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In this very important episode, Adam speaks with Law Enforcement and Military Veteran Michael Sugrue about Post Traumatic Stress Injuries. After retiring from the police force, Michael shares his battle with PSTD and how he overcame to become one of the leading advocates for PTSD awareness for First Responders worldwide. MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES 1-800-COP-LINE (1-800-267-5463) -- https://www.copline.org/ National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 https://badgeoflifecanada.org/ Michael Sugrue is a keynote speaker and dedicated advocate for awareness, prevention, education, training on Post Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI), Resiliency and First Responder Suicide Prevention. He is a retired Police Sergeant and former U.S. Air Force Captain (Security Forces) with over 21 years of proven management, operations, training, supervisory and leadership experience. He is also a Peer Volunteer at the West Coast Post Trauma Retreat (First Responder Support Network). WEBSITE(S): https://saveawarrior.org/home https:/

Dan Oblinger is the leading authority on active listening practices for negotiators and leaders in all industries. He has two decades of law enforcement service, and extensive experience in hostage negotiations, police mental health crisis response, undercover operations, anti-human trafficking investigations, and police supervision. Dan is the author of "Life or Death Listening" and "The 28 Laws of Listening". He is a contract trainer for the National Tactical Officers Association and is the sole proprietor of Leadercraft, a company that provides training and consulting to private sector clients. He is an international keynote speaker on the subjects of listening well, negotiating hard, and leading in tough situations. Dan lives on the Kansas prairie with his wife and five children. WEBSITE: www.masterlistener.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Operation Save-A-Casing is a partnership with law enforcement agencies at the local, state and federal level and the community to combat firearm-related crime.  The campaign works by submitting two firearm casings to a Wichita Police Department Officer after a gun theft has occurred. These casings are then submitted into National Integrated Ballistic Information Network known as NIBIN. NIBIN is a national database containing digital images of spent bullets and cartridge casings that were found at crime scenes or test-fired from confiscated firearms. This database can be searched for possible matches and if a "hit" occurs, the NIBIN lab sends that information to WPD investigators. EPISODE PAGE: https://thebreakdown.ca/033 Officer Paul Estrada Cruz has been with the Wichita Police Department for over eight years. He began his law enforcement career as a patrol officer and specialized enforcement team called Special Community Action Team (SCAT) which focused on drugs and violent crimes. He was promoted to the Pu

Get ready for some three-way action with two very smart and entertaining guests. Adam sits down with Adam Wilson and Stephen Strickland to discuss topics on current police training, recruitment, tactical requirements, and much more. EPISODE PAGE: https://thebreakdown.ca/032 Adam Wilson is a highly decorated police veteran with 15 years on the job. He is a best-selling author for his book, "Tactical Reload: Strategy Shifts for Emerging Leaders in Law Enforcement." He has a national column with Newsmax titled "Unholstered”, and is the host of his own YouTube show, "Tip of the Spear with Adam Wilson." He was recently selected as an emerging leader in North Carolina by the EA Morris Fellowship. Stephen Strickland has over 19 years of law enforcement experience with 17 years of SWAT, 13 years as K9 handler and trainer. He is a specialized instructor in firearms, physical fitness, active shooter, force-on-force, and CQB. Stephen is currently the training Sergeant in charge of the agency’s firearms programs, armorer

Round 02 – Officer-Involved Shootings - Part 3 of 3 What are the major concerns with Officer Involved Shootings for our Law Enforcement officers? Join us as we discuss the before, during, and after of OIS incidents. We cover the psychology and physiology of lethal force on force incidents, reports, recovery, mental health, body-worn cameras, command responsibility, media, and everything in between. WATCH IT HERE: https://thebreakdown.ca/IRT The Instructors’ Roundtable (ITR) is a Panel Discussion, recorded live to video, moderated by Tactical Breakdown’s host Adam Kinakin in association with the team at Calibre Press. The program brings together the most sought-after Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in Law Enforcement for a no-holds-barred discussion on a variety of topics. EPISODE SPONSOR: LA Police Gear Visit LAPG.com for more information. USE PROMO CODE: BREAKDOWN to save on all purchases. IRT OIS Panel: Lt. Jim Glennon Steve Nolan Laura Scarry Chris Lussow The Instructors’ Roundtable is an ongoing program hos

