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Original Recording Date: 2026JUL29.

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Guest:

Samantha Radocchia is an anthropologist, futurist, and best-selling author. As co-founder of Illicit Shadows LLC, she explores the hidden networks and emerging threats shaping the global criminal underworld. Check out her new series on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@IllicitShadowsDoc

Topics:

• Anthropology & A New Perspective on Complex Problems – The fight against organized crime won't be won by governments or law enforcement alone. Through the lens of anthropology, we explore why culture, education, and society itself may be the most powerful weapons in a war that touches us all.
• Illuminating the Illicit Shadows – Some worlds are built to remain hidden. Discover how Illicit Shadows pulls back the curtain on the criminal underworld, exposing its inner workings through storytelling that informs, connects, and shines light into the darkness.
• The Dark Side of Innovation – Criminals are often the first to exploit new technology because they operate without rules. As AI reshapes the future, vigilance and awareness become your strongest defense.

References & Resources:

1. Illicit Shadows website: https://illicitshadows.com/
2. Illicit Shadows on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@IllicitShadowsDoc
3. Sam Rad website and social links: https://sam-rad.com/
4. Sam Rad on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@samradofficial
5. International Coalition Against Illicit Economies: https://icaie.com/

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Original Recording Date: 2026JUL20.

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Guest:

Adam Davis - is a husband, father, former law enforcement officer, a proud American, multi-time bestselling author and dynamic professional speaker. Also, he is the host of The Adam Davis Show on YouTube.

Topics:

• A Student of Pain – Childhood trauma didn’t stay buried. We explore the hidden wounds, the masks people wear, and the breaking point where things can no longer be contained.
• Life Beyond the Badge – A journey from policing into the unknown, where certainty is replaced by risk, purpose, and the relentless pursuit of a new mission. It's a story of resilience and meaningful connections.
• Purpose Through Adversity – The darkest experiences can become the foundation for helping others. We discuss meeting people where they are and why authentic stories have the power to change lives.

References & Resources:

1. Adam Davis website: https://theadamdavis.com/
2. Adam Davis books: https://www.amazon.ca/stores/Adam-Davis/author/B075X1YY4W
3. The Adam Davis Show on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@officialadamdavis

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Original Recording Date: 2026JUL06.

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Guest:

Roberto Ortiz – a former Police Commander from Chihuahua, Mexico, who now serves as an Intelligence Coordinator with the State Attorney General’s Office. Beyond his distinguished career in public service, Roberto is also an Under Armour Latin America Ambassador and a highly sought-after public speaker, recognized for his expertise, leadership, and commitment to inspiring others.

Topics:

• Inside the World of Mexican Law Enforcement — A profession in a place where every shift carries the weight of life and death, and the dangers go far beyond what most people could imagine.
• The Call That Changed Everything — From learning that close friends had been murdered to surviving a devastating attack that left him fighting for his life, waking from a coma to discover nothing would ever be the same.
• The Long Road Back — Facing permanent physical injuries, unimaginable loss, and the relentless battle to rebuild a life, one day at a time, with family as his greatest source of strength.

References & Resources:

1. Roberto Ortiz on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@revixi1
2. Roberto on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertoortiz.oficial

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Original Recording Date: 2026JUL03.

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Guest:

David Leis – President and CEO at the Frontier Centre for Public Policy. Host of Leaders on the Frontier podcast.

Topics:

• The Public Policy Effect – A double-edged blade, and its impact depends on who wields it. As divisions deepen, we ask what it will take to restore unity, strength, and a shared national purpose.
• On the Frontier – Truth grows harder to find in a world shaped by competing narratives. We examine the issues affecting Canadians, Canada, and beyond with impartiality, skepticism, and critical thought.
• Culture and Media Have a Say – The voices that shape our culture often shape our reality. Who is guiding the conversation, what drives their influence, and where can meaningful solutions already be found?

References & Resources:

1. Frontier Centre for Public Policy website and social links: https://frontiercentre.org/
2. David Leis on X: https://x.com/LeadersFrontier
3. Leaders on the Frontier podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LeadersontheFrontier

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Original Recording Date: 2026JUN25.

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Guest:

Retired Master Chief William "Billy" Clark – served over two decades in the U.S. Navy, with combat deployments supporting Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. He held leadership roles including Command Master Chief of Strike Fighter Squadron 105 and led USSOCOM's Northeast Wounded Care Program. A recipient of the Legion of Merit, two Bronze Stars with Combat "V," and numerous other military awards, he holds bachelor's and master's degrees in national security and communications. Today, Bill serves as Director of an intelligence and investigative cell in the tech sector.

Topics:

• Forged in Fire – The hardships, resilience, and life-or-death choices that shaped Bill Clark into the leader and warrior he became.
• The Bond Between Man and His Hound – Bill shares the extraordinary bond between military working dog handlers and their canine partners—a connection forged in trust, loyalty, and sacrifice.
• Into the Fire – Bill recounts the December 4, 2007, battle that nearly claimed the life of his working dog, Aks, and the fight that followed for survival, recognition, and the honor owed to those who served.

References & Resources:

1. Bill on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamclark1021
2. Hunter Seven Foundation website: https://hunterseven.org/
3. We Fight Monsters: https://wefightmonsters.org/

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Original Recording Date: 2026JUN12.

Co-host John Simpson.

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Guest:

Ben Milligan – served as a U.S. Navy SEAL from 2001 to 2009, earning the Bronze Star and several other awards. He is now a Chicago-based writer and historian, known for By Water Beneath the Walls: The Rise of the Navy SEALs, and a sought-after speaker on leadership and U.S. military history, presenting to audiences from elite military units to Yale students.

Topics:

In the lead-up to America’s 250th birthday, we take an in-depth look at the process of writing big history—from years of research to bringing it to print. We explore the larger-than-life figures of SEAL history and the often-overlooked role the broader U.S. military played in shaping its origins.

References & Resources:

1. Ben’s website: https://www.benhmilligan.com/
2. Ben on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ben.h.milligan
3. Ben on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-milligan-a1162464
4. Find John Simpson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-simpson-b6114b59
5. John Simpson’s books are available below!

Foundations of Patrol Rifle Marksmanship

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G2T629L6

https://blue360media.com/products/foundations-of-patrol-rifle-marksmanship

Foundations of Sniper Marksmanship

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G2T1QN2X

https://blue360media.com/products/foundations-of-sniper-marksmanship

Snipers Notebook

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Original Recording Date: 2026JUN12.

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Guest:

Adam Swart – is the founder of Crowds on Demand and a recognized expert in public mobilization. With more than a decade of experience, he provides unique insight into how protests are funded, organized, and used to influence politics and media.

Topics:

• Context Matters — Why environment, timing, and perception can be more powerful than words alone.
• The Power of Advocacy — Finding the people who hold influence, understanding their motivations, and learning how to move them to action.
• The Inside Workings of Crowds for Hire — The tactics, players, and business behind organizing lawful movements at scale.

References & Resources:

1. Crowds on Demand website and social media: https://crowdsondemand.com/
2. Adam on X: https://x.com/ceoadamswart
3. Transparency in Political Demonstrations Act news article: https://www.newsnationnow.com/politics/ceo-congress-law-who-pays-protesters/

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Original Recording Date: 2026JUN01.

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Guest:

Ralph DeFalco - is a retired U.S. Navy Captain, former Pentagon intelligence professional, and distinguished graduate and faculty member of the U.S. Naval War College whose career has spanned five decades and five continents. Now a historian, writer, and national security expert, he is the author of The Counterfeit (released in April), a near-future novel imagining a Pacific war in which China defeats and bankrupts the United States.

Topics:

• Inside the Author’s Mind – A journey into the forces, obsessions, and experiences that shape a writer’s vision, and the truths hidden beneath the page.
• Where Fiction Meets Reality – Exploring how imagined worlds reflect tough realities, revealing deeper narratives that blur the line between what is and what could be.
• Warnings from the Future – Examining the real-world threats of today and following their darkest trajectories into tomorrow, where unchecked choices can reshape nations, societies, and lives.

References & Resources:

1. The Counterfeit: A Novel on Amazon: https://a.co/d/08HkeWdM
2. Ralph at the Law & Liberty online magazine: https://lawliberty.org/author/ralph-l-defalco-iii/
3. The Counterfeit on bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-counterfeit/0fce8c4d1d587850?ean=9781935448563&next=t

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Original Recording Date: 2026MAY27.

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Guest:

Richard ‘Rich’ Oakley – Retired law enforcement including 23 years with the Drug Enforcement Administration. Rich is a contributor to the book Wounds to Wisdom which talks about real experiences, trauma, and recovery.

Topics:

• Policing in a Different Era — Undercover identities, unwritten rules, and high-risk operations in a time when officers often worked without a safety net.
• Surviving the Streets — The drinking, the denial, and the coping mechanisms that flourished in the shadows of police work.
• The Cost of the Badge — How years of loss, danger, and sacrifice ripple through mental health, friendships, and family life—and the road back from the brink.

References & Resources:

1. Find Rich’s work and social content on Linktree: https://linktr.ee/bigbear43
2. Contact Rich at: leohelpingothers@gmail.com

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Original Recording Date: 2026JUN04.

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Guest:

Brian Sauve – President and CEO of the National Police Federation.

Topics:

• A Legacy of Persistence – Reflecting on achievements, setbacks, and hard-fought victories, the real story is one of resilience and the determination to keep moving forward.
• Working the System from the Inside – Navigating all levels of government, where strong relationships and steadiness can turn uphill battles into meaningful progress.
• Owning the Narrative – How identity, reputation, and public messaging shape perceptions, influence outcomes, and strengthen support for Canadians and their protectors.
• The Road Ahead – Sharing experience with a new board while carrying institutional knowledge forward.

References & Resources:

1. Find Brian Sauve on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/brian-sauv%C3%A9-b5370586
2. National Police Federation website: https://npf-fpn.com/
3. Find the NPF on:
   • X: https://twitter.com/npffpn
   • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nationalpolicefederation/
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nationalpolicefederation/
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/npf_fpn/
   • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0QxNjeMspVgEiplTklCObw

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Original Recording Date: 2026MAY19.

Co-host John Simpson

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Guest:

Dr. John G. Peters - President and Chief Learning Officer of the Institute for the Prevention of In-Custody Deaths, Inc. A former administrator, police officer, and deputy sheriff, Dr. Peters is author of more than 300 publications and is a judicially qualified expert witness.

Topics:

• Qualified Immunity — A look at the evolving battle between “moment of threat” doctrine and “totality of the circumstances” analysis.
• Artificial Intelligence Deep Dive — How AI is rapidly reshaping law enforcement through tools, tactics, and fighting crime.
• The Human Element — Even in an AI-driven world, human judgment remains the final safeguard.

References & Resources:

1. Institute for the Prevention of In-Custody Deaths, Inc. website: https://www.ipicd.com/
2. IPICD Online Training Center: https://ipicdtc.com/
3. Find IPICD on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/institute-for-the-prevention-of-in-custody-deaths-inc.
4. Find Dr. Peters on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-peters-ph-d-7a22a85
5. Find John Simpson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-simpson-b6114b59
6. John Simpson’s books are available below!

Foundations of Patrol Rifle Marksmanship

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G2T629L6

https://blue360media.com/products/foundations-of-patrol-rifle-marksmanship

Foundations of Sniper Marksmanship

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G2T1QN2X

https://blue360media.com/products/foundations-of-sniper-marksmanship

Snipers Notebook

Send check or money order for $30.00* to:

Simpsonian Institute

2774 N. Cobb Parkway, Suite 109 #141

Kennesaw, GA 30144

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Original Recording Date: 2026MAY01.

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Guests:

April Sponsel - Mentorship Director with Legal Services for Crime Victims in Arizona. Also, instructor and CEO of Legion Lex.

Doug McBride - Author and retired Sergeant from the Phoenix Police Department.

Topics:

• Ashes of Phoenix — Riots, politics, violence, and public perception collide in a more nuanced look at a revisit to a prior podcast.
• Credibility Forged Under Pressure — The legal, operational, and personal realities behind impossible decisions.
• Choosing the Target — The intelligence, pressure, and consequences behind every calculated move.
• The Paper Trail Never Lies — Timelines, statements, and the details that mattered most.

References & Resources:

1. More to this story on the website PoliticallyCharged.com: www.politicallycharged.com
2. Find April on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprilsponsel/

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Original Recording Date: 2026MAY11.

Co-host John Simpson

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Guest:

Derrick Bartlett – Founder and Director of Snipercraft Inc., President of the American Sniper Association, and creator of Tactical Vision, an advanced observation-skills course designed to enhance officer safety.

Topics:

• SniperWeek – Updates from their latest event. SniperWeek is an intense, job-driven blend of range training and competition, recognized as the largest and longest-running police sniper training event of its kind in the world.
• New Directions, Odd Habits, and What’s Trending – Tools that sharpen the edge when they’re respected and practiced.
• Comparing military to law enforcement – Two worlds people think they understand because of movies and headlines.

References & Resources:

1. Snipercraft Inc. & Tactical Vision website: http://www.snipercraft.org/
2. American Sniper Association website: http://www.americansniper.org/index.htm
3. ASA Police Sniper Utilization Survey: http://www.americansniper.org/survey.htm
4. John Simpson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-simpson-b6114b59/

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Foundations of Patrol Rifle Marksmanship

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Foundations of Sniper Marksmanship

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https://blue360media.com/products/foundations-of-sniper-marksmanship

Snipers Notebook

Send check or money order for $30.00* to:

Simpsonian Institute

2774 N. Cobb Parkway, Suite 109 #141

Kennesaw, GA 30144

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Original Recording Date: 2026APR22.

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Guest:

Jayden Posen – A survivor and advocate whose life was shaped as young as 14, by repeated experiences of sexual violence, exploitation and attempted trafficking. After years of being silenced, she now speaks publicly, exposing the reality of what many others quietly experience.

Topics:

• Monsters in Plain Sight – Sexual violence and manipulation are not confined to stereotypes. Anyone can be a predator. Anyone can be a target.
• The Signs You Missed – These acts often unfold openly, hidden behind trust, status, and everyday interactions.
• Echoes of Trauma – The fear lingers long after the moment passes. Hear the weight carried in their voices and stories. Any of this echo events from your life?

References & Resources:

1. Jayden Posen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaydenposen/

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Original Recording Date: 2026APR22.

Co-host John Simpson

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Guests:

Dr. Chase Spears – a former U.S. Army public affairs officer with over 20 years of service and a tour in Afghanistan. Dr. Spears is now a writer, public intellectual, and host of the Finding Your Spine podcast at the Herzog Foundation.

Topics:

• Inside the Machine – A rare view from deep within one of the world’s largest and most powerful institutions: the U.S. Army.
• Taking the Hit – Standing firm in an era of pressure, censorship, and calculated silence.
• Finding a Spine – Leadership, conviction, and principled decision-making when the cost is real.

References & Resources:

1. Finding Your Spine Podcast is on all podcast platforms: https://chasespears.com/finding-your-spine-podcast/
2. Dr. Spears website: https://chasespears.com/
   • LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/drchasespears
   • X: http://www.twitter.com/drchasespears
   • YouTube: https://youtube.com/@drchasespears
   • Substack: https://chasespears.substack.com/
3. John Simpson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-simpson-b6114b59/
4. John Simpson’s books are available below!

Foundations of Patrol Rifle Marksmanship

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G2T629L6

https://blue360media.com/products/foundations-of-patrol-rifle-marksmanship

Foundations of Sniper Marksmanship

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G2T1QN2X

https://blue360media.com/products/foundations-of-sniper-marksmanship

Snipers Notebook

Send check or money order for $30.00* to:

Simpsonian Institute

2774 N. Cobb Parkway, Suite 109 #141

Kennesaw, GA 30144

For more information, contact the author at: the-institute@live.com

• This pricing includes shipping within the United States. GA residents add 4% sales tax. Copy of police or military ID required for purchase. Orders will not be processed without a copy of your credentials. Add $10.00 for a Supplementary CD-ROM that expands on the book. International sales please contact for shipping prices.

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Original Recording Date: 2026APR23.

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Guests:

Charles Noonan – Retired DEA operational and hazardous site supervisor. Worked undercover operations across Mexico, USA, Europe, and South America. Now Director of Training, Narcotics, with The SoRite Company.

Topics:

• Illicit Drug Production - Disruption shockwaves change the game for everyone, criminals and cops alike.
• Going on the Attack - From back alleys to foreign soil, the fight doesn’t stop at borders.
• Interconnected Web - Public understanding, political will, coordinated action.

References & Resources:

1. Charles Noonan at SoRite Company: https://sorite.com/pages/about-us
2. Charles on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlie-noonan-42525842/
3. Charles' email: train_2_win@live.com
4. SoRite website: https://sorite.com/
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-sorite-company/
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soriteworks/
   • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/SoriteWorks/61579015162157/
   • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SoRiteWorks

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Original Recording Date: 2026APR16.

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Guests:

Michael Janz – Councillor at the City of Edmonton. Formerly a Trustee for the Edmonton Public School Board, and served as EPSB Board Chair, Vice-Chair and Vice President of the Alberta School Boards Association.

Topics:

• The Realities of Security & Influence in Politics – What lingers beneath and the weaknesses in understanding threats.
• The Slow Erosion of Trust Across Institutions – How to put this back together with community and shared purpose.
• Technology in Modern Policing – Privacy, reality, and getting to where we need to be.
• Public Safety Challenges Throughout Major Cities – Not isolated, but interconnected.

References & Resources:

1. Councillor Janz’s website and social media links: https://www.michaeljanz.ca/

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Original Recording Date: 2026APR09.

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Guests:

Justine Hopkins – Co-founder with The Survivor Collective and Project Medusa. Justine is a journalist, writer, and advocate focused on human trafficking, with particular attention to emerging and lesser-known tactics in nightlife, digital spaces, and encrypted platforms. She works to translate complex threats into practical, actionable knowledge for communities and decision-makers.

Topics:

• Descent into the Underworld – Justine’s entry point into the hidden machinery of human trafficking, where illusion and control blur into survival.
• Rebranded Exploitation – How dating coaches, social media, and sexual tourism disguise and normalize coercion, repackaging harm as lifestyle.
• The Algorithm of Control – AI as a force multiplier: precision targeting, reality distortion, and the silent expansion of coercive power in digital shadows.
• Crime Is an Equal Opportunity Employer – a system where both men and women participate. There is no single face of guilt.

References & Resources:

1. Survivor Collective website: https://thesurvivorcollective.org/
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesurvivorcollective/
   • LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/the-survivor-collective
2. Project Medusa website: https://projectmedusa.org/
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/team.project.medusa/
3. Justine Hopkins:
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinehopkins__/
   • LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/justine-hopkins-72a0b53b0

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Original Recording Date: 2026APR08.

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Guests:

Mike Elliott – Councillor with the City of Edmonton, Retired Staff Sergeant with the Edmonton Police Service, and former pilot and officer with the Royal Canadian Air Force.

Topics:

• The Deciding Factors — A move from police to politics: what this has meant, and what it might lead to.
• Balancing Roles / Choosing a Lane – Are you the police guy? Identity, advice, and relationships old and new.
• Security for Council — From education to physical safety and the realities of foreign interference.

References & Resources:

1. Councillor Elliott’s website: https://www.mikeelliott.ca/
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeelliottyeg/
   • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Mike-Elliott/61579652390562/
   • X: https://x.com/AFPAElliott

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Original Recording Date: 2026MAR23.

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Guests:

Qiuana Williams - Director for the documentary and her son, Shawn Reynolds, was a victim of gun violence.

Cornelius Wills - Cornelius, an inactive member of the Bounty Hunter Bloods, who shares his journey from gang violence to becoming a community advocate.

Tim Pearce - Tim is a former LAPD gang officer who dedicated his career to patrolling high-risk areas such as Watts.

Topics:

• The Story Behind the Story — How individual lives ripple outward, leaving marks on families, neighborhoods, and entire communities.
• Impact Beyond Borders — When the story can’t be contained, echoing across cities, countries, and shared human experience.
• Colliding Narratives — Black and white. Law and lawless. Cop and criminal.
• Truth vs. Portrayal — The uncomfortable reality: what we’ve been shown isn’t the full picture. The real story lives in the spaces that movies and media rarely capture.

References & Resources:

1. The WATTS documentary website: https://nothingtoseeheremovie.com/
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nothingtoseehere_watts
2. Tim's links:
   • Accuracy Under Fire (A.U.Fire) website: https://www.aufire.com/
   • Tim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timpearceaufire/
3. Qiuana's links:
   • Sanctum (non-profit) on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sanctum_impact/
   • Qiuana on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/qiuana-williams-3056711a/
4. Cornelius on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wah_one_ooo/

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Original Recording Date: 2026MAR23.

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Guest:

Kevin Cohen – CEO and co-founder of RealEye.ai. Head of Cyber Intelligence at Trident Group America. Regular contributor to the Wall Street Journal, The American Spectator, and a variety of other media sources.

Topics:

• Demography as Destiny - shifting populations, mass migration, and the quiet reshaping of national security from within.
• The Asylum Game - where loopholes become pathways: student visas, paper marriages, and manufactured claims hiding in the open.
• Wolves Among Sheep - the erosion of vetting in a borderless world. No records. No history. No problem. Come on down!
• Radicalization at Home – not imported but cultivated. A slow burn beneath the surface.
• Soft Signals - AI as the edge: enhancing instinct and accelerating awareness.

References & Resources:

1. Kevin’s bio, articles, and further links: https://en.everybodywiki.com/Kevin_Cohen
2. Kevin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-cohen-a77b041b1/
3. RealEye.ai: https://realeye.ai/
4. Trident Group America: https://gotridentgroup.com/

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Original Recording Date: 2026MAR06.

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Guest:

Cassandra Harvey - J.D. Applicant and Victim’s Advocate at Diamond and Diamond Lawyers LLP, with lived experience in sex trafficking, domestic violence, and sexual assault.

Topics:

• The Unvarnished Origin Story - A descent and survival: substance abuse, foster care, the slow pull into human trafficking, and the grip of domestic violence.
• Distorted Love - How trauma rewires intimacy. When survival teaches you to confuse control with care, and pain with connection.
• Ownership of the Narrative - In survivorship, who gets to tell a survivor’s story, how it’s told, and who profits from it.
• Where She Stands Now - Parenthood, advocacy, law, and reclaiming power.

References & Resources:

1. Find Cassandra’s work, social content and contact on her website: https://www.cassandraharvey.org/

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Original Recording Date: 2026FEB26.

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Guest:

Deborah Green - retired California Army National Guard, Military Police Officer, and dispatcher with the Sacramento Police Department and the El Dorado County Sheriff's Department. She retired in 2021 with PTSD/cPTSD diagnoses and now advocates for improved mental health support for first responders.

Topics:

• The Unseen Lifeline - Voices in the dark guiding chaos in real time.
• Relentless Call Volume - Hyper-vigilance without pauses. Emotional whiplash from tragedy to trivial complaints and back again.
• The Quiet Toll - Coping in the shadows, where unhealthy habits take root and silence feels safer than help.
• When “Holding It Together” Goes Too Far - Breaking points, diagnoses, and the cost of pretending you’re fine.
• Where We Stand Now - Scars acknowledged, hard truths confronted, and a path forward through the noise.

References & Resources:

1. Find all of Deb's social media through Linktree: https://linktr.ee/d911green

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Original Recording Date: 2026FEB18.

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Guest:

April Sponsel - Mentorship Director with Legal Services for Crime Victims in Arizona. Also, instructor and CEO of Legion Lex

Doug McBride - Author and retired Sergeant from the Phoenix Police Department

Topics:

• Violent Times - Phoenix, Arizona. Summer 2020. A city gripped by riots, unrest, and a rising tide of violence.
• The Participants - Not chaos alone. Educated, coordinated actors moving with purpose and intent.
• Unlike Anything Seen Before - Attacks on law enforcement unfolding not only in the streets, but inside the political arena.
• In the Crosshairs - A prosecutor and a police Sergeant find themselves carrying the blame that wasn't theirs to begin with and that others escaped.
• The Fallout - Years later, the consequences still echo. Where the dust has settled and where it hasn’t.

References & Resources:

1. More to this story with April and Doug at Politically Charged website: www.politicallycharged.com
2. Legion Lex Institute: https://www.legionlex.org/home
   • Legion Lex Institute on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/legion-lex-institute
3. Find April on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprilsponsel/

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Original Recording Date: 2026MAR05.

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Guest:

Shauna “Doc” Springer – Harvard graduate and trusted “Doc” to U.S. military warfighters and first responders. Best-selling author and one of the world’s leading experts on psychological trauma, military transition, suicide prevention, and close relationships. Her new book, FALL OUT: Ten Common Beliefs that Kill Our Bravest and the Truths that Can Save Them, is available for purchase now: https://a.co/d/01Xqh4e4

Topics:

• Mental Warfare in Plain Sight - challenging the comfortable narratives and confronting the quiet battles too many carry alone.
• The Illusion of Awareness - when campaigns, statistics, and carefully chosen language begin to feel more like optics than solutions.
• Beyond “Resilience” - exploring elasticity: the ability to stretch, bend, and return without breaking.
• Strength of the Tribe - the power of shared hardship, belonging, and the bonds that form in difficult places.
• Symbols and Brotherhood - the meaning behind rituals, camaraderie, and why critics often misunderstand what they represent.
• Pain and Perception - when neurological distortion reshapes reality, and the world begins to look different through the weight of suffering.

