma recovery, self-awareness, and Suicide: the #1 Cop Killer in America.Her research began in 2016 when incidents of police involved shootings with unarmed black males were becoming frequent, prompting the onset of large protests. Feeling that the media portrayal of officers was inconsistent with her unique, personal experience but also wanting to get answers to questions like, “why can't you shoot people in the leg?”or “if officers are innocent, why the payouts?”, Erica embarked on a four-year journey of conducting candid interviews with police officers at training conferences. In 2017, she participated in the VirTra Use of Force Simulated Training at a FBI National Academy Associate (FBINAA) Conference. Forever changed by the physical experience of a shoot, Erica wondered if ‘police bias' had more to do with a physiological stress response than racism. With inadequate clinical research to pull from, in 2019, Erica created the world's most extensive ongoing study of Law Enforcement Officers and Cumulative Stress. Armed with data, in 2020, Erica created a 4-hour Peace Officer Standards & Training (POST) training course accredited through the National Certification Program (NCP) , developed by the International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (IADLEST). The training program and fiscally sponsored non-profit, TacMobility: Controlling the Mind and the Machine, offers stress and trauma awareness, rehabilitative stretching, and self-awareness to police officers in the United States. With her straightforward approach, Erica uses TacMobility to heal traumatized officers in an effort to bring communities closer. She believes that supporting the mental and physical health of officers ultimately brings support back to the community; Enabling them to balance compassion and courage, empathy and protection, creating space for positive community engagement. Her organization recognizes that this is a vital component in developing trust between communities of color and law enforcement.For more information, contact info@tacmobility.net

Resources Mentioned:NAN Position Paper on Symptom Validity Assessment: Practice Issues and Medical Necessity https://www.nanonline.org/docs/PAIC/PDFs/NANsvt.pdfProfessional Liability Insurances-American Professional Agency, Inc. https://www.trustinsurance.com/-The Trust https://www.apa.org/members/your-membership/benefits/insurance-Assessment of Feigned Cognitive Impairment, Second Edition (Dr. Sobel co-authored a chapter)https://www.amazon.com/Assessment-Feigned-Cognitive-Impairment-Second/dp/1462545556/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=kyle+boone+neuropsychology&qid=1624249934&sr=8-2 About Dr. Sobel Dr. Sobel is a licensed forensic psychologist practicing in the state of California (PSY 27461). Over the course of her career, Dr. Sobel has worked extensively with mentally ill offenders within both state/county facilities and the community. Trained in both psychological assessment and various evidence-based treatment modalities, her specialty areas include intellectual and neurocognitive assessment, malingering, trauma, perinatal and maternal mood and anxiety disorders, mitigation, competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, and violence risk assessment. Dr. Sobel has written and reviewed hundreds of forensic reports and successfully testified in both the Los Angeles and Kern County Superior Courts.Contact Dr. Sobel:https://www.drnataliesobel.comEmail:  drsobel@drnataliesobel.com About Dr. Vienna Co-founder and Clinical Director of Vienna Psychological Group, Inc., Dr. Vienna is a licensed psychologist (PSY26945) that specializes in forensic and neuropsychological evaluations. She completed her Doctorate in Clinical Forensic Psychology at Alliant International University- California School of Forensic Studies. She is in her 2nd year of a two year post-doc neuropsychology specialization program. Additionally, she holds two master's degrees in Forensic Science and Forensic Psychology.  She earned her bachelor's degree at The University of Arizona.Dr. Vienna began her career working with Tarzana Treatment Center in 2006, prior to obtaining her doctorate degree.  During the course of her doctorate training, she completed practicum rotations through College Hospital adult and adolescent inpatient psychiatric units and The Men's Forensic Outpatient Program at Twin Towers Correctional Facility.  Dr. Vienna received her pre-doctoral resident training at the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (DMH) with the Jail Mental Health unit at Twin Towers Correctional Facility (TTCF), Century Regional Detention Facility (CRDF), and The Women's Community Reintegration Services and Education Center (WCRSEC).  She completed her postdoctoral training through the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (DMH), with the Juvenile Justice Program at Challenger Memorial Center – Probation Camp and Barry J. Nirdoff Juvenile Hall.Dr. Vienna has held additional assignments at Twin Towers Correctional Facility and the Inmate Reception Center (IRC) as a staff clinical psychologist where she performed initial psychiatric evaluations, housing determinations, and suicide risk assessments. Dr. Vienna has also worked on countywide psychiatric mobile response teams (PMRT) and mental evaluation teams (MET) with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department where she was partnered with a law enforcement officer in a police vehicle to provide crisis evaluations to individuals in psychiatric or emotional crisis. Dr. Vienna conducted numerous station briefings and behavioral health trainings to law enforcement personnel.Dr. Vienna is appointed to the Los Angeles County Superior Court Expert Panel of Psychologists and the Los Angeles County Juvenile Delinquency Panel of Experts. She has expertise is areas of neurodevelopmental disorders (intellectual disabilities, autism, etc.), transfer to adult cases, trauma (PTSD and adverse childhood experiences), and substance abuse. She has also met Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) continued professional experience (CPE) to conduct public safety pre-employment psychological evaluations. She is a member with the American Psychological Law Society (APLS), National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN), and International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF).Contact Dr. Vienna:Office: 626-709-3494 | Email: support@vpg-corp.comwww.viennapsychologicalgroup.com   