Round 02 – Officer-Involved Shootings - Part 2 of 3 What are the major concerns with Officer Involved Shootings for our Law Enforcement officers? Join us as we discuss the before, during, and after of OIS incidents. We cover the psychology and physiology of lethal force on force incidents, reports, recovery, mental health, body-worn cameras, command responsibility, media, and everything in between. WATCH IT HERE: https://thebreakdown.ca/IRT The Instructors’ Roundtable (ITR) is a Panel Discussion, recorded live to video, moderated by Tactical Breakdown’s host Adam Kinakin in association with the team at Calibre Press. The program brings together the most sought-after Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in Law Enforcement for a no-holds-barred discussion on a variety of topics. EPISODE SPONSOR: LA Police Gear Visit LAPG.com for more information. USE PROMO CODE: BREAKDOWN to save on all purchases. IRT OIS Panel: Lt. Jim Glennon Steve Nolan Laura Scarry Chris Lussow   The Instructors’ Roundtable is an ongoing program h

Round 02 – Officer-Involved Shootings - Part 1 of 3 What are the major concerns with Officer Involved Shootings for our Law Enforcement officers? Join us as we discuss the before, during, and after of OIS incidents. We cover the psychology and physiology of lethal force on force incidents, reports, recovery, mental health, body-worn cameras, command responsibility, media, and everything in between. WATCH IT HERE: https://thebreakdown.ca/IRT The Instructors’ Roundtable (ITR) is a Panel Discussion, recorded live to video, moderated by Tactical Breakdown’s host Adam Kinakin in association with the team at Calibre Press. The program brings together the most sought-after Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in Law Enforcement for a no-holds-barred discussion on a variety of topics. EPISODE SPONSOR: LA Police Gear Visit LAPG.com for more information. USE PROMO CODE: BREAKDOWN to save on all purchases. IRT Use of Force Panel: Lt. Jim Glennon Steve Nolan Laura Scarry Chris Lussow The Instructors’ Roundtable is an ongoing pr

This is a brief explanation of the Instructors' Roundtable, why it was created and what is the main goal. EPISODE PAGE: https://thebreakdown.ca/030 INSTRUCTORS' ROUNDTABLE - IRT  Join Us LIVE on the last Thursday of each Month at 6:00 PM Central Time. Topics include: Use of Force, Firearms, Officer-Involved Shootings, Critical Incident Response, Active Threats, Social Media in Law Enforcement, Tactical Medicine and more... The IRT is proud to be supported by Calibre Press and its cadre of instructors and experts. You can visit Calibre Press at https://www.calibrepress.com/. IRT/Tactical Breakdown Shirts can be purchased online at https://thebreakdown.ca/shop with 20% of all proceeds going towards organizations that support First Responders and Veterans.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Adam talks with one of his mentors, Joel Pedersen, as they discuss the challenges surrounding culture and race in policing, specifically from an Indigenous perspective. Joel breaks down some tools that officers have within their communities to help build engagement as well as generating motivated recruits for your agency. EPISODE PAGE: https://thebreakdown.ca/029 In 1992 Joel became only the third First Nations person to serve with the Saskatoon Police Service. After a successful 25-year policing career, highlighted by his experience from patrol, community policing, and domestic Violence investigations, he retired at the rank of Sergeant. He championed positive growth in his community by working with Indigenous and other minority groups; encouraging fair representation for all. He currently serves as the RSM for the 38 Brigade Battle School and is the only First Nations Chief Warrant Officer in the combat arm of the Canadian Army. He deployed with 1 PPCLI during UN Peace Keeping missions abroad and has assist