References & Resources:

1. FALL OUT: Ten Common Beliefs that Kill Our Bravest and the Truths that Can Save Them, available on Amazon USA and Canada: https://a.co/d/01Xqh4e4
2. Thin Line Advisory: https://thinlineadvisory.com/
3. Shauna’s website: https://drshaunaspringer.com/
4. Stella Mental Health: https://stellamentalhealth.com/
5. Shauna on:
   • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSMHP1l4DQ8wR1TmliaFKGg
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/docshaunaspringer
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/docshaunaspringer/

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Original Recording Date: 2026FEB27.

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Guest:

Brian Sauve – President and CEO of the National Police Federation.

Topics:

• Behind the Scenes of the Legislative Process - How bills move through Parliament and the necessary cooperation in the process.

• Bill C-12 / Bill C-2 — Border & Public Safety - Reform… or optics? Frameworks without funding and promises without people, tech, or training, don’t get things done.

• Hard Truths for Adults - Treating the public like adults and real talk on the issues they face.

• Intimate Partner Violence - A fractured national response and the harm it does to victims (past, present, and future).

• The Federal Gun Buyback - Policy vs. operational reality. Where enforcement actually stands.

References & Resources:

1. National Police Federation: https://npf-fpn.com/
2. Find Brian Sauve on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/brian-sauv%C3%A9-b5370586
3. Find the NPF on:
   • X: https://twitter.com/npffpn
   • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nationalpolicefederation/
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nationalpolicefederation/
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/npf_fpn/
   • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0QxNjeMspVgEiplTklCObw

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Original Recording Date: 2026FEB12.

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Guest:

Callie Love – Founder of Phoenix Arise Foundation and owner of Callie Puffs and Whispers On Canvas.

Topics:

• Foundation Update The volume of work alone tells a story most people don’t want to face.
• Politics vs. Progress Working toward real movement in the fight against human trafficking. We examine what’s actually changing and what isn’t.
• The Weight of Survivor Stories More voices. More disclosures. More trauma surfacing. Overwhelming odds.
• When Advocacy Becomes Industry At what point does awareness turn into profit? And how does exploitation evolve under the banner of “help”?
• What Comes Next What real accountability, protection, and prevention should look like.

References & Resources:

1. Phoenix Arise Foundation: https://phoenixarisefoundation.com/
2. Find Phoenix Arise Foundation on:
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/phoenix-arise-foundation
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phoenix_arise_foundation_
3. Find Callie on:
   • LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/callie-love-04634118b
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/callie__love__333

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Original Recording Date: 2026FEB17.

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Guest: Blake Bernard - Chief Operating Officer and general counsel with SoRite, LLC.

Topics:

• Inside the System: How the Environmental Protection Agency classifies the products we trust and what lurks between the lines.
• The Cost of a Label: Why truth in labelling matters, especially when handling dangerous chemicals and illicit substances.
• Trust in the Trenches: From households to front-line responders, how honesty and transparency shape the bond between users and the products they rely on.

REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

1. SoRite website: https://sorite.com/pages/law-enforcement
2. Find Blake on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blake-bernard-24a56b2a/
3. Find SoRite on:
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-sorite-company/
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soriteworks/
   • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/SoriteWorks/61579015162157/
   • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SoRiteWorks

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Original Recording Date: 2026FEB20.

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TOPICS:

Guest: Matt Robertson (The Everyday Marksman) – Matt is the primary author and owner of The Everyday Marksman. He's a former military officer turned professional tech sector trainer. He's a lifelong learner, passionate outdoorsman, and steadfast supporter of firearms culture.

Co-host John Simpson was unable to make the recording, however links to his writings and social media are below.

Topics:

• From Uniform to Identity The transition from military service to building The Everyday Marksman. Who you are when the structure is gone.
• Inside the Forge The writing and podcasting process: where ideas are tested, messages sharpened, and inspiration is earned.
• Lessons That Travel Principles shaped across time, terrain, and pressure, and how they translate when the environment changes but the stakes remain.
• Development Without Applause An honest conversation about building yourself and carrying the responsibility of developing others.
• Curiosity as Discipline Relentlessly pursuing the “why.” Challenging assumptions. Refining belief. And passing hard-earned insight to the next generation.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. The Everyday Marksman website: https://www.everydaymarksman.co/
2. Find Matt on:
   • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_iHp7X3N-7z2GkiDePwGYQ
   • X: https://twitter.com/EvrydayMarksman
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everydaymarksman/
   • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/48wSjGa5uAwRPgETaxwYEW
   • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everyday-marksman-radio/id1469361637
3. Find John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-simpson-b6114b59.

Purchase co-host John Simpson’s books below:

1. Foundations of Patrol Rifle Marksmanship: https://a.co/d/1TcY1JG
   • Government sales: https://www.blue360media.com/products/foundations-of-patrol-rifle-marksmanship
2. Foundations of Sniper Marksmanship: https://a.co/d/2IQAaid
   • Government Sales: https://www.blue360media.com/products/foundations-of-sniper-marksmanship

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Original Recording Date: 2026FEB12.

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TOPICS:

Guest: Karen Restoule – Director of Indigenous Affairs and Senior Fellow at Macdonald-Laurier Institute, and host of the Breakthrough Nation podcast.

Topics:

• NO VICTIMHOOD HERE: A better frame of reference for past injustice and how to proceed.
• Education, historical figures, and events, considered within their time and context.
• Land claims, legal decisions, and the search for certainty.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Karen’s profile at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute: https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/cm-expert/karen-restoule/

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Find Karen on:
   • X: https://x.com/karenrestoule
   • LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/karenrestoule
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenrestoule/
2. Listen to the Breakthrough Nation podcast on:
   • YouTube: https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/cm-expert/karen-restoule/
   • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breakthrough-nation-with-karen-restoule/id1859777298
   • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7uDKnWhNpMQVxSOg55dIJh?si=6ee7f679b1904870
3. Follow the Breakthrough Nation podcast on:
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakthroughnationca/
   • LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/breakthroughnation

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Original Recording Date: 2026JAN19.

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TOPICS:

Guest: Derek Sienko – Chief Mental Health Officer / CEO at Diversified Rehabilitation Group.

Topics:

• A first responder misdiagnosed and given the wrong treatment.
• Why proper diagnosis matters.
• Appropriate treatment decisions and what's at stake.
• Importance of collaboration across peer organizations and levels of bureaucracy.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. CityNews Article: Former VFRS captain wants barriers removed for mental health treatment – website: https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/11/30/former-vfrs-captain-barriers-removed-mental-health-treatment/
2. Diversified Rehabilitation Group website: https://diversifiedrehab.ca/
3. Derek Sienko website: https://dereksienko.com/

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Find Derek on:
   • LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/derek-sienko-22246b11
2. Find Diversified Rehabilitation Group on:
   • LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/diversified-rehabilitation-group-inc-health-and-wellness
   • X: https://x.com/ProgramPtsd
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ptsdprogram/
   • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DiversifiedRehab/

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Original Recording Date: 2026FEB03.

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TOPICS:

Guest: Stefano Ritondale – Army veteran and Chief Intelligence Officer at Artorias, a global risk intelligence provider. Founder of All Source News.

Topics:

• Stefano’s path to service.
• Iran, U.S. interests, and the realities of conflict and regime change.
• The missing elements from analysis and the understanding of complex geopolitical issues.
• The limitation of Western frameworks when rationalizing non-Western actors.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Artorias website: https://www.artorias.com/
2. SITREP App link: https://sitrep.artorias.com/

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Find Stefano on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefano-ritondale-1046b5345
2. Find All Source News on:
   • YouTube: https://youtube.com/@allsourcenews
   • X: https://x.com/All_Source_News
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/all_source_news/
   • SubStack: https://substack.com/@allsourcenews110837
3. Find Artorias on:
   • Substack: https://substack.com/@artoriastech
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sitrep_artorias
   • X: https://x.com/SITREP_artorias

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Original Recording Date: 2026JAN09.

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TOPICS:

Guest: Autumn Ryan - a serial entrepreneur who launched her first company the day after college graduation as a single mom. She grew a janitorial business into a multi-million-dollar enterprise and national franchise. Autumn is the founder and CEO of SoRite which has evolved into a trusted line of decontamination and disinfectant products used across public safety, healthcare, corrections, and residential settings.

Topics:

• Autumn's story and path to service.
• Leadership lessons from new and demanding territory.
• Cleanse and decontamination challenges in public disorder environments.
• Supporting the fight against illicit substances.
• SoRite's latest products for law enforcement and how it all works.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. SoRite website: https://sorite.com/pages/law-enforcement

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Find Autumn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/autumn-ryan/
2. Find SoRite on:
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-sorite-company/
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soriteworks/
   • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/SoriteWorks/61579015162157/
   • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SoRiteWorks

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Original Recording Date: 2026JAN09.

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TOPICS:

Guest: Robert Sorensen - A retired Special Investigator with the U.S. Department of Justice, Criminal Division. He is the Corrections Section Chair for the National Tactical Officers Association, where he developed less-lethal tactical protocols used by law enforcement agencies to manage public order. Robert is currently the director of strategic partnerships and agency liaison at SoRite.

Topics:

• Robert's path to service.
• Leadership and some hard lessons.
  • Training and developing standards.
• Dealing with the chaos from demonstrations to riots.
  • SoRite and decontamination - seeing true innovation.
• Insight to the inner workings of riotous groups.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. SoRite website: https://sorite.com/pages/law-enforcement

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Find Robert on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-sorensen-577a7b9a/
2. Find SoRite on:
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-sorite-company/
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soriteworks/
   • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/SoriteWorks/61579015162157/
   • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SoRiteWorks

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Original Recording Date: 2026JAN08.

Co-host John Simpson

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TOPICS:

Guest: Jenny Chan - one of the founders and current director of Pacific Atrocities Education in San Francisco, where she and her team focus on shedding light on some of the most overlooked events of World War II in Pacific Asia.

Topics:

• How Pacific Atrocities Education took on life.
• Story selection and conveying to an audience.
• Lesser-known history.
  • Canada in defense of Hong Kong.
  • Comfort women and Unit 731.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Pacific Atrocities Education website: Pacific Atrocities Education - Pacific Atrocities Education

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Find Jenny on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-chan-9aa70438a/
2. Find John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-simpson-b6114b59.
3. Find PAE on:
   • YouTube: https://youtube.com/@pacificfrontuntold
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pacific-atrocities-education/
   • X: https://twitter.com/PacificAtrocit2
   • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pacificatrocitieseducation/
   • Instagram: https://instagram.com/pacificatrocitiesedu

Find Co-host John Simpson's books below:

1. Foundations of Patrol Rifle Marksmanship: https://a.co/d/1TcY1JG
   • Government sales: https://www.blue360media.com/products/foundations-of-patrol-rifle-marksmanship
2. Foundations of Sniper Marksmanship: https://a.co/d/2IQAaid
   • Government Sales: https://www.blue360media.com/products/foundations-of-sniper-marksmanship

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Original Recording Date: 2026JAN09.

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TOPICS:

Guest: Dennis Molinaro - former national security analyst and policy advisor for the Canadian federal government. Now author, academic, and frequent media contributor.

Topics:

• Historical perspective and being blind to our own experiences.
• Public education, narratives, and memory.
• Canadian sophistication and lack thereof.
• Foreign agent registry concerns.
• Solutions for foreign interference.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Under Assault: Interference and Espionage in China’s Secret War Against Canada https://a.co/d/43kexZf
2. DennisMolinaro.ca: http://dennismolinaro.ca/

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Find Dennis on:
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmoli/
   • X: https://x.com/Dennismolin11

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Original Recording Date: 2025DEC16.

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TOPICS:

Guest: Brian Sauve – President and CEO of the National Police Federation.

• A wrap on the National Police Federation's 2025.
  • Gaining traction with policymakers and working on reforms.
  • Several parliamentary bills currently of interest to law enforcement.
• Federal policing: proper & stable funding.
• Federal government firearm policies and impending issues.
• What to look forward to in 2026.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. National Police Federation: https://npf-fpn.com/

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Find Brian Sauve on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/brian-sauv%C3%A9-b5370586
2. Find the NPF on:
   • X: https://twitter.com/npffpn
   • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nationalpolicefederation/
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nationalpolicefederation/
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/npf_fpn/
   • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0QxNjeMspVgEiplTklCObw

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Original Recording Date: 2025DEC08.

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TOPICS:

Guest: Ben Owen – is an infantry veteran and father to 8 children. With his wife Jessica, they are co-founders of the organizations Flanders Fields and We Fight Monsters. Both are recovering addicts with a rough past including drug arrests and homelessness, but they have transformed struggle into a force for good. Now they are dedicated to combating opiate and fentanyl addiction, and sex-trafficking in the U.S. mid-south.

• Adding onto Ben’s personal story.
• Power of partnerships as no one can do this alone.
• Real dynamics of running high-risk, high-impact operations.
• How to connect with people at their lowest moments.
• REAL, sustainable change and solutions.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. We Fight Monsters: https://wefightmonsters.org/
2. Flanders Fields: https://flandersfields.org/
3. Black Rifle Company (not the coffee): https://www.blackrifle.company/
4. JOIN Ben’s Patreon: https://patreon.com/BenOwen

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Find Ben on:
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/therealbenowen
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealbenowen/
2. We Fight Monsters:
   • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wefightmonsters.org
   • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MonsterFighters
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monster_fighters/
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/we-fight-monsters/
   • X: https://x.com/WFM_Org
3. Flanders Fields:
   • Facebook: https://facebook.com/flandersfieldsorg
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flandersfields
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flandersfieldsorg/
   • X: https://x.com/FlandersFields_
4. BlackRifle Company:
   • X: https://x.com/BlackRifle_Co
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackrifleco/
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blackrifle-co

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Original Recording Date: 2025DEC02.

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TOPICS:

Guest: Eric Tung – a police officer since 2007, currently serves as a police commander and wellness coordinator in Washington State. He shares his continual lessons learned in leadership, wellness and team dynamics through his weekly newsletter, Blue Grit Radio: the Police Performance Podcast, and speaking and training engagements.

• Catch up: news and updates from Blue Grit.
• Leadership.
  • How hard is it to say, “I don’t know”?
• Developing self and others.
  • What can you do? Where can you contribute?
  • Transferring policing skills outside the job.
  • Speaking with the next generation.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Blue Grit Wellness: https://www.bluegritwellness.com/

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Find Eric on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-tung-a83459203
2. Find Blue Grit Wellness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluegritwellness/
3. Find Blue Grit Radio on:
   • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blue-grit-radio-the-podcast-to-build-better-police/id165465559
   • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0SJNeHB3U6C1YX5QhgGVex
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluegritradio/
   • YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL-MC81X2DtzIehipvn67zwi9QkL_0DLt&si=l4QaqM4KO44OBODp

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Original Recording Date: 2025NOV24.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Co-host John Simpson

Views and opinions of the participants are their own.

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Guest: Retired USMC S/Sgt Ken Kraus

• This is a podcast that lets us learn about Ken Kraus, the man he was prior to service, and after the horrific events of being a prisoner in Iran.
• The discussion gives a more complete picture to Ken’s time in service when he had been re-assigned from his main duty station in, the U.S Embassy in Nicosia, Cyprus to the U.S Embassy in Tehran in 1979. The American Embassy in Iran came under siege by terrorists on February 14th of 1979, Valentine's Day. On that day, Ken's entire life and commitment to service were left to miracles that transpired during the attack, abduction, torture, release, and debrief as he made his way home.
• If you want the full story of what transpired while Ken was in captivity, pick up a copy of the book. You won’t be disappointed.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Ken Kraus website, both regular and special edition books available: https://sites.google.com/view/kenkraus/home
2. Amazon Kindle Edition: Ken Kraus: A Marine Endures Hell: The First Marine Held Hostage in Iran During the Iranian Hostage Crisis of 1979: https://a.co/d/6kYkoDq
3. Watch Ken on Law Enforcement Today as he walks through the specific events of his captivity: https://youtu.be/3n05WGyy398?si=_MWJXJboIX6SjdkR

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Find Ken on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kenkrausmarine/
2. Find John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-simpson-b6114b59.

Find Co-host John Simpson's books below:

1. Foundations of Patrol Rifle Marksmanship: https://www.amazon.com/Foundations-Patrol-Rifle-Marksmanship-Simpson/dp/1608854809
   • Government sales: https://www.blue360media.com/products/foundations-of-patrol-rifle-marksmanship
2. Foundations of Sniper Marksmanship: https://www.amazon.com/Foundations-Sniper-Marksmanship-John-Simpson/dp/1608852121
   • Government Sales: https://www.blue360media.com/products/foundations-of-sniper-marksmanship

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Original Recording Date: 2025NOV13.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own.

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TOPICS:

Guests:

Mathew Giagnorio – The founder of A Further Inquiry, where he examines the cultural, historical, and ideological forces shaping civic life. His research addresses the rise of Islamism, illiberal movements, and challenges to free expression and national cohesion. His writings have appeared in The Hub, Fox News, and Macdonald-Laurier Institute. Mathew is a member of the CLARITy Coalition and FAIR.

Khadija Khan – Is a journalist and commentator based in the United Kingdom. She writes for several different publications, focusing on human rights, mainly women’s rights, as well as minorities and extremism. Khadija is the culture editor at A Further Inquiry and co-host of A Further Inquiry podcast.

• Mathew’s and Khadija’s individual journeys to the ideological front.
• Islam – Islamism
  • The forces shaping identity and the issues facing The West.
• Western Identity and how it is contextualized.
  • What is a Canadian?
• Individual vs. group identity.
• Solutions, from education to politics.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. A Further Inquiry on Substack: https://afurtherinquiry.substack.com/
2. Mathew’s recent article for the Macdonald-Laurier Institute: https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/in-the-israel-hamas-war-international-law-favours-the-lawless-mathew-giagnorio-for-inside-policy/
3. Khadija at The Freethinker: https://freethinker.co.uk/author/khadija-khan/

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Find Khadija on:
   • Substack: https://substack.com/@khadijakhan
   • X: https://x.com/KhadijaKhan__
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khadijakhanlodhi/
   • LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/khadija-khan-225654304/en
2. Find Mathew on:
   • Substack: https://substack.com/@afurtherinquiry
   • X: https://x.com/MathewGiagnorio
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mathew.giagnorio
   • LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/mathew-giagnorio
3. Find A Further Inquiry on:
   • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AFurtherInquiry
   • X: https://x.com/afurtherinquiry
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a_further_inquiry/
   • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/A-Further-Inquiry/100076479457740/

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Original Recording Date: 2025NOV07.

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• Guests:
  • Supt. Lance Parker – is a 23-year member of the EPS with experience in both front-line and plain clothes operations. Lance currently oversees 2 of our 6 patrol branches and has nearly 2 decades in our Public Safety Unit, of which he currently serves as its Executive Officer.
  • Sgt. Bill Countryman – is a 22-year member of the EPS with both operational and investigative experience. He is currently in the Disaster Emergency Operations Preparedness Section (DEOPS). Bill’s role within DEOPS is to support the EPS with logistical planning and training in support of major events, protests & rallies, and disaster response.

This discussion examines the purpose and approach of the EPS Public Safety Unit, which manages crowds at large or high-risk events. We look at how to better inform the public about police intent and actions while addressing common misconceptions. We also reflect on our own experiences and the impact these events have on public safety, the service, and individual officers.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Edmonton Police Service: https://www.edmontonpolice.ca/
2. Join EPS: https://joineps.ca/

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Find the Edmonton Police Service on:
   • YouTube: https://youtu.be/lHWGQquX2fg?si=3ne9whUFP2L0EfjA
   • X: http://twitter.com/edmontonpolice
   • Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/edmontonpoliceservice
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/edmonton-police-service_2/

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Original Recording Date: 2025NOV05.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

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Guest: Tim Pearce – retired LAPD gang officer, is CEO and Founder of AUFIRE, the world's first injury training system. He is also a producer of the documentary, Nothing To See Here: WATTS, which covers how the Watts community reduced homicides by 90%. The film was independently shot on iPhones by community members—including gang members, police, victims, and local youth—offering first-person perspectives..

• Tim's personal story of adversity, trauma, perseverance.
  • From LAPD gang cop to industry innovator.
    • Check links below for full story on the Mike Rowe podcast!
• Accuracy Under Fire (A.U.Fire)
  • Enhance decision-making, return-fire accuracy, and life preservation skills.
• Documentary:
  • Nothing To See Here: WATTS.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Accuracy Under Fire (A.U.Fire) website: https://www.aufire.com/
2. Nothing To See Here: WATTS the website: https://nothingtoseeheremovie.com/
3. Tim on the Mike Rowe podcast: https://youtu.be/ccE1j_LiREQ?si=yCSr91MqmUEiuy8n

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Find Tim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timpearceaufire/
2. Find A.U.Fire on:
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aufiretraining/
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/au-fire/
   • X: https://twitter.com/AUFIRETraining
3. Nothing To See Here: WATTS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nothingtoseehere_watts

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Original Recording Date: 2025NOV05.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

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Guest: Stephen Nagy – Stephen is a Professor at the Department of Politics and International Studies at the International Christian University. He is a senior fellow with several top-tier institutions focused on Asia-Pacific policy. Stephen was selected as a Distinguished Fellow for the Asia Pacific Foundation from 2017-2020. He serves as the Director of Policy Studies for the Yokosuka Council of Asia Pacific Studies (YCAPS) spear heading their Indo-Pacific Policy Dialogue Series and as a Governor for the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan (CCCJ).

• Canada's (in-)ability to manage the CCP dragon.
• Balancing security threats with trade needs.
  • The power of partnerships within ASEAN.
• The gravitational pull of China and a widening gap with the U.S.A.
  • The roles and rhetoric of media, politics, and educators.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Stephen’s website: https://nagystephen.com/

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Find Stephen on:
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-nagy-10b7315/
   • X: https://x.com/nagystephen1
   • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stephen.nagy.2023

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Original Recording Date: 2025OCT31.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Co-host Ben Klick.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

In lead up, to Remembrance Day, I wanted to pay special recognition to those who have served in their respective country's armed forces or supported on the home-front and stood by those serving. While these guests are here to tell their stories, others are not; Please use this time to think of how much the fallen heroes have given.

This year I have several episodes which will be released leading up to November 11. I hope you listen with pride as these people served in their own way and gave themselves to a higher calling on your behalf as all members in service do.

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REFERENCES:

Important Links:

1. The Canadian War Museum - In Their Own Voices Exhibition: https://www.warmuseum.ca/in-their-own-voices/
2. Interview with Dr. Petrou about this exhibit: https://www.warmuseum.ca/articles/in-conversation-with-dr-michael-petrou-historian-veterans-experience-canadian-war-museum-author-and-journalist

Profiles of the CWM’s historians: https://www.warmuseum.ca/research-and-collections/museum-historians Ben's website: Sierra 64 Riflecraft – Fire Perfect Shots – On Demand – Under Pressure.

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Canadian War Museum:
   • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/warmuseum
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canwarmuseum/
   • X: https://twitter.com/canwarmuseum?lang=en
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cwm-mcg/posts/
   • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CanWarMus
2. Dr. Michael Petrou on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-petrou-3864aa20/

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Original Recording Date: 2025OCT28.

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• Guest: Chief of the Edmonton Police Service Warren Driechel.
  • Chief of Police Warren Driechel speaks about his path into law enforcement and throughout his service. He further lays out his vision for the EPS, and the big challenges of policing the fastest growing city in Canada.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Edmonton Police Service: https://www.edmontonpolice.ca/
2. Join EPS: https://joineps.ca/

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Find the Edmonton Police Service on:
   • YouTube: https://youtu.be/lHWGQquX2fg?si=3ne9whUFP2L0EfjA
   • X: http://twitter.com/edmontonpolice
   • Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/edmontonpoliceservice
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/edmonton-police-service_2/

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Original Recording Date: 2025AUG25.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Co-host John Simpson.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

In lead up, to Remembrance Day, I wanted to pay special recognition to those who have served in their respective country's armed forces or supported on the home-front and stood by those serving. While these guests are here to tell their stories, others are not; Please use this time to think of how much the fallen heroes have given.

This year I have several episodes which will be released leading up to November 11. I hope you listen with pride as these people served in their own way and gave themselves to a higher calling on your behalf as all members in service do.

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REFERENCES:

Important Links:

1. The Military Women’s Memorial: https://womensmemorial.org/
2. United States Army Women’s Museum: https://awm.army.mil/
3. The Women’s Army Corps Collection: The Women's Army Corps Collection

Profiles and Social Media:

1. John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-simpson-b6114b59.

Find Co-host John Simpson's books below:

1. Foundations of Patrol Rifle Marksmanship: https://www.amazon.com/Foundations-Patrol-Rifle-Marksmanship-Simpson/dp/1608854809
   • Government sales: https://www.blue360media.com/products/foundations-of-patrol-rifle-marksmanship
2. Foundations of Sniper Marksmanship: https://www.amazon.com/Foundations-Sniper-Marksmanship-John-Simpson/dp/1608852121
   • Government Sales: https://www.blue360media.com/products/foundations-of-sniper-marksmanship

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Original Recording Date: 2025OCT20

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Co-host Ben Klick.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

In lead up, to Remembrance Day, I wanted to pay special recognition to those who have served in their respective country's armed forces or supported on the home-front and stood by those serving. While these guests are here to tell their stories, others are not; Please use this time to think of how much the fallen heroes have given.

This year I have several episodes which will be released leading up to November 11. I hope you listen with pride as these people served in their own way and gave themselves to a higher calling on your behalf as all members in service do.

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REFERENCES:

Important Links:

1. Chris’ profile with Wounded Warriors Canada: https://woundedwarriors.ca/leadership/chris-linford/
   • COPE Program: https://woundedwarriors.ca/our-programs/couples-overcoming-ptsd-everyday/
2. Wounded Warriors donation program: https://woundedwarriors.ca/donate/
3. Warrior Rising: A Soldier’s Journey to PTSD and Back by Chris Linford: https://a.co/d/dkizCkA
4. Find Ben at Sierra 64 Riflecraft – Fire Perfect Shots – On Demand – Under Pressure.