In today's episode, Dr. Vienna interviews Dr. Stephanie, forensic psychologist, about her experience working on a mental health team with law enforcement. Dr. Stephanie gives very hands on practical advise during her interview. She discusses the following:  Practical tips and strategies to work in fast paced environmentsWorking in a patrol vehicleOfficers' use of Deescalation techniquesInvoluntary psychiatric evaluationsABOUT DR. VIENNACo-founder and Clinical Director of Vienna Psychological Group, Inc., Dr. Vienna is a licensed psychologist (PSY26945) that specializes in forensic and neuropsychological evaluations. She completed her Doctorate in Clinical Forensic Psychology at Alliant International University- California School of Forensic Studies. She is in her 2nd year of a two year post-doc neuropsychology specialization program. Additionally, she holds two master's degrees in Forensic Science and Forensic Psychology.  She earned her bachelor's degree at The University of Arizona.Dr. Vienna began her career working with Tarzana Treatment Center in 2006, prior to obtaining her doctorate degree.  During the course of her doctorate training, she completed practicum rotations through College Hospital adult and adolescent inpatient psychiatric units and The Men's Forensic Outpatient Program at Twin Towers Correctional Facility.  Dr. Vienna received her pre-doctoral resident training at the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (DMH) with the Jail Mental Health unit at Twin Towers Correctional Facility (TTCF), Century Regional Detention Facility (CRDF), and The Women's Community Reintegration Services and Education Center (WCRSEC).  She completed her postdoctoral training through the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (DMH), with the Juvenile Justice Program at Challenger Memorial Center – Probation Camp and Barry J. Nirdoff Juvenile Hall.Dr. Vienna has held additional assignments at Twin Towers Correctional Facility and the Inmate Reception Center (IRC) as a staff clinical psychologist where she performed initial psychiatric evaluations, housing determinations, and suicide risk assessments. Dr. Vienna has also worked on countywide psychiatric mobile response teams (PMRT) and mental evaluation teams (MET) with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department where she was partnered with a law enforcement officer in a police vehicle to provide crisis evaluations to individuals in psychiatric or emotional crisis. Dr. Vienna conducted numerous station briefings and behavioral health trainings to law enforcement personnel.Dr. Vienna is appointed to the Los Angeles County Superior Court Expert Panel of Psychologists and the Los Angeles County Juvenile Delinquency Panel of Experts. She has expertise is areas of neurodevelopmental disorders (intellectual disabilities, autism, etc.), transfer to adult cases, trauma (PTSD and adverse childhood experiences), and substance abuse. She has also met Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) continued professional experience (CPE) to conduct public safety pre-employment psychological evaluations. She is a member with the American Psychological Law Society (APLS), National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN), and International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF).Contact Dr. Vienna:Office: 626-709-3494 | Email: support@vpg-corp.comwww.viennapsychologicalgroup.com

In today's episode, Dr. Vienna interviews Dr. Stephanie, forensic psychologist, about her experience working  in a federal and county correctional facility. Dr. Stephanie gives very hands on practical advise during her interview. She discusses the following: -Safety and security in the jails-Clinical conditions found in the correctional population-Competency Restoration Program-Boundary setting within the jails-Direct treatment services provided in correctional facilitiesABOUT DR. VIENNACo-founder and Clinical Director of Vienna Psychological Group, Inc., Dr. Vienna is a licensed psychologist (PSY26945) that specializes in forensic and neuropsychological evaluations. She completed her Doctorate in Clinical Forensic Psychology at Alliant International University- California School of Forensic Studies. She is in her 2nd year of a two year post-doc neuropsychology specialization program. Additionally, she holds two master's degrees in Forensic Science and Forensic Psychology.  She earned her bachelor's degree at The University of Arizona.Dr. Vienna began her career working with Tarzana Treatment Center in 2006, prior to obtaining her doctorate degree.  During the course of her doctorate training, she completed practicum rotations through College Hospital adult and adolescent inpatient psychiatric units and The Men's Forensic Outpatient Program at Twin Towers Correctional Facility.  Dr. Vienna received her pre-doctoral resident training at the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (DMH) with the Jail Mental Health unit at Twin Towers Correctional Facility (TTCF), Century Regional Detention Facility (CRDF), and The Women's Community Reintegration Services and Education Center (WCRSEC).  She completed her postdoctoral training through the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (DMH), with the Juvenile Justice Program at Challenger Memorial Center – Probation Camp and Barry J. Nirdoff Juvenile Hall.Dr. Vienna has held additional assignments at Twin Towers Correctional Facility and the Inmate Reception Center (IRC) as a staff clinical psychologist where she performed initial psychiatric evaluations, housing determinations, and suicide risk assessments. Dr. Vienna has also worked on countywide psychiatric mobile response teams (PMRT) and mental evaluation teams (MET) with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department where she was partnered with a law enforcement officer in a police vehicle to provide crisis evaluations to individuals in psychiatric or emotional crisis. Dr. Vienna conducted numerous station briefings and behavioral health trainings to law enforcement personnel.Dr. Vienna is appointed to the Los Angeles County Superior Court Expert Panel of Psychologists and the Los Angeles County Juvenile Delinquency Panel of Experts. She has expertise is areas of neurodevelopmental disorders (intellectual disabilities, autism, etc.), transfer to adult cases, trauma (PTSD and adverse childhood experiences), and substance abuse. She has also met Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) continued professional experience (CPE) to conduct public safety pre-employment psychological evaluations. She is a member with the American Psychological Law Society (APLS), National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN), and International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF).Contact Dr. Vienna:Office: 626-709-3494 | Email: support@vpg-corp.comwww.viennapsychologicalgroup.com

In this episode of The Leaders Who Learn Podcast, hosts Dr. Lynn Priddy and Dr. Joanna Bauer talk with the former Executive Director for the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST). Robert talks about police and community relations - what strains those relations and what makes them stronger. He discusses how police officer training works and how the curriculum is updated to reflect current events. Robert Stresak retired as the Executive Director for the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST). He was responsible for the oversight of 39 POST Certified academies that delivered the state-mandated training standards for new police officers, the development of secured testing procedures and protocols, background investigation standards, in-service training programs, the development and delivery of learning technologies, maintaining effective liaison with State Legislative members, ensuring the timely development of legislatively mandated law enforcement training programs, ensuring the compliance of POST standards with approximately 600 law enforcement agencies within the State of California, and maintaining an effective dialogue among Chiefs, Sheriffs, labor and managerial and academic interests statewide. Thanks for listening.

Read our mental health diversion article here.HCR-20 information here.Senate Bill 215 PC 1001.36 ABOUT DR. VIENNACo-founder and Clinical Director of Vienna Psychological Group, Inc., Dr. Vienna is a licensed psychologist (PSY26945) that specializes in forensic and neuropsychological evaluations. She completed her Doctorate in Clinical Forensic Psychology at Alliant International University- California School of Forensic Studies. She is in her 2nd year of a two year post-doc neuropsychology specialization program. Additionally, she holds two master's degrees in Forensic Science and Forensic Psychology.  She earned her bachelor's degree at The University of Arizona.Dr. Vienna began her career working with Tarzana Treatment Center in 2006, prior to obtaining her doctorate degree.  During the course of her doctorate training, she completed practicum rotations through College Hospital adult and adolescent inpatient psychiatric units and The Men's Forensic Outpatient Program at Twin Towers Correctional Facility.  Dr. Vienna received her pre-doctoral resident training at the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (DMH) with the Jail Mental Health unit at Twin Towers Correctional Facility (TTCF), Century Regional Detention Facility (CRDF), and The Women's Community Reintegration Services and Education Center (WCRSEC).  She completed her postdoctoral training through the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (DMH), with the Juvenile Justice Program at Challenger Memorial Center – Probation Camp and Barry J. Nirdoff Juvenile Hall.Dr. Vienna has held additional assignments at Twin Towers Correctional Facility and the Inmate Reception Center (IRC) as a staff clinical psychologist where she performed initial psychiatric evaluations, housing determinations, and suicide risk assessments. Dr. Vienna has also worked on countywide psychiatric mobile response teams (PMRT) and mental evaluation teams (MET) with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department where she was partnered with a law enforcement officer in a police vehicle to provide crisis evaluations to individuals in psychiatric or emotional crisis. Dr. Vienna conducted numerous station briefings and behavioral health trainings to law enforcement personnel.Dr. Vienna is appointed to the Los Angeles County Superior Court Expert Panel of Psychologists and the Los Angeles County Juvenile Delinquency Panel of Experts. She has expertise is areas of neurodevelopmental disorders (intellectual disabilities, autism, etc.), transfer to adult cases, trauma (PTSD and adverse childhood experiences), and substance abuse. She has also met Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) continued professional experience (CPE) to conduct public safety pre-employment psychological evaluations. She is a member with the American Psychological Law Society (APLS), National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN), and International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF).Contact Dr. Vienna:Office: 626-709-3494 | Email: support@vpg-corp.comwww.viennapsychologicalgroup.com