What is "technology-enhanced learning" and why is it important? Adam sits down with Sandy Sweet of CPKN (Canadian Police Knowledge Network) to discuss training and resources available for Law Enforcement. EPISODE PAGE: https://thebreakdown.ca/028 Sandy Sweet has been an advocate for technology-enhanced learning within Canada's police community since 2004. At that time, he collaborated with like-minded individuals from the policing sector to create the Canadian Police Knowledge Network. As President of CPKN, he has cultivated an extensive network of stakeholders that has advanced CPKN from a pioneering concept to a core element of Canadian police training. WEBSITE: Canadian Police Knowledge Network (https://www.cpkn.ca/) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What is the basis of AcademyTraining for Law Enforcement? How are programs developed and why? Join Adam and Mike as they dive into training and development for police training and explore the science behind the programs.  EPISODE PAGE: https://thebreakdown.ca/027 Sgt. Michael Musengo is a Law Enforcement veteran with 28 years of service to the Syracuse Police Department in NY. He is currently the Director of the Syracuse Regional Police Academy and an Instructor for the prestigious Force Science Institute. Mike also has 27 years’ experience as a Swat Leader, Trainer and previous Director of the NYS DCJS Swat Operators course in Syracuse. His past major assignments include: Commanding Officer of the Syracuse Police Training Division, Range master and CO of the Firearms/Armament section, 19 years as a Narcotics Detective and he is currently on the NYS DCJS Firearms board assisting in developing and re-writing the curriculum for the NYS Basic Course for Police Officers. Mike has also developed, coordinated and t

What happens when you get a call for a barricaded suspect? What's the first move, the 5th, the last? Join Adam as he has an open an important discussion with Scott Savage about Critical Incident Response and high-risk calls. EPISODE PAGE: https://thebreakdown.ca/026 Scott started his career in public safety at age 19, as an EMT and Paramedic. He spent 18 years with the Palo Alto Police Department in California, the last 7 of which were as a Sergeant. In 2007, Scott was awarded the Bronze Level Training Award by the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security for my work in presenting terrorism response training. In 2017, he transferred to the Santa Clara Police Department in California where he continues to serve today. Scott’s previous assignments include Patrol Supervisor, Incident Commander, SWAT, Crisis Negotiator, and Training Officer. He is the founder of the Savage Training Group which provides advanced training to law enforcement officers to help them advance their careers, become experts and save lives.    Websi

The Instructors’ Roundtable (ITR) is a Panel Discussion, recorded live to video, moderated by Tactical Breakdown’s host Adam Kinakin in association with the team at Calibre Press. The program brings together the most sought-after Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in Law Enforcement for a no-holds-barred discussion on a variety of topics. Round 01 - Use of Force and Defensive Tactics Training - PART 3 of 3 WATCH IT HERE: https://thebreakdown.ca/IRT EPISODE SPONSOR: BLAUER TACTICAL SYSTEMS Blauer Training Systems provides customized training and resources to conscientious citizens, professional trainers & coaches from the law enforcement, military, and first-responder communities. Visit blauerspear.com for more information. USE PROMO CODE: TACTICAL to save on all courses.  IRT Use of Force Panel: Tony Blauer Founder and CEO of Blauer Tactical Systems (BTS), one of the world's leading consulting firms specializing in research & development of combative training & equipment for the military and police. WE

The Instructors’ Roundtable (ITR) is a Panel Discussion, recorded live to video, moderated by Tactical Breakdown’s host Adam Kinakin in association with the team at Calibre Press. The program brings together the most sought-after Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in Law Enforcement for a no-holds-barred discussion on a variety of topics. Round 01 - Use of Force and Defensive Tactics Training - PART 2 of 3 WATCH IT HERE: https://thebreakdown.ca/IRT EPISODE SPONSOR: BLAUER TACTICAL SYSTEMS Blauer Training Systems provides customized training and resources to conscientious citizens, professional trainers & coaches from the law enforcement, military, and first-responder communities. Visit blauerspear.com for more information. USE PROMO CODE: TACTICAL to save on all courses.  IRT Use of Force Panel: Tony Blauer Founder and CEO of Blauer Tactical Systems (BTS), one of the world's leading consulting firms specializing in research & development of combative training & equipment for the military and police. WE

The Instructors’ Roundtable (ITR) is a Panel Discussion, recorded live to video, moderated by Tactical Breakdown’s host Adam Kinakin in association with the team at Calibre Press. The program brings together the most sought-after Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in Law Enforcement for a no-holds-barred discussion on a variety of topics. Round 01 - Use of Force and Defensive Tactics Training - Part 1 of 3 WATCH IT HERE: https://thebreakdown.ca/IRT EPISODE SPONSOR: BLAUER TACTICAL SYSTEMS Blauer Training Systems provides customized training and resources to conscientious citizens, professional trainers & coaches from the law enforcement, military, and first-responder communities. Visit blauerspear.com for more information. USE PROMO CODE: TACTICAL to save on all courses.  IRT Use of Force Panel: Tony Blauer Founder and CEO of Blauer Tactical Systems (BTS), one of the world's leading consulting firms specializing in research & development of combative training & equipment for the military and police. WE