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Chris on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/chris-linford-ma-rp-qualifying-rcc-ccc-ct-cd-59700a45
2. Wounded Warriors Canada on:
3. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Wounded.Warriors.Canada/
4. X: https://twitter.com/WoundWarriorCA
5. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/woundedwarriorscanada/
6. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/WoundedWarriorsCan

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Original Recording Date: 2025AUG26.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Co-host John Simpson.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

In lead up to Remembrance Day, I wanted to pay special recognition to those who have served in their respective country's armed forces, or supported on the home-front and stood by those serving. While these guests are here to tell their stories, others are not; Please use this time to think of how much the fallen heroes have given.

This year I have several episodes which will be released in lead up to November 11. I hope you listen with pride as these people served in their own way and gave themselves to a higher calling on your behalf As all members in service do.

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REFERENCES:

Profiles:

1. Kathy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathy-fleser-763190109.
2. John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-simpson-b6114b59.

Find Co-host John Simpson's books below:

1. Foundations of Patrol Rifle Marksmanship: https://www.amazon.com/Foundations-Patrol-Rifle-Marksmanship-Simpson/dp/1608854809
   • Government sales: https://www.blue360media.com/products/foundations-of-patrol-rifle-marksmanship
2. Foundations of Sniper Marksmanship: https://www.amazon.com/Foundations-Sniper-Marksmanship-John-Simpson/dp/1608852121
   • Government Sales: https://www.blue360media.com/products/foundations-of-sniper-marksmanship

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Original Recording Date: 2025OCT06.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

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TOPICS:

• Guests:
• Dr. Nicholas Carleton – professor of clinical psychology at the University of Regina.
• Brian Sauve – President and CEO of the National Police Federation.
  • A study on missing context and the harm it does (link below).
    • Assumptions – opinions – bias.
    • Comparators and peers.
  • Impact – There is a lot of fallout from this one.
    • The corrosive cycle of dramatic and uncontextualized reporting.
  • Solutions: injecting context and reality back into the narrative.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. The study: A contextualized assessment of duty-related bodily harm associated with Canadian police services A contextualized assessment of duty-related bodily harm associated with Canadian police services
2. Dr. Nicholas Carleton at the University of Regina: Dr. R. Nicholas Carleton, Ph.D., R.D. Psych., FCAHS, FRSC | University of Regina
3. NPF website: https://npf-fpn.com/

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Find Dr. Nicholas Carleton on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/nick-carleton-a6169528
2. Find Brian Sauve on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/brian-sauv%C3%A9-b5370586
3. Find the NPF on:
   • X: https://twitter.com/npffpn
   • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nationalpolicefederation/
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nationalpolicefederation/
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/npf_fpn/
   • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0QxNjeMspVgEiplTklCObw

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Original Recording Date: 2025SEP29.

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TOPICS:

• Guest – Dr. Christian Leuprecht – Is a distinguished professor with the Department of Political Science and Economics at the Royal Military College. He is a senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute (MLI) and the Centre for North American Prosperity and Security (CNAPS). Christian has testified as an expert witness before committees of Parliament and his publications have appeared in several languages and include 20 books and dozens of scholarly articles. You can find him as a regular commentator in domestic and international media.

  • Canada on a global scale: a story of (in)significance and threats.
    • Our involvement in the Middle-East.
  • The danger of mixing foreign and domestic policies.
  • More Canadian political games.
  • Fighting transnational crime and terrorism.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Find most of Christian's work here, from books, to articles, and media appearances: https://www.queensu.ca/academia/leuprecht/
2. MacDonald-Laurier Institute (MLI) Profile: https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/cm-expert/christian-leuprecht/

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-leuprecht

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Original Recording Date: 2025SEP26.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

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• Guest – Alana Stott – Is, among several titles, an author, producer, philanthropist, and anti-human trafficking consultant. She is the founder of Blue Rose Circle where she uses 25 years of networks, partnerships, and skill sets to end human trafficking through various methodologies. Also, Alana is a Certified Human Trafficking Investigator.
  • The genesis of foundation work.
  • Prevention and awareness.
    • Identifying regions of opportunity and partnership organizations.
  • Collaboration and/or permission.
    • From working with locals, to crime groups, and governments.
  • Adapting to the work environment.
    • Dealing with legalities and operating within the set culture, values and norms.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Blue Rose Circle website: https://thebluerosecircle.org/
2. Alana Stott’s website: https://alanastott.com/

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Blue Rose Circle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluerose.foundation
2. Find Alana on:
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alanastott/
   • X: https://twitter.com/alanastott
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alana-stott-mbe-194493aa
   • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alanastottofficial
   • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alanastott

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Original Recording Date: 2025SEP12.

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• Guest – Sarah Hamilton – is a 2-term councilor for the City of Edmonton. Sarah is a graduate from the U of Alberta and later received a Master of Arts Degree at the School of Art Institute of Chicago. She previously served as an adjunct professor of media and communications, a freelance journalist, and an owner & operator of a communications and public relations firm. Sarah has held various public service-oriented roles in the provincial and municipal governments.
  • Path to service.
  • Personal style of politics and remaining true to self.
  • Influence and pressure within City Hall.
    • Representing the many voices from the community and beyond.
  • Hopes for council and Edmonton as this chapter comes to a close.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Sarah Hamilton website: https://www.sarahhamilton.ca/
2. Sarah Hamilton’s Marginalia: Notes on leadership and culture, from a western Canadian perspective: https://sarahhamiltonmarginalia.substack.com

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Find Sarah on:
2. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarah_hamilton_yeg/
3. X: https://twitter.com/sjlhamilton
4. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-hamilton-m-a-742178290
5. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SarahHamiltonYEG/

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Original Recording Date: 2025SEP03.

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TOPICS:

• Guest – Dr. Jeffrey Brodeur – A CBRN authority with experience developing chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) strategy, plans, and training programs at all echelons of the U.S. Department of Defense from a strategic, operational, and tactical perspective. Formally trained at the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College and the U.S. Army War College. Dr. Brodeur has a Doctoral degree from Colorado Technical University and is an internationally recognized CBRN expert. Now he is the vertical market manager for safety and security at Rigaku Analytical Devices.
  • A true perspective of CBRN concerns.
  • The purpose of CBRN development with a different perspective on why they’re used and how.
  • Training & mitigation.
  • Stories from the field.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Posts Dr. Brodeur on Rigaku: https://rigaku.com/products/handheld-raman/learning/blog/author/jeff-brodeur
2. CBRNe World: https://cbrneworld.com/

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Find Dr. Brodeur on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreymbrodeur
2. Find Rigaku on:
   • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/RigakuAmericasCorp
   • X: https://twitter.com/rigaku
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rigaku-corp/
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rigaku_corporation/
   • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RigakuCorp

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Original Recording Date: 2025SEP03.

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TOPICS:

• Guest - Michael W. Brown - A former DEA Senior Special Agent with 32 years of experience. Mike spent 20 years working overseas in the Middle East, Southeast Asia and his last foreign tour was as the DEA Country Attaché for Myanmar. Now, he's the global director of counter-narcotics technology at Rigaku Analytical Devices, and host of the podcast, The Opioid Matrix: A Journey Into the Rabbit Hole.
  • Canada: an international narcotics manufacturing and distribution hub.
  • The fentanyl discussion and what you won't get from media.
  • U.S.-Canada border.
  • Who isn't playing nice and doing their part?
  • Solutions.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Opioid Matrix: A Journey Into the Rabbit Hole on,
   • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Arn07SMtGFyGbE3Tj1JxV
   • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-opioid-matrix-a-journey-into-the-rabbit-hole/id1625927161
2. Rigaku Analytical Devices website: https://rigaku.com/

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Find Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelwbrownusa
2. Find Rigaku on:
   • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/RigakuAmericasCorp
   • X: https://twitter.com/rigaku
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rigaku-corp/
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rigaku_corporation/
   • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RigakuCorp

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Original Recording Date: 2025AUG25.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

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TOPICS:

• Guest - Nikki Burgett - A behavioral threat assessment specialist with a background in law enforcement, corporate security, and international counterterrorism. Nikki has worked in 24 countries as a contractor for the U.S. Department of State, instructing foreign law enforcement and security personnel on anti-terrorism tactics. She is the author of Surviving Violence: How to Prepare for, Prevent, and Respond to Threats. Nikki now consults with public and private sector organizations on workplace violence prevention, threat management, and leadership accountability.
  • Path to service.
  • How serious this business is.
    • Prevention is critical.
  • Threat assessor
    • Behavioral Pattern Detection (BPD) and Standard Identification Model (SIM)
    • Profiling - listen up law enforcement!

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Nikki Burgett, LLC: https://nikkiburgett.com/
2. The book, Surviving Violence: How to Prepare for, Prevent, and Respond to Threats:
   • Several places to buy from: https://nikkiburgett.com/my-book/
   • Amazon: https://a.co/d/1zK7bZI

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Find Nikki on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkiburgett/

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Original Recording Date: 2025AUG20.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own.

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TOPICS:

• Guests
  • Robert "Bobby" Ledogar - Navy veteran and former Supervisory Deputy U.S. Marshal. Author of LED: Being Brooklyn; release date TDB. Recent guest of the Urban Valor podcast!
  • Peter "Pete" Forcelli - Retired ATF Deputy Assistant Director and former NYPD Homicide Detective. Author of THE DEADLY PATH: How Operation Fast and Furious and Bad Lawyers Armed Mexican Cartels. Host of the new, Ten-Four Tavern Podcast, live on YouTube, Tuesdays at 7 PM EST.
• Individual updates, new appearances, new shows.
• Bobby's recent appearance on Urban Valor.
• Pete on the making of the Ten-Four Tavern Podcast.
• Thoughts on some current events.
  • Foreign Terrorist Organizations.
  • Firearms and Drugs.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Robert on Urban Valor: https://youtu.be/49egx-ANRMc?si=RXmh4kEAJPwVePNu
2. Peter Forcelli: https://www.peterjforcelli.com/
   • The Deadly Path on Amazon: https://a.co/d/3QLhiq4
3. Ten-Four Tavern Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFinestUnfiltered/videos
4. The guests' prior appearances on The Quiet Professional!
   • S3E14: Altruism, Politics, Power - Peter J. Forcelli - Former NYPD Homicide Detective and Retired ATF Deputy Assistant Director: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/s3e14-altruism-politics-power-peter-j-forcelli-former/id1631223615?i=1000650353459
   • S3E24: U.S. Marshals, Underdogs, Betrayal - Robert Ledogar and Natalie June Reilly - Retired U.S. Marshal and Co-Authors: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/s3e24-u-s-marshals-underdogs-betrayal-robert-ledogar/id1631223615?i=1000657658739

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Find Peter on:
   • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092203516682
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-j-forcelli-26597122/
2. Find Robert on:
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-ledogar-276277146

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Original Recording Date: 2025AUG11.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own.

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TOPICS:

• Guest: Dennis Murphy – A 27-year member of the Government of Canada's Communications Security Establishment (CSE) where he conducted and led operational activities in national security. Now, Dennis is the Executive Vice President for Strider Technologies, where he works with corporate and government clients to deliver transformational technology that helps them visualize, manage, and respond to economic statecraft risks across their organizations.
• Information availability, collection, and usefulness.
• Education for clients - take concerns seriously.
  • Protecting your assets.
  • Knowing your people.
• State actors and what they are looking for.
• Private sector / government / law enforcement relationships.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Strider Technologies, Ltd.: https://www.striderintel.com/

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Strider on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamstrider/
2. Dennis on LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/dennismurphy66

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Original Recording Date: 2025JAN16.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Co-host John Simpson.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Author Mark Grdovic speaks about his new book and a missing chapter in U.S. military history. Those Who Face Death: The Untold Story of Special Forces and the Iraqi Kurdish Resistance.

  • A small group of Special Forces and CIA operatives must establish a second front to tie down the Iraqi Army in the north to support the pending US-led invasion in the south.

  The mission sounds simple. The reality is anything but.

  The plan is to infiltrate into Iraq ahead of the invasion, link up with the Kurdish Peshmerga, and coordinate their efforts against the Iraqi Army.

  The Peshmerga, which translates to those who face death, have risen up several times in the recent past, only to be abandoned by the US and subsequently slaughtered by the Iraqi army.

  Before the Special Forces have any chance of posing a viable threat to the Iraqi Army, they must first convince the Kurdish factions to put their differences aside, resolve the issue of Turkey's wavering support, and neutralize an Islamist group that has seized Kurdish territory along the Iraq-Iran border.

  The details of the invasion are classified. The clock is ticking, and time is running out.

  Once in Iraq, there will be no extraction, medical evacuation, or air support until the war begins. The Green Berets will be on their own.

  Those Who Face Death is the incredible true story of this little-known special operation and a testament to the courage, skill, and perseverance of the US Special Forces in the face of overwhelming odds.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Mark Grdovic's website: https://www.markgrdovic.com/home
2. Get the book, Those Who Face Death.
   • Amazon links:
     • USA: https://a.co/d/252OVtQ
     • Canada: https://a.co/d/6Gg6SUD
   • Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/those-who-face-death-mark-grdovic/1147952341?ean=9781963781069
3. John's books.
   • Foundations of Patrol Rifle Marksmanship: https://www.amazon.com/Foundations-Patrol-Rifle-Marksmanship-Simpson/dp/1608854809
     • Government sales: https://www.blue360media.com/products/foundations-of-patrol-rifle-marksmanship
   • Foundations of Sniper Marksmanship: https://www.amazon.com/Foundations-Sniper-Marksmanship-John-Simpson/dp/1608852121
     • Government Sales: https://www.blue360media.com/products/foundations-of-sniper-marksmanship

Profiles:

1. Mark on LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/mark-g-5668b357
2. John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-simpson-b6114b59

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Original Recording Date: 2025JAN16.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Co-host John Simpson.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Author Mark Grdovic speaks about his new book and a missing chapter in U.S. military history. Those Who Face Death: The Untold Story of Special Forces and the Iraqi Kurdish Resistance.

  • A small group of Special Forces and CIA operatives must establish a second front to tie down the Iraqi Army in the north to support the pending US-led invasion in the south.

  The mission sounds simple. The reality is anything but.

  The plan is to infiltrate into Iraq ahead of the invasion, link up with the Kurdish Peshmerga, and coordinate their efforts against the Iraqi Army.

  The Peshmerga, which translates to those who face death, have risen up several times in the recent past, only to be abandoned by the US and subsequently slaughtered by the Iraqi army.

  Before the Special Forces have any chance of posing a viable threat to the Iraqi Army, they must first convince the Kurdish factions to put their differences aside, resolve the issue of Turkey's wavering support, and neutralize an Islamist group that has seized Kurdish territory along the Iraq-Iran border.

  The details of the invasion are classified. The clock is ticking, and time is running out.

  Once in Iraq, there will be no extraction, medical evacuation, or air support until the war begins. The Green Berets will be on their own.

  Those Who Face Death is the incredible true story of this little-known special operation and a testament to the courage, skill, and perseverance of the US Special Forces in the face of overwhelming odds.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Mark Grdovic's website: https://www.markgrdovic.com/home
2. Get the book, Those Who Face Death.
   • Amazon links:
     • USA: https://a.co/d/252OVtQ
     • Canada: https://a.co/d/6Gg6SUD
   • Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/those-who-face-death-mark-grdovic/1147952341?ean=9781963781069
3. John's books.
   • Foundations of Patrol Rifle Marksmanship: https://www.amazon.com/Foundations-Patrol-Rifle-Marksmanship-Simpson/dp/1608854809
     • Government sales: https://www.blue360media.com/products/foundations-of-patrol-rifle-marksmanship
   • Foundations of Sniper Marksmanship: https://www.amazon.com/Foundations-Sniper-Marksmanship-John-Simpson/dp/1608852121
     • Government Sales: https://www.blue360media.com/products/foundations-of-sniper-marksmanship

Profiles:

1. Mark on LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/mark-g-5668b357
2. John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-simpson-b6114b59

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Original Recording Date: 2025APR11.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

A discussion on transit safety from all angles. It's hard to beat the knowledge and experience contained by this group:

• David Cooper, Principal, Leading Mobility Consulting.
• Sarah Hamilton, Councillor, City of Edmonton.
• Keith Johnson, Superintendent, Edmonton Police Service.

In this podcast:

• Why crime and disorder are prevalent on transit.
  • Who should be working in these spaces?
• Shared issues and distinct problems.
  • A survey of the broader environment.
• Solutions.
  • Who and where we can draw from.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. TQP and EPS: Transit Safety - YouTube: https://youtu.be/mmC0tBB92dI
2. Leading Mobility: https://www.leadingmobility.com/
3. Sarah Hamilton: https://www.sarahhamilton.ca/
4. Edmonton Police Service: https://www.edmontonpolice.ca/

Profiles and Social Media:

1. David Cooper on:
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-cooper-19880088/
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cooper_davidm
2. Leading Mobility on:
   • LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/david-cooper-19880088
   • X: https://twitter.com/leadingmobility
3. Sarah Hamilton on:
   • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SarahHamiltonYEG/
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarah_hamilton_yeg/?hl=en
   • X: https://x.com/sjlhamilton
4. Superintendent Keith Johnson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-johnson-0ba967254/
5. Edmonton Police Service on:
   • YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/epsvideoonline
   • X: https://x.com/edmontonpolice/
   • Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/edmontonpoliceservice
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edmontonpoliceservice/
   • LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/edmonton-police-service_2

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Original Recording Date: 2025JUL24.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

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TOPICS:

• Guest: Benjamin Freedland – Ben is a law enforcement consultant and founder of Strategic Informant Solutions, through which he trains agencies in informant management, intelligence collection, and operational integrity. Prior to this, Ben was a mid-level East Coast drug trafficker, he later served as a federally embedded informant with the FBI, U.S. Postal Inspection Service, and U.S. Attorney’s Office, providing intelligence that led to multiple major federal indictments. Ben served a 77-month sentence, he rebuilt his life and launched Recreational Transport LLC, a national logistics company specializing in high-end RV delivery.
• An atypical origin story that is becoming more common.
  • Not what most would have you believe.
• Inside criminal culture.
• The business of informant handling.
• Missing link to law enforcement's playbook.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Ben's company Strategic Informant Solutions: https://strategicinformantsolutions.com/
2. Email: ben@recreationaltransport.com

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Find Ben on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-freedland-%F0%9F%87%AE%F0%9F%87%B1-%F0%9F%87%AE%F0%9F%87%B1-%F0%9F%87%AE%F0%9F%87%B1-845640304/

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Original Recording Date: 2025JUL24.

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TOPICS:

• Guest: Stephen Nagy – Stephen is a Professor at the Department of Politics and International Studies at the International Christian University. He is a senior fellow with several top-tier institutions focused on Asia-Pacific policy. Stephen was selected as a Distinguished Fellow for the Asia Pacific Foundation from 2017-2020. He serves as the Director of Policy Studies for the Yokosuka Council of Asia Pacific Studies (YCAPS) spear heading their Indo-Pacific Policy Dialogue Series and as a Governor for the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan (CCCJ).
• The meaning and role of being a middle-power.
• Canada: the importance of engagement in the region.
  • Danger of anti-Trump & anti-USA politics.
• China: decouple, disengage, diversify.
• What is missed in discussions on the Indo-Pacific.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Stephen’s website: https://nagystephen.com/

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Find Stephen on:
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-nagy-10b7315/
   • X: https://x.com/nagystephen1
   • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stephen.nagy.2023

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Original Recording Date: 2025JUL10.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Co-host John Simpson.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own.

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TOPICS:

• Guest: Jeff Felts – After 12 years of service in the U.S. Army and 20 years policing in metro Detroit, Jeff is now the President of Center Mass, Inc. and an advisory board member of the American Sniper Association. He speaks nationally and has written articles for several professional trade magazines.
• Jeff's story of service.
• Innovation that helps protect and serve the front lines.
  • From training methods to new gear.
• Evolution of the law enforcement profession.
  • What was, what is, what will be.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Center Mass Inc. website: https://centermassinc.com
   • Innovation at its finest – CMI Shop: https://centermassinc.com/shop-by-category
2. Jeff's shout-outs:
   • Ohio Tactical Officers Association: https://www.otoa.org/
   • National Tactical Officers Association: https://www.ntoa.org/
3. John's books!
   • Foundations of Patrol Rifle Marksmanship: https://www.amazon.com/Foundations-Patrol-Rifle-Marksmanship-Simpson/dp/1608854809
     • Government sales: https://www.blue360media.com/products/foundations-of-patrol-rifle-marksmanship
   • Foundations of Sniper Marksmanship: https://www.amazon.com/Foundations-Sniper-Marksmanship-John-Simpson/dp/1608852121
     • Government Sales: https://www.blue360media.com/products/foundations-of-sniper-marksmanship

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Find Jeff on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-felts-09b39943/
2. Center Mass Inc. on:
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/center-mass-inc-/
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/centermassinc
3. Find John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-simpson-b6114b59

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Original Recording Date: 2025JUL09.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own.

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TOPICS:

• Guests:
  • Alan Treddenick - is the President and CEO of ATNOH Group, a global risk and public safety consulting company. Alan retired from CSIS and the RCMP with 30+ years in intel operations both domestic and abroad specializing in counter terrorism investigation and HUMINT operations.
  • Phil Gurski – is the President and CEO of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting Ltd. He worked as a senior strategic analyst at the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) from 2001-2015, specializing in violent Islamist-inspired homegrown terrorism and radicalization. He is the author of six previous books on terrorism.
  • Neil Bisson - Director of the Global Intelligence Knowledge Network and host of the Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up podcast. Neil retired as an Intelligence Officer with the Canadian Security Intelligence Service and was a former front-line officer with the Canada Border Services Agency.
• Podcasting in the national security space.
• Canada and a foreign intelligence service.
  • Benefits to reaching out and touching someone abroad.
• Cultural issues and lack of education.
  • Implementing change in minds and action.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Neil's website (Global Intelligence Knowledge Network): https://globalintelligenceknowledgenetwork.com/
   • Substack: https://substack.com/@neilbisson1
   • Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up show your support: Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap up (Global Intelligence Weekly Rap up +)
   • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmWGUzF_77w3bK5AIDsuxMImHiYCexgs-
2. Alan's website (ATNOH Group): ATNOH Group - Public Safety and Risk Consulting
3. Phil's website (Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting): https://borealisthreatandrisk.com/
   • Phil's books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/stores/Phil-Gurski/author/B017T9O14A
   • Canadian Intelligence Eh podcast: https://borealisthreatandrisk.com/canadian-intelligence-eh/
4. Phil on TQP to discuss The Peaceable Kingdom?: A History of Terrorism in Canada from Confederation to Present:
   1. Part 1: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/s2e59-part-1-phil-gurski-the-peaceable-kingdom/id1631223615?i=1000634621282
   2. Part 2: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/s2e60-part-2-phil-gurski-the-peaceable-kingdom/id1631223615?i=1000635420044

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Find Alan on:
   1. LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/alan-treddenick-27bb7349
2. Find Phil on:
   1. LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/phil-gurski-8942468
3. Find Neil on:
   1. LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/neil-bisson-809120238

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Original Recording Date: 2025JUN25.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own.

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TOPICS:

• Guest: Dr. Rodney Schmaltz – Dr. Schmaltz is a public speaker, author, and Professor of Psychology at MacEwan University. His insights have been featured at TEDx, international psychology and business conferences, and in media outlets including The Globe and Mail, Canadian Business, CBC, and Global News. He is the co-author of Psychology: From Inquiry to Understanding, a bestselling introductory textbook that integrates scientific skepticism into real-world problem-solving, as well as a forthcoming book exploring common myths about productivity. The book will offer practical, research-backed strategies for improving how we work, focusing on what helps rather than what simply sounds appealing.
• The doctor’s work explained.
• Great at arguing our points, not good at hearing others.
• The hard task of critical thinking and negotiating positions.
• How ‘smart’ people fall for extreme or extraordinary ideas.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Dr. Schmaltz’s personal website: https://www.rodneyschmaltz.com/
2. Dr. Schmaltz's best-selling textbook ‘Psychology: From Inquiry to Understanding’: https://www.pearson.com/en-ca/subject-catalog/p/psychology-from-inquiry-to-understanding-canadian-edition/P200000002450/9780137375349
3. MacEwan Profile: https://www.macewan.ca/academics/academic-departments/psychology/our-people/profile/?profileid=schmaltzr0

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Find Dr. Schmaltz on:
   • LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/rodneyschmaltz
   • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rodney.schmaltz.9/

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Original Recording Date: 2025JUN17.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Co-host John Simpson.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own.

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TOPICS:

• Guest: Bob Lewis – gave 30 years of service with the Collier County Sheriff's Office, in Naples, Florida (26 of which were spent within special operations). This included extensive experience in the areas of SWAT and Bomb Squad. Bob has done consultation work with the National Tactical Officer's Association where he helped develop and implement some foundational programs from, Active shooter response to SWAT / EOD integration.
• Sniper qualification and evolution.
• The development of Bomb Unit; not easy work; timing and recognizing opportunity.
• Leadership, justify your asks, straight talk.
• Future of special operations.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Organizations Bob wished to highlight:
   • AMP Research: www.ampresearch.com
   • National Tactical Officers Association: www.NTOA.org
   • Cherry Engineering: www.cherryengineeringinc.com
2. John's books!
   • Foundations of Patrol Rifle Marksmanship: https://www.amazon.com/Foundations-Patrol-Rifle-Marksmanship-Simpson/dp/1608854809
     • Government sales: https://www.blue360media.com/products/foundations-of-patrol-rifle-marksmanship
   • Foundations of Sniper Marksmanship: https://www.amazon.com/Foundations-Sniper-Marksmanship-John-Simpson/dp/1608852121
     • Government Sales:https://www.blue360media.com/products/foundations-of-sniper-marksmanship

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Find Bob on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmdrspecops/
2. Find John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-simpson-b6114b59

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Original Recording Date: 2025JUN23.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

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TOPICS:

• Guest: Mubin Shaikh - a former under undercover human source for CSIS and agent with the RCMP Integrated National Security Enforcement Team. Mubin has infiltrated ISIS social media networks from 2012-2018. He is a SME who has spoken with both U.S. and Canadian governments. Mubin is a Counter Extremism Specialist for the renowned NGO, Parents for Peace and has been featured in his own exhibit in the New International Spy Museum.
• Understanding the thought processes of radicalized individuals.
• "Narrative warfare" and Western vulnerabilities.
• Radicalization & extremism: calling it out from within the community.
• Lessons for youth.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Parents For Peace - Mubin's profile: Mubin Shaikh - Parents For Peace
2. Spy Museum: International Spy Museum - Washington DC

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Find Mubin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mubins/

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Original Recording Date: 2025JUN17.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

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TOPICS:

• Guests: Prairie Region Directors Kevin Halwa and Jeff McGowan.
  • National Police Federation: is the sole certified bargaining agent for regular Members and reservists of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police below the rank of Inspector. The National Police Federation (NPF) was certified to represent ~20,000 RCMP Members serving across Canada and internationally in the summer of 2019. We are the largest police labour relations organization in Canada, the second largest in North America and the first independent national association to represent RCMP Members.
• The push to remain police of jurisdiction.
  • Where is the Alberta Provincial Police Service at?
• Funding.
  • Fulfilling mandates and addressing gaps from municipal to federal policing.
• Recruitment & training.
  • Innovate and streamline.
• Procurement
  • Police are not “just” another government department.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. National Police Federation: https://npf-fpn.com/
   • RCMP Facing The Future: Evolution, Integration, Readiness. https://npf-fpn.com/app/uploads/securepdfs/2025/06/NPF-Report_RCMP-Facing-the-Future_June-2025.pdf

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Find the National Police Federation on:
   • X: https://twitter.com/npffpn
   • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nationalpolicefederation/
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nationalpolicefederation/
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/npf_fpn/?igshid=14s1qkc6wvczk
   • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0QxNjeMspVgEiplTklCObw
2. Find Director McGowan on:
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-mcgowan-654709101/
3. Find Director Halwa on:
   • X: https://x.com/halwakevin
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-halwa-30b9b8234

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Original Recording Date: 2025JUN09.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

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TOPICS:

• Guests:
  • Albert 'Jits' Hobaugh II - Served in the 12th Special Forces Group and later with the 75th Ranger Regiment. Albert's public service continued as he went on to be a paramedic, special agent, and tactical operator with the ATF. After a career-ending injury in 2018, Albert retired with honors and continues to serve communities and support fellow veterans by being a mentor for the Three Rangers Foundation and is an author.
  • Matt Domyancic - Medically retired police officer with his MS in forensic science, MS in sports psychology and Masters in pastoral theology. He's now a one-man non-profit police chaplain, peer support, and wellness and resiliency advocate for first responders and veterans
• One of many instances of brain trauma.
• The onset, discovery, and seeking help.
  • Put in the hard work, maintain the follow through.
• We all have our own path.
  • Some of the options available to both veterans and first responders.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Albert's book 'Blacksheep Ghost: The early years: The Life and Making of a Special Agent' under the pseudonym Jack Grodey:
   1. Amazon Canada: https://a.co/d/4ElCrOS
   2. Amazon USA: https://a.co/d/8BSkU7m
2. Albert's website Jits Publishing (under construction): https://www.jitspublishing.com/
3. Matt's website - Tactical Chaplain: https://www.tacticalchaplain.com/

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Find Albert on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/albert-h-43a6031a5/
2. Find Matt on:
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-domyancic-b7203b6/
   • Instagram at:
     • Thin Blue Line Spirituality: https://www.instagram.com/thinbluelinespirituality/
     • The Tactical Chaplain: https://www.instagram.com/thetacticalchaplain/

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Original Recording Date: 2025MAY22.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

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TOPICS:

• Guests: President Brandon Sontag and Treasurer Kenny Van Dyke – California Force Instructors Association (CALFIA) - As a non-profit organization in California, our mission is to develop balanced and educated Use of Force Instructors. We do this by providing training and resources and partnering within our regions.
• The smart application of force.
• Using facts, law, and experience to guide decisions.
• The problem of politics in use of force.
• Decisions: from the desk to the street.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. California Force Instructors Association: https://calfia.org/
2. The Briefing Room: https://www.thebriefingroom.com/

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Find CALFIA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calfia_org/
2. Find The Briefing Room on:
   • IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebriefingroomofficial/
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-briefing-room-llc/

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Original Recording Date: 2025MAY14.

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TOPICS:

• Guests: Executive Director Jean Bota and Director Becky Wylie-Jardine - Alberta Community Crime Prevention Association - ACCPA's goal is to ensure safety to Albertans and their communities through education and crime prevention awareness. They are the connector between rural and urban communities and agencies.
• ACCPA's history.
• Speaking to the right level.
  • Working with individuals to the various levels of government.
• How to be a collective voice.
  • Providing context and fact to the narratives.
• Education and Solutions.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Alberta Community Crime Prevention Association website: https://albertacrimeprevention.com/

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Find ACCPA on:
   • YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@albertacommunitycrimepreve5239
   • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/albertacrimeprevention
   • X: https://www.twitter.com/ABcrimeprevent
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/72067627
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alberta_crime_prevention
2. Find Jean on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jean-bota-269a9326
3. Find Becky Wylie-Jardine on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/becky-wylie-jardine-m-a-icps-19251144

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Original Recording Date: 2025MAY14.

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TOPICS:

• Guest: Detective-Sergeant John Khoshandish - unit commander for the York Regional Police Tactical Intelligence Unit, leading intelligence development on organized crime, and supporting national security, counter-terrorism, and foreign interference investigations.
• The unique work of the Tactical Intelligence Unit.
• Who is actually paying attention?
  • Mandates, investigative threshold, and the role of municipal law enforcement.
• Game-time: appealing to emotion vs. logic.
• Diaspora: Who can they turn to? What can they expect?
• The missing legislation and the expectations of law enforcement.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Det.-Sgt. Khoshandish on panel for SAC-LHR: Power, Pressure, and Propaganda: SAC-LHR: Power, Pressure, and Propaganda - B'nai Brith Canada

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Find Det.-Sgt. Khoshandish on LinkedIn: John Khoshandish - Detective Sergeant - Intelligence Bureau - York Regional Police | LinkedIn

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Original Recording Date: 2025MAY15.

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TOPICS:

• Guest: Jonathan Berkshire Miller – is the co-founder and principal of Pendulum Geopolitical Advisory, Senior Fellow at the Ottawa-based Macdonald-Laurier Institute
  (MLI), and holds concurrent fellowships with the Japan Institute of International Affairs (JIIA) and Asian Forum Japan.
• Life in a think-tank and its contributions.
• Canada’s future and bringing different perspectives together.
• Middle power: wake-up call on national security & global roles.
• U.S., China, and the Indo-Pacific – Canada’s aim and focus.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Jonathan Berkshire Miller: https://www.jberkshiremiller.com/
2. Macdonald-Laurier Institute (MLI): https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Find Jonathan on:
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-berkshire-miller-39904521/
   • X: https://x.com/jbmllr
   • Email: jbmllr@gmail.com
2. Find MLI on:
   • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MacdonaldLaurierInstitute
   • YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/MLInstitute
   • X: https://twitter.com/MLInstitute
   • LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/macdonald-laurier-institute

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Original Recording Date: 2025APR29.

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TOPICS:

• Guest: Mark Messina - Vice President for QRFup and a retired US Army Veteran whose organization and strategic leadership will bring the vision of QRFup across the nation. Mark's deference for the mission of this organization is bar none, and his determination will disrupt the current order.
• Mark's personal story.
• The QRFup story.
  • Providing timely response to those at the edge.
• Keeping the responders safe. A time and place for everything.
• The numbers that will shock you.
• Progressing toward nation-wide coverage.
• What's next?

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Get the QRFup Application:
   • Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/qrfup/id6511219491
   • Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.qrfup
2. QRFup website: https://www.qrfup.org/
3. QRFup merchandise (SUPPORT THE CAUSE!): https://www.qrfup.shop/

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Find QRFup on:
   • LinkedIn: https://instagram.com/qrfup.organization
   • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/QRFup/61558629835156/
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/qrfup
2. Find Mark on:
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-messina-53b3b9178/
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grey6_official/

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Original Recording Date: 2025APR28.

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TOPICS:

• Guest: Luis Horacio Najera - is an acclaimed journalist and crime analyst from Mexico who has lived in exile in Canada since 2008. He was the PEN Canada-George Brown Writer in Residence in Toronto, and recipient of the 2010 CJFE International Press Freedom Award and one of the 2011 Human Rights Watch Hellman/Hammet Awards. In 2022 he was named one of the 10 Most Influential Hispanic-Canadians.
• Personal story.
  • Reporting from the most dangerous places on Earth.
• Losing friends and colleagues to violence.
• Truth in reporting.
• Life in exile.
  • Organized crime & government.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Luis' books:
   • The Wolfpack: The Millennial Mobsters Who Brought Chaos and the Cartels to the Canadian Underworld - https://a.co/d/aT0UA2m
   • The Uncaged Voice: Stories by Writers in Exile - https://a.co/d/6K5g4UF
2. Luis' podcast:
   • Dos Amigos: Ideas que florecen del desierto - https://open.spotify.com/show/4hFkRaBgbPKVluH3RmSu1G

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Find Luis on:
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arnomichaelis/
   • LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/luishnajera
   • X: https://x.com/najera13

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Original Recording Date: 2025APR14.

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TOPICS:

• Guest: Arno Michaelis – filmmaker, speaker, and author of My Life After Hate and co-author of The Gift of Our Wounds. Arno WAS a founding member of what became the largest racist skinhead organization in the world and lead singer of the race-metal band Centurion. NOW, he works as an interventionist with groups such as Parents 4 Peace, helping to lead people away from all violent extremist ideologies, and to support their families.
• The story of extremism and “Romantic Violence”.
  • What does it mean?
• Recruitment into the fold.
• Racism & anti-racism – two sides of the same coin.
  • Tactics and techniques that lead to a familiar place.
• The battle against the narratives. Solutions.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Parents 4 Peace website: https://www.parents4peace.org/
2. Arno on Business Insider: https://www.businessinsider.com/how-neo-nazism-actually-works-former-white-supremacist-2025-3

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Find Arno on:
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arnomichaelis/
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arnomichaelis
2. Parents 4 Peace on:
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/parents-for-peace/
   • X: https://x.com/parentsforpeace
   • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parents4peace/
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parents4peace/
   • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyAPDWKMhF_feY-vmXQhCFg

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Original Recording Date: 2025APR03.

Co-host John Simpson.

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TOPICS:

• Guest: John G. Peters, Jr., Ph.D. - serves as president and Chief Learning Officer of the Institute for the Prevention of In-Custody Deaths, Inc. A former administrator of a medium-sized police department, police officer, and deputy sheriff, Dr. Peters is author of more than 300 publications, and is a judicially-qualified expert witness.
• How we talk about 'excited delirium'.
  • A history - Learn something new everyday.
  • Medical recognition.
• Public and political reactions.
• In-custody deaths.
• Articulation - Explain yourself.
• Solutions!

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Institute for the Prevention of In-Custody Deaths, Inc. : https://www.ipicd.com/#/
2. John's books!
   • Foundations of Patrol Rifle Marksmanship: https://www.amazon.com/Foundations-Patrol-Rifle-Marksmanship-Simpson/dp/1608854809
     • Government sales: https://www.blue360media.com/products/93158-01
   • Foundations of Sniper Marksmanship: https://www.amazon.com/Foundations-Sniper-Marksmanship-John-Simpson/dp/1608852121
     • Government Sales:https://www.blue360media.com/products/93005-01

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Find IPICD on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/institute-for-the-prevention-of-in-custody-deaths-inc.
2. Find Dr. Peters on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-peters-ph-d-7a22a85
3. Find John Simpson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-simpson-b6114b59

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Original Recording Date: 2025APR04.

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TOPICS:

• Guests:
  • Margarito "Jay" Flores Jr. - Jay and his twin brother were steeped in the narcotics business, establishing a pivotal distribution network for the Sinaloa cartel across North America. On the path of redemption, Jay now advises law enforcement and government on effective strategies and legislation to combat drug trafficking
• Family affairs.
• Law enforcement efforts – what’s missing, what they don’t understand.
• Relationships… police & criminals… it’s complex.
• Solutions.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Kingpin to Educator website: https://kingpintoeducator.com/
   • Contact email: info@kingpintoeducator.com
   • K2E Foundation: https://kingpintoeducator.com/k2e-foundation
2. The full story on podcast, Surviving El Chapo: The Twins Who Brought Down A Drug Lord: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/surviving-el-chapo-the-twins-who-brought-down-a-drug-lord/id1649359487 Dynamic Police Training: https://dynamicpolicetraining.com/

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Find Jay on:
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thinklikeakingpin
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kingpintoeducator

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Original Recording Date: 2025MAR26.

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TOPICS:

• Guests:
  • Marcus Kolga - the founder and director of DisinfoWatch and a senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier and CDA institutes.
  • DisinfoWatch - a leading Canadian foreign disinformation monitoring and debunking platform. Our data is sourced through an international network of journalists, civil society organizations and analysts, as well as some automated sources, and is anaylized and exposed in order raise broader general awareness of disinformation and build long-term resilience against it.
• What it means to be sanctioned.
• Mis- and disinformation.
  • Effects on politics, media, and the populace.
• Scale of disinfo operations.
• Question, educate, inform.
• Solutions for different industries and organizations.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. DisinfoWatch website: https://disinfowatch.org/
2. DisinfoWatch Active Measures Podcast: https://disinfowatch.org/active-measures-podcast/

Profiles and Social Media:

• Find DisinfoWatch on:
  • X: https://twitter.com/DisinfoW
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DisinfoWatch-106551727876167
• Find Marcus on:
  • X: https://x.com/kolga
  • LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/marcus-kolga

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Original Recording Date: 2025MAR10.

Co-host John Simpson.

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TOPICS:

• Guests:
  • Lawson Magruder, LTG, US Army Retired - has led highly successful organizations in the military, industry, and academia sectors over the past 55 years. After commissioning as a Distinguished Military Graduate from the University of Texas at Austin's Army ROTC program, he went on to have a highly successful career in the United States Army retiring as a Lieutenant General in 2001. Since retirement from the Army, Lawson has held a wide variety of positions in the security and leader development arenas.
  • Fred Kleibacker, Master Sgt, US Army Retired - has over 50 years of leadership experience as a U.S. Army Non-Commissioned Officer, Independent Contractor, Government Employee, Entrepreneur, and Community Volunteer. After volunteering for the U.S. Army’s Ranger Option in 1974, he served for a total of 20 years in the U.S. Army’s Special Operations Forces until he retired in 1994. Between 1997 and 2021, he worked as a government contractor and employee and co-founded three successful defense technology businesses and one physical security business
• A book about leadership with lessons that extend beyond the battlefield.
  • This is for everyone from the young people searching for direction and purpose, to military and civilian leaders reinforcing values of teamwork and resilience.
• Listen in, and if their message resonates, consider buying a copy of the book.
  • ALL NET PROCEEDS SUPPORT THE RANGER SCHOLARSHIP FUND – Link Below.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Of Their Own Accord:
   • Website: https://www.oftheirownaccord.com/
   • YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@OfTheirOwnAccord
2. The Rangers Scholarship Fund: https://rangersscholarshipfund.org/
3. John's books!

   • Foundations of Patrol Rifle Marksmanship: https://www.amazon.com/Foundations-Patrol-Rifle-Marksmanship-Simpson/dp/1608854809

     • Governmenthttps://www.blue360media.com/products/93158-01
       • Foundations of Sniper Marksmanship: https://www.amazon.com/Foundations-Sniper-Marksmanship-John-Simpson/dp/1608852121
     • Government Sales:https://www.blue360media.com/products/93005-01

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Find Lawson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawson-magruder-b70332147/
2. Find Fred on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fredkleibacker

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Original Recording Date: 2025FEB28.

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TOPICS:

• Guest:
  • Paige Arnone - Founder of Firstgevity: E-RYT 500, YACEP, AZPOST Instructor. Firstgevity is a program dedicated to helping 1st responders thrive both on- and off-duty.
• A personal story of tragedy and triumph that will be all too familiar to the 1st responder community.
  • Perseverance from childhood, through trauma, loneliness, and pain.
  • Learning the end to one of those stories.
• Firstgevity.
  • In service of the 1st responder community.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Firstgevity website: https://www.firstgevity.com/
   • Email Paige at paige@firstgevity.com

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Find Paige on,
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paigearnone/?hl=en
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paigearnone
2. Find Firstgevity on,
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstgevity/
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/firstgevity

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Original Recording Date: 2025MAR03.

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TOPICS:

• Guest:
  • Cynthia Alkon – Professor of Law, and Director of Criminal Law, Justice & Policy Program at Texas A&M University School of Law; Steering Committee Member and Senior Fellow of the Council on Countering Hybrid Warfare.
  • Scott McGregor - Former Canadian military intelligence; Co-Author of The Mosaic Effect: How the Chinese Communist Party Start a Hybrid War In America's Backyard; Advisor to the Council on Countering Hybrid Warfare.
• What is hybrid warfare (HW), its many forms, and how to counter it?
• Problems: complicated and complex.
• Grey-zone tactics.
• Intersection of morals, ethics, and law in modern conflict.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Cynthia and her publications at Texas A&M website: https://www.law.tamu.edu/faculty/faculty-profiles/cynthia-alkon.html
2. A Theory of Interests in the Context of Hybrid Warfare: It's Complex: https://scholarship.law.tamu.edu/facscholar/1893/
3. Scott at HybridWar.ca: https://hybridwar.ca/
4. Mosaic Effect book: https://www.amazon.ca/Mosaic-Effect-Communist-Americas-backyard-ebook/dp/B09CRZGFQP
5. Council on Countering Hybrid Warfare: https://counteringhybridwarfare.org/

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Find Professor Alkon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-alkon-5980b0a
2. Find Scott on:
   • LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/scott-mcgregor-cd-bcom-b35569230
   • X: https://x.com/5eyesscott

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Original Recording Date: 2025MAR03.

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TOPICS:

• Guest: Peter Klein – Emmy Award-winning journalist and full professor at UBC's School of Journalism, Writing, and Media. Founder of the UBC Global Reporting Centre.
• The intended outcome of reporting
  • Influence in storytelling.
  • Understanding perspectives and gaining an appreciation.
• Who controls the narrative?
• Is objective journalism possible?
  • Importance of transparency.
• Labels and “fake news”.
• BRIBE, INC. - You have to hear this story!

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Global Reporting Centre: https://globalreportingcentre.org/
2. BRIBE, INC.: https://bribeinc.com/

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Bio with UBC’s School of Journalism, Writing, and Media: https://jwam.ubc.ca/profile/peter-klein/
2. Find Peter on:
   • X: https://twitter.com/peterwklein
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-klein-04140b
3. BRIBE, INC. on:
   • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Bribe-Inc/61550894187145/
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bribe-inc/

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Original Recording Date: 2025FEB07.

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TOPICS:

• Guest: Patrick Szpak - Physical Training Instructor at Edmonton Police Service, and Founder of Tactical Edge Wellness & Resiliency.
• Pat's story: chase experience, not opportunity.
• A national picture of fitness for law enforcement.
• Limitations & barriers for programs.
• The differences in component vs occupational testing.
• Legalities and correlation between assessments and the job.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Tactical Edge Wellness website: https://www.tacticaledgewellness.com/

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Tactical Edge Wellness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tacticaledgewellness/
2. Find Pat on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/patrick-szpak-ma-cscs-rscc-cscp-43784883

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Original Recording Date: 2025FEB06.

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TOPICS:

• Guest: Chris Taylor – ATF Attache to Canada.
• Reading into the numbers and the messages being sent.
  • Seized vs traced.
  • Firearm types.
  • Geographic differences.
• Consistency of investigations.
• Regulation, restrictions, and the debate over firearms.
• New trends in firearm investigations and design development.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives: https://www.atf.gov/

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Find Chris on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/chris-taylor-atf

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Original Recording Date: 2025FEB07.

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TOPICS:

• Guest: Dr. Johanna Pagonis - Founder and CEO - Sinogap Solutions Leadership Consulting.
• The story behind Dr. Pagonis' drive.
• Who does the "boys club" actually work for?
• Nature vs Nurture - Leaders, are they born to be or made?
  • Formal training.
  • On-the-job experience.
• Diversity - Equity - Inclusion
  • Authentic intentions.
  • What are you trying to do? Why?

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Sinogap Solutions Leadership Consulting website: https://learn.sinogapsolutions.com/

2. Woman Up! Ignite the Leader in You cohort: https://learn.sinogapsolutions.com/courses/woman-up-ignite-the-leader-in-you-cohort-7

   • Enrol prior to March 7, 2025 to receive 15% discount. Discount code "Womanup15".
   • Book Choose To Be A Leader Others Would Want To Follow: https://www.amazon.ca/Choose-leader-others-would-follow-ebook/dp/B085ZWHLMF

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Find Sinogap Solutions and Dr. Pagonis on:
   • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sinogapsolutions
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sinogapsolutions
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sinogap_solutions/

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Original Recording Date: 2025JAN31.

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TOPICS:

• Guest: Gregory Carpenter - Co-Owner - CW Pensecc.
• This one is pretty straightforward.
  • Misinformation, to
  • Disinformation, and
  • Truth
  • Sourcing and following the money.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Greg's book on Amazon - Reverse Deception: Organized Cyber Threat Counter-Exploitation: https://www.amazon.com/Reverse-Deception-Organized-Threat-Counter-Exploitation-ebook/dp/B008G05DDA?ref_=ast_author_mpb

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Find Greg on:
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gcarpenter-cso-kbi
   • X: https://x.com/gscarp12

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Original Recording Date: 2025JAN31.

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TOPICS:

• Guest: Brian Sauve - President and CEO - National Police Federation.
• Recommendations for strengthening Canada/U.S. border.
  • Each of the four recommendations examined in more depth.
    • Procurement barriers.
    • Unit integration and collaboration.
    • Cross-Border Crime Forum.
    • Staffing issues.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. NPF website: https://npf-fpn.com/
2. NPF Border Security Recommendations (documents): National Police Federation Shares Recommendations for Strengthening Canada/U.S. Border - NPF-FPN

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Find Brian on LinkedIn: Brian Sauvé - President and CEO - National Police Federation / Federation de la Police Nationale | LinkedIn
2. Find the NPF on:
   • X: https://twitter.com/npffpn
   • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nationalpolicefederation/
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nationalpolicefederation/
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/npf_fpn/?igshid=14s1qkc6wvczk
   • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0QxNjeMspVgEiplTklCObw

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Original Recording Date: 2025JAN15.

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TOPICS:

• Guests: Chief Innovation & Technology Officer Ron Anderson of the Edmonton Police Service and Deputy Chief Anthony Odoardi of the Peel Regional Police.
• AI in policing.
  • Can we do it alone? Private / public sector relationships.
• Approach to investigation.
  • How we are implementing it.
  • A tale of two police services (focus and differing directions).
• World-wide perspective.
  • Us and everyone else.
• Ethics.
  • Human vs AI - the final say.
  • Legal and policy considerations.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Peel Regional Police - https://www.peelpolice.ca/en/index.aspx
2. Edmonton Police Service - https://www.edmontonpolice.ca/

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Anthony Odoardi on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/anthony-odoardi-03a61089
2. Ron Anderson on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/ron-anderson-a603608a

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Original Recording Date: 2025JAN02.

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TOPICS:

• Callie’s life story.
  • The escape to freedom and the Foundation.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Phoenix Arise Foundation: https://phoenixarisefoundation.com/

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Find Phoenix Arise Foundation on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phoenix_arise_foundation_
2. Find Callie on:
   • LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/callie-love-04634118b
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/callie__love__333

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Original Recording Date: 2024DEC13.

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TOPICS:

A sit-down with the three Deputy Chiefs of the Edmonton Police Service.

• Addressing public safety.
  • Open drug use.
  • Violence.
• State of the Service.
  • Staffing and member wellness.
• Looking ahead.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Edmonton Police Service: https://www.edmontonpolice.ca/
2. Join EPS: http://www.joineps.ca/

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Find the EPS on:
   • YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/epsvideoonline
   • X: https://x.com/edmontonpolice/
   • Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/edmontonpoliceservice
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edmontonpoliceservice/
   • LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/edmonton-police-service_2
2. Find Join EPS on:
   • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joineps
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/edmonton-police-service-recruiting-unit/
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joineps

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Original Recording Date: 2024DEC30.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Callie’s life story.
  • Formative years through late teens.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Phoenix Arise Foundation: https://phoenixarisefoundation.com/

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Find Phoenix Arise Foundation on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phoenix_arise_foundation_
2. Find Callie on:
   • LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/callie-love-04634118b
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/callie__love__333

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Original Recording Date: 2024DEC09.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Chris' background.

• F.A.I.D. - Fugitive Apprehension Investigations Detail

  • Turning it around - tactics to cultural issues.
  • Big change in risk management and learning from others.
  • Trap-door Tactics
  • The new measures of success.
  • Ego-Driven Tactics.
  • Sharing these lessons.
  • Author of Why Here, Why Now?: Assessing Risk Without All The Clutter.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Bishop One Training: https://www.bishoponetraining.com/.

2. Why Here, Why Now?: Assessing Risk Without All The Clutter:

   1. Amazon USA: https://www.amazon.com/Why-Here-Now-Assessing-Without-ebook/dp/B0CVS9PTG6.
   2. Amazon Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/Why-Here-Now-Assessing-Without/dp/B0CWB26SJ8
   3. Ego driven tactics article by Chris Aboussafy: https://www.bishoponetraining.com/ego-driven-tactics-how-to-swing-the-ego-hammer/

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Find Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-aboussafy-84a29785.
2. Find Bishop One Training on Instagram: http://instagram.com/bishoponetraining.

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Original Recording Date: 2024NOV18.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Tim's background.
• Leadership Development.
  • How one is developed and what it looks like in high performing organizations.
  • Who is at the forefront?
• Authentic leadership.
  • Genuine acts and giving more than one receives.
  • The translation across industries & organizations.
• Theoretical knowledge vs. practical experience.
• Adaptability or malleability.
• On Step, LLC.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Find Tim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothymulmer

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Original Recording Date: 2024NOV28.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Chaos

  • University occupation / campus protests.
  • Politics
  • Geopolitics - working with both sides.
  • Municipal politics, policing, problems.
    • Navigation centre and helping those in need.
  • Horizon
  • Reflections from action and inaction.
  • Advice for future leadership and the next Chief of Police.
  • Chief McFee's future.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. ASIRT investigation of Edmonton Police's dismantling of U of A encampment: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/asirt-finds-no-serious-injuries-during-edmonton-police-s-dismantling-of-u-of-a-encampment-1.7371762
2. Edmonton Police Profile: https://www.edmontonpolice.ca/AboutEPS/EPSOrganizationGovernance/ChiefofPolice

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Find Chief McFee on:
   • LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/dale-mcfee-00967271
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dmmcfee/
   • X: https://x.com/dmmcfee

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Original Recording Date: 2024NOV18.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Eric’s story.
• Wellness in policing.
  • Departmental help – proactive vs reactive on the issues.
• Dealing with recent events in the U.S.
  • Race in policing and community relationships.
• Eric’s projects: Blue Grit Wellness and Blue Grit Radio

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Blue Grit Wellness: https://www.bluegritwellness.com/

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Find Eric on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-tung-a83459203
2. Find Blue Grit Wellness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluegritwellness/
3. Find Blue Grit Radio on:
   • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blue-grit-radio-the-podcast-to-build-better-police/id165465559
   • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0SJNeHB3U6C1YX5QhgGVex
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluegritradio/
   • YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL-MC81X2DtzIehipvn67zwi9QkL_0DLt&si=l4QaqM4KO44OBODp

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Original Recording Date: 2024NOV07.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Michael's story and path to politics.

• Suspicions of the system.

  • Benefits and power.
  • Running a city.
  • Budgets, decisions, allocation.
  • Policing.
  • Ride-along with the Gang Suppression Team.
  • Roles and responsibilities within community safety.
  • What led us here? Where is everyone else?
  • Addressing several other issues.
  • Solutions.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Councillor Janz's website: https://www.michaeljanz.ca/
2. City of Edmonton profile: https://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/city_organization/ward-papastew

Profiles:

1. Find Councillor Janz on:
   • X: https://x.com/michaeljanz
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaeljanzyeg
   • YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@michaeljanzyeg

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Original Recording Date: 2024SEP11.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Co-host Ben Klick.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

In lead up to Remembrance Day, I wanted to pay special recognition to those who have served in their respective country's armed forces. While these guests are here to tell their stories, others are not; Please use this time to think of how much the fallen heroes have given.

This year I have several episodes which will be released in lead up to November 11. I hope you listen with pride as these people served and gave themselves to a higher calling on your behalf; As all members in service do.

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REFERENCES:

1. Mark Campbell on:
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markcampbell6008/
   • LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/mark-campbell-a1a35a30
2. Find Ben at Sierra 64 Riflecraft – Fire Perfect Shots – On Demand – Under Pressure.
3. The War Amps at https://www.waramps.ca/home/.
4. Valour Place Edmonton at https://www.valourplace.ca/.
5. Wounded Warriors Canada: https://woundedwarriors.ca/.

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Original Recording Date: 2024SEP17.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Co-host John Simpson.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

In lead up to Remembrance Day, I wanted to pay special recognition to those who have served in their respective country's armed forces. While these guests are here to tell their stories, others are not; Please use this time to think of how much the fallen heroes have given.

This year I have several episodes which will be released in lead up to November 11. I hope you listen with pride as these people served and gave themselves to a higher calling on your behalf; As all members in service do.

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REFERENCES:

Profiles:

1. Erik on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-zipperer-5354062a.
2. John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-simpson-b6114b59.

Find Co-host John Simpson's work below:

1. Foundations of Patrol Rifle Marksmanship: https://www.blue360media.com/foundations-of-patrol-rifle-marksmanship.html.
2. Amazon USA: https://www.amazon.com/stores/John-C.-Simpson/author/B00KMYVUUS
3. Amazon Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/stores/John-C.-Simpson/author/B00KMYVUUS

Order the Sniper’s Notebook:

John Simpson answers the 'why' throughout this book where many others only give you the 'how'. You'll not find anyone that understands the science behind sniping and can explain it as well. In this book, he dispels rumor and myth while explaining what he has learned from years of teaching this craft to all levels of students. This book is intended for the sniper getting ready to attend his first school, to forewarn him about all the wrong stuff that he’ll be taught. It’s also for the experienced sniper to answer that nagging feeling he has that there must be a better way. And it’s also for the sniper instructor who wants to train his students better than he was trained. It isn’t intended to be the kind of book that you start at the
beginning, continue to the end and then stop. Some chapters will be of greatest interest to police snipers, some to military snipers and a number will appeal to both equally.

To Order:
I require a copy of military or police credentials and international customers need to contact me before ordering to determine postage rates.

Send check or money order for $30.00* to:

Simpsonian Institute
2774 N. Cobb Parkway, Suite 109 #141 Kennesaw, GA 30144

For more information, contact the author at: the-institute@live.com.

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Original Recording Date: 2024SEP11.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Co-host Ben Klick.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

In lead up to Remembrance Day, I wanted to pay special recognition to those who have served in their respective country's armed forces. While these guests are here to tell their stories, others are not; Please use this time to think of how much the fallen heroes have given.

This year I have several episodes which will be released in lead up to November 11. I hope you listen with pride as these people served and gave themselves to a higher calling on your behalf; As all members in service do.

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REFERENCES:

1. Tim Turner on:
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/army_sgt_major/
   • LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/tim-turner-72a55a88
2. Find Ben at Sierra 64 Riflecraft – Fire Perfect Shots – On Demand – Under Pressure.
3. Find Operation Pegasus Foundation on:
   • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Operation-Pegasus-Foundation/100084987471589/
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/operation_pegasus_foundation/
   • Website: https://operationpegasus.ca/

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Original Recording Date: 2024SEP25.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Co-host John Simpson.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

In lead up to Remembrance Day, I wanted to pay special recognition to those who have served in their respective country's armed forces. While these guests are here to tell their stories, others are not; Please use this time to think of how much the fallen heroes have given.

This year I have several episodes which will be released in lead up to November 11. I hope you listen with pride as these people served and gave themselves to a higher calling on your behalf; As all members in service do.

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REFERENCES:

Profiles:

1. Bill on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-bill-fleser-1b75a422.
2. John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-simpson-b6114b59.
3. Global SOF Foundation: https://gsof.org/

Find Co-host John Simpson's work below:

1. Foundations of Patrol Rifle Marksmanship: https://www.blue360media.com/foundations-of-patrol-rifle-marksmanship.html.
2. Amazon USA: https://www.amazon.com/stores/John-C.-Simpson/author/B00KMYVUUS
3. Amazon Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/stores/John-C.-Simpson/author/B00KMYVUUS

Order the Sniper’s Notebook:

John Simpson answers the 'why' throughout this book where many others only give you the 'how'. You'll not find anyone that understands the science behind sniping and can explain it as well. In this book, he dispels rumor and myth while explaining what he has learned from years of teaching this craft to all levels of students. This book is intended for the sniper getting ready to attend his first school, to forewarn him about all the wrong stuff that he’ll be taught. It’s also for the experienced sniper to answer that nagging feeling he has that there must be a better way. And it’s also for the sniper instructor who wants to train his students better than he was trained. It isn’t intended to be the kind of book that you start at the
beginning, continue to the end and then stop. Some chapters will be of greatest interest to police snipers, some to military snipers and a number will appeal to both equally.

To Order:
I require a copy of military or police credentials and international customers need to contact me before ordering to determine postage rates.

Send check or money order for $30.00* to:

Simpsonian Institute
2774 N. Cobb Parkway, Suite 109 #141 Kennesaw, GA 30144

For more information, contact the author at: the-institute@live.com.

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Original Recording Date: 2024OCT03.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Sean’s transition from military to civilian world.
• Management Vs. Leadership.
  • Sorting out the confusion.
• Characteristics of a leader – attitude, temperament, focus.
• Manipulation – motivation, control – influence, pride - empowerment.
• Leadership capital and consistency in action.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Knighthawk Consulting: Knighthawk Consulting

Profiles:

1. Sean on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanquigley6

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Original Recording Date: 2024SEP24.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Beginning with common understanding - defining terminology.
• Purpose of rehabilitation / reintegration.
• Notifications.
  • Background.
  • Impact on the public.
  • Impact on the offender.
• Those responsible for the process.
  • The unique world of offender management.
• Solutions.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Websites:

1. Dr. Jung's and Sgt. Kitura's article on public notifications: Public notifications make it challenging for prisoners to reintegrate after release - MacEwan University
2. Dr. Jung's Psychology Crime Lab: Psychology Crime Lab @ MacEwan - About (google.com)

Connect:

1. Find Dr. Jung on LinkedIn: Sandy Jung - MacEwan University | LinkedIn

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Original Recording Date: 2024SEP20.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Max's story.
• BOLO Program from the beginning.
  • Amplifying law enforcement messaging.
• Offender selection criteria.
• Rewards / monetary incentives.
• The power of public / private sector partnerships.
  • Can't go at it alone.
• Solutions.
  • Law enforcement and the power of technology.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Websites:

1. BOLO Program: Bolo Program - Most Wanted

Connect:

1. Find Max on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/maxime-langlois
2. Find the BOLO Program on:
   • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Boloprogram
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bolocanada/
   • X: Bolo Program | Programme Bolo (@BoloProgram) / X
   • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsHMHy5p_ZORGH1DAOj679Q

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Original Recording Date: 2024SEP18.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Matt's story.
• The view from leadership as opposed to front-lines.
• Pinal County, Arizona.
  • Unique crime environment.
  • Ground level situation, statistics, interdiction.
• Cartel influence and crime hierarchy.
• Authoring a book and experiences.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Websites:

1. One Time Nation: Interceptors | Book (onetimenation.com)
2. Pinal County Sheriff’s Office: https://www.pinal.gov/772/Sheriff
3. Matt's book, 'Interceptors: The Untold Fight Against the Mexican Cartels':
   • Amazon Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/Interceptors-Untold-Against-Mexican-Cartels/dp/0578374269
   • Amazon USA: https://www.amazon.com/Interceptors-Untold-Against-Mexican-Cartels/dp/0578374277

Connect:

1. Find Matt on:
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deputy_onetime/
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewthomas500

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Original Recording Date: 2024AUG27.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Matt's and Mark's stories.
• Creation of the book and the authoring process.

• Why standards matter and meeting expectations.

  • The other side of the debate!
  • Measurements, correct and relevant data.
  • Changing minds - management, unions, government.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Websites:

1. 100 Firehall Workouts: Extinguishing Excuses: Home - 100 Firehall Workouts
2. Firefighter Fitness Canada: Firefighter Pin Test | Fitness Incentive Program For Firefighters Across Canada (firefighterfitness.ca)

Connect:

1. Firefighter Fitness Canada on:
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firefighterfitnesscanada/
   • Facebook: Firefighter Fitness Canada | Burlington ON | Facebook
2. 100 Firehall Workouts on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/100firehallworkouts/
3. Find Mark on LinkedIn: Mark Arnold - Firefighter Fitness Canada | LinkedIn
4. Find Matt on LinkedIn: Matt Russell - Firefighter Fitness Canada | LinkedIn

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Original Recording Date: 2024AUG27.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• NPF's highlights from 5 years as the sole-certified, bargaining agent for RCMP membership.
• Why We Serve and telling members' stories.
• Campaigns to keep the RCMP.
  • Correcting the narrative on contract policing.
• Resourcing, more members, better equipment / technology.
• Federal policing, recruiting, direct entry, and balancing expectations.
• Municipal services in contrast to RCMP.
• What's next?

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Websites:

1. NPF: https://npf-fpn.com/
2. NPF Benevolent Foundation: https://npf-fpn.com/donate/

Connect:

1. Find the NPF on:
   • X: https://twitter.com/npffpn
   • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nationalpolicefederation/
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nationalpolicefederation/
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/npf_fpn/?igshid=14s1qkc6wvczk
   • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0QxNjeMspVgEiplTklCObw

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Original Recording Date: 2024AUG14.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• C-CPR’s story, the why now, and motivation.
• A former Deputy Chief and former Police Commissioner on change; easier from in- or outside?
• National standards.
  • What skills are to be taught at this level?
  • A true profession: training, pay, impact by the number.
• Expectations across the nation.
  • Less Ottawa?
• The process of creating the vision.
• What’s next?

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Websites:

1. C-CPR website: https://c-cpr.com

Connect:

1. Find the Coalition on:
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coalition-for-canadian-police-reform/?viewAsMember
   • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CoalitionCPR
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coalitioncpr/
   • X: https://twitter.com/CoalitionCPR
   • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoalitionCPR
   • Email: info@c-cpr.com

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NOTE: Matt experienced a power outage just prior to recording time. We managed to get things going, but with some reduced audio quality. Please forgive the few dips in audio volume.

Original Recording Date: 2024JUL16.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Professional themes (attitudes, behaviours).
• Different or distorted outlooks.
• Norms – from trickle down effect, to peer groups and expectations.
• Teaching the next generation?
• Types of leadership and power dynamics.
• A good debate on symbolism and the Thin Blue Line.
  • Public perception and narratives on symbols.
  • Own the meaning.
  • Education

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Websites:

1. Matthew Wood at improve.able: improve.able | Leading Change in Public Safety (improve-able.com)
2. Mark Bouchard at: Home - MarkBouchard

Connect:

1. Find Matthew on:
   • Linktree: https://linktr.ee/improve.able
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-wood-cd/
   • X: https://x.com/improve_able
   • YouTube: https://www.instagram.com/improve.able
2. Find Mark on:
   • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eugene.hugh.5/
   • X: X
   • YouTube (Police-Mentors): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfwA9oIepmhkvO7Stbh1A3A
   • LinkedIn: Mark Bouchard - Police RCMP | LinkedIn

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Original Recording Date: 2024AUG14.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• William’s story.
  • The work of Customs and targeting organized crime.
• Money laundering.
  • Bank complicity.
  • Structuring / Smurfing.
  • Weak justice. Messy terminology. Both sides of the border.
• State sponsored crime.
  • Mexico – USA – Canada.
• Systems Targeting!!! Important for investigators.
• Issues with the political beast.
  • Who’s got your best interests at heart?

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Websites:

1. MUST WATCH! 60 Minutes – William Gately – Operation Casablanca: https://youtu.be/J5WmP32Uy2E
2. William's book, Dead Ringer: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/274321.Dead_Ringer
3. Scott's book, Mosaic Effect: https://www.amazon.ca/Mosaic-Effect-Communist-Americas-backyard-ebook/dp/B09CRZGFQP/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=.
4. Contact Scott at Hybrid War: https://hybridwar.ca/ AND Close Hold: https://closehold.ca/.

Connect:

1. Find William on:
   • LinkedIn (and for Casablanca PC&I contact): https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-gately-01b60729
2. Find Scott on:
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcgregor-intelligence.
   • Twitter: https://twitter.com/5eyes_Scott.

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Original Recording Date: 2024JUL26.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Paul's story.
  • Extension of the books.
• Informant motives.
  • It's not all about the Benjamins.

• Self-awareness.

  • Responsibility / accountability / harm / outcomes.
  • Play-in-the-gray.
  • Criminal perspectives on justice and the law.
  • Paul's next adventures (movies and books).

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Websites:

1. Paul Derry Consulting Inc.: Home | Paul Derry Consulting
2. The Horsemen's Whore: The Horsemen's Whore | RCMP (horsemenswhore.com)
3. Paul's books: Books | Paul Derry

Connect:

1. Find Paul on:
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulderry1/
   • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paul.derry.14418101
   • X: https://twitter.com/Paul_Derry
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulderry1/
   • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWiilX4mmuKBulKQXzUsnqQ/featured

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Original Recording Date: 2024JUL18.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Katherine’s story.
  • Working with LE, new perspective, change of opinion.
• Defining culture / sub-cultures / norms.
• Inside police services.
  • Staying alive.
  • Civilian to sworn member point-of-view.
• Commonality of stressors
  • Coping strategies.
• Solutions.
  • Employee engagement.
  • What change looks like and how to implement it.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Connect:

1. LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/kathancock

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Original Recording Date: 2024JUL18.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Matt's recent travels, squaring yourself away, helping others.
• Failure to Train.
  • Physical / hard skills.
    • Minimal standards - better than basic.
    • Conveying violence.
  • Mental / emotional strength.
    • Betrayal - moral injury.
    • Reading material.
• Solutions.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Matt's website: Tactical Chaplain
   • Matt on Tony Blauer's Know Fear Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/live/X2MfoIndo-E?si=C0zHmHLNrDPR6-bX
   • Help Matt help others, DONATE: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-domyancic-b7203b6/
2. Mark's website: Home - MarkBouchard
   • Mark's NEW YouTube channel (Police-Mentors): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfwA9oIepmhkvO7Stbh1A3A
   • Setting My Sights On Stigma: Thoughts From an Injured Mind: Setting My Sights On Stigma: Thoughts From An Injured Mind eBook : Bouchard, Mark, Sundahl, Daniel: Amazon.ca: Kindle Store

Connect:

1. Find Matt on:
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinbluelinespirituality/
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-domyancic-b7203b6/
2. Find Mark on:
   • X: https://twitter.com/MarkBouchard52
   • Instagram: Mark Bouchard (@markbouchard52) • Instagram photos and videos
   • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eugene.hugh.5/
   • LinkedIn: Mark Bouchard - Police RCMP | LinkedIn

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Original Recording Date: 2024JUL02.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Brandon's story.
• A personal experience of cardiac arrest.
  • "16:48"
• Injuries and after effects.
  • Physical - mental - emotional - employment.
• Police training - capacity, resources, recall, reality.
• Solutions:
  • Tailored training programs.
  • Griffith Blue Heart.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Griffith Blue Heart: Griffith Blue Heart - GRIFFITH BLUE HEART NONPROFIT
2. Police1 - Brandon Griffith articles: Brandon Griffith (police1.com)
3. Enduring the Badge Podcast: https://www.enduringthebadgepodcast.com/earn-each-day-founder-ceo-of-griffith-blue-heart/

Connect:

1. Find Brandon on:
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-griffith-7b560420a
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/griffithblueheart/

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Original Recording Date: 2024JUL10.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Andrew's story.
• Balancing practical vs theoretical experience.
• Political parties in municipal politics.
  • Picking sides.
  • Power, money, networks.
• Policing and politics.
  • Stories from the front line.
• Resources and jurisdiction.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Andrew Knack's website: Andrew Knack.
2. City of Edmonton profile: Ward Nakota Isga - Andrew Knack | City of Edmonton.

Connect:

1. Find Andrew on:
   • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AndrewKnackEdmonton
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewknack/
   • X: https://twitter.com/andrewknack
   • LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/andrew-knack-27466824
   • Email: andrew.knack@edmonton.ca

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Original Recording Date: 2024JUN28.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Will’s story.
• Rising through the ranks and being the leader you want to be.
• Development and mentorship.
  • Power and authority.
• Staying committed to your own morals.
  • Narratives on police and justice.
• Author of Leadership in Law Enforcement.
  • A unique take on leadership specifically for law enforcement.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Code 33 Consulting: https://code33consulting.com/

Connect:

1. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-r-fraass-6495a739
2. Instagram: Code 33 Consulting LLC (@code33consulting) • Instagram photos and videos.
3. Email: wfraass@code33consulting.com

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Original Recording Date: 2024JUN07.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

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TOPICS:

• Marlon’s story.
• The punishment is the process.
• Best and worst cases.
• Why investigation is necessary.
  • Why officers should want thoroughness of investigations.
• Civilian oversight.
• De-escalation, thoughts.
• Informing the next generation.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Blu Consulting: bluconsultinginc.com
2. Savage Training Group: savagetraininggroup.com

Connect:

1. YouTube: www.youtube.com/@internalaffairspolicepodcast
2. Instagram: 🔹MARLON MARRACHE◾️ (@internal_affairs_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos
3. LinkedIn: Marlon Marrache - Savage Training Group | LinkedIn

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Original Recording Date: 2024JUN07.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

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TOPICS:

• Chris’ story.
• How to report on the world of crime.
• Cartel history is a web of love, murder, and money.
  • Violence as the default mechanism.
  • Influence through diversification.
• CJNG - a global presence.
• How the networks operate.
• Recruiting, marketing, power projection.
• World of Crime consulting and publishing.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. World of Crime .NET: World of Crime
2. World of Crime on Substack: World of Crime | Chris Dalby | Substack (seasonsofcrime.com).
3. CJNG book
   • Amazon Canada: CJNG: A Quick Guide to Mexico's Deadliest Cartel eBook : Dalby, Chris: Amazon.ca: Kindle Store
   • Amazon USA: CJNG: A Quick Guide to Mexico's Deadliest Cartel - Kindle edition by Dalby, Chris. Politics & Social Sciences Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

Connect:

1. Find Chris at:
   • LinkedIn: https://nl.linkedin.com/in/cdalby
   • Twitter / X: X

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Original Recording Date: 2024MAY31.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

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TOPICS:

• Chris’ story and 20 years of street policing.
• Zombieland.
• Being a “shit magnet” and living up to expectations.
  • Shootings, car chases, fights.
• Losing peers and friends to the job.
  • Lessons learned.
  • Physical, mental, and emotional preparedness.
  • Self-awareness is key.
• Hind-sight and solutions.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. When That Day Comes: Training for the Fight on Goodreads: When That Day Comes: Training for the Fight by Christopher Hoyer | Goodreads
2. Buy the book on Amazon:
   • Canada: When That Day Comes: Training for the Fight eBook : Hoyer, Christopher , Reilly, Natalie, Grossman, Lt. Col.: Amazon.ca: Kindle Store
   • USA: https://www.amazon.com/When-That-Day-Comes-Training-ebook/dp/B09BG8Z81J
3. Find Co-Author Natalie June Reilly's work at: Nothing but Love Notes.

Connect:

1. Find Chris via:
   • Email: chrishoyer46@gmail.com
   • LinkedIn: Christopher Hoyer - Author - Training for the Fight, LLC | LinkedIn
   • Instagram: Christopher Hoyer (@hoyerchristopher) • Instagram photos and videos
   • Facebook: When That Day Comes | Facebook
2. Find Natalie via:
   • LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nataliejunereilly
   • Instagram: Nothing But Love Notes (@nothingbutlovenotes) • Instagram photos and videos.

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Original Recording Date: 2024MAY23.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Frank's story.
• Industry vs self-fabrication.
• Trends in 3D / ghost-guns and how LE is combatting the issues.
• Legislation, policy, culture - a lot to deal with here.
  • What works and what doesn't.
• Bill C21 discussion - motives, politics, genuine and not.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Safer Schools Together profile on Frank: Frank Grosspietsch (saferschoolstogether.com).

Connect:

1. Find Frank at:
   • LinkedIn: Frank Grosspietsch - OSCE | LinkedIn.
   • Safer Schools Together contact: Frank Grosspietsch (saferschoolstogether.com).

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Original Recording Date: 2024MAY23.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

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TOPICS:

• Robert's story.
• Natalie's involvement.
• The weight of the system.
  • Allegations, investigations, and correcting the narratives.
  • Former friends.
• An underdog's fight.
  • How to forge ahead and maintain ethics.
• Putting it on the line.
  • Career, pension, reputation.
• Capturing the scope of the story.
• Where are we now?

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Robert on the Stories of Service YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QSZjBAQm7o
2. More on Robert's story: PLIGHT OF DEPUTY U.S. MARSHAL ROBERT LEDOGAR’S UNLAWFUL TERMINATION-WHISTEBLOWER ACTIVITIES – National Police Defense Foundation (npdf1.org)
3. Find Natalie's work at: Nothing but Love Notes.

Connect:

1. Find Robert on LinkedIn: Robert Ledogar - Venice, Florida, United States | Professional Profile | LinkedIn.
2. Find Natalie on:
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataliejunereilly.
   • Instagram: Nothing But Love Notes (@nothingbutlovenotes) • Instagram photos and videos

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Original Recording Date: 2024MAY15.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• David's story.
  • Police interactions.
• Complexity of municipal transit.
  • Politics and responsibilities.
• Convergence of societal complexities.
  • Safety and the police.
• Solutions.
  • Who is moving in the right direction?
  • Where do we go from here?

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Leading Mobility: Leading Mobility.

Connect:

1. Find David at:
   • LinkedIn: David Cooper - Leading Mobility Consulting | LinkedIn
   • Twitter: https://twitter.com/leadingmobility

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Original Recording Date: 2024MAY10.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Steve’s story.
• Mindset is key.
  • Mental and physical components to toughness.
• Getting through to the doubters.
• The experience of loss on the job.
• Building resiliency and the programs.
• Solutions.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Spartan Tactical Solutions at https://www.spartanshooting.com/.

Connect:

1. Find Steve on:
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spartan_steve_odom/
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-odom-053404275

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Original Recording Date: 2024MAY02.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

NOTE: Jason noted a point of misspeak with reference to the conversation around oxycodone being stronger than heroin when he meant to state it's stronger than morphine.

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TOPICS:

• Jason's story.
• Mapping the effects of synthetic drug markets on a global scale.
• East vs West in politics and policies.
  • Definitions, cooperation, collaboration.
• Complicit actors - differing opinions.
  • Precursor chemical discussion.
  • A people problem.
• Canada's role in drug trafficking.
• Transactions within drug markets.
• Analyzing the problems, developing the solutions.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Jason Eligh at the Global Initiative: Jason Eligh | Global Initiative.
2. Global Synthetic Drug Markets: The Present and Future by Jason Eligh: Global Synthetic Drug Markets: The Present and Future | Global Initiative.
3. 67th session of the UN’s Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND): A clear breakthrough, but an uncertain future for drug policy at the Commission on Narcotic Drugs | Global Initiative.

Connect:

1. Find Jason on LinkedIn: Jason E. - Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime | LinkedIn.

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Original Recording Date: 2024APR25.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Mike's podcast.
  • Its impact as one of many solutions.
• The guests, the parents, their stories, the crusaders.
• Beyond talking - leveraging platforms to get the message out.

• The politics of the opioid crisis from an objective viewer.

  • Cultures.
  • Chasing commodities vs people.
  • Where the problems lie.
  • Solutions!

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. The Opioid Matrix: A Journey Into the Rabbit Hole podcast on:
   • Apple: ‎The Opioid Matrix: A Journey Into the Rabbit Hole on Apple Podcasts.
   • Spotify: The Opioid Matrix: A Journey Into the Rabbit Hole | Podcast on Spotify.
2. Rigaku: Rigaku Analytical Devices | Handheld Confidence.
3. Drug Enforcement Administration: Home | DEA.gov.

Connect:

1. Michael on LinkedIn: Michael W. Brown - Director of Counter-Narcotics Technology - Rigaku Analytical Devices | LinkedIn.
2. Find Rigaku on:
   • LinkedIn: Rigaku | LinkedIn.
   • Twitter: Profile / Twitter.

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Original Recording Date: 2024APR19.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Kerry's path to service.
• Scope of the problem.
• Legislation, investigation, resources.
  • Saving children.
  • Member care.
• Where the vulnerabilities lie.
• Digital literacy and online safety.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-387-5437 (KIDS).
2. ALERT website: Child Exploitation - ALERT (alert-ab.ca).
3. ALERT Butt Out Creeps campaign: “Butt out, Creeps”: ALERT issues sextortion warning - ALERT (alert-ab.ca).
4. Canadian Centre for Child Protection: Home – protectchildren.ca.
5. Government of Alberta fighting child abuse, neglect, and sexual exploitation: How to help and report child abuse, neglect and sexual exploitation | Alberta.ca.

Connect:

1. Find Kerry on:
   • LinkedIn: Kerry Shima - Royal Canadian Mounted Police | LinkedIn.
   • X: Sgt. Kerry Shima (@KerryShima_RCMP) / X (twitter.com).
2. Find ALERT on:
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alertalberta/.
   • X: https://twitter.com/ALERT_AB.
   • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/AlbertaCFSEU.
   • LinkedIn: Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams | LinkedIn.

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Original Recording Date: 2024APR02.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Oak's story.
• The book, Your Leadership Legacy: Becoming the Leader You Were Meant to Be
  • Defining leadership.
  • What one IS and IS NOT.
• Leadership vs. management.
  • Courage and fear.
• Motivation vs. manipulation.
  • Intentions matter.
• Fixing your own house first (role model)
  • Habits, accountability, responsibility.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Lieutenant Colonel Oak McCulloch's website: Home | Your Leadership Legacy | LTC Oak McCulloch | United States
2. Oak's book Your Leadership Legacy on:
   • Amazon Canada: Your Leadership Legacy: Becoming the Leader You Were Meant to Be: McCulloch, Oakland: 9781952037108: Books - Amazon.ca.
   • Amazon USA: Amazon.com: Your Leadership Legacy: Becoming the Leader You Were Meant to Be: 9781952037108: McCulloch, Oakland: Books.

Connect:

1. Find Oak on:
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oakland-mcculloch-34293256/.
   • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ltcoakmcculloch.
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltcoakmcculloch.
   • X: https://twitter.com/LtcOakland.
   • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Ep1eqF3o0X5CBamtVgClQ.
   • Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/Cavalry03.

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Original Recording Date: 2024MAR28.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Jessy’s story.
• Safer Schools Together (SST) – Prevention and Intervention strategies.
  • GRIP – gang reduction through informed practice.
• Gangs and organized crime.
  • Race, culture, narratives.
• Digital threats and the importance of social media awareness.
• Gang and extremism similarities.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Safer Schools Together (SST): https://saferschoolstogether.com/
2. Jessy’s profile on SST: https://saferschoolstogether.com/our-team/jessy-johal/
3. Operation Progress mentioned by Jessy: https://operationprogressla.org/

Connect:

1. Find Jessy on:
   • LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jessy-johal
2. Find SST on:
   • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaferSchoolsTogether
   • X: https://twitter.com/safer_schools?lang=en
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/saferschoolstogether/?originalSubdomain=ca
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saferschoolstogether/?hl=en#:~:text=Safer%20Schools%20Together%20(%40saferschoolstogether)%20%E2%80%A2%20Instagram%20photos%20and%20videos.

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Original Recording Date: 2024MAR28.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

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TOPICS:

• RCMP Longitudinal Study.
• A point in time - National Police Federation's (NPF) study on member mental health.
• Knowing where we came from and where we are heading to.
• Some SERIOUS stats, you have to hear this!
  • Read the report in the links.
• Fighting for the membership.
• Internal vs External stressors.
• Solutions.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Behind the Badge: Revealing Escalating Mental Health Injuries Among RCMP Members: NPF-Mental-Health-Report-English.pdf (npf-fpn.com).
2. National Police Federation: Homepage - NPF-FPN.
3. Canadian Institute for Public Safety Research and Treatment (CIPSRT): CIPSRT | Home (cipsrt-icrtsp.ca).

Connect:

1. Find the NPF on:
   • X: https://twitter.com/npffpn.
   • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nationalpolicefederation/.
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nationalpolicefederation/.
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/npf_fpn/?igshid=14s1qkc6wvczk.
   • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0QxNjeMspVgEiplTklCObw.
2. Find the CIPSRT on:
   • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CIPSRT/.
   • X: https://twitter.com/CIPSRT_ICRTSP.

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Original Recording Date: 2024MAR18.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise

stated.

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TOPICS:

• Derek's story.
• Personal experience with PTSD.
• Dealing with emotions.
  • Absorbing other's emotions.
• Institutional vs. external moral injury.
• What works and what doesn't.
• Novel ideas and treatment.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Diversified Rehabilitation Group website: https://diversifiedrehab.ca/ and https://ptsdrecovery.ca/

Connect:

1. Find Derek on:
   • LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/derek-sienko-22246b11
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/derekbest2/?igsh=Nml4NTg5dnpsaDB3
2. Diversified Rehab on:
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/diversified-rehabilitation-group-inc-health-and-wellness/
   • X: https://x.com/diversifiedr?s=21
   • Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ptsdprogram?igsh=dG5meXBoM2J2M2p6
   • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DiversifiedRehab?mibextid=LQQJ4d

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Original Recording Date: 2024MAR18.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

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TOPICS:

• Peter's story.
• Exoneration for Homicide.
  • Fighting the system / freeing the innocent.
• Recalling ground zero during 9/11.
• Purchasing firearms in the U.S.
• The Deadly Path book / Fast & Furious case:
  • The attorney's office: laziness, excuses, uncooperative.
  • An unfathomable disconnect between the justice system and public safety.
  • The test of leadership - stuck between a rock and hard place.
• The authoring process.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Peter's website: Peter J Forcelli - Author | Operation Fast and Furious.
2. The Deadly Path on:
   • Amazon USA: Amazon.com: The Deadly Path: How Operation Fast & Furious and Bad Lawyers Armed Mexican Cartels eBook : Forcelli, Peter J., MacGregor, Keelin, Murphy , Stephen: Kindle Store
   • Amazon Canada: The Deadly Path: How Operation Fast & Furious and Bad Lawyers Armed Mexican Cartels eBook : Forcelli, Peter J., MacGregor, Keelin, Murphy , Stephen: Amazon.ca: Kindle Store.

Connect:

1. Find Peter on:
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-j-forcelli-26597122/
   • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092203516682

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Original Recording Date: 2024MAR07.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

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TOPICS:

• Coach Blauer's story.
• Defensive tactics.
  • SPEAR - startle-flinch response.
• You've never heard 'FEAR' talked about like this.
  • Self-regulation.
    • Who is the fight with.
  • 3 'I's - Instincts, Intuition, Intelligence.
  • Systems.
• Violence.
  • Optics vs. safety.
  • Cancel culture of techniques.
• Coach Blauer's ventures and dealing with critics.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Blauer SPEAR System: Blauer Spear System.
2. Tactical Garage Gym (Public): Tactical Garage Gym — Blauer Spear System.
3. Tactical Garage Gym (Public Safety Professionals): Tactical Garage Gym — Blauer Spear System.
4. Article 1: Theory of Presumed Compliance: features 150-177.qxp (calibrepress.com).
5. Article 2: Presumed Compliance, Revisited: Presumed Compliance, Revisited - Calibre Press.

Connect:

1. Find the Coach on:
   • LinkedIn: Tony Blauer - United States | Professional Profile | LinkedIn.
   • Instagram: http://instagram.com/tonyblauer.
   • Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/10153502190211126.
   • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqIFBr_2N35wrfN0Fvk6YjQ.
2. KNOW FEAR podcast on:
   • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gK3n2stwZb7g46uHThu6w?si=73eebba584ea4da2.
   • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-fear-with-tony-blauer/id1286828063.

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Original Recording Date: 2024FEB29.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

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TOPICS:

• Liz's story.
• Law enforcement by another means.
• Specialized investigations.
• Myths of the industry.
• The complexity of the insurance world.
• W3 Intelligence Research Group
  • Working on more than just home and auto.
  • Organized crime: fraud, human trafficking.
• Solutions.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. W3 IRG website: Home - W3 Intelligence Research Group (w3irg.com).
2. Insurance Fraud: Connecting People With Places and Their Activities webinar: Insurance Fraud: Connecting People With Places And Their Activities - Insurance-Canada.ca - Where Insurance & Technology Meet.

Connect:

1. Liz on LinkedIn: Liz Pia - Greater Toronto Area, Canada | Professional Profile | LinkedIn.
2. W3 IRG on LinkedIn: W3 Intelligence Research Group | LinkedIn.

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Original Recording Date: 2024FEB09.

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TOPICS:

The follow-up to Seaux's first appearance on The Quiet Professional podcast (November 2023):

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s2e57-service-and-sacrifice-in-the-special-forces/id1631223615?i=1000633845107.

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2aWFhVER0GHKOG2JWUEurg?si=MYKN-uYATy-C1WMEJQXYLg.

This episode:

1. Service in Africa and the Middle-East.
2. Further adventures.
3. Family.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Connect:

1. Seaux on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rod-seaux-larreau-381292119?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app.
2. John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-simpson-b6114b59?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app.

Important Links:

1. Foundations of Patrol Rifle Marksmanship: https://www.blue360media.com/foundations-of-patrol-rifle-marksmanship.html.
   • Discount code for 20% off!!!: canada
   • Will work with both digital titles. Currently the hardcopy isn't available in Canada so only select the digital options (app and ebook).
   • Amazon USA: https://www.amazon.com/stores/John-C.-Simpson/author/B00KMYVUUS?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true.
   • Amazon Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/John-C-Simpson/e/B00KMYVUUS/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1https://www.amazon.ca/Foundations-Sniper-Marksmanship-Snipercraft-Principles-ebook/dp/B07QSD91C3.
2. Order the Sniper’s Notebook:
3. • John Simpson answers the 'why' throughout this book where many others only give you the 'how'. You'll not find anyone that understands the science behind sniping and can explain it as well. In this book, he dispels rumor and myth while explaining what he has learned from years of teaching this craft to all levels of students. This book is intended for the sniper getting ready to attend his first school, to forewarn him about all the wrong stuff that he’ll be taught. It’s also for the experienced sniper to answer that nagging feeling he has that there must be a better way. And it’s also for the sniper instructor who wants to train his students better than he was trained. It isn’t intended to be the kind of book that you start at the beginning, continue to the end and then stop. Some chapters will be of greatest interest to police snipers, some to military snipers and a number will appeal to both equally.

To Order:
I require a copy of military or police credentials and international customers need to contact me before ordering to determine postage rates.

Send check or money order for $30.00* to:

Simpsonian Institute
2774 N. Cobb Parkway, Suite 109 #141 Kennesaw, GA 30144

For more information, contact the author at: the-institute@live.com

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Original Recording Date: 2024FEB05.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

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TOPICS:

• Hi's story.
• Security and close-protection.
  • The deal with the various levels of security services?
• Where inspiration is found.
• The importance of leadership.
  • Style and development.
  • Dealing with confrontation.
  • Truthful and real conversations.
  • What are you passing on?

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Team Up Leadership Consulting: Home - TEAM UP LEADERSHIP CONSULTING (team-up.ca).
2. Community Leader 2023 profile: Community Leader 2023: Hi Nguyen - Canadian Security Magazine.
3. Blue Line magazine Q&A with Hi: Q&A: Hi Nguyen - Blue Line.

Connect:

1. Hi on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/hi-nguyen-28412a124.

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Original Recording Date: 2024FEB12.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• John's story.
• Philly vs. Edmonton.
• Policing by the numbers.
• The political situation and solutions.
  • Seeing is believing.
  • Changing the narratives.
• Lobbying for cops, defending membership.
• Policing standards across the nation.
  • U.S. and Canada.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Fraternal Order of Police website profile: John Hoyt - Fraternal Order of Police (fop.net).
2. Philadelphia Police Department website: Philadelphia Police Department | Philadelphia Police Department (phillypolice.com).

Connect:

1. John on LinkedIn: John Hoyt - National Fraternal Order of Police 2nd Vice President - National Fraternal Order of Police | LinkedIn.

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Original Recording Date: 2024JAN24.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Jay's story.
• History of police fitness standards.
  • Problems beget change.
• Short-comings of training.
• Fitness standards.
  • Discrimination on characteristics.
  • Programs: development, validating, maintaining.
  • Immutable characteristics.
• Standards of merit and lawful discrimination.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. FitForce, Inc. website: FitForce, Inc. (fitforceinc.com).
2. Jay's profile on FitForce: Personnel — FitForce, Inc. (fitforceinc.com).

Profiles:

1. Jay on:
2. LinkedIn: Jay Smith - President/CEO - FitForce, Inc. | LinkedIn.
3. Instagram: Jay Smith, MS. CSCS (@jaysmith_fitforceinc) • Instagram photos and videos
4. X: Profile / X (twitter.com).

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Original Recording Date: 2024JAN31.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Chasing gangsters around the world.
  • Organization.
  • Contacts and connections.
• Authorities and sharing information.
• The major groups and cast of characters.
• Opinions of Canadian authorities.
• Tiers to the TNOCs.
• How Canadian ports operate.
• Solutions:
  • More bodies? Technology? Expertise? Legal reform?

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Lethal Exports 5-part series on the Vancouver Sun website: https://vancouversun.com/feature/lethal-exports-bc-gangsters-global-drug-trade.
2. Kim's articles: https://vancouversun.com/author/bolankim/.

Profiles:

1. Kim on:
   • X: https://twitter.com/kbolan?lang=en.
   • LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kim-bolan-36591640.

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Original Recording Date: 2024JAN29.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Minister Amery's story.
• Conservatism.
  • Federal and Provincial interaction.
• Reform issues:
  • Bail
    • Applications, onus, and Bill C-48.
    • Provincial vs. Federal jurisdiction.
    • Running from your crimes; the issue with criminal charges across provincial lines.
  • Justice
    • Targeting violence.
    • Not afraid to try some new ideas.
    • Public communications.
    • Targeting crime groups.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Zero tolerance for crime in Alberta – September 11, 2023: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7bX6EWhCNE.
2. Ministry of Justice news: https://www.alberta.ca/justice.
3. Premier's mandate letter to the Minister of Justice: https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/bf7f9a42-a807-49b3-8ba3-451ae3bc2d2f/resource/5534ab49-9021-4c13-bfe8-51b01a5c6164/download/jus-mandate-letter-justice-2023.pdf.

Profiles:

1. Minister Amery on:
   1. Government of Alberta profile: https://www.alberta.ca/minister-of-justice.
   2. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MickeyAmeryCalgaryCross/.
   3. X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/mickeyamery.

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Original Recording Date: 2024JAN19.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Ron's story.
• Body worn cameras / facial recognition.
  • History of the technology.
  • Precedence, issues, legalities.
• Adopting technology.
• A.I. / Deep Fakes - are police ready for the criminal side?
• Private sector partnerships - getting the right person for the job.
• Supply chain security and sourcing tech.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Edmonton Police Service - body worn and in-car cameras: https://www.edmontonpolice.ca/News/BWC.
2. Deepfakes: A Real Threat to a Canadian Future: https://www.canada.ca/en/security-intelligence-service/corporate/publications/the-evolution-of-disinformation-a-deepfake-future/deepfakes-a-real-threat-to-a-canadian-future.html.
3. Security concerns on government devices: https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/government-tiktok-phones-ban-1.6761737#:~:text=Politics-,Federal%20government%20banning%20social%20media%20platform%20TikTok%20from%20government%20phones,government%20devices%2C%20citing%20security%20reasons.

Profiles:

1. Ron on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/ron-anderson-a603608a.

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Original Recording Date: 2024JAN15.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Dustin’s story.
• Meaningful basics and developing competency.
• Input then output - building the shooter.
  • Being a better teacher and student.
  • Memory, the short and long of it.
  • Operating under stress and recall.
• NURO Shooting Systems.
  • Brain circuitry.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Building Shooters Technology LLC website: https://buildingshooters.com.
2. Saving Lives USA Foundation: https://savinglivesusa.org/.
3. Dustin’s books on:
   • Amazon (Canada): https://www.amazon.ca/stores/Dustin-Salomon/author/B01CWD17X6?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true.
   • Amazon (USA): https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dustin-Salomon/author/B01CWD17X6?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true.

Profiles:

1. Find Dustin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-salomon-cpp-2b81325.
2. Find Building Shooters Technology LLC on:
   • X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/bldg_shooters.
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildingshooters/.
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/building-shooters.
   • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/buildingshooters.
   • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJV2oy68IwMsnfswApAU5IA.

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Original Recording Date: 2024JAN12.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Garry’s story.
• The REAL impact on organized crime.
  • Go after the $$$ and assets.
• Can cops do it all?
  • Partnerships matter (taxman, journalists, municipal and federal).
  • Effectiveness and efficiency of resources.
  • Addressing the superficial vs root cause.
• Law enforcement bureaucracy.
• About the book!
  • Under Cover: Inside the Shady World of Organized Crime and the RCMP.
• The connections between politics and organized crime.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Garry Clement Advisory Group: Clement Advisory Group - Clement Advisory Group.
2. Under Cover: Inside the Shady World of Organized Crime and the RCMP:
   • Signed edition: Optimum Books (optimumpublishinginternational.com).
   • E-book: Optimum Books (optimumpublishinginternational.com).
   • Amazon: Under Cover: Inside the Shady World of Organized Crime and the R.C.M.P. eBook : Clement, Garry, White, Vern, Leuprecht, Christian: Amazon.ca: Kindle Store.
3. Optimum Publishing International Inc.: — Optimum Publishing International.

Profiles:

1. Find Gary at:
   • LinkedIn: Garry Clement- Author - VersaBank | LinkedIn.
   • Twitter: X (twitter.com).
   • Facebook: Garry Clement | Facebook.
   • Email: gclement@clementadvisorygroup.ca
2. Find Optimum Publishing International at:
   • LinkedIn: Dean Baxendale - Optimum Publishing International | LinkedIn.
   • Twitter: Profile / X (twitter.com).
   • Instagram: Optimum Publishing International (@opibooks) • Instagram photos and videos.
   • Email: publicity@optimumpublishinginternational.com

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Original Recording Date: 2024JAN04.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Serge capacity.
  • Too many functions?
  • Generalists or specialists.
• Federal or contract policing.
  • Cannibalization of resources.
  • Priorities and politics.
• Bail reform.
  • Meeting of the Premiers.
  • Bill C-48.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. National Police Federation: Homepage - NPF-FPN.
2. NPF Why We Serve book: Home - Why We Serve Book.
3. Resources discussion: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-tkrcmp-ranks-depleted-by-1000-officers/.
4. Federal direct entry program: RCMP federal policing recruits could soon skip Regina training depot, frontline policing | CBC News.
5. Bill C-48: Government Bill (House of Commons) C-48 (44-1) - Royal Assent - An Act to amend the Criminal Code (bail reform) - Parliament of Canada.
6. NFP Smart Bail Initiatives: https://npf-fpn.com/app/uploads/securepdfs/2023/07/NPF-Bail-Reform-Paper_PDF-Copy_EN.pdf.

Profiles:

1. Brian at NPF: Board of Directors - Brian Sauvé, President - NPF-FPN.
   • LinkedIn: Brian Sauvé - President and CEO - National Police Federation / Federation de la Police Nationale | LinkedIn.
   • Twitter: Brian A. Sauvé (@sauve_brian) / X (twitter.com).
2. Dennis at NPF: Board of Directors - Dennis Miller, Vice-President - NPF-FPN.
   • LinkedIn: Dennis Miller - National Police Federation/Fédération de la Police Nationale | LinkedIn.
   • Twitter: twitter.com/dpmiller13.

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Original Recording Date: 2023DEC19.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Joe's story.
  • The downward spiral to a fortuitous conversation.
• Exposing the good done by first responders.
• Walking 9,000 Kms - A Push For Change.
• Paying-it-forward through leadership and mentorship.
• Picking up on potential.
• Solutions.
  • A new view to fixing the issues.
  • Capitalism vs politics.
  • Holistic approach vs piecemeal.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. SkidRow CEO: Joe Roberts, Motivational Speaker (skidrowceo.com).
   • Joe's Story Demo Reel: https://youtu.be/hSre5ORZtUQ.
2. The Push For Change Foundation: Home | The Push For Change.
3. Dreamland: The True Tale of America's Opiate Epidemic by Sam Quinones: Dreamland: The True Tale of America's Opiate Epidemic eBook : Quinones, Sam: Amazon.ca: Kindle Store.
4. Dan Pallotta on charity: Dan Pallotta: The way we think about charity is dead wrong | TED Talk.

Profiles:

1. Joe on:
   • LinkedIn: Joe Roberts 🛒 The Skid Row CEO - Joe Roberts Speaking Inc. | LinkedIn.
   • Twitter: Joe Roberts - The Skid Row CEO (@skidrowceo) / X (twitter.com).
2. National Speakers Bureau profile on Joe: Leadership Speaker Joe Roberts | Skid Row CEO | Speaker Bureau (nsb.com).

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Original Recording Date: 2023DEC15.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

Donate to Operation Pegasus Jump here: https://gofund.me/1640aaa2

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TOPICS:

• Gunny’s story.
• Skydiving lessons.
• Moral injury - the hurt from within.
• Leadership and emulation.
• Close protection for Alberta’s Premiers.
• Stress hits when you least expect.
• Solutions
  • Skydive - Operation Pegasus Jump!
  • Donate here: https://gofund.me/1640aaa2.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Campbell River Skydive Centre: https://campbellriverskydive.ca/?gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-Zfs086rgwMV_QGtBh3XpweMEAAYASAAEgIqNPD_BwE
   • Operation Pegasus Jump: https://campbellriverskydive.ca/events/operation-pegasus-jump/.
2. Alberta Sheriffs: https://www.alberta.ca/sheriff-career.

Profiles:

1. Gunny on:
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/army_sgt_major/.
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-turner-72a55a88?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app.
2. Operation Pegasus Foundation on:
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/operation_pegasus_foundation.
   • Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084987471589&mibextid=LQQJ4d
3. Campbell River Skydive Centre:
   • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CampbellRiverSkydive/.
   • Twitter: https://twitter.com/CC_Skydiving.
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/campbellriverskydive/.

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Original Recording Date: 2023DEC04.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Enyinnah’s story.
• Focus of service and citizens.
• Leading while following one’s own values.
• Cultivating leaders.
• Diversity and politics.
• Systemic racism conversation.
  • The narrative’s impacts on society and violence.
• Solutions and the REET Institute.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. TEDxCalgary TEDxTalk: https://youtu.be/mayU0pGjXLU?si=j6PAX_Ox3-8VIj1O.
2. Edify Edmonton Top 40 profile: Enyinnah Okere | Edify. (edifyedmonton.com).
3. REET Institute: REET Institute – REET Institute.

Profiles:

1. Enyinnah on:
   • X: https://twitter.com/COO_Okere/.
   • LinkedIn: Enyinnah Okere - Chief Operations Officer - Edmonton Police Service | LinkedIn.
2. REET Institute on:
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reet-institute.
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reetinstitute/.
   • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/REET-Institute/100071583472428/.

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Original Recording Date: 2023DEC06.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• The Bureau.
  • The nuts and bolts of the business.
• Sam's investigations.
  • Drawing the links to hybrid-warfare.
• The trial of Cameron Ortis.
  • The real story.
  • Reflection on Canada’s security and its compromises.
  • Questions around RCMP leadership.
• Motivations of the informants.
• Partnerships and solutions.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. The Bureau: https://www.thebureau.news.
2. Vancouver Sun, Sam on best seller list: Todd: Sam Cooper’s exposé of corruption in Canada tops bestseller list | Vancouver Sun.
3. Suggested Reading:
   • Optimum Publishing (Optimum Books (optimumpublishinginternational.com))
   • Amazon (https://www.amazon.ca/Wilful-Blindness-network-infiltrated-Communist-ebook/dp/B0B4TXTBJ6/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=)

Profiles:

1. Sam on:
   • X: https://twitter.com/scoopercooper?lang=en.
   • LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/sam-cooper-8998302.

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Original Recording Date: 2023NOV28.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Ivy’s personal story.
• Foray into politics.
• Mosaic Effect ties across the entirety of the discussion.
• CCP efforts: messages, perceptions, narrative control.
  • Diaspora and politicians.
  • Recognizing influence.
• Current situations of infiltration and affecting Canadians.
• “Twin Cards” of racism and victimhood.
  • Strategies bleeding into daily lives.
• Solutions across different fronts (legal, media, citizen).

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

• Scott’s work:
  • Amazon book: https://www.amazon.ca/Mosaic-Effect-Communist-Americas-backyard-ebook/dp/B09CRZGFQP/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=.
  • Hybrid War: https://hybridwar.ca/.
  • Close Hold: https://closehold.ca/.
• Canadian Friends of Hong Kong:
  • Website: https://www.askpoliticiansccp.org/.

Profile:

• Find Scott at:
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcgregor-intelligence.
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/5eyes_Scott.
• Find Ivy at:
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/ivyvfhk?lang=en
• Canadian Friends of Hong Kong at:
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/CanFriendsHK.

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Original Recording Date: 2023NOV10.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Matt’s story.
• Journey into spirituality.
• Growth, mentality, and commonalities
• The individual - gratification, immediacy.
• Supporting LEOs from a proactive side and building trust.
• Chaplain work in service.
• Growing this field of work.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Matt’s website - Tactical Chaplain: https://www.tacticalchaplain.com.
2. News article: https://news.colgate.edu/magazine/2023/05/05/hes-a-chaplain-for-law-enforcement-personnel-firefighters-and-first-responders/ .
3. Tony Blauer spear system: https://blauerspear.com.

Profile:

1. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-domyancic-b7203b6?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app.
2. Instagram: https://instagram.com/thinbluelinespirituality?igshid=MTk0NTkyODZkYg==.

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Original Recording Date: 2023SEP29.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Islamist extremism.
• 9/11.
• Offenders.
  • The families.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. The Peaceable Kingdom on Amazon: The Peaceable Kingdom?: A History of Terrorism in Canada from Confederation to Present eBook : Gurski, Phil: Amazon.ca: Kindle Store.
2. Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting: Welcome to Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting.
3. Canadian Security Intelligence Service: Canadian Security Intelligence Service - Canada.ca.
4. CSE: Communications Security Establishment (cse-cst.gc.ca).

Profile:

1. LinkedIn: Phil Gurski - Distinguished Fellow - University of Ottawa Professional Development Institute National Security | LinkedIn.
2. Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting Twitter: Twitter.

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Original Recording Date: 2023SEP25.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Setting the Definitions.
• Intelligence culture.
• A historical tour de force.
  • Irish.
  • French.
  • Armenian.
  • Sikh.
  • Iranian.
• Part 2 to come...
  • Islamist.
  • 9/11.
  • The individuals and their families.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. The Peaceable Kingdom on Amazon: The Peaceable Kingdom?: A History of Terrorism in Canada from Confederation to Present eBook : Gurski, Phil: Amazon.ca: Kindle Store.
2. Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting: Welcome to Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting.
3. Canadian Security Intelligence Service: Canadian Security Intelligence Service - Canada.ca.
4. CSE: Communications Security Establishment (cse-cst.gc.ca).
5. The Making of the October Crisis: Canada's Long Nightmare of Terrorism at the Hands of the FLQ: The Making of the October Crisis: Canada's Long Nightmare of Terrorism at the Hands of the FLQ : Jenish, D'Arcy: Amazon.ca: Livres.

Profile:

1. LinkedIn: Phil Gurski - Distinguished Fellow - University of Ottawa Professional Development Institute National Security | LinkedIn.
2. Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting Twitter: Twitter.

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Original Recording Date: 2023OCT27.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

In lead up to Remembrance Day, I wanted to pay special recognition to those who have served in their respective country's armed forces. While these guests are here to tell their stories, others are not; Please use this time to think of how much the fallen heroes have given.

This year I have several episodes which will be released in lead up to November 11. I hope you listen with pride as these people served and gave themselves to a higher calling on your behalf; As all members in service do.

1. Ed's story (https://www.military.com/video/specialties-and-personnel/snipers/ed-eatons-insane-sniper-story-from-vietnam/1539050834001).
2. Path to the U.S. Army.
3. Vietnam.
4. First inductee into the US Army Sniper Hall of Fame.
5. Recognitions.

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REFERENCES:

Ed Eaton's work:

Website: https://www.edthesniper.com/.

Mekong Mud Dogs book:

1) Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/Mekong-Mud-Dogs-Story-Eaton-ebook/dp/B00LJL15XU/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=.

2) USA: https://www.amazon.com/Mekong-Mud-Dogs-Story-Eaton-ebook/dp/B00LJL15XU/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=.

LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ed-eaton-082b4611.

Find Simpson and his work below:

1. Foundations of Patrol Rifle Marksmanship: https://www.blue360media.com/foundations-of-patrol-rifle-marksmanship.html.
2. Discount code for 20% off!!!: canada
   • Will work with either or both digital titles. Currently the hardcopy isn't available in Canada so only select the digital options (app and ebook).

Amazon USA: https://www.amazon.com/stores/John-C.-Simpson/author/B00KMYVUUS?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true. Amazon Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/John-C-Simpson/e/B00KMYVUUS/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1https://www.amazon.ca/Foundations-Sniper-Marksmanship-Snipercraft-Principles-ebook/dp/B07QSD91C3. Catch John on The Everyday Marksman podcast:

• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/37cPSgC2HZ5PVMyGWXiV4e?si=K1nyhumaRb6-JTbwwjB_DQ.
• Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/cl/podcast/foundations-of-patrol-rifle-marksmanship-know-your/id1469361637?i=1000620759899.

Profiles:

1. LinkedIn for John: John Simpson - Author at Blue360 - Blue360 Media | LinkedIn.

Order the Sniper’s Notebook:

John Simpson answers the 'why' throughout this book where many others only give you the 'how'. You'll not find anyone that understands the science behind sniping and can explain it as well. In this book, he dispels rumor and myth while explaining what he has learned from years of teaching this craft to all levels of students. This book is intended for the sniper getting ready to attend his first school, to forewarn him about all the wrong stuff that he’ll be taught. It’s also for the experienced sniper to answer that nagging feeling he has that there must be a better way. And it’s also for the sniper instructor who wants to train his students better than he was trained. It isn’t intended to be the kind of book that you start at the
beginning, continue to the end and then stop. Some chapters will be of greatest interest to police snipers, some to military snipers and a number will appeal to both equally.

To Order:
I require a copy of military or police credentials and international customers need to contact me before ordering to determine postage rates.

Send check or money order for $30.00* to:

Simpsonian Institute
2774 N. Cobb Parkway, Suite 109 #141 Kennesaw, GA 30144

For more information, contact the author at: the-institute@live.com

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Original Recording Date: 2023OCT19.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

In lead up to Remembrance Day, I wanted to pay special recognition to those who have served in their respective country's armed forces. While these guests are here to tell their stories, others are not; Please use this time to think of how much the fallen heroes have given.

This year I have several episodes which will be released in lead up to November 11. I hope you listen with pride as these people served and gave themselves to a higher calling on your behalf; As all members in service do.

1. Seaux's story.
2. Path to the U.S. Army.
3. Grenada.
4. World-wide service.

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REFERENCES:

Seaux on LinkedIn: Rod Seaux Larreau - Director Maxim Ammunition - Maxim Defense Industries | LinkedIn

Find Simpson and his work below:

1. Foundations of Patrol Rifle Marksmanship: https://www.blue360media.com/foundations-of-patrol-rifle-marksmanship.html.
2. Discount code for 20% off!!!: canada
   • Will work with either or both digital titles. Currently the hardcopy isn't available in Canada so only select the digital options (app and ebook).

Amazon USA: https://www.amazon.com/stores/John-C.-Simpson/author/B00KMYVUUS?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true. Amazon Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/John-C-Simpson/e/B00KMYVUUS/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1https://www.amazon.ca/Foundations-Sniper-Marksmanship-Snipercraft-Principles-ebook/dp/B07QSD91C3. Catch John on The Everyday Marksman podcast:

• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/37cPSgC2HZ5PVMyGWXiV4e?si=K1nyhumaRb6-JTbwwjB_DQ.
• Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/cl/podcast/foundations-of-patrol-rifle-marksmanship-know-your/id1469361637?i=1000620759899.

Profiles:

1. LinkedIn for John: John Simpson - Author at Blue360 - Blue360 Media | LinkedIn.

Order the Sniper’s Notebook:

John Simpson answers the 'why' throughout this book where many others only give you the 'how'. You'll not find anyone that understands the science behind sniping and can explain it as well. In this book, he dispels rumor and myth while explaining what he has learned from years of teaching this craft to all levels of students. This book is intended for the sniper getting ready to attend his first school, to forewarn him about all the wrong stuff that he’ll be taught. It’s also for the experienced sniper to answer that nagging feeling he has that there must be a better way. And it’s also for the sniper instructor who wants to train his students better than he was trained. It isn’t intended to be the kind of book that you start at the
beginning, continue to the end and then stop. Some chapters will be of greatest interest to police snipers, some to military snipers and a number will appeal to both equally.

To Order:
I require a copy of military or police credentials and international customers need to contact me before ordering to determine postage rates.

Send check or money order for $30.00* to:

Simpsonian Institute
2774 N. Cobb Parkway, Suite 109 #141 Kennesaw, GA 30144

For more information, contact the author at: the-institute@live.com

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Original Recording Date: 2023OCT27.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Dan's story.
• HUMINT.
  • Managing people.
• National security.
  • Leaks / reputation / trust.
  • Frustration with the systems.
• Educating the public and politicians!
• Security organizations and mandates.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. uOttawa national security program: https://pdinstitute.uottawa.ca/PDI/Programs/National-Security-and-Intelligence/National-Security-and-Intelligence-Advanced-Certificate.aspx.

Profiles:

1. Dan on:
   • LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/daniel-stanton-0865151b0.
   • Twitter: https://twitter.com/1DanStanton.

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Original Recording Date: 2023OCT19.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

In lead up to Remembrance Day, I wanted to pay special recognition to those who have served in their respective country's armed forces. While these guests are here to tell their stories, others are not; Please use this time to think of how much the fallen heroes have given.

This year I have several episodes which will be released in lead up to November 11. I hope you listen with pride as these people served and gave themselves to a higher calling on your behalf; As all members in service do.

1. Larsen's story.
2. Path to the U.S. Army.
3. Vietnam.

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REFERENCES:

Find Simpson and his work below:

1. Foundations of Patrol Rifle Marksmanship: https://www.blue360media.com/foundations-of-patrol-rifle-marksmanship.html.
   • Discount code for 20% off!!!: canada
     • Will work with either or both digital titles. Currently the hardcopy isn't available in Canada so only select the digital options (app and ebook).
2. Amazon USA: https://www.amazon.com/stores/John-C.-Simpson/author/B00KMYVUUS?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true.
3. Amazon Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/John-C-Simpson/e/B00KMYVUUS/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1https://www.amazon.ca/Foundations-Sniper-Marksmanship-Snipercraft-Principles-ebook/dp/B07QSD91C3.
4. Catch John on The Everyday Marksman podcast:
   • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/37cPSgC2HZ5PVMyGWXiV4e?si=K1nyhumaRb6-JTbwwjB_DQ.
   • Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/cl/podcast/foundations-of-patrol-rifle-marksmanship-know-your/id1469361637?i=1000620759899.

Profiles:

1. LinkedIn for John: John Simpson - Author at Blue360 - Blue360 Media | LinkedIn.

Order the Sniper’s Notebook:

John Simpson answers the 'why' throughout this book where many others only give you the 'how'. You'll not find anyone that understands the science behind sniping and can explain it as well. In this book, he dispels rumor and myth while explaining what he has learned from years of teaching this craft to all levels of students. This book is intended for the sniper getting ready to attend his first school, to forewarn him about all the wrong stuff that he’ll be taught. It’s also for the experienced sniper to answer that nagging feeling he has that there must be a better way. And it’s also for the sniper instructor who wants to train his students better than he was trained. It isn’t intended to be the kind of book that you start at the
beginning, continue to the end and then stop. Some chapters will be of greatest interest to police snipers, some to military snipers and a number will appeal to both equally.

To Order:
I require a copy of military or police credentials and international customers need to contact me before ordering to determine postage rates.

Send check or money order for $30.00* to:

Simpsonian Institute
2774 N. Cobb Parkway, Suite 109 #141 Kennesaw, GA 30144

For more information, contact the author at: the-institute@live.com

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Original Recording Date: 2023SEP21.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

In lead up to Remembrance Day, I wanted to pay special recognition to those who have served in their respective country's armed forces. While these guests are here to tell their stories, others are not; Please use this time to think of how much the fallen heroes have given.

This year I have several episodes which will be released in lead up to November 11. I hope you listen with pride as these people served and gave themselves to a higher calling on your behalf; As all members in service do.

1. Shaun's story.
2. Path to the Canadian Forces.
3. Special Forces.
4. Beyond service.

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REFERENCES:

1. The Collective at
   • Web: The Collective | Embrace adversity and achieve your highest self (the-collective.ca).
   • Instagram: The Collective (@the_collective_ig) • Instagram photos and videos.
   • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/51fDAvBeENd0ANZhkw2pww?si=5c8953f4b49e412c.
   • Apple Podcasts: The Collective Live on Apple Podcasts.
   • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the_collective_yt.
2. Find Ben at Sierra 64 Riflecraft – Fire Perfect Shots – On Demand – Under Pressure.

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Original Recording Date: 2023SEP21.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

In lead up to Remembrance Day, I wanted to pay special recognition to those who have served in their respective country's armed forces. While these guests are here to tell their stories, others are not; Please use this time to think of how much the fallen heroes have given.

This year I have several episodes which will be released in lead up to November 11. I hope you listen with pride as these people served and gave themselves to a higher calling on your behalf; As all members in service do.

1. Chance's story.
2. Path to the Canadian Forces.
3. Afghanistan.
4. Canada.

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REFERENCES:

1. The Collective at
   • Web: The Collective | Embrace adversity and achieve your highest self (the-collective.ca).
   • Instagram: The Collective (@the_collective_ig) • Instagram photos and videos.
   • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/51fDAvBeENd0ANZhkw2pww?si=5c8953f4b49e412c.
   • Apple Podcasts: The Collective Live on Apple Podcasts.
   • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the_collective_yt.
2. Tools For The Toolbox Podcast:
   • Apple Podcast: Tools for the Toolbox on Apple Podcasts.
   • Spotify: Tools for the Toolbox | Podcast on Spotify.
   • YouTube: Tools for the Toolbox - YouTube.
3. Find Ben at Sierra 64 Riflecraft – Fire Perfect Shots – On Demand – Under Pressure.

View Details

Original Recording Date: 2023SEP20.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

In lead up to Remembrance Day, I wanted to pay special recognition to those who have served in their respective country's armed forces. While these guests are here to tell their stories, others are not; Please use this time to think of how much the fallen heroes have given.

This year I have several episodes which will be released in lead up to November 11. I hope you listen with pride as these people served and gave themselves to a higher calling on your behalf; As all members in service do.

1. Jake's story.
2. Path to the Canadian Forces.
3. Somalia.
4. Middle East.

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REFERENCES:

1. Find Ben at Sierra 64 Riflecraft – Fire Perfect Shots – On Demand – Under Pressure.

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Original Recording Date: 2023SEP26.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

In lead up to Remembrance Day, I wanted to pay special recognition to those who have served in their respective country's armed forces. While these guests are here to tell their stories, others are not; Please use this time to think of how much the fallen heroes have given.

This year I have several episodes which will be released in lead up to November 11. I hope you listen with pride as these people served and gave themselves to a higher calling on your behalf; As all members in service do.

1. Nicholas's story.
2. Path to the Canadian Forces.
3. Afghanistan.
4. Canada.

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REFERENCES:

1. More on Nick's position as SAR Tech (“That Others May Live”) at https://www.canada.ca/en/air-force/programs/search-rescue.html.
2. Find Ben at Sierra 64 Riflecraft – Fire Perfect Shots – On Demand – Under Pressure.

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Original Recording Date: 2023SEP26.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Kevin's and Jeff's stories.
• Recent funding announcements.
• Systems out-of-order.
• Resources - narrative effects, money, people.
• Thoughts on Grande Prairie and Surrey.
  • Less Ottawa?
• New news - pistols, body-worn cameras.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. National Police Federation (NPF) website: Homepage - NPF-FPN.
2. NPF on:
   1. Twitter / X: NPF-FPN (@npffpn) / X (twitter.com).
   2. Facebook: National Police Federation (facebook.com).
   3. LinkedIn: National Police Federation/Fédération de la Police Nationale | LinkedIn.
   4. Instagram: NPF | FPN (@npf_fpn) • Instagram photos and videos.
   5. YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UC0QxNjeMspVgEiplTklCObw.

Profiles:

1. Kevin on:
   • NPF website: Board of Directors - Kevin Halwa, Director, Prairie Region - NPF-FPN.
   • LinkedIn: Kevin Halwa - Board Director - National Police Federation/Fédération de la Police Nationale | LinkedIn.
2. Jeff on:
   • NPF website: Board of Directors - Jeff McGowan, Director, Prairie Region - NPF-FPN.
   • LinkedIn: Jeff McGowan - Member Workplace Services Advisor - RCMP | LinkedIn.

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Original Recording Date: 2023SEP06.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Phillip's story.
• Business lines – how they’re different, yet the same.
• Insights to legal work.
• Known vs unknown disorder.
• Leadership – meaning, courage, character, sacrifice.
  • Signatures, social media, acknowledgements.
• Immutable characteristics in justice – a place and time.
• Polarization and divisiveness.
• Drawing leaders to the forefront.
  • Opportunity awaits.
• Solutions.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Millar’s Law: Millars Lawyers – Full-Service Law Firm in Canada.
2. Third Eye Insights Inc: https://thirdeyeinsights.ca
3. The Drunkard’s Walk on Amazon: The Drunkard's Walk: How Randomness Rules Our Lives: Mlodinow, Leonard: 9780307275172: Books - Amazon.ca

Profiles:

1. Phil on:
   • LinkedIn: Phillip Millar - CEO and Principal Lawyer - MILLARS LAW | LinkedIn.
   • Twitter: Phillip Millar (@millarslaw) / X (twitter.com).
   • Instagram: Phillip Millar (@theroguelawyer_) • Instagram photos and videos.
2. Millars Law on:
   • LinkedIn: MILLARS LAW | LinkedIn.
   • Instagram: Millars Lawyers (@millarslaw) • Instagram photos and videos
   • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@millarslaw.
   • TikTok: Millars Law (@millarslaw) | TikTok.

View Details

Original Recording Date: 2023SEP06.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Shauna's story.
• Why "Doc"? - Trust
• The system.
  • Internal components, external structure.
  • The right people, at the right time, for the right reasons.
  • Privacy concerns in insurance and employment.
• Stella and innovative solutions.
• Death.
  • How it's viewed.
  • The form matters.
  • Inside the mind.
• Solutions.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Shauna’s websites:
   • Doc Springer | Dr. Shauna Springer | Relentless Courage | Warrior (docshaunaspringer.com).
   • WARRIOR: Doc Springer's Personal Online Guide to Her Work (shaunaspringer.com).
2. Stella Centre - Cutting-edge care for emotional trauma and mental health challenges: Stella | Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) & Ketamine Therapy Treatment - Stella (stellacenter.com).
3. Help in hand, Magnusworx: MAGNUSWorx – IMPACT . INSPIRE . TRANSCEND.

Profiles:

1. Shauna on:
   • LinkedIn: Shauna Springer, Ph.D. - Chief Psychologist - Stella | LinkedIn.
   • Twitter: twitter.com/doc_springer/status/986659423262248960.
   • Instagram: Doc Shauna Springer (@docshaunaspringer) • Instagram photos and videos.

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Original Recording Date: 2023AUG16. 

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Phil's story.
• Infantry Postings and deployments.
  • Home and away.
• Investigations in the Forces.
• Military jail.
• Right-wing extremism / Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs / veteran clubs.
  • Leaders and followers.
  • Optics and presence.
• Retired members and involvement with OMGs.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. News articles:
   • Canadian Military Members Banned From Associating with Outlaw Bikers: https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/members-of-canadian-military-banned-from-associating-with-outlaw-bikers/article_ed81bc56-a70d-535d-9c2c-1f287be640d4.html
   • Forces Investigate Reservist for Potential Racist Activities: https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/canadian-armed-forces-investigating-reservist-for-potential-racist-activities-1.4557639?cache=.

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Original Recording Date: 2023AUG16. 

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Laura's story.
  • Listen and learn as people surprise you everyday.
• Social support services - the good, the bad, and the gripes.
• Talk about the jobs - criminology to policing.
• Finally an interesting conversation about paperwork.
• Public order policing - protests / riots!
  • Police as targets.
  • Believe your lying eyes.
• Educating / enlightening the public.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Find Laura's work at:
   • Personal website: https://www.lhuey.net/.
   • Twitter: https://twitter.com/police_practice.

Profiles:

1. Laura Huey on:
   • LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/laura-huey-5984495a.
   • Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrLauraHuey.

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Original Recording Date: 2023JUL11.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• More on John's story.
• Writing the Marksmanship books.
• How to build training.
• Characteristics of a patrol rifle target.
  1. Dynamic
  2. Non-cooperative
  3. Robust
  4. Restricted
• Sniper myths busted.
• Fitness standards.
• Tools of the trade and the future.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Foundations of Patrol Rifle Marksmanship: https://www.blue360media.com/foundations-of-patrol-rifle-marksmanship.html.
   • Discount code for 20% off!!!: canada
     • Will work with either or both digital titles. Currently the hardcopy isn't available in Canada so only select the digital options (app and ebook).
2. Amazon USA: https://www.amazon.com/stores/John-C.-Simpson/author/B00KMYVUUS?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true.
3. Amazon Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/John-C-Simpson/e/B00KMYVUUS/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1https://www.amazon.ca/Foundations-Sniper-Marksmanship-Snipercraft-Principles-ebook/dp/B07QSD91C3.
4. Catch John on The Everyday Marksman podcast:
   • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/37cPSgC2HZ5PVMyGWXiV4e?si=K1nyhumaRb6-JTbwwjB_DQ.
   • Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/cl/podcast/foundations-of-patrol-rifle-marksmanship-know-your/id1469361637?i=1000620759899.

Profiles:

1. LinkedIn for John: John Simpson - Author at Blue360 - Blue360 Media | LinkedIn.

Order the Sniper’s Notebook:

John Simpson answers the 'why' throughout this book where many others only give you the 'how'. You'll not find anyone that understands the science behind sniping and can explain it as well. In this book, he dispels rumor and myth while explaining what he has learned from years of teaching this craft to all levels of students. This book is intended for the sniper getting ready to attend his first school, to forewarn him about all the wrong stuff that he’ll be taught. It’s also for the experienced sniper to answer that nagging feeling he has that there must be a better way. And it’s also for the sniper instructor who wants to train his students better than he was trained. It isn’t intended to be the kind of book that you start at the beginning, continue to the end and then stop. Some chapters will be of greatest interest to police snipers, some to military snipers and a number will appeal to both equally.

To Order: Send check or money order for $30.00* to:

Simpsonian Institute 2774 N. Cobb Parkway, Suite 109 #141 Kennesaw, GA 30144

For more information, contact the author at: the-institute@live.com

View Details

Original Recording Date: 2023JUL11.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Lorna's story.
• Lack of Canadian research.
  • Networking and collaborating.
• Evidence based policing - the what and why.
• What the data says and communicating the findings!
• All about the Missing Persons Research Hub.
• Police response to missing person cases.
  • What does and doesn't work.
  • Unique groups and MMIW.
  • Reform.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Missing Person's Research Hub: Missing Persons Research Hub.
   • Western News - Student launches missing persons research hub (westernu.ca).
2. Google Scholar: ‪Lorna Ferguson‬ - ‪Google Scholar‬.
3. Research Blog #CrimmComm: https://twitter.com/commcrim?lang=en.

Profiles:

1. Lorna’s on:
   • LinkedIn: Lorna Ferguson - Research Assistant - Western University | LinkedIn.
   • Twitter: X (twitter.com).
   • Email: lfergu5@uwo.ca
2. Podcast on MPRH: Podcast | Missing Persons Research Hub.

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Original Recording Date: 2023AUG08.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Raquel's story.
• Brining people together and what not to do.
• Inspirational ones.
• Females, party attraction, politics.
• Party dynamics.
  • Divisiveness.
• The future of the RCMP.
  • Scope of work.
• Foreign influence and education.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Raquel’s website: Raquel Dancho | Kildonan-St. Paul | Manitoba.
2. House of Commons: Raquel Dancho - Member of Parliament - Members of Parliament - House of Commons of Canada (ourcommons.ca).

Profiles:

1. Raquel on:
   • Twitter: X (twitter.com).
   • Facebook: Raquel Dancho (facebook.com).
   • Instagram: Raquel Dancho MP (@raqueldancho_mp) • Instagram photos and videos.
   • LinkedIn: Raquel Dancho - Conservative Member of Parliament for Kildonan St. Paul and Shadow Minister for Diversity Inclusion - House of Commons of Canada Chambre des communes du Canada | LinkedIn.

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Original Recording Date: 2023JUL11.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Mike's story.
  • A life of service.
• How fast things happen.
  • Officer Involved Shooting.
  • Tidal wave of processes / more than held to account.
• Problems from w/in the service.
  • Lessons for management.
  • A cog in the machine.
• Handling PTSI and supports.
  • Military and first responder resiliency.
• "Smash the Stigma" and Solutions.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Amazon
   • Canada: RELENTLESS COURAGE: Winning the Battle Against Frontline Trauma: Springer Ph.D., Shauna 'Doc', Sugrue, Michael, Grossman, Dave: 9781736824412: Books - Amazon.ca.
   • USA: RELENTLESS COURAGE: Winning the Battle Against Frontline Trauma: Springer Ph.D., Shauna 'Doc', Sugrue, Michael, Grossman, Dave: 9781736824412: Amazon.com: Books.
2. West Coast Post Trauma Retreat: West Coast Post-trauma Retreat - First Responder Support Network (frsn.org).
3. Save A Warrior: SAVE A WARRIOR™ – We Came Back For You.
4. Walnut Creek PD: Police | City of Walnut Creek (walnut-creek.org).

Profiles:

1. Mike on:
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sgtmichaelsugrue.
   • Instagram: Sgt. Michael Sugrue (Ret) (@sergeant_michael_sugrue_) • Instagram photos and videos.
   • Twitter: X (twitter.com).
   • Facebook: Sgt. Michael Sugrue - Ret. | Facebook.

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Original Recording Date: 2023JUL07.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Alan's story.
• Street proofing martial arts – from the dojo to the street.
• National standards mean variations.
• Holding vs. controlling, pain compliance, and what it all means.
• More to martial arts then meets the eye.
• The time and commitment required for training.
• Solutions.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Alan’s website: Al Arsenault (alarsenaultbooks.com)
2. Police Judo website: Home (policejudo.ca).
3. Odd Squad Productions: Odd Squad Productions Society – Film & Education and Physical Literacy.

Profiles:

1. Alan’s on:
   • LinkedIn: Alan Arsenault - Police Judo Instructor - Self-employed | LinkedIn.
   • Twitter: https://twitter.com/alarsenault970.
2. Odd Squad Productions:
   • Instagram: Odd Squad Productions Society (@oddsquadproductions) • Instagram photos and videos.
   • Twitter: Profile / X (twitter.com).
   • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OddSquadVideos?themeRefresh=1.
3. Police Judo:
   • Twitter: https://twitter.com/police_judo.
   • Instagram: Law Enforcement Training Asso. (@police_judo) • Instagram photos and videos.

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Original Recording Date: 2023JUL20. 

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Big city issues.
  • Budgets, council, efficiency and accountability.
  • Return on investment.
• Bail C-75 and soft on offender policies.
• Violence and disorder.
  • Continued pressure / full court press.
• Who should lead the response?
  • Partners in mitigating societal issues.
• The Safety of Our Cities Conference.
  • Solutions.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. The Safety of Our Cities Conference: https://www.safetycitiesconference.ca/.
2. Edmonton Police Service: https://www.edmontonpolice.ca/.
3. Join EPS: https://www.joineps.ca/.

Profiles:

1. Chief McFee:
   • LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/dale-mcfee-00967271.
   • Twitter: https://twitter.com/DMMcFee.
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dmmcfee/?hl=en.

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Original Recording Date: 2023JUL11. 

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Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Alan's story.
• Canadian concerns.
• Intel and police, their roles and responsibilities.
• Canada, the soft-under belly of the US?
• Foreign agent registry.
• Journalism and leaks.
• Terrorism in Canada.
• ATNOH's role!

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. ATNOH Group: http://www.atnohgroup.ca/.

Profiles:

1. Alan on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/alan-treddenick-27bb7349.
2. ATNOH Group:
   • LinknedIn: ATNOH Group | LinkedIn.
   • Twitter: https://twitter.com/AtnohG?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor.

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Original Recording Date: 2023JUN21.

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TOPICS:

• Irvin's story.
• Victim's wants, needs, and rights.
• Prevention of violence.
• The role of LEOs.
• Violence Reduction Office.
  • How to measure prevention.
• The Science and Secrets of Ending Violent Crime.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. IrvinWaller.org: Irvin Waller | Crime Victims Rights | Violence Prevention | Smart Policing.
2. Irvin's books:
   • Science and Secrets of Ending Violent Crime eBook : Waller, Irvin: Amazon.ca: Kindle Store.
   • Smarter Crime Control: A Guide to a Safer Future for Citizens, Communities, and Politicians eBook : Waller, Irvin: Amazon.ca: Kindle Store.

Profiles:

1. UOttawa: Irvin Waller - Members - University of Ottawa (uottawa.ca).
2. LinkedIn: Irvin Waller - Author of Science and Secrets of Ending Violent Crime - Internationally recognized expert | LinkedIn.
3. Twitter: Irvin Waller (@IrvinWaller) / Twitter.
4. YouTube: Irvin Waller - YouTube.

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Vigilant Media Inc.

Original Recording Date: 2023JUN13. 

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

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TOPICS:

• State of the USA.
• Canadian and American comparables.
• Innovation in retention and recruitment.
• A LEO's reality.
  • Use of force, service levels, stats.
• Fixing our house while changing outside opinions.
  • Accountability and ownership - Leaders and policymakers.
• The politics of it all.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Find Joe at:
   • Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoeGamaldi.
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joegamaldi/.
   • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joegamaldi/.

Profiles:

1. Fraternal Order of Police: https://fop.net/profile/joe-gamaldi/.

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Original Recording Date: 2023MAY17.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Scott's story.
• National security and trans-national crime.
• Politics within law enforcement.
  • The seriousness of intelligence and its proper meaning.
• Putting matters in perspective.
  • Public's awareness of illicit activities!
• Hybrid warfare, credible information, elections.
• The threat of Canada.
• Solutions.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Close Hold Intelligence Inc.: https://closehold.ca/.
2. Media site for Scott: https://hybridwar.ca/.
3. The Mosaic Effect: How the Chinese Communist Party Started a Hybrid War in America's Backyard: https://www.amazon.ca/Mosaic-Effect-Communist-Americas-backyard-ebook/dp/B09CRZGFQP.

Profiles:

1. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcgregor-intelligence.
2. Twitter: https://twitter.com/5eyes_Scott.

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Original Recording Date: 2023MAY17. 

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Sachin's story.
• The adventure of life.
  • Athletics.
  • Family dynamics.
• Canada Border Services Agency - on the front lines.
• Mental health and methods for dealing with it.
• Helping others.
  • Honour House Society.
  • Increasing challenges.
• Seeing a positive impact.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Sachinmotion: Sachinmotion.
2. Gofundme for Honour House: Fundraiser by Sachin Latti : Sach-in-Motion's Run to Remember (gofundme.com).
3. Global News article on Sachin: B.C. man to run 22 marathons in 22 days for a cause close to his heart - BC | Globalnews.ca.

Profiles:

1. Instagram: Sach Latti (@sachinmotion) • Instagram photos and videos.
2. YouTube: Sach in Motion - YouTube.

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Original Recording Date: 2023MAY12. 

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. 

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TOPICS:

• Derrick's story.
• The creative writer.
• Dealing with race relations.
• The way of the rifle.
• Snipercraft company and Sniperweek!
  • Better practices, bettering self.
• Military / Police / Competition shooting.
• Setting the standard.
• Tactical vision course.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Snipercraft website: http://www.snipercraft.org/.
2. American Sniper Association (ASA): http://www.americansniper.org/.

Profiles:

1. Snipercraft Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/we.r.snipercraft/.
2. ASA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americansniperassociation/.

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Original Recording Date: 2023APR24.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

NOTE: Listen to this episode in conjunction with Neil Jackson's episode on TQP.

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/17RpkKF8OhVWAd7bpc9vzc?si=BWLtJi93TWO4Yd_9zSDW8Q

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s2e26-diagnosis-addiction-solution-neil-jackson-cancer/id1631223615?i=1000610396651

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TOPICS:

• Mike's story.
• Postings and undercover overseas.
• Opioids in transit.
  • Landscape of the offenders.
• Drugs - legalization, decrim, addictions and treatment.
• Cartels and friends - what do we do about them?
  • Problem with narratives on race.
• Fellow podcast host - The Opioid Matrix: A Journey Into the Rabbit Hole.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. The Opioid Matrix podcast:
   • Apple: ‎The Opioid Matrix: A Journey Into the Rabbit Hole on Apple Podcasts.
   • Spotify: The Opioid Matrix: A Journey Into the Rabbit Hole | Podcast on Spotify.
2. Rigaku: Rigaku Analytical Devices | Handheld Confidence.
3. Drug Enforcement Administration: Home | DEA.gov.

Profiles:

1. Mike on LinkedIn: Michael W. Brown - Director of Rigaku Counter Drug Technology - Rigaku Analytical Devices | LinkedIn.
2. Rigaku on LinkedIn: Rigaku | LinkedIn.
3. Rigaku on Twitter: Profile / Twitter.

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Original Recording Date: 2023APR23. 

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Fidel's story.
  • Culture and lifestyle.
• History lessons.
• Geopolitics of Africa.
  • Importance of security and stability.
• Africa's offering to the world.
• East and West influence.
• Who is moving in the right direction?

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Conflict Research Consortium for Africa: Research & Consulting | Conflict Research Consortium for Africa.
2. Coming soon - DefSEC Analytics Africa Ltd.: https://gh.linkedin.com/in/defsec-analytics-africa-500394267.

Profiles:

1. Fidel at:
   • LinkedIn: Fidel Amakye Owusu - Associate and Senior Conflicts Analyst - Conflict Research Consortium for Africa | LinkedIn.

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Original Recording Date: 2023MAY18.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Tim's story.
• Engineer to municipal politics.
  • Election process.
  • Divisiveness in politics.
• All you wanted to know about the COE Insight surveys!
• Open drug use and violence, on the streets and in transit.
  • How to make change.
• Public safety / enforcement / the role of police.
• Offender = Victim? = Community?

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Personal website: Tim Cartmell - pihêsiwin.
2. Personal blog: Blog - Tim Cartmell.
3. City of Edmonton Insight Community: The Edmonton Insight Community | City of Edmonton.

Profiles:

1. LinkedIn: Tim Cartmell, P.Eng., M.Eng., PMP - City Councillor for Edmonton's Ward pihêsiwin - City of Edmonton | LinkedIn.
2. Twitter: Tim Cartmell (@_TimCartmell) / Twitter.
3. Instagram: Tim Cartmell (@timcartmell) • Instagram photos and videos.
4. Facebook: Tim Cartmell - City Councillor for Ward pihêsiwin | Facebook.

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Original Recording Date: 2023APR04. 

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Mark's story.
• Police culture and mental health.
• Finding purpose and meaning in team.
• Emotional pain.
• Preparing the police mind.
  • Lethal force psychology.
  • Necessity of stressful training and the fight.
• Police reform.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Mark's webpage: https://markbouchard.ca/.

Profiles:

1. Mark at:
   • LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/mark-bouchard-8b63a0227.
   • Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkBouchard52.

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Original Recording Date: 2023APR04. 

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Doug's story.
• Inside the gangster mind.
  • The company you keep.
  • No honour among thieves.
• Relationship of cops and gangsters.
• Gang expertise and book appearances.
• Bail with violent offenders..
• Odd Squad work.
  • Realism.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Odd Squad website: Odd Squad Productions Society – Film & Education and Physical Literacy.
2. Vancouver Police Service: VPD Home - Vancouver Police Department.

Profiles:

1. LinkedIn for Doug: doug spencer - Retired Vancouver Police Officer - ODD SQUAD PRESENTER | LinkedIn.
2. Twitter for Doug: https://twitter.com/DougSpencerOSP/status/1652837854106746881.

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Original Recording Date: 2023APR03.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

EXPLICIT content.

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TOPICS:

• Chris' story.
• Family dynamics.
  • Race and sexuality.
• US Army.
  • Muslims.
  • Trauma.
• Ku Klux Klan.
  • Welcome.
  • Work.
  • The exit.
• Parents For Peace.
  • Helping, guiding others out of extremism.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Refuge Movie: REFUGE Movie.
   • Instagram: REFUGE (formerly CLARKSTON) (@refugethemovie) • Instagram photos and videos.
   • Twitter: REFUGE (formerly CLARKSTON) (@RefugeTheDoc) / Twitter.
   • Facebook: Refuge Movie | Clarkston GA (facebook.com).
2. Parents For Peace (Help Line: 1-844-49-PEACE):
   • Website: Home - Parents For Peace (parents4peace.org).
   • Twitter: https://twitter.com/parentsforpeace.
   • YouTube: Parents For Peace - YouTube.
   • Facebook: Parents 4 Peace - Home | Facebook.

Profiles:

1. Chris’ bio on Parents For Peace: Our Team - Parents For Peace (parents4peace.org).
2. LinkedIn: Chris Buckley - Forensic Peer Mentor - Parents For Peace | LinkedIn.
3. Twitter: Chris buckley (@Chrisbu94982722) / Twitter.

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Original Recording Date: 2023MAR17.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Derrick's story.
  • Family and the law.

• factsnotfeelings.

• Black in America.
• The Black Sanctuary.
• BLM - help or hinderance?
• Educating people on policing.
  • Author of The Police and Me.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. The Black Sanctuary website: https://theblacksanctuary.com/.
   • Youtube: https://youtube.com/@theblacksanctuary1065.
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblacksanc/.
   • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theblacksanc/.
2. The Police and Me book:
   • Amazon USA: https://www.amazon.com/Police-Me-Derrick-Dotson/dp/B0BMSP2HNC.
   • Amazon Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/Police-Me-Derrick-Dotson-ebook/dp/B0BL8RPZ2G/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1682873872&sr=8-1.

Profiles:

1. Derrick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derrickdotson/.
2. The Black Sanctuary on LinkedIn: The Black Sanctuary | LinkedIn.

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Original Recording Date: 2023MAR10.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Neil's story.
• The path through diagnosis.
• Pain killers.
• Developing the solution.
• Legalities - Patents, Competition, .
• Winning the fight against Cancer.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Fen Block: End Fentanyl Patch Dependency - N Brereton Medical Technologies LLC (fenblockmed.com).
2. News article: Forest man invents device to control flow of fentanyl from patches (newsadvance.com).

Profiles:

1. LinkedIn for Neil: http://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-jackson-85739a237.

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Original Recording Date: 2023MAR08.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Corey's story.
• Military service.
• Homelessness experience.
• Policing in Australia.
  • From training to Inspector.
• Police college vs. hands-on experience.
• Innovation and thinking outside the box.
• TED Talks.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Queensland Police Service: Queensland Police Service.
2. TED Talks: Fighting crime with empathy | Corey Allen | TEDxSouthBank - YouTube

Profiles:

1. LinkedIn for Corey: Corey Allen APM CF - Patrol Group Inspector - Queensland Police Service | LinkedIn.

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Original Recording Date: 2023APR04.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

Thanks to Matt Waterman of The True Blue podcast for setting up this joint episode! Give it a listen and learn about our fellow Canadian officers.

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TOPICS:

• Introduction to the podcasts.
  • Start and purpose.
• Police culture.
• Rhetoric, media.
• What's next?

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. True Blue Podcast:
   • Podcast - Victoria City Police Union (truebluevic.ca)
   • True Blue Podcast | Podcast on Spotify.
   • True Blue Podcast on Apple Podcasts.
2. Bend Don't Break:
   • Bend Don't Break | Delta Police Department.
   • Bend Don't Break (google.com).
   • Bend Don't Break on Apple Podcasts.
3. 10-5 - The Official Podcast of the OPP Association:
   • OPPA - Podcast.
   • 10-5 - The Official Podcast of the OPP Association (google.com).
   • 10-5 - The Official Podcast of the OPP Association | Podcast on Spotify.
4. Ten Thirty Three:
   • Ten Thirty Three on Apple Podcasts.
   • Welcome to Ten Thirty Three! - Ten Thirty Three | Podcast on Spotify.

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Original Recording Date: 2023MAR06.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• John's story.
• S.F. before it was cool.
• Military to civilian transition.
• Instructor duties.
• Nerding out on gun stuff and ballistics.
• Why didn't they shoot it out of his hand?
  • DVD found here: products (americansniper.org).
• Flash recognition training.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Foundations of Sniper Marksmanship: Foundations of Sniper Marksmanship - 2nd Edition (Revised) (blue360media.com).
   • Waiting on discount code from publisher! Having tech difficulties. Will post once received.
2. Amazon USA: Foundations of Sniper Marksmanship: John C Simpson: 9781608852123: Amazon.com: Books.
3. Amazon Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/Foundations-Sniper-Marksmanship-Snipercraft-Principles-ebook/dp/B07QSD91C3
4. Snipercraft: store (snipercraft.org).
5. American Sniper Association: index (americansniper.org).

Profiles:

1. LinkedIn for John: John Simpson - Author at Blue360 - Blue360 Media | LinkedIn.

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Original Recording Date: 2023FEB10.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Kevin's story.
• Isolated posts to big city.
• Law degree.
• SWAT as the jack-of-all-trades or specialists.
• Canada / U.S.A tactical comparisons.
• Militarization of police.
• Appropriate use of tools.
• Policy safety blankets.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Militarization article: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/1461355719898204.
2. Royal Canadian Mounted Police: National Home Page | Royal Canadian Mounted Police (rcmp-grc.gc.ca).

Profiles:

1. LinkedIn for Kevin: (1) Kevin Cyr, LL.M. | LinkedIn.

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Original Recording Date: 2023MAR22.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Split of justice and public safety portfolios.
• Alberta Firearms Act.
  • Provincial vs. Federal powers.
  • Seizure Agents.
  • Legislation and fairness.
• Bail and Pre-charge changes.
  • Important information for justice system participants.
  • The big changes, (+) and (-).
  • Offenders, provincial or criminal punishment?
• Budget 2023.
  • Partnerships and working better together.
• Police reform.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Alberta Firearms Act: https://www.alberta.ca/introducing-the-alberta-firearms-act.aspx.
2. Bail changes: https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/alberta-demands-bail-changes-to-keep-more-violent-repeat-offenders-locked-up-1.6306686.

Profiles:

1. Provincial Minister: https://www.alberta.ca/minister-of-justice.aspx.
2. Twitter: https://twitter.com/shandro?lang=en.

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Original Recording Date: 2022DEC23.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Tony's story.
• First impressions of law enforcement.
• Small town to big city.
• Image issues and a remedy.
• Jiu-Jitsu!
  • Tournament challenge.
• Author of his mother's story.
  • The writing and publishing process.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Tony's book: https://www.amazon.ca/Freedom-Swimmers-Suk-Hing-Story/dp/B096TRTT5V.

Profiles:

1. Instagram: Tony Chin (@mongolian_chin) • Instagram photos and videos.
2. Facebook: Tony Chin | Facebook.

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Original Recording Date: 2022DEC23.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Rodrigo's story.
• Brazil.
• Daily dose of martial arts.
  • Rank and structure.
• Coming to Canada.
  • Establishing the sport.
• Change of careers.
• Fit-for-duty.
  • Choke holds and/or restraint.
• Family

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Rodrigo's Martial Arts schools: Elite Martial Arts - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) & Judo - Spruce Grove, Alberta (elite-martialarts.com).

Profiles:

1. Instagram: Elite Martial Arts Canada (@elitemartialartsca) • Instagram photos and videos.
2. Facebook: Elite Martial Arts SpruceGrove | Spruce Grove AB | Facebook.

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Original Recording Date: 2023MAR06.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Minister Ellis' story.
• Back in the day - Calgary policing.
• Transition to politics.
• Vision of safety and services in Alberta.
• Help for First Nation policing.
• Provincial police.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Public Safety and Emergency Services information: Public Safety and Emergency Services | Alberta.ca.

Profiles:

1. Minister Ellis' profile: Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services | Alberta.ca.
2. Twitter: Mike Ellis (@MikeEllisUCP) / Twitter.

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Original Recording Date: 2023JAN12.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Chief Blake's story.
• First Nation policing.
  • Expansion of service.
  • Applicants.
• Funding disparities.
  • Pensions, per officer, budgets.
• Limitation due to legislation.
  • Mix of oversight and all that it brings.
• Alberta's Sovereignty Act.
• Provincial police service.
• Reform.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Tsuut'ina Nation Police Service website: Tsuut’ina Nation Police Service - Tsuut’ina Nation Police Service (tsuutinapolice.com).
2. First Nation police as essential service: First Nations policing needs to be made an essential service, police chiefs tell AFN assembly | CBC News.

Profiles:

1. LinkedIn for Chief of Police Keith Blake: Keith Blake - Chief Of Police - Tsuut'ina Nation Police Service | LinkedIn.
2. Tsuut'ina Nation Police Service:
   • LinkedIn: Tsuut'ina Nation Police Service | LinkedIn.
   • Twitter: Profile / Twitter.
   • Instagram: Tsuut'ina Nation Police Service (@tsuutinapolice) • Instagram photos and videos.
   • Facebook: Tosguna Tsuut'ina Nation Police Service - Home (facebook.com).

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Original Recording Date: 2023FEB13.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

I recommend listening to this episode in conjunction with Dr. Julian Somers from S2E14. Different perspectives from two experts on legalization, enforcement and rehabilitation, and their solutions.

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TOPICS:

• Jeff's story.
• Foreign posts.
• Organized crime issues.
  • Cartels, Hells Angels, street crime.
  • Friends and business.
• Impact of 9/11.
• WAR ON DRUGS.
• Drug trafficking as violent crime and more.
• Legalization and Portugal model.
• Solutions from the expert!

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Jeff's book On Dope: On Dope: Drug Enforcement and The First Policeman: Stamm, Jeffrey B: 9781478751458: Books - Amazon.ca.
2. Suggested article: I, Fentanyl - American Thinker.

Profiles:

1. LinkedIn: Jeffrey B. Stamm - Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex | Professional Profile | LinkedIn.

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Original Recording Date: 2022DEC23.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Dave's story.
• Defining the definitions.
• Funding and performance of crime prevention.
• Nationalism: good or bad?
• Hate and its crimes.
  • Real and perceived.
  • Stats.
• Insurrection and protests.
• Solutions.
• Before we go! Military personnel and extremism.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Organization for the Prevention of Violence: Home - OPV (Organization for the Prevention of Violence) (preventviolence.ca).
2. Jonny Wakefield article referenced: Why are Muslim women in Edmonton being attacked? Details reveal a complicated history | Edmonton Journal.

Profiles:

1. LinkedIn: Dave Jones - Manager of Applied Research - Organization for the Prevention of Violence | LinkedIn.
2. Twitter: David Jones (@Davejonesy) / Twitter.

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Original Recording Date: 2023FEB13.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Julian's story.
• Mental health.
  • Help, personal agency, the self.
  • Stigma?
• Psychotherapy and addiction.
• National Post article.
  • IMED - Inter-Ministry Evaluation Database.
  • Terminology.
  • Working with government.
  • Stopping the Doctor - on the contrary!
• Solutions and who's on the right path?
• 'The Portugal Model' - why are we messing this up?

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. National Post article: Dr. Julian Somers (@somerspsych) / TwitterThe silencing of drug addiction experts who criticize 'safe supply' | National Post.
2. Simon Fraser University profile: Julian M. Somers - Faculty of Health Sciences - Simon Fraser University (sfu.ca)

Social Media:

1. LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/somerpsych.
2. Twitter: Dr. Julian Somers (@somerspsych) / Twitter

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Original Recording Date: 2022DEC20.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Phil's story.
• Languages and analytics.
• 9/11 effect and terrorism.
• Canadian performance.
• Incels and misinformation.
• Headlines and truth!
  • Definitions!!
• Private sector and authoring.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. The Peaceable Kingdom?: A History of Terrorism in Canada from Confederation to Present: The Peaceable Kingdom?: A History of Terrorism in Canada from Confederation to Present eBook : Gurski, Phil: Amazon.ca: Kindle Store.
2. Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting: Welcome to Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting.
3. Canadian Security Intelligence Service: Canadian Security Intelligence Service - Canada.ca.
4. CSE: Communications Security Establishment (cse-cst.gc.ca).

Social Media:

1. LinkedIn: Phil Gurski - Distinguished Fellow - University of Ottawa Professional Development Institute National Security | LinkedIn.
2. Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting Twitter: Twitter.

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Original Recording Date: 2022DEC16.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Mubin's story.
• World travels and Taliban.
• Tethers to home.
• Islam.
• Education.
• Radicalism / Extremism and national security.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Organizations:

1. Parents For Peace: Home - Parents For Peace (parents4peace.org).

Profiles:

1. LinkedIn: Mubin Shaikh - Professor, School of Public Safety - Seneca College | LinkedIn.
2. Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrmubinshaikh?s=21&t=82R0_Iy4KeCrEUf7BