LSU NCBRT Preparedness Podcast: Recent Episodes
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The LSU National Center for Biomedical Research and Training is a nationally recognized center for emergency preparedness and response training located at Louisiana State University’s flagship campus. We have provided high-quality, federally-certified training to America’s emergency responders about prevention, response and recovery from biological incidents since 1998. Each week on the LSU NCBRT Preparedness Podcast, we will bring in some of the nation’s top experts to cover topics related to the wide field of emergency response.
Today’s episode is the first in a three-part series on the threats facing faith-based organizations with guests and subject matter experts Rob Allen and Mark DuPont. In this episode, we discuss the unique vulnerabilities of faith-based organizations, the most common threats facing face-based institutions, motivations behind attacks on faith organizations, and more.
The second episode in this series will air on Tuesday, June 25th.
On today’s episode of the podcast, we talk with LSU NCBRT/ACE instructor and subject matter expert Roy Bethge about his leadership experience. We discuss what leadership means to Roy, lessons he’s learned throughout his career, how other leaders in his life have influenced him, and more.
Roy's Recommended Reading on Leadership:
Gus Lee - Courage: The Backbone of Leadership
Brene Brow - Daring Greatly
Daniel Goleman - Leadership: The Power of Emotional Intelligence
Stanley McChrystal -Team of Teams
Today’s podcast is the second in our two-part series on the recent outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in cattle with subject matter expert and New Mexico Director/Secretary of Agriculture Jeff Witte. In today’s episode, we discuss the implications of this outbreak, including what is known and unknown about the disease, next step for farmers and officials, the importance of industry collaboration, and lessons learned
On today’s podcast, we’re starting a two-part series on the recent outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in cattle with subject matter expert and New Mexico Director/Secretary of Agriculture Jeff Witte. In this first episode, we discuss what HPAI is and how it spreads, implications for the food supply, how federal, state and local agencies work together during these crises, and more.
The second and final episode in this series will air on Tuesday, June 4th.
Today’s podcast episode features another LSU NCBRT/ACE instructor spotlight. Today, Mark DuPont discusses both his career and life experience, how he got involved with NCBRT, and his philosophy as an instructor.
Our next series, a two-part series looking at the impact of Avian Flu in livestock, will begin airing on Tuesday, May 28th
This podcast is the final in our three-part series on the incel community with subject matter expert Bruce Quinn. Today, we discuss strategies for intervention and mitigation with incel groups. Topics include warning signs for family and friends to look out for, intervention tips, and how to build a support network
Today’s podcast is the second in a three-part series on incels with subject matter expert Bruce Quinn. In this episode, we discuss the psychology and ideology of incels, including what drives individudals into the community, the role of rejection and social isolation in reinforcing this ideology, and how incels think about relationships and intimacy.
The final episode in this series will air on Tuesday, May 14th.
Today’s podcast is the first in a three-part series on the involuntarily celibate, or incel, community with subject matter expert Bruce Quinn. This is also our first in-person series recording in our new studio! On today’s episode, Bruce and host Ashley discuss the history of the incel movement, the structure and terminology of the community, how the Internet has facilitated the growth of the incel movement, and more.
The second episode in this series will air on Tuesday, May 7th.
Today is the third and final episode in our series on behavioral and crisis intervention teams with subject matter experts Andrew Cullen and Courtney Tassin. In this episode, we discuss how police departments can adapt strategies to improve their crisis intervention skills. Topics include lessons from the nursing field about working with juveniles in mental health crises, dealing with self-harm, and different ways of responding to mental health crisis calls
Today’s episode is the second in a three-part series on behavioral and crisis intervention teams with subject matter experts Andrew Cullen and Courtney Tassin. Today, they discuss the importance of data collection and analysis for behavioral and crisis intervention training. Topics include how data collection can be utilized during community policing practices, the significance of measuring success in crisis intervention, and more.
The third and final episode in this series will air on Tuesday, April 23rd.
On today’s podcast, we begin a three-part series on behavioral and crisis intervention teams with subject matter experts Andrew Cullen and Courtney Tassin. Today, they discuss the history of these teams, different types of teams, how co-response teams are implemented across different jurisdictions, how views on crisis intervention teams have shifted over the years, and more.
The next episode in this series will air on Tuesday, April 16th.
Today’s podcast episode features another LSU NCBRT/ACE instructor spotlight. Today, host Ashley talks to Andrew “Rat” Rateaver. He discusses his career, his work with NCBRT, his leadership experience, and advice he would give to others in his field.
Our next series, a three-part series on Behavioral Intervention and Crisis Intervention teams, will air on Tuesday, April 9th
Today’s podcast is the second episode in our two-part series on bag valve masks, or BVMs, with subject matter expert Tim Redding. In this episode, he discusses more common errors that occur when heath care professionals and responders use BVMs and how to remedy those mistakes. These errors include issues with sealing the mask and problems opening patients’ airways during BVM use.
Airway Opening Videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_QM7vjvRYk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bKD7_CqmVQ
Resources:
https://www.criticalcarepractitioner.co.uk/6-ways-to-be-better-with-the-bag-valve-mask-2/
Today on the podcast, we begin a two-part series on bag valve masks, or BVMs, with subject matter expert Tim Redding. In this episode, he discusses what BVMs are and the history of the device. He also goes through three common errors that occur when using the device and how to remedy those mistakes.
These two episodes contain a visual component that is difficult to translate to an audio podcast. To see the demonstrations in real time, please check out the video recording on our YouTube.
The final episode in this series will air on Tuesday, March 26th.
Today’s podcast features another story on Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM) teams. Joann, a school administrator, discusses the takeaways she’s learned since her involvement with BTAM teams in her own schools and as a support for other schools. Topics include communication strategies, the importance of creating a collaborative and accountable environment, and past cases Joann has participated in.
For more information on BTAM and to hear other success stories, listen to episodes 56-58 of the LSU NCBRT Preparedness Podcast.
Today’s podcast is the final episode in our three-part series on site protection and preparing for large-scale events with guests Todd Short and Eric Vandenburg. In today’s episode, we discuss how to create an execute a plan for large-scale event protection. Topics include best practices for surveillance before and during an event, considerations when approaching and interviewing subjects, and more.
Today’s podcast is the second in a three-part series on site protection and preparing for large-scale events with guests Todd Short and Eric Vandenburg. Today, we talk about site protection techniques like how to identify suspicious activity and motivations and preoperational behavior of bad actors. We also discuss previous incidents that we can look to as case studies when preparing for future events.
The third and final episode in this series will air on Tuesday, March 5th
Today’s episode is the first in a three-part series on site protection and preparing for large-scale events. Guests for this series include subject matter experts Todd Short and Eric Vandenburg. In this episode, they discuss different kinds of large-scale events, the ways in which security and protection for events have changed over the years, getting the public involved in security and protection techniques, the importance of establishing a baseline for a site or event, and more.
The second episode in this series will air on Tuesday, February 27th
Today’s episode discusses the Run. Hide. Fight. paradigm, active threat response techniques for law enforcement, and what to do if you are in an active threat situation. Guests include NCBRT subject matter experts Bart Thompson, chief of the LSU Police Department, and Jeff Holcomb, former captain at the University of Florida Police Department. More information on LSU NCBRT/ACE’s course, Surviving an Active Threat: Run. Hide. Fight., can be found here: https://www.ncbrt.lsu.edu/Courses/dhs/PER-375.php
This week’s podcast is the second episode in a two-part series on bias in public safety with guests Mark DuPont and Eric Vandenburg. Today, they discuss ways to recognize and eliminate bias. Topics include conscious versus unconscious bias, personal factors that contribute to bias formation, the importance of understanding your stressors, how bias recognition and elimination contributes to behavioral threat assessment, how to discuss bias with colleagues, and more.
This is the first episode in a two-part series on identifying and eliminating bias in public safety with guests Mark DuPont and Eric Vandenburg. In today’s episode, they talk about what bias is, factors that contribute to bias formation, recognizing signs of bias, different types of bias, why it’s so important to discuss bias in the law enforcement emergency response community, and more.
The second and final episode in this series will air Tuesday, February 6.
Today is the final episode in our three-part series onmulti-disciplinary recruitment and retention practices in emergency response with subject matter experts Justin Hill and Dr. Ashleigh Wojslawowicz. In this episode, we discuss how agencies can balance transparency with the need torecruit qualified candidates, the importance of humanizing the profession, partnerships between agencies and local communities, and the future of public safety recruitment and retention.
This is the second episode is the first in a three-part series on multi-disciplinary recruitment and retention practices in emergency response with subject matter experts Justin Hill and Dr. Ashleigh Wojslawowicz. In this episode, we discuss research behind recruiting and retention methods, the challenges around recruitment today, the importance of understanding the broader community for successful recruitment, and more.
The third and final episode in this series will air Tuesday, January 23rd
Today’s episode is the first in a three-part series on multi-disciplinary recruitment and retention practices in emergency response with subject matter experts Justin Hill and Dr. Ashleigh Wojslawowicz. In this episode, they discuss how recruitment goals and strategies have evolved over time, the professionalization of the law enforcement and emergency response fields, historical events that have affected recruitment efforts, and the role of generational or workplace differences on recruitment and retention. The next episode in this series will air on Tuesday, January 16
In our last episode of 2023, the LSU NCBRT Preparedness Podcast team comes together to reflect on the year and give listeners a behind-the-scenes look at producing the podcast. They discuss how the podcast has evolved since its launch in 2020, their favorite episodes and guests of the year, the series that impacted their own understanding of different emergency response topics, and the exciting plans in store for the podcast in 2024.
This is the third and final episode in our series on de-escalation techniques in law enforcement with subject matter experts Terry Nichols and Courtney Tassin. On today’s episode, they discuss the factors that may lead someone into a behavioral health crisis, different categories of a crisis, the importance of intervention in law enforcement, and key tips for working with individuals in crisis.
Many of the topics discussed in this series are explored in depth in LSU NCBRT/ACE’s course, PER-405: De-Escalation Strategies and Professional Policing. More information on that course can be found here. LSU NCBRT/ACE courses are DHS/FEMA-certified and are available at no cost to participants.
This is the second episode in our series on De-Escalation techniques in law enforcement. Guests for this series include subject matter experts Terry Nichols and Courtney Tassin. Today, they dive deeper into what de-escalation looks like in practice. They discuss how and why officers should remain calm and intentional during an escalating situation, the PATROL framework and how it works, and how civilians and those outside of law enforcement can use de-escalation and awareness techinques.
Many of the topics discussed in this series are explored in depth in LSU NCBRT/ACE’s course, PER-405: De-Escalation Strategies and Professional Policing. More information on that course can be found here. LSU NCBRT/ACE courses are DHS/FEMA-certified and are available at no cost to participants.
The third and final episode in this series will air on Tuesday, November 28th.
Today, we begin a new, three-part series on De-Escalation techniques in law enforcement. Guests for this series include subject matter experts Terry Nichols and Courtney Tassin. On this episode, they discuss the concept of de-escalation, barriers to effective de-escalation, the importance of community engagement, viewing policing through a lens of problem solving, de-escalation strategies that can be used outside of the law enforcement field, and more.
Many of the topics discussed in this series are explored in depth in LSU NCBRT/ACE’s course, PER-405: De-Escalation Strategies and Professional Policing. More information on that course can be found here. LSU NCBRT/ACE courses are DHS/FEMA-certified and are available at no cost to participants.
The second episode in this series will air on Tuesday, November 14th.
This is the second and final episode in our series onsecuring and preparing faith-based organizations. Guests include Rob Allen, the director of community security for the Jewish Community Relations Council for Minnesota and the Dakotas, and Shannon Paulson, the assistant commanding officer for the Los Angeles Police Department’s Counter-Terrorism and Special Operations Bureau. Today, we discuss topics including the importance of preparing a faith-based community from an attack, the security resources available for faith organizations, preparedness tactics for law enforcement, areas for collaboration between law enforcement and faith-based organizations, and more.
This is the first episode in a two-part series on securingand preparing faith-based organizations. Guests for this series include Rob Allen, the director of community security for the Jewish Community Relations Council for Minnesota and the Dakotas, and Shannon Paulson, the assistant commanding officer for the Los Angeles Police Department’s Counter-Terrorismand Special Operations Bureau. In this episode, we discuss the types of faith-based attacks, the rise in faith-based attacks in recent years, and what law enforcement look for in determining faith-based attacks.
This is the fourth and final episode of our series on election safety and security with guests Tina Barton and Sheriff Justin Smith. Today, they discuss the importance of documenting and reporting election threats. They also talk about how election officials can connect with local, state and federal law enforcement to report threats as well as their hopes and suggestions for the future of election safety for communities throughout the United States
This is the third episode in our four-part series on election safety and security with guests Tina Barton and Sheriff Justin Smith. On today’s episode, they discuss the importance of establishing relationships between election officials, law enforcement, and community stakeholders before an election. They also talk about some of the resources that the Committee for Safe and Secure Election provides for communities and law enforcement. More information on the committee and its resources can be found here: https://safeelections.org/
The final episode in our election security and safety series will air on Tuesday, October 17th.
Today’s episode features the first episode in our Behavioral Threat Assessment Management (BTAM) series. These standalone episodes will feature individual success stories of stopping threats before they occur. Today’s episode features Courtney Tassin, an LSU NCBRT/ACE subject matter expert and the crisis intervention program manager for Aurora, Colorado. In this episode, Courtney discusses a case she dealt with in Colorado that was successfully averted using BTAM, the systems that need to be in place to ensure success, and the tools law enforcement and mental health professionals can use to establish a framework for assessing individuals who are on the pathway to violence.
In our next episode, we will continue our series on election safety and security. That episode will air on Tuesday, October 3rd
A note: today’s episode contains a recording received by one of our guests containing of election-related threats and explicit language. Please take care while listening.
Today is the second episode in our four-part series on election safety and security with guests Tina Barton and Sheriff Justin Smith. Today, they discuss the threats to election workers and how those threats impact their every day lives. They also talk about the challenges law enforcement face when dealing with criminal statutes pertaining to elections and ways law enforcement try to deescalate these types of situations.
On our next podcast episode, we feature our first BTAM success story. The episode, “Untold Stories: Stopping an Attack Before it Happens,” will feature LSU NCBRT/ACE subject matter expert Courtney Tassin. This episode will air on Tuesday, September 19th.
The third episode in our election security series will air on Tuesday, October 3rd
On today’s episode, we begin a four-part series on election safety and security with guests Tina Barton and Sheriff Justin Smith. Tina is a senior elections expert with The Elections Group and is the former senior program advisor to the executive director of the at the US Election Assistance Commission. Justin Smith is a retired sheriff from Larimer County, Colorado and has over 35 years of law enforcement experience. He served as president of the Colorado Sheriffs’ Association and is a former member of the executive committee of the National Sheriffs’ Association. They are both members of the Committee for Safe and Secure Elections, an organization that features cross-partisan experts in election administration and law enforcement who aim to support policies and practices that protect election workers and voters.
Today, they discuss the components of election safety and the societal aspects that influence elections in the United States. They talk about their involvement in the Committee for Safe and Secure Elections, the process for preparing local officials and law enforcement for safeguarding elections, threats faced by local election officials, the history of election interference and questions about election security, and more.
The second episode in this series will air on Tuesday, September 5th
Today’s episode is the third and final part of our series on community-based preparedness for biological incidents. Guests include subject matter experts Stacy Hall and Dr. JD Hoyle. Stacy Hall is a registered nurse and recently retired from the Louisiana Department of Health after 27 years of public service. She currently volunteers with a Luke’s House Clinic in New Orleans and with a public health collaborative to increase childhood immunization rates. JD Hoyle is a 2022 Atlantic Council Millennium Leadership Fellow and a senior consultant in infectious disease epidemiology. She also serves as an advisor to the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Health Security.
In this episode, JD and Stacy discuss where public health is going in the future, including what public health agencies are planning for now, ways to engage and build trust with communities, how to include emerging technologies into public health work, their hopes for the future of public health, tangible things that individuals can do to connect public health with daily life, and more. They encourage you to get outside and moving while listening to this podcast and use the hashtag #NCBRTWalkAndTalk to showcase how you incorporate healthy habits into your everyday life!
On today’s episode, we begin a new series on community-basedpreparedness for biological incidents. Guests include subject matter experts
Stacy Hall and Dr. JD Hoyle. Stacy Hall is a registered nurse and recentlyretired from the Louisiana Department of Health after 27 years of publicservice. She currently volunteers with a Luke’s House Clinic in New Orleans and with a public health collaborative to increase childhood immunization rates. JD Hoyle is a 2022 Atlantic Council Millennium Leadership Fellow and a senior consultant in infectious disease epidemiology. She also serves as an advisor to the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Health Security.
In this episode, JD and Stacy reflect on where public healthstands post-COVID. They discuss about the relationship between equity and public health, how to get people to reengage with public health in apost-pandemic world, addressing vulnerable communities across the country, the importance of considering workforce needs in public health, and more.
The final episode in this series will be released onTuesday, August 8th.
On today’s episode, we begin a new series on community-based preparedness for biological incidents. Guests include subject matter experts Stacy Hall and Dr. JD Hoyle. Stacy Hall is a registered nurse and recently retired from the Louisiana Department of Health after 27 years of public service. She currently volunteers with a Luke’s House Clinic in New Orleans and with a public health collaborative to increase childhood immunization rates. JD Hoyle is a 2022 Atlantic Council Millennium Leadership Fellow and a senior consultant in infectious disease epidemiology. She also serves as an advisor to the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Health Security.
In this episode, they discuss the history of preparedness for biological incidents and diseases; the movement from disease treatment to prevention; the rise of public health systems at the federal, state, and local levels; the importance of communication between public health professionals and community members; and more.
The next episode in this series will be released on Tuesday, July 25th
Today’s episode is the second in a two-part series on preparing for, responding to, and recovering from threats against Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Guests include LSU NCBRT/ACE subject matter experts Greg Gould and Phil Parr. Greg is a former paramedic, firefighter and emergency response manager who focuses in cross-cultural education in emergency management and subject matter expert within the National Domestic Preparedness Consortium. Phil is a former battalion chief and Chief of Diversity and Recruitment Initiatives with the New York City Fire Department and also served as a Federal Coordinating Officer for FEMA.
On today’s episode, guests discuss the importance of building networks amongst HBCUs and the local, state, and federal resources HBCUs and other campuses can use to improve their screening and reporting procedures.
Today’s episode is the first in a two-part series on preparing for, responding to, and recovering from threats against Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Guests include LSU NCBRT/ACE subject matter experts Greg Gould and Phil Parr. Greg is a former paramedic, firefighter and emergency response manager who focuses in cross-cultural education in emergency management and subject matter expert within the National Domestic Preparedness Consortium. Phil is a former battalion chief and Chief of Diversity and Recruitment Initiatives with the New York City Fire Department and also served as a Federal Coordinating Officer for FEMA.
On today’s episode, they discuss the challenges and vulnerabilities of colleges and universities broadly and HBCUs specifically, including limited resources, the open nature of college campuses and the cultural significance of the institutions.
Today on the LSU NCBRT Preparedness Podcast, we feature another spotlight on one of our subject matter experts Rob Allen is the director of community security for the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas. In this episode, he discusses how he became involved with LSU NCBRT/ACE, his passion for protecting faith-based organization, his hopes for the future of law enforcement, and more.
Today’s episode of the LSU NCBRT Preparedness Podcast features a spotlight on another one of the amazing and subject matter experts at LSU NCBRT/ACE. Dr. Jamechia “JD” Hoyle has been an LSU NCBRT/ACE subject matter expert since 2016. Her work specializes in infectious diseases, global health and public safety. She discusses how she connected with NCBRT through her work in Liberia during the Ebola epidemic, challenges and highlights of her career, the skills she’s developed through a career in public health, and more.
Today’s podcast features another spotlight on one of the amazing instructors and subject matter experts at LSU NCBRT/ACE. Today, the podcast highlights Courtney Tassin. Courtney has been a subject matter expert with NCBRT since 2021. She discusses how she became interested in the connections between mental health professionals and law enforcement, how she became involved with NCBRT, her work with the City of Aurora, and her hopes for the future of law enforcement and community mental health.
Today on the podcast, we are beginning a series focused on highlighting some of the amazing instructors and subject matter experts at LSU NCBRT/ACE. Today, Ashley talks to long-time podcast collaborator Roy Bethge, who has been a subject matter expert with NCBRT since 2013. He discusses his upbringing, his long career in law enforcement, views on generational differences within law enforcement, his current work within NCBRT, and more.
Our next instructor spotlight will air on Tuesday, April 25th.
This is the third and final episode in our series about the mental health crisis affecting law enforcement officers and first responders. Guests for this series include LSU NCBRT/ACE subject matter experts Roy Bethge, Chief of Police for Cherry Valley, Illinois and Chair of the Education and Training Committee for the International Association of Chiefs of Police; Max Geron, Senior Director for Health and Public Safety at Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute and Courtney Tassin, a licensed professional counselor and Crisis Intervention Program Manager for the city of Aurora, Colorado.
Today, they discuss ways to increase positive narratives surrounding policing, the importance of connecting with local communities, and the things that law enforcement agencies do well in areas of protecting responders’ mental health.
Below are some resources mentioned by our guests during this series:
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk M.D.
Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement by Dr. Kevin Gilmartin
InSideOut Coaching: How Sports Can Transform Lives by Joe Ehrmann
Unleashing the Power of Unconditional Respect: Transforming Law Enforcement and Police Training by Jack L. Colwell and Charles Huth
The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion by Jonathan Haidt
Suicide Prevention Resource Center (First Responders)
Blue H.E.L.P. Honoring the Service of Law Enforcement Officers who Died by Suicide
Bridging the Divide Podcast
If you or someone you know is an officer or first responder seeking mental health support, you can text “BADGE” to 741-741. That's a free, confidential service through the All Clear Foundation’s ResponderStrong initiative. Anyone facing a mental health crisis can always call 988.
This is the second episode in our series about the mental health crisis affecting many law enforcement officers and first responders today. Guests for this series include LSU NCBRT/ACE subject matter experts Roy Bethge, Chief of Police for Cherry Valley, Illinois and Chair of the Education and Training Committee for the International Association of Chiefs of Police; Max Geron, Senior Director for Health and Public Safety at Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute and Courtney Tassin, a licensed professional counselor and Crisis Intervention Program Manager for the city of Aurora, Colorado.