Want to learn how 10-15 minutes a day can extend your careers? How a small, consistent regiment can prevent career-ending injuries? EPISODE PAGE: https://thebreakdown.ca/024 Adam sits down with fellow podcaster Dave Morrow, host of the HRD2KILL Podcast, and discusses their similar stories in coming back from injury. In this episode, you will get actionable information and an explanation of short "pre-hab" workouts that can help prevent major injury. Dave Morrow is a Veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces, an online fitness and nutrition coach, and a proud father. He helps military personnel and first responders to move better, increase performance and reduce their chances of injury. Dave proudly served his country during the Afghan War, on Operation Athena, between November 2010 and July 2011. During that deployment, he suffered a career-ending back injury which changed his life.  Why does this matter? Because it led him down a course of self-study and reflection. He realized he had to figure out why he got inj

How does training translate to the field? This is one of many questions Adam and Jason discuss during this episode. They talk law enforcement, defensive tactics, use of force, training modalities, and the future of police officers. Will officers always be required to perform general patrol duties or will we have specialties that involve no firearms or combat training? EPISODE PAGE: https://thebreakdown.ca/023 Jason Cvitanov has over 20 years of law enforcement experience which includes certifications as a Force Science Institute Specialist, deputized federal task force officer, active shooter instructor, shoot house instructor, High Threat CQB instructor, and metro SWAT team leader. He was assigned to the Special Investigations Unit and was responsible for narcotics investigations, shootings, homicide investigations, and officer-involved shootings. He is an active member of the Nebraska state firearms instructor community and the National Tactical Officers Association. Complete Tactical Consultants: https://w

In this first episode of 2020, Adam speaks with Christopher Lussow, a 32-year veteran law enforcement professional with twenty (20) years dedicated to the Emergency Task Force (ETF). They talk Use of Force options, training, and how we can role out effective intermediate force options when needed.  EPISODE PAGE: https://thebreakdown.ca/022 Christopher’s experiences identified a gap in practice, so he implemented a peer-support program for officer-involved shootings. The program, available across Canada, provides a direct officer to officer connection, focusing on mental well-being, post-incident investigation processes, and inquest expectations. In Canada and the United States, Christopher has extensive experience as an instructor and keynote speaker in both the classroom and larger conference venues, providing education and insight on a variety of tactical subjects and in-depth incident debriefings. Currently, in his role as a provincially certified Use of Force Instructor for the largest municipal police ac

On June 10th, 2019, we dropped the first episode of the Tactical Breakdown Podcast and it has been a whirlwind since then. We have been downloaded over 5000 times to over 14 countries around the world.  The best part... we are doubling down for 2020. More interviews, more content, and exciting new formats like the Instructor's Roundtable and LIVE Conference Series'. We will be partnering with major LE Conferences across North America and bringing the show out to you. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast to stay up-to-date on all the new content coming soon. EPISODE PAGE: https://thebreakdown.ca/021 NEW in 2020 Instructors Roundtable  - LIVE Once-a-Month Video Conferences with SMEs - Streamed on YouTube, Facebook, and more. - Downloade PDF Reference Materials- Ask Questions via LIVE Chat with the Instructors- CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION Tactical Tips - New Daily Short-Form Content- Designed for Flash Briefings (3-min or less)- Shared on all our Social Media Platforms- Tips and Suggestions from SMEs around

Adam had the opportunity to sit down with the writer and director of Den of Thieves, Christian Gudegast. He explains just how difficult it is to make a realistic action movie in Hollywood and the extra steps he takes to ensure things are done correctly. They talk gunfights, tactics, special effects and everything in between. Enjoy this special episode as we take a dive into how movies are made. EPISODE PAGE: https://thebreakdown.ca/020 Christian was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. He graduated from the UCLA Film School in 1992, top of his class. His thesis film, Shadow Box, won the award for Best Student Film that same year. He has since written for major movie productions, including Soldier of Fortune, A Man Apart, and London Has Fallen. In 2018, he made his directorial debut with the film, Den of Thieves, starring Gerard Butler and Pablo Schrieber. It centers around an elite unit of the LA County Sheriff's Dept. and the state's most successful bank robbery crew planning a seemingly impossible he