Resources Mentioned https://www.parinc.com/Products/Pkey/126https://training.concept.paloaltou.edu/courses/HCR-20-V3-Overview-Webinarhttps://protect-international.com/product/risk-sexual-violence-protocol-rsvp-manual/About Dr. KafkaDr. Kafka has nearly 10 years of experience in the field of forensic psychology and has had the privilege to work within an agency, run a thriving private practice, and teach at the university level. Her path to this field differs from many of her colleagues in that her doctorate degree was in forensic – rather than clinical – psychology. All of her graduate training and experience prepared her for a career as a forensic psychologist. After graduate school, Dr. Kafka began working for the statewide Conditional Release Program – or CONREP, as it is known – ultimately rising to the position of Director of Evaluations for Los Angeles and San Diego counties. In her various roles within CONREP she conducted hundreds of violence risk assessments in order to provide opinions to state hospitals and courts considering community release for psychiatrically hospitalized individuals with a history of dangerousness. She also oversaw hundreds more evaluations of other forensic evaluators under her supervision.In 2017, Dr. Kafka began her private practice and went full-time with this endeavor in 2018. She is on the Expert Panel of Psychiatrists and Psychologists for LA County and has also provided psychological reports to courts in Orange County, San Bernardino County, and Solano County, as well as to private attorneys and courts and administrative bodies in Florida and Minnesota. Although she conducts evaluations addressing all manner of legal questions, including insanity, competency, and risk for sexual violence, she particularly enjoys evaluations that aim to answer the questions: Who is this person? How did they come to be someone who could commit this crime? Finally, Dr. Kafka loves talking to others about her field, fostering the professional development of budding forensic psychologists, helping attorneys evaluate the quality of experts' reports, and working with others to elevate the quality of forensic work being done in the field. She has designed and led several trainings for both attorneys and forensic practitioners. In January, she will return to her position as a lecturer with San Diego State University World Campus to teach forensic assessment, forensic report writing, and expert witness testimony.Contact Dr. Kafkahttps://www.akpsych.com/annakafkapsyd@gmail.com About Dr. Vienna Co-founder and Clinical Director of Vienna Psychological Group, Inc., Dr. Vienna is a licensed psychologist (PSY26945) that specializes in forensic and neuropsychological evaluations. She completed her Doctorate in Clinical Forensic Psychology at Alliant International University- California School of Forensic Studies. She is in her 2nd year of a two year post-doc neuropsychology specialization program. Additionally, she holds two master's degrees in Forensic Science and Forensic Psychology.  She earned her bachelor's degree at The University of Arizona.Dr. Vienna began her career working with Tarzana Treatment Center in 2006, prior to obtaining her doctorate degree.  During the course of her doctorate training, she completed practicum rotations through College Hospital adult and adolescent inpatient psychiatric units and The Men's Forensic Outpatient Program at Twin Towers Correctional Facility.  Dr. Vienna received her pre-doctoral resident training at the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (DMH) with the Jail Mental Health unit at Twin Towers Correctional Facility (TTCF), Century Regional Detention Facility (CRDF), and The Women's Community Reintegration Services and Education Center (WCRSEC).  She completed her postdoctoral training through the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (DMH), with the Juvenile Justice Program at Challenger Memorial Center – Probation Camp and Barry J. Nirdoff Juvenile Hall.Dr. Vienna has held additional assignments at Twin Towers Correctional Facility and the Inmate Reception Center (IRC) as a staff clinical psychologist where she performed initial psychiatric evaluations, housing determinations, and suicide risk assessments. Dr. Vienna has also worked on countywide psychiatric mobile response teams (PMRT) and mental evaluation teams (MET) with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department where she was partnered with a law enforcement officer in a police vehicle to provide crisis evaluations to individuals in psychiatric or emotional crisis. Dr. Vienna conducted numerous station briefings and behavioral health trainings to law enforcement personnel.Dr. Vienna is appointed to the Los Angeles County Superior Court Expert Panel of Psychologists and the Los Angeles County Juvenile Delinquency Panel of Experts. She has expertise is areas of neurodevelopmental disorders (intellectual disabilities, autism, etc.), transfer to adult cases, trauma (PTSD and adverse childhood experiences), and substance abuse. She has also met Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) continued professional experience (CPE) to conduct public safety pre-employment psychological evaluations. She is a member with the American Psychological Law Society (APLS), National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN), and International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF).Contact Dr. Vienna:Office: 626-709-3494 | Email: support@vpg-corp.comwww.viennapsychologicalgroup.com 

Resources Mentioned https://www.parinc.com/Products/Pkey/126https://training.concept.paloaltou.edu/courses/HCR-20-V3-Overview-Webinarhttps://protect-international.com/product/risk-sexual-violence-protocol-rsvp-manual/About Dr. KafkaDr. Kafka has nearly 10 years of experience in the field of forensic psychology and has had the privilege to work within an agency, run a thriving private practice, and teach at the university level. Her path to this field differs from many of her colleagues in that her doctorate degree was in forensic – rather than clinical – psychology. All of her graduate training and experience prepared her for a career as a forensic psychologist. After graduate school, Dr. Kafka began working for the statewide Conditional Release Program – or CONREP, as it is known – ultimately rising to the position of Director of Evaluations for Los Angeles and San Diego counties. In her various roles within CONREP she conducted hundreds of violence risk assessments in order to provide opinions to state hospitals and courts considering community release for psychiatrically hospitalized individuals with a history of dangerousness. She also oversaw hundreds more evaluations of other forensic evaluators under her supervision.In 2017, Dr. Kafka began her private practice and went full-time with this endeavor in 2018. She is on the Expert Panel of Psychiatrists and Psychologists for LA County and has also provided psychological reports to courts in Orange County, San Bernardino County, and Solano County, as well as to private attorneys and courts and administrative bodies in Florida and Minnesota. Although she conducts evaluations addressing all manner of legal questions, including insanity, competency, and risk for sexual violence, she particularly enjoys evaluations that aim to answer the questions: Who is this person? How did they come to be someone who could commit this crime? Finally, Dr. Kafka loves talking to others about her field, fostering the professional development of budding forensic psychologists, helping attorneys evaluate the quality of experts' reports, and working with others to elevate the quality of forensic work being done in the field. She has designed and led several trainings for both attorneys and forensic practitioners. In January, she will return to her position as a lecturer with San Diego State University World Campus to teach forensic assessment, forensic report writing, and expert witness testimony.Contact Dr. Kafkahttps://www.akpsych.com/annakafkapsyd@gmail.com About Dr. Vienna Co-founder and Clinical Director of Vienna Psychological Group, Inc., Dr. Vienna is a licensed psychologist (PSY26945) that specializes in forensic and neuropsychological evaluations. She completed her Doctorate in Clinical Forensic Psychology at Alliant International University- California School of Forensic Studies. She is in her 2nd year of a two year post-doc neuropsychology specialization program. Additionally, she holds two master's degrees in Forensic Science and Forensic Psychology.  She earned her bachelor's degree at The University of Arizona.Dr. Vienna began her career working with Tarzana Treatment Center in 2006, prior to obtaining her doctorate degree.  During the course of her doctorate training, she completed practicum rotations through College Hospital adult and adolescent inpatient psychiatric units and The Men's Forensic Outpatient Program at Twin Towers Correctional Facility.  Dr. Vienna received her pre-doctoral resident training at the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (DMH) with the Jail Mental Health unit at Twin Towers Correctional Facility (TTCF), Century Regional Detention Facility (CRDF), and The Women's Community Reintegration Services and Education Center (WCRSEC).  She completed her postdoctoral training through the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (DMH), with the Juvenile Justice Program at Challenger Memorial Center – Probation Camp and Barry J. Nirdoff Juvenile Hall.Dr. Vienna has held additional assignments at Twin Towers Correctional Facility and the Inmate Reception Center (IRC) as a staff clinical psychologist where she performed initial psychiatric evaluations, housing determinations, and suicide risk assessments. Dr. Vienna has also worked on countywide psychiatric mobile response teams (PMRT) and mental evaluation teams (MET) with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department where she was partnered with a law enforcement officer in a police vehicle to provide crisis evaluations to individuals in psychiatric or emotional crisis. Dr. Vienna conducted numerous station briefings and behavioral health trainings to law enforcement personnel.Dr. Vienna is appointed to the Los Angeles County Superior Court Expert Panel of Psychologists and the Los Angeles County Juvenile Delinquency Panel of Experts. She has expertise is areas of neurodevelopmental disorders (intellectual disabilities, autism, etc.), transfer to adult cases, trauma (PTSD and adverse childhood experiences), and substance abuse. She has also met Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) continued professional experience (CPE) to conduct public safety pre-employment psychological evaluations. She is a member with the American Psychological Law Society (APLS), National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN), and International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF). Contact Dr. Vienna:Office: 626-709-3494 | Email: support@vpg-corp.comwww.viennapsychologicalgroup.com  

Resources Mentioned https://verdugopsych.com/neuropsychological-evaluation-of-traumatic-brain-injury/https://verdugopsych.com/personal-injury-evaluations-the-5-step-model-we-use-to-determine-causation-and-damages/https://verdugopsych.com/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd-evaluating-trauma-in-personal-injury-litigation/https://aafpforensic.org/https://www.apa.org/practice/guidelines/forensic-psychology About Dr. Emin GharibianDr. Emin Gharibian is a licensed psychologist (PSY 29643) specializing in neuropsychological and forensic evaluations. He has over 10 years of education and training in clinical psychology and neuropsychology and extensive experience evaluating adults and adolescents for psychological and neuropsychological conditions.Dr. Gharibian completed a two-year post-doctoral fellowship in Neuropsychology through Fielding Graduate University.  His training and experience have been in psychological and neuropsychological assessment in a variety of clinical settings including private practice, outpatient mental health clinics, psychiatric hospitals, forensic hospitals, and correctional facilities. He specializes in providing comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for a variety of neurological conditions including dementia, Alzheimer's disease, complications from a stroke, traumatic brain injury, concussions, learning disabilities, and ADHD. He also specializes in forensic psychological and neuropsychological evaluations for immigration hearings, civil and criminal competency, and personal injury.He is appointed to the Los Angeles Juvenile Court Expert Witness Panel and is also a member of the National Academy of Neuropsychology and the American Psychology and Law Society.Contact Dr. Gharibianhello@verdugopsych.comwww.verdugopsych.com About the host, Dr. Nicole ViennaCo-founder and Clinical Director of Vienna Psychological Group, Inc., Dr. Vienna is a licensed psychologist (PSY26945) that specializes in forensic and neuropsychological evaluations. She completed her Doctorate in Clinical Forensic Psychology at Alliant International University- California School of Forensic Studies. She is in her 2nd year of a two year post-doc neuropsychology specialization program. Additionally, she holds two master's degrees in Forensic Science and Forensic Psychology.  She earned her bachelor's degree at The University of Arizona.Dr. Vienna began her career working with Tarzana Treatment Center in 2006, prior to obtaining her doctorate degree.  During the course of her doctorate training, she completed practicum rotations through College Hospital adult and adolescent inpatient psychiatric units and The Men's Forensic Outpatient Program at Twin Towers Correctional Facility.  Dr. Vienna received her pre-doctoral resident training at the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (DMH) with the Jail Mental Health unit at Twin Towers Correctional Facility (TTCF), Century Regional Detention Facility (CRDF), and The Women's Community Reintegration Services and Education Center (WCRSEC).  She completed her postdoctoral training through the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (DMH), with the Juvenile Justice Program at Challenger Memorial Center – Probation Camp and Barry J. Nirdoff Juvenile Hall.Dr. Vienna has held additional assignments at Twin Towers Correctional Facility and the Inmate Reception Center (IRC) as a staff clinical psychologist where she performed initial psychiatric evaluations, housing determinations, and suicide risk assessments. Dr. Vienna has also worked on countywide psychiatric mobile response teams (PMRT) and mental evaluation teams (MET) with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department where she was partnered with a law enforcement officer in a police vehicle to provide crisis evaluations to individuals in psychiatric or emotional crisis. Dr. Vienna conducted numerous station briefings and behavioral health trainings to law enforcement personnel.Dr. Vienna is appointed to the Los Angeles County Superior Court Expert Panel of Psychologists and the Los Angeles County Juvenile Delinquency Panel of Experts. She has expertise is areas of neurodevelopmental disorders (intellectual disabilities, autism, etc.), transfer to adult cases, trauma (PTSD and adverse childhood experiences), and substance abuse. She has also met Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) continued professional experience (CPE) to conduct public safety pre-employment psychological evaluations. She is a member with the American Psychological Law Society (APLS), National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN), and International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF).Contact Dr. Vienna:Office: 626-709-3494 | Email: support@vpg-corp.comwww.viennapsychologicalgroup.com 

California lawmakers entered the end of session Monday facing a number of important bills fashioned to curtail police violence against state residents. Sadly, given the madness of the evening, some bills--such as SB 731, which would have stopped problem cops from finding work in the state, SB 776, which would have made more police misconduct records publicly available, and AB 66, which would've restricted cops' use of rubber bullets and pepper spray and banned tear gas against demonstrators--didn't even make it to a final vote. A few cop reform bills will be crossing Governor Gavin Newsom's desk, however: AB 1299 - Would make police agencies alert the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training if an officer resigns or is fired during a misconduct investigation. The department would then have to complete its review and follow up with details of the findings, which would create records that would be disclosed of the cop tries to find another job in policing. AB 846 - Would make departments include in evaluations of prospective cop hires any bias against demographics like race, gender, sexual orientation or religion. It would also make police recruiting materials highlight 'community relations' as part of the job. AB 1196 - Bans carotid artery restraints and choke holds. AB 2054 - Creates a pilot grant program for community organizations to handle certain first-response crises instead of law enforcement. (See our episode with Asantewaa Boykin of MH First to learn more on this concept.) SB 629 - Lets media representatives into areas closed off by law enforcement during demonstrations and rallies, and would prohibit cops from citing the press. AB 1506 - Elevates more cases of cops killing unarmed people to state attorney general investigations (as opposed to just the local county district attorney addressing them). AB 1185 - Allows voters and county boards of supervisors to create oversight committees on sheriff's departments with actual subpoena power. Here in Sacramento County, Supervisor Pat Kennedy is already moving to create such an oversight committee, publishing this op-ed in the Sacramento Bee two days after AB 1185's passing through the legislature.   You may have seen this heartening article on California's firefighting inmates seeing a law pass through the legislature that would give them a path toward becoming firefighters after their release from prison. The state cop lobby's response?   "To fully expunge a felon's record in exchange for this work is not warranted, is dangerous to the public and fails to recognize the impact to the victims of the inmate's crimes."   That's rich, coming from a group that regularly protects killer cops from facing any consequences for their actions.   Thanks for listening, I'm Ed Mahkey and, as always:   Patreon: patreon.com/voicesrivercity Twitter: @youknowkempa, @guillotine4you, @ShanNDSTevens, @Flojaune And thank you to Be Brave Bold Robot for the tunes.

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown - Thursday, June 25, 20204:20 pm: Major Scott Stephenson, Director of the Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, joins the show to discuss how changes are being explored in both bias and defensive tactics training for new police officers4:35 pm: PJ Media columnist Matt Margolis joins Rod to discuss his recent piece on the growing absurdity of the statue toppling by Black Lives Matter protestors6:05 pm: We continue our interviews this week with the candidates for Utah Governor with the man seeking to reclaim the seat he left in 2009, Jon Huntsman Jr. and get his thoughts on the race heading into Tuesday’s primary election6:20 pm: Joy Pullman, Managing Editor of The Federalist, joins Rod for a conversation about why she writes that keeping public schools closed this fall will destroy public education6:35 pm: Steve Moore, Chief Economist for the Heritage Foundation, joins the show for his weekly visit with Rod about politics and the nation’s economy

Hello everyone and welcome back to the show. Merry Christmas to everyone. The CJE Team hopes each of you have a safe and happy holiday season. Thanks to all the brave men and women who work in the criminal justice system. We appreciate you and what you do. Keep up the great work. Do you love coffee? You are going to love the coffee from Four Sigmatic. They have everything from cocoa to coffee. You will love their products and best of all you will get 15% off your purchases using the promo code CJEVO. In this episode, Patrick welcomes Greg Amundson. Greg Amundson is the founder of Satvana Yoga, Krav Maga Santa Cruz and CrossFit Amundson, all located in Santa Cruz, CA. Greg brings an electric combination of passion, credibility and real-world experience to his lectures on Yoga, CrossFit, Warrior Spirit and God's Love. Greg's late father, Dr. Raymond Amundson, was a Doctor of Chiropractic, Pastor, Bodybuilder, Naval Officer, Deep Sea Diver, Champion Swimmer and world renowned Energetic Healer. His mother, Julianne, was a lifelong Teacher, Minister and Peace Corps Volunteer, who gained recognition for her volunteer work in Jordan, which took her life in 2011. In December 2001, Greg became a founding Athlete of the now famous and worldwide CrossFit fitness program, and was personally mentored in the methodology of CrossFit by the Founder of CrossFit, “Coach” Greg Glassman. That same year, Greg became one of the first American Law Enforcement Officers to begin an advanced course of study in Krav Maga, the Israeli Military method of Hand to Hand Combat. Greg's mentor in Krav Maga was former Director of FORCE Training Londale Theus, who was the first American Law Enforcement Officer certified to teach Krav Maga. Greg has been featured in numerous magazine articles including Competitor Magazine, Mens Health, WOD Talk Magazine, Outside Magazine, Inside The Box Magazine, Santa Cruz Good Times, and Police Magazine. Greg is the Fitness Expert for Calibre Press Law Enforcement Magazine and his contributions to CrossFit and the Law Enforcement community have been chronicled in the bestselling books Inside The Box and Learning To Breathe Fire. Greg is the author of four books, Your Wife is NOT Your Sister, God In Me, Firebreather Fitness and the Amazon #1 multi-category bestselling book The Warrior and The Monk. Greg is also a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Certified Law Enforcement Chaplain, highly respected lecturer and educator on such topics as Universal Law, Leadership, Warrior Spirit, and Gods Love. Greg's Podcast “The Greg Amundson Show” has been praised as an encouraging warrior's perspective on the Word of God. Greg is currently a Graduate Student at Western Seminary in Milpitas, CA., where he is pursuing a Masters of Divinity.   You can find Greg as well as his books here:   https://gregoryamundson.com/     Stay tuned for great guests   Patrick    

Matt Scharper is a Deputy Chief with the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services - Law Enforcement Branch and is the California State Search and Rescue Coordinator.  Matt is headquartered out of the Region V office, located in Fresno, CA and is also the Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Coordinator for Region V.   In this episode Scharper takes pride in lives saved over his 30+ years with SAR, and talks about one of the most recent rescues and how it nearly turned into a recovery mission. He also talks about how inexperienced outdoor enthusiasts put too much reliance on Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs and SEND) which unnecessarily puts other lives at risk. And there's the technology and military mutual aid that has made night SAR missions possible.  Sharper is a recognized expert in the field of Search and Rescue, he spent 13 years as the Search and Rescue Unit Coordinator for the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Department and has over 34 years of combined search and rescue experience.   He has coordinated literally hundreds of searches, rescues, and large and small-scale disasters.  A previous college instructor for search and rescue topics of: Search Management and Tactics, Technical Rope Rescue, Swift water Rescue, Man Tracking, and Law Enforcement Incident Command Systems along with other Law Enforcement topics.  He is the lead instructor for the Cal EMA Search and Rescue Instruction Program, instructing the “Direction and Control of the Search Function Course” and the “Winter Operations SAR Management Course” and is responsible for all State of California SAR programs.  Matt’s 30 year law enforcement career has earned him California’s Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certificates of “Advanced, Supervisory, and Management”.  The Law Enforcement Branch is responsible for coordinating state mutual aid for search and rescue in California. In addition, it receives and coordinates interstate requests under the auspices of the National Search and Rescue Plan. The branch also coordinates all local requests for state and Federal agency assistance. Because search and rescue missions are often life threatening, requests for out-of-county, state or Federal resources can be made directly to CalOES.        Links/Resources  Cal OES Mutual Aid Partner CalGuard Shows Off Latest Search & Rescue Tools  Search and Rescue Mutual Aid  http://www.caloes.ca.gov/cal-oes-divisions/law-enforcement/mutual-aid-system/search-rescue-mutual-aid  3rd Battalion 140th Aviation Battalion Security and Support  https://www.facebook.com/3140avn/timeline  http://www.calguard.ca.gov/ 

Michael B. Parlor is an experienced analyst and commentator on law enforcement, foreign affairs,defense and national security matters.A Federal Bureau of Investigation certified Police Firearms Instructor, has served with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)for twenty-four years. He served in various assignments including basic patrol, division jails, gang suppression units, and joint federal/local counter-terrorism units. He has assisted with training of law enforcement personnel in the areas of patrol concepts, crimes–in-progress, building searches, and vehicle pullovers.He also served as a technical advisor for LAPD films produced,related to patrol tactics and cultural awareness. He has represented LAPD assisting the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training update curriculum for the State of California, as well as the US Army update the Military Police Field Manual. He represented LAPD as a consultant for the Calibre Press book Tactics for Criminal Patrol.During the Bush Admin War On Terrorism,he was assigned to the US CG Base-LA Joint Operations Center, responsible for ensuring the safety of the harbor areas of LA and Long Beach.Prior to becoming a police officer, Michael served in both the enlisted and officer ranks,coordinating training related to nuclear, biological and chemical warfare, mountain and desert warfare,self-defense tactics, various infantry weapon systems, water safety coordinator, drug/alcohol abuse counselor, and counter-terrorism for active duty as well as reserve USMC personnel.He retired holding the Rank of Major in the Marine Corps Reserve. Guff Mcguffey Marine Corps veteran,22untilvalhalla is dedicated to raising awareness for PTSD related veteran suicide.Utilizing the fitness community to inform people of this epidemic.However, you do not have to be into fitness to help.Raising awareness, becoming informed,having place to talk about different ways we can all use to cope

Lawrence John, the author of "The Non-Judicial Parent", his story of his ex-wife attempting to deny him access to his daughter. Lawrence is a decorated Military Policeman Honorably Discharged from the United States Air Force and a Desert Shield veteran. He graduated from the Riverside County (California) Sheriffs Academy and holds a valid Peace Officer Standards and Training Certificate and a qualified Drug Abuse Recognition Expert, attaining a D.A.R.E. Certification while working as a Police Officer. Although Lawrence John is not an attorney, he's been asked to provide public commentary addressing a wide range of family law/legal and social topics and issues. Unfortunately, he's not alone when it comes to parental alienation. If you find yourself in this situation, join us for support and inspiration.

Lawrence John, the author of "The Non-Judicial Parent", his story of his ex-wife attempting to deny him access to his daughter. Lawrence is a decorated Military Policeman Honorably Discharged from the United States Air Force and a Desert Shield veteran. He graduated from the Riverside County (California) Sheriffs Academy and holds a valid Peace Officer Standards and Training Certificate and a qualified Drug Abuse Recognition Expert, attaining a D.A.R.E. Certification while working as a Police Officer. Although Lawrence John is not an attorney, he's been asked to provide public commentary addressing a wide range of family law/legal and social topics and issues. Unfortunately, he's not alone when it comes to parental alienation. If you find yourself in this situation, join us for support and inspiration.