Today, guests discuss the importance of creating a culture of trust and open conversation among officers when it comes to sharing mental health struggles. They also talk about ways in which mental health practices can be incorporated into more police academies.
Below are some resources mentioned by our guests during this series: · The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk M.D. · Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement by Dr. Kevin Gilmartin · InSideOut Coaching: How Sports Can Transform Lives by Joe Ehrmann · Unleashing the Power of Unconditional Respect: Transforming Law Enforcement and Police Training by Jack L. Colwell and Charles Huth · The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion by Jonathan Haidt · Suicide Prevention Resource Center (First Responders) · Blue H.E.L.P. Honoring the Service of Law Enforcement Officers who Died by Suicide · Bridging the Divide Podcast
If you or someone you know is an officer or first responder seeking mental health support, you can text “BADGE” to 741-741. That's a free, confidential service through the All Clear Foundation’s ResponderStrong initiative. Anyone facing a mental health crisis can always call 988.
Today, we begin a new series focusing on the mental health crisis affecting many law enforcement officers and first responders today. Guests for this series include LSU NCBRT/ACE subject matter experts Roy Bethge, Chief of Police for Cherry Valley, Illinois and Chair of the Education and Training Committee for the International Association of Chiefs of Police; Max Geron, Senior Director for Health and Public Safety at Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute and Courtney Tassin, a licensed professional counselor and Crisis Intervention Program Manager for the city of Aurora, Colorado.
In this episode, they discuss the pressures facing law enforcement and responders today, including physical, cultural, and department-level stressors that may lead responders to a mental crisis.
Below are some resources mentioned by our guests during this series:
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk M.D.
Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement by Dr. Kevin Gilmartin
InSideOut Coaching: How Sports Can Transform Lives by Joe Ehrmann
Unleashing the Power of Unconditional Respect: Transforming Law Enforcement and Police Training by Jack L. Colwell and Charles Huth
The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion by Jonathan Haidt
Suicide Prevention Resource Center (First Responders)
Blue H.E.L.P. Honoring the Service of Law Enforcement Officers who Died by Suicide
Bridging the Divide Podcast
If you or someone you know is an officer or first responder seeking mental health support, you can text “BADGE” to 741-741. That's a free, confidential service through the All Clear Foundation’s ResponderStrong initiative. Anyone facing a mental health crisis can always call 988.
This the third and final episode of our series on Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management with guests and LSU NCBRT/ACE subject matter experts Roy Bethge, Mark DuPont, Courtney Tassin and Maggie Varela.
In this episode, guests discuss potential obstacles at the individual, organizational and community level that may occur when implementing the BTAM model. They also talk about the importance of having the community at the forefront of response by looking for warning signs, how to report suspicious activity, and building trust between community members and responders.
Resources mentioned by our guests during this series:
Threat Evaluation and Reporting Course (TERC) Training Suite https://www.dhs.gov/terc-training-suite
Association of Threat Assessment Professionals (ATAP) https://www.atapworldwide.org/default.aspx
Journal of Threat Assessment and Management https://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/tam
This the second of three episodes in our series on Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management with guests and LSU NCBRT/ACE subject matter experts Roy Bethge, Mark DuPont, Courtney Tassin and Maggie Varela.
In this week's episode, we discuss the four individual components of the cyclical BTAM model: identifying, investigating, assessing, and managing a potential threat. Our guests also discuss what makes an effective BTAM team and how the model is currently being used in the field today.
The third and final episode of this series will air on Tuesday, February 14th.
Resources mentioned by our guests during this series:
Threat Evaluation and Reporting Course (TERC) Training Suite https://www.dhs.gov/terc-training-suite
Association of Threat Assessment Professionals (ATAP) https://www.atapworldwide.org/default.aspx
Journal of Threat Assessment and Management https://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/tam
This the first of three episodes in our series on Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management with guests and LSU NCBRT/ACE subject matter experts Roy Bethge, Mark DuPont, Courtney Tassin, and Maggie Varela.
In this episode, they discuss why a whole community approach is necessary, how the BTAM model can bridge the gap between identifying potential threats and responding to violent acts, and the difference between the BTAM model and other risk assessment tools.
The next episode in this series will air on Tuesday, January 31st.
Resources mentioned by our guests during this series:
Threat Evaluation and Reporting Course (TERC) Training Suite https://www.dhs.gov/terc-training-suite
Association of Threat Assessment Professionals (ATAP) https://www.atapworldwide.org/default.aspx
Journal of Threat Assessment and Management https://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/tam
This is the second and final episode in our series on securing and preparing faith-based organizations. Guests include Rob Allen, the director of community security for the Jewish Community Relations Council for Minnesota and the Dakotas, and Shannon Paulson, the assistant commanding officer for the Los Angeles Police Department’s Counter-Terrorism and Special Operations Bureau. Today, we discuss topics including the importance of preparing a faith-based community from an attack, the security resources available for faith organizations, preparedness tactics for law enforcement, areas for collaboration between law enforcement and faith-based organizations, and more.
This is the first episode in a two-part series on securing and preparing faith-based organizations. Guests for this series include Rob Allen, the director of community security for the Jewish Community Relations Council for Minnesota and the Dakotas, and Shannon Paulson, the assistant commanding officer for the Los Angeles Police Department’s Counter-Terrorism and Special Operations Bureau. In this episode, we discuss the types of faith-based attacks, the rise in faith-based attacks in recent years, and what law enforcement look for in determining faith-based attacks.
The final episode in this series will be published on Tuesday, June 21.
Today’s episode discusses the Run. Hide. Fight. paradigm, active threat response techniques for law enforcement, and what to do if you are in an active threat situation. Guests include NCBRT subject matter experts Bart Thompson, chief of the LSU Police Department, and Jeff Holcomb, former captain at the University of Florida Police Department. More information on LSU NCBRT/ACE’s course, Surviving an Active Threat: Run. Hide. Fight., can be found here: https://www.ncbrt.lsu.edu/Courses/dhs/PER-375.php
Today is the third and final episode in our three-part series on generational differences in law enforcement. Guests include Ashleigh Wojslawowicz, a senior crime analyst and an LSU NCBRT/ACE subject matter expert; Brenda Dietzman, retired colonel undersheriff for Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office in Wichita, Kansas; and Courtney Tassin, an LSU NCBRT/ACE subject matter expert, licensed professional counselor candidate and program manager for a paramedic co-responder model in Aurora, Colorado. In this episode, they discuss the challenges that come with working across generations, the strengths that Gen Z and Millennials bring to the field, and ways current members of law enforcement can serve as mentors and leaders to younger generations in the field.
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This is the second episode in our three-part series on generational differences in law enforcement. Guests include Ashleigh Wojslawowicz, a senior crime analyst and an LSU NCBRT/ACE subject matter expert; Brenda Dietzman, retired colonel undersheriff for Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office in Wichita, Kansas; and Courtney Tassin, an LSU NCBRT/ACE subject matter expert, licensed professional counselor candidate and program manager for a paramedic co-responder model in Aurora, Colorado. Today, they discuss recruitment and retention of younger generations in law enforcement, including the issues with recruitment given the current climate in policing, the importance of having mentors available for younger generations, the shift in attitudes towards the work/life balance between generations, and more. The final episode in this series will air on Tuesday, December 28th.
Today’s episode begins a new, three-part series on generational differences in law enforcement. Guests include Ashleigh Wojslawowicz, a senior crime analyst and an LSU NCBRT/ACE subject matter expert; Brenda Dietzman, retired colonel undersheriff for Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office in Wichita, Kansas; and Courtney Tassin, an LSU NCBRT/ACE subject matter expert, licensed professional counselor candidate and program manager for a paramedic co-responder model in Aurora, Colorado. Today, they discuss the evolution of law enforcement through generational and cultural changes, the benefits of having younger perspectives in the field, and the shift in priorities and values between generations. The next episode in this series will be released Tuesday, December 14.
Today is the fifth and final episode of our five-episode series on women in law enforcement. Guests include Brenda Dietzman, former colonel and under-sheriff for the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office in Wichita, KS; Shannon Paulson, assistant commanding officer of the LAPD’s Counter-Terrorism and Special Operations bureau; Maggie Varela, former Miami-Dade PD lieutenant; and Kristen Ziman, former chief of the Aurora, IL PD. In this last episode, they discuss ways to attract more women to the law enforcement profession, recruitment and retention tactics, and the ways the profession can adapt to a younger generation of law enforcement officers.
Today is the fourth episode of our five-episode series on women in law enforcement. Guests include Brenda Dietzman, former colonel and under-sheriff for the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office in Wichita, KS; Shannon Paulson, assistant commanding officer of the LAPD’s Counter-Terrorism and Special Operations bureau; Maggie Varela, former Miami-Dade PD lieutenant; and Kristen Ziman, former chief of the Aurora, IL PD. Today, they discuss the barriers that women in law enforcement still face today, including the stereotypes surrounding women. The final episode in our Women in Law Enforcement series will air Tuesday, Nov. 16.
Today is episode three of our five-episode series on women in law enforcement. Guests include Brenda Dietzman, former colonel and under-sheriff for the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office in Wichita, KS; Shannon Paulson, assistant commanding officer of the LAPD’s Counter-Terrorism and Special Operations bureau; Maggie Varela, former Miami-Dade PD lieutenant; and Kristen Ziman, former chief of the Aurora, IL PD. Today’s episode focuses on mentorship and leadership for women in law enforcement. They discuss their experiences with leadership roles within their departments, countering “imposter syndrome”, and how to be a successful mentor to others.
Today is episode two of our five-episode series on women in law enforcement. Guests include Brenda Dietzman, former colonel and under-sheriff for the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office in Wichita, KS; Shannon Paulson, assistant commanding officer of the LAPD’s Counter-Terrorism and Special Operations bureau; Maggie Varela, former Miami-Dade PD lieutenant; and Kristen Ziman, former chief of the Aurora, IL PD. In today’s episode, they discuss representation of women in law enforcement, the importance of seeing women in leadership positions and the specific skills women bring to law enforcement.
On today’s episode, we begin a five-episode series on women in law enforcement. Guests include Brenda Dietzman, former colonel and under-sheriff for the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office in Wichita, KS; Shannon Paulson, assistant commanding officer of the LAPD’s Counter-Terrorism and Special Operations bureau; Maggie Varela, former Miami-Dade PD lieutenant; and Kristen Ziman, former chief of the Aurora, IL PD. In this first episode, they discuss the decisions that led each of them to begin a career in law enforcement and the changes they have noticed in the profession between when they started their careers and now.
Today, we finish our discussion on hurricane preparedness and sheltering during a pandemic with guests Tim Hatch, Assistant Director of the East Central District of the Alabama Department of Health, and Dwight Graves, LSU NCBRT/ACE subject matter expert and former emergency manager. In this episode, Tim and Dwight discuss the changes they are making in shelters to comply with social distancing guidelines, the concerns about staffing these facilities, the role that vaccinations and testing will have in determining sheltering populations, and how they are ensuring their emergency operations plans stay flexible with the changing recommendations surrounding COVID-19.
On this week’s episode, we begin our discussion on hurricane preparedness and sheltering during a pandemic. Guests include Tim Hatch, Assistant Director of the East Central District of the Alabama Department of Health, and Dwight Graves, LSU NCBRT/ACE subject matter expert and former emergency manager. In this episode, they discuss concerns around sheltering during a pandemic and the specific ways in which the pandemic is affecting hurricane preparedness for responders. The final episode in this series will air on Tuesday, September 7.
On today’s episode, we finish our conversation on extremism in the United States with LSU NCBRT/ACE subject matters Ray McPartland, Maggie Varela and Bill Wickers. In this episode, they talk about the impact that social media has had on both fueling and fighting extremism, and they discuss strategies law enforcement can use to combat extremism.
On today’s episode, we continue our conversation on extremism in the United States with LSU NCBRT/ACE subject matters Ray McPartland, Maggie Varela and Bill Wickers. In this episode, they discuss the difference between ideology and extremism and they talk about the difficulties that law enforcement and intelligence officers face when an extremist “group” is more of a broad concept or loose affiliation. The final episode in this series will air Tuesday, August 10th.
Today’s episode begins a three-part series on extremism in the United States. Guests for this series include LSU NCBRT/ACE subject matters Ray McPartland, Maggie Varela and Bill Wickers. In this episode, they explain the conditions that may drive individuals to extremist thoughts and behavior, the differences between constitutionally protected behavior and extremism, and the impact of both the COVID-19 pandemic and the prevalence of social media on domestic extremism.
Today’s episode is the final in a three-part series on mental health response and intervention among the emergency responder community with guests Roy Bethge, chief of police for the Cherry Valley, Illinois police department and LSU NCBRT/ACE subject matter expert, and Dr. April Foreman, a psychologist and executive board member of the American Association of Suicidology. Today, Roy and Dr. Foreman discuss different ideas for handling mental health crisis calls, successful programs currently in place, the future of the intersection between law enforcement and mental health intervention.
This episode is the second in a three-part series on mental health response and intervention among the emergency responder community. Guests include Roy Bethge, chief of police for the Cherry Valley, Illinois police department and LSU NCBRT/ACE subject matter expert, and Dr. April Foreman, a psychologist and executive board member of the American Association of Suicidology. Today, Roy and Dr. Foreman talk about what happens to a community when a mental health response incident has a poor outcome, the current types of mental health intervention training taught to law enforcement, and what is needed to improve that type of training. The final episode in this series will air Tuesday, June 29.
This episode is the first in a three-part series on mental health response and intervention among the emergency responder community. Guests for this series include Roy Bethge, chief of police for the Cherry Valley, Illinois police department and LSU NCBRT/ACE subject matter expert, and Dr. April Foreman, a psychologist and executive board member of the American Association of Suicidology. In this episode, Roy and Dr. Foreman discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health in communities and the role of law enforcement in responding to a mental health crisis. The next episode in this series will air Tuesday, June 15.
This episode is the final in our four-part series on tribal emergency response with LSU NCBRT/ACE tribal liaisons Robert Holden and Steve Golubic. Robert is former deputy director for the National Congress of American Indians, and Steve is former director of tribal affairs for the US Department of Homeland Security. In this episode, we discuss the intersection of the relationship between tribal responders and their state and local counterparts, the lack of access in tribes to virtual funding and training sources, the infrastructure tribes have developed to sustain operations, and remaining challenges for tribal responders.
Today’s episode continues the conversation about tribal emergency response with guests and LSU NCBRT/ACE tribal liaisons Robert Holden and Steve Golubic. Robert is former deputy director for the National Congress of American Indians, and Steve is former director of tribal affairs for the US Department of Homeland Security. In this episode, Robert and Steve discuss the development of a formalized emergency preparedness relationship between tribes and the federal government, the funding mechanisms for tribal emergency response, remaining inequity in resources for tribes, and how to evaluate the specific training and resource needs for many different tribal nations. The final episode in this series will air Tuesday, May 18th.
On today’s episode, host Ashley and guest co-host, NCBRT Assistant Director for Training and Outreach Deyvon Cooper, continue their conversation about tribal emergency response with guests and LSU NCBRT/ACE tribal liaisons Robert Holden and Steve Golubic. Robert is former deputy director for the National Congress of American Indians, and Steve is former director of tribal affairs for the US Department of Homeland Security. In this episode, they discuss what emergency response looks like in tribal nations today, including the unique needs of tribes compared to other jurisdictions. The next episode in this series will air Tuesday, May 4th.
Today’s episode begins a four-part series on the history of emergency response in US tribal nations. Host Ashley and guest co-host, NCBRT Assistant Director for Training and Outreach Deyvon Cooper, are joined by guests Robert Holden and Steve Golubic. Robert is former deputy director for the National Congress of American Indians, and Steve is former director of tribal affairs for the US Department of Homeland Security. Both currently serve as tribal liaisons for LSU NCBRT/ACE. In this episode, Robert and Steve explain the history and evolution of tribal nations’ relationship with the federal government, as well as the beginnings of emergency response in tribes.
Today’s podcast is the second and final episode in a two-part series on environmental health. Guests include Dr. David Dyjack, Executive Director at the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA); Jesse Bliss - Director of Programs and Partnerships at NEHA; and Tim Hatch, Assistant Administrator at the Alabama Department of Public Health (East Central District). In this episode, they discuss the challenges that accompany the environmental health field, such the public’s understanding of what environmental health contains, the importance of proper education and certification for environmental health personnel, and the many different roles environmental health plays in a community. They also talk about the impact that the pandemic has had on different aspects of environmental health.
Today’s episode is the first in a two-part series on environmental health. Guests include Dr. David Dyjack, Executive Director at the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA); Jesse Bliss - Director of Programs and Partnerships at NEHA; and Tim Hatch, Assistant Administrator at the Alabama Department of Public Health (East Central District). Today, they discuss what exactly the environmental health field contains, the many types of responsibilities of environmental health professionals, and the role environmental health professionals play during a disaster. The second and final episode in this series will air Tuesday, March 9.
On today’s podcast, we finish up our series on food safety and security during the COVID-19 pandemic with guests Joe Reardon, Assistant Commissioner for the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and NCBRT subject matter expert; Lorenzo Alba, Jr., Executive Director of Casa de Peregrinos Emergency Food Program; and Jeff Witte, Secretary of Agriculture for the State of New Mexico and NCBRT subject matter expert. They dive deeper into the food insecurity crisis, the economic impact of the pandemic on farmers and consumers, and what future agriculture/food crisis response plans may look like after COVID-19.
Today, we continue our series on food safety and security during the COVID-19 pandemic with guests Joe Reardon, Assistant Commissioner for the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and NCBRT Subject Matter Expert; Lorenzo Alba, Jr., Executive Director of Casa de Peregrinos Emergency Food Program; and Jeff Witte, Secretary of Agriculture for State of New Mexico and NCBRT Subject Matter Expert. In this episode, they discuss the impact of the pandemic on food distribution to those in need, the effects that food processing slowdowns have on the supply chain, and the safety measures their own agencies have implemented to keep employees safe. The final episode in this series will be published on February 9.
On today’s podcast, we begin a new series on food safety and security during the COVID-19 pandemic. On this episode, Ashley talks to Joe Reardon, Assistant Commissioner for the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and NCBRT Subject Matter Expert; Lorenzo Alba, Jr., Executive Director of Casa de Peregrinos Emergency Food Program; and Jeff Witte, Secretary of Agriculture for State of New Mexico and NCBRT Subject Matter Expert. They discuss the challenges they faced at the onset of the pandemic and the logistical changes their agencies or organizations had to make. The next episode in this series will air on Tuesday, January 26th.
Happy Holidays from the LSU NCBRT Preparedness Podcast crew! Today’s episode features a Year in Review conversation with our entire podcast team. Together, we discuss what goes on behind the scenes during the planning and production process, the lessons learned from building a podcast from scratch, and some of our favorite moments from the last few months. From the entire team at NCBRT, thank you to all of our listeners and subscribers in 2020, and we are looking forward to the exciting conversations planned for 2021!
This week, we finish our follow-up conversation with Seguin, TX police chief Terry Nichols and Hennepin County, MN Sheriff’s Office chief of staff Rob Allen about the changes that the pandemic has brought to their agencies. They discuss responder resilience within their departments, the pandemic's effect on crime rates in their areas, how the social justice events of the summer have allowed them to connect with their own communities, and the overall lessons that COVID-19 has taught them.
In this episode of the LSU NCBRT Preparedness Podcast, we catch up with the guests of our second podcast series to discuss how the ongoing pandemic has affected the workforce operations of law enforcement. This week, Seguin, TX police chief Terry Nichols and Hennepin County, MN Sheriff’s Office chief of staff Rob Allen discuss how their operations have changed since April 2020. They discuss how their workplaces have adapted to working from home or increasing virtual working. They also talk about challenges like “COVID fatigue” among both the public and law enforcement, the constant changing of information about the virus/public health guidelines, and how they’ve handled COVID cases within their own departments.
This week, we are rebroadcasting our second ever episode of the LSU NCBRT Preparedness Podcast. Beginning on December 8th, we'll be airing a follow-up series with these guests where we will check in with them to see how the response has been since we last spoke.
In the second episode of the LSU NCBRT Preparedness Podcast, we talk to Seguin, TX police chief Terry Nichols and Hennepin County, MN Sheriff’s Office chief of staff Rob Allen about how coronavirus is affecting emergency responders’ internal operations. What are the plans in place if an officer tests positive for coronavirus? How are emergency response agencies taking necessary precautions to ensure safety on the job? How are service calls changing in the face of a pandemic and social distancing?
In this episode, we finish our follow-up conversation with Tom Davis, Police Chief, Lynnwood Police Department; and Scott Parker, Captain, Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office about the COVID-19 response in Washington state. They discuss how they view their responsibility in communicating accurate COVID-related information from a central source and avoiding the politicization of the pandemic. They also talk about the development and distribution of a potential vaccine, the possibility of a third spike, and how the pandemic's permanent impact on the public health and emergency management fields.
In this episode, we catch up with Tom Davis, Police Chief, Lynnwood Police Department; and Scott Parker, Captain, Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office about how the COVID-19 response in Washington has evolved since our first conversation in March. This week, we discuss law enforcement’s role in providing accurate COVID information, their plans for tracking infections within departments, the importance of collaboration among departments to remain proactive during the pandemic, and how they are looking ahead to both the upcoming flu season and a potential COVID vaccine.
This week, we are rebroadcasting our very first episode of the LSU NCBRT Preparedness Podcast. Beginning on October 27th, we'll be airing a follow-up series with these guests where we will check in with them to see how the response has been since we last spoke.
In this episode, we talk to Tom Davis, Police Chief, Lynnwood Police Department; Cherie Harris, Police Chief, Kirkland Police Department; and Scott Parker, Captain, Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office about the COVID-19 response in America’s first epicenter: Washington state. They share their insights on dealing with the crisis in Washington and offer advice on how other states can be proactive in their responses as the pandemic spreads. The conversation topics breakdown is listed below:
Local Responses: 03:02 Administrative Concerns and Employee Wellness: 19:10 Resource Management and Mutual Aid: 30:08 Workforce Capacity Planning and Planning Thresholds: 40:30 Arrests and Court Closure Considerations: 47:17 Recommendation and Actions: 51:32
For more information on LSU’s National Center for Biomedical Research and Training and our available resources on COVID-19, please visit our website at ncbrt.lsu.edu.
This week’s episode of the podcast finishes up our three-part series focused on suicide prevention in the emergency responder community. We discuss reducing the stigma around mental health and the resources that are available to a responder. Today we welcome back our co-host Dr. Carolyn Coarsey of the Family Assistance Foundation and guests Dr. April Foreman, board member of the American Association of Suicidology, and behavioral health specialist Sarah Bernes from the International Association of Fire Fighters.
If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or text HOME to 741741. Both of these confidential resources are available 24/7.
Here are some other resources recommended by our guests:
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Suicide Prevention Resource Center
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American Association for Suicidology
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International Association of Fire Fighters
On this week’s episode, we continue our three-part series focused on responders and suicide prevention with co-host Dr. Carolyn Coarsey of the Family Assistance Foundation and guests Dr. April Foreman and behavioral health specialist Sarah Bernes. This week, we discuss what mental health professionals need to know when treating a first responder, the most effective treatments for responders experiencing a mental health crisis. Specific topics include the safety planning intervention method and how it can help responders cope with a mental health crisis, and how the caring contacts method can reduce the chance of suicide.
If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or text HOME to 741741. Both of these confidential resources are available 24/7.
Here are some other resources recommended by our guests:
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Suicide Prevention Resource Center
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American Association for Suicidology
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International Association of Fire Fighters
On this week’s episode, we begin a new, three-part series focused on responders and suicide prevention. This week, we discuss topics such as the overlap among veterans and first responders, the heightened risk of trauma exposure in responder professions, and the challenges behind collecting accurate data on responder suicide rates. Carolyn Coarsey, Ph.D, mental health coordinator and president and co-founder of the Family Assistance Foundation, joins host Ashley Markle for this series. Other guests include April Foreman, Ph.D, board member of the American Association of Suicidology; and Sarah Bernes, behavioral health specialist for the International Association of Fire Fighters.
If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or text HOME to 741741. Both of these confidential resources are available 24/7.
Here are some other resources recommended by our guests:
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Suicide Prevention Resource Center
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American Association for Suicidology
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International Association of Fire Fighters
This episode features the third and final part of Ashley and Roy’s conversation about responder wellness with Denita Ball, Chief Deputy of the Milwaukee Sheriff’s Department, and Gus Handke, Undersheriff for Carter County, Oklahoma. They discuss how to balance the desire for higher levels of education for officers with the importance of recruiting officers from diverse backgrounds and experiences. They also talk about how scenario-based training both in police academies and in the field can be improved to help officers improve their critical thinking skills and abilities to deescalate adverse situations in the field.
In this episode, Ashley and Roy continue their conversation about responder wellness with Denita Ball, Chief Deputy of the Milwaukee Sheriff’s Department, and Gus Handke, Undersheriff for Carter County, Oklahoma. They discuss the importance of de-stigmatizing seeking help for mental health issues and how to change the culture in law enforcement that may discourage an officer for openly discussing mental health challenges.
In this episode of the podcast, NCBRT subject matter expert Roy Bethge joins host Ashley Markle again to continue our conversations on the idea of responder resilience. They talk with Denita Ball, Chief Deputy of the Milwaukee Sheriff’s Department, and Gus Handke, Undersheriff for Carter County, Oklahoma, to get their perspectives on how both urban and rural departments view topics like resilience and the COVID-19 pandemic. They also discuss the unique positions that sheriffs, as elected officials, are in to address issues like public opinion and transparency in policing.
In this week’s episode, host Ashley Markle and NCBRT subject matter expert Roy Bethge finish up their conversation with Chiefs Kristen Ziman and Steve Casstevens from the International Association of Chiefs of Police about the resources police departments need to create the kind of environment that allows responders to become resilient. In the wake of both the COVID-19 pandemic and the tension of the Black Lives Matter movement, they also discuss the importance of creating strong and transparent relationships with the community and how to create support networks both inside and outside of individual agencies.
In this week’s episode, host Ashley Markle and NCBRT subject matter expert Roy Bethge continue their conversation with Chiefs Kristen Ziman and Steve Casstevens from the International Association of Chiefs of Police. They talk about the stigma around getting help for mental health issues in the law enforcement community, the risks that not seeking help has on job performance, and the importance of engaging in open and honest discussions about mental health. They also discuss and how departments can make resources like wellness checks and peer support systems more widely available, and how department leaders and encourage their officers to utilize those resources.
In this episode of the LSU NCBRT Preparedness Podcast, we come back to the topic of resilience: what does officer resilience mean in the midst of both a pandemic and the Black Lives Matter movement? How can responders care for their own mental health while confronting uncomfortable truths? What changes will be made to police departments following the protests to both increase public safety and transparency within departments? Our guests are Kristen Ziman, Aurora, Illinois police chief and Vice President of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, and Steve Casstevens, Buffalo Grove, Illinois police chief and president of the International Association of Chiefs of Police. Kristen and Steve discuss these important topics with host Ashley Markle and NCBRT subject matter expert Roy Bethge. Next week, we will discuss the mental health impacts that these traumas have on the law enforcement community, the stigma of seeking help for mental health issues, and the importance of changing the culture within law enforcement to improve resiliency.
In the third and final episode on our food safety series, the International Food Protection Training Institute’s Jerry Wojtala and the Association for Food and Drug Officials’ Steve Mandernach look back at the lessons the food industry has learned from the COVID-19 pandemic. We discuss the impacts that the pandemic has had on the food industry economy, the impact of a potential “second wave” later on, and the ways in which all sectors of the food industry can improve safety measures, streamlined distribution, and the recovery process moving forward.
Last week, Steve Mandernach, executive director of the Association for Food and Drug Officials, and Jerry Wojtala, executive director of the International Food Protection Training Institute, gave us an overview of the food industry. This week, Steve and Jerry discuss how COVID-19 is affecting the ways that workers ensure that both they and the food they are working with stay safe. Next week, we will finish up our food safety series by discussing the supply and demand problems that the pandemic has caused, and what lessons those in the food industry can learn from COVID-19.
In this episode, we talk with Steve Mandernach, executive director of the Association for Food and Drug Officials, and Jerry Wojtala, executive director of the International Food Protection Training Institute. They break down the different aspects of food industry and how supply and demand differ from restaurants to grocery stores and everything in between.
In the following episodes of this three-part series, we’ll discuss how the COVID-19 crisis has impacted the food industry, from topics like how workers are protecting themselves, how declines in demand in the restaurant industry affect the supply chain, and the lessons those in the food industry can use moving forward.
Episode 10 of the LSU NCBRT Preparedness Podcast is all about COVID-19 testing and contact tracing. We talk with Dr. Amy Woron, NCBRT subject matter expert and molecular manager at Diagnostic Laboratory Services, and Dr. JD Hoyle, a public health consultant in Washington, D.C., about the different kinds of COVID-19 tests, lab processes for handling and analyzing different tests, and the necessity of testing and contact tracing to ensure the highest levels of public safety.
The latest episode of the LSU NCBRT Preparedness Podcast is Part Two of a conversation on responder resiliency during a crisis. What is responder resilience? How can emergency responders care for their mental health and well-being given the added pressures and uncertainties of COVID-19? Our guests include Dr. Carolyn Coarsey, president and co-founder of the Family Assistance Foundation, and NCBRT subject matter expert Roy Bethge. Roy is also a retired deputy police chief and current serves as the chair of the International Association of Chiefs of Police’s Education and Training Committee.
Below is a list of the resources that Roy and Carolyn recommended for listeners who want to learn more about resilience:
BOOKS:
Resilience: Hard-Won for Living a Better Life by Eric Greitens (https://www.amazon.com/Resilience-Hard-Won-Wisdom-Living-Better/dp/0544705262)
Daring Greatly: How the Courage to be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead by Brene Brown (https://www.amazon.com/Daring-Greatly-Courage-Vulnerable-Transforms-ebook/dp/B007P7HRS4/ref=sr_1_1)
Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth (https://www.amazon.com/Grit-Passion-Perseverance-Angela-Duckworth-ebook/dp/B010MH9V3W/ref=sr_1_1)
Anyway by Kent M. Keith (https://www.amazon.com/Anyway-Paradoxical-Commandments-Finding-Personal-ebook/dp/B0024CEY1S/ref=sr_1_1)
Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness by Rick Hanson (https://www.amazon.com/Resilient-Grow-Unshakable-Strength-Happiness-ebook/dp/B074LX2796/ref=sr_1_1)
The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook by Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer (https://www.amazon.com/Resilient-Grow-Unshakable-Strength-Happiness-ebook/dp/B074LX2796/ref=sr_1_1)
VIDEOS:
Brene Brown's TED Talk on shame (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psN1DORYYV0)
Brene Brown's TED Talk on vulnerability (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCvmsMzlF7o)
Angela Duckworth's TED Talk on grit (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H14bBuluwB8)
The latest episode of the LSU NCBRT Preparedness Podcast is Part One of a conversation on responder resiliency during a crisis. What is responder resilience? How can emergency responders care for their mental health and well-being given the added pressures and uncertainties of COVID-19? Our guests include Dr. Carolyn Coarsey, president and co-founder of the Family Assistance Foundation, and NCBRT subject matter expert Roy Bethge. Roy is also a retired deputy police chief and current serves as the chair of the International Association of Chiefs of Police’s Education and Training Committee.
For more information on LSU’s National Center for Biomedical Research and Training and our available resources on COVID-19, please visit our website at ncbrt.lsu.edu.
The latest episode of the LSU NCBRT Preparedness Podcast is Part Two of our discussion about how the COVID-19 pandemic has specifically affected colleges and universities. We continue our conversation with Bart Thompson, chief of police for the LSU Police Department, and Laura Drabczyk, Director of Emergency Management for the University of Michigan-Dearborn, about the measures their campuses have taken to ensure student and employee safety, the importance of having an Emergency Operations Center for a university, and the lessons that COVID-19 teaches us about future campus safety.
For more information on LSU’s National Center for Biomedical Research and Training and our available resources on COVID-19, please visit our website at ncbrt.lsu.edu.
The latest episode of the LSU NCBRT Preparedness Podcast is Part One of how the COVID-19 pandemic has specifically affected colleges and universities. We talk with Bart Thompson, chief of police for the LSU Police Department, and Laura Drabczyk, Director of Emergency Management for the University of Michigan-Dearborn, about the measures their campuses have taken to ensure student and employee safety, the importance of having an Emergency Operations Center for a university, and the lessons that COVID-19 teaches us about future campus safety. Part Two will be available next week wherever you find podcasts.
For more information on LSU’s National Center for Biomedical Research and Training and our available resources on COVID-19, please visit our website at ncbrt.lsu.edu.
This episode is the second part of our conversation about responding to the homeless population during a global pandemic. First, we talked with Paul Trudeau, who is the Co-Director of City Hope San Francisco. City Hope provides food and resources to the homeless population of the Tenderloin District of San Francisco. Then, we continued our conversation with LSU NCBRT instructors and subject matter experts Andrew Rateaver and Ed Anderson about the unique threats that COVID-19 poses for homeless communities. Topics include the importance of forming relationships between responders and homeless communities, officer safety and protection while on the job, and more. Part One of this discussion can be found wherever you listen to podcasts. We also talk with Paul Trudeau, who is the Co-Director of City Hope San Francisco. City Hope provides food and resources to the homeless population of the Tenderloin District of San Francisco.
For more information on LSU’s National Center for Biomedical Research and Training and our available resources on COVID-19, please visit our website at ncbrt.lsu.edu.
In this episode, LSU NCBRT instructors and subject matter experts Andrew Rateaver and Ed Anderson discuss ways in which COVID-19 poses a unique threat for homeless populations. Topics include the importance of forming relationships between responders and homeless communities, officer safety and protection while on the job, and more.
For more information on LSU’s National Center for Biomedical Research and Training and our available resources on COVID-19, please visit our website at ncbrt.lsu.edu.
On this week's episode of the LSU NCBRT Preparedness Podcast, we discuss how emergency responders can effectively and efficiently use volunteers to help during the COVID-19 pandemic. Guests include NCBRT instructor and retired police lieutenant Andrew Rateaver; NCBRT instructor, retired NYFD chief and former FEMA federal coordinating officer Phil Parr; and former Berkeley PD captain and current CARDA member Alyson Hart. The conversation topic breakdown is listed below:
- 2:26 – Types of volunteers and their work
- 13:04 – Resource coordination best practices
- 13:45 – Protecting volunteers during a disease outbreak
- 35:45 – Training volunteers
- 39:00 – Healthcare volunteer credentialing
- 43:09 – Unconventional and long-term use of volunteers
For more information on LSU’s National Center for Biomedical Research and Training and our available resources on COVID-19, please visit our website at ncbrt.lsu.edu.
In the second episode of the LSU NCBRT Preparedness Podcast, we talk to Seguin, TX police chief Terry Nichols and Hennepin County, MN Sheriff’s Office chief of staff Rob Allen about how coronavirus is affecting emergency responders’ internal operations. What are the plans in place if an officer tests positive for coronavirus? How are emergency response agencies taking necessary precautions to ensure safety on the job? How are service calls changing in the face of a pandemic and social distancing? The episode’s topic breakdown is listed below:
- Preventing spread of COVID-19 among the workforce: 04:02
- Impacts of social distancing on training and roll call: 12:33
- Plans for employees with COVID-19: 15:08
- Coordination with public and private partners: 18:26
- Engaging employees working remotely: 24:03
- Changes to officer engagement with the community: 26:32
- Advice and recommendations: 43:28
For more information on LSU’s National Center for Biomedical Research and Training and our available resources on COVID-19, please visit our website at ncbrt.lsu.edu.
Welcome to the first episode of the LSU NCBRT Preparedness Podcast! In this episode, we talk to Tom Davis, Police Chief, Lynnwood Police Department; Cherie Harris, Police Chief, Kirkland Police Department; and Scott Parker, Captain, Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office about the COVID-19 response in America’s first epicenter: Washington state. They share their insights on dealing with the crisis in Washington and offer advice on how other states can be proactive in their responses as the pandemic spreads. The conversation topics breakdown is listed below:
- Local Responses: 03:02
- Administrative Concerns and Employee Wellness: 19:10
- Resource Management and Mutual Aid: 30:08
- Workforce Capacity Planning and Planning Thresholds: 40:30
- Arrests and Court Closure Considerations: 47:17
- Recommendation and Actions: 51:32
For more information on LSU’s National Center for Biomedical Research and Training and our available resources on COVID-19, please visit our website at ncbrt.lsu.edu.
Wherever we turn, talk of the coronavirus dominates national and international discussion. While it keeps the media buzzing, this pandemic presents unique challenges for first responders, health care workers, and community leaders. How can communities respond to the current crisis and prepare for the next one?
Introducing the LSU NCBRT Preparedness Podcast, from Louisiana State University’s National Center for Biomedical Research and Training. LSU NCBRT has provided high-quality, federally-certified training to America’s emergency responder community since 1998. We’ve helped first responders around the country and around the world prepare for and respond to events like H1N1 and the Ebola crisis. Now, we’re sharing our expertise on COVID-19.
Each week, we’ll bring in some of the nation’s top experts to share their expertise on the effects that COVID-19 has on public health and public safety. We’ll cover topics like how universities can respond to a pandemic, the roles of public health agencies during this crisis, how to maximize the use of volunteer responders, and many others.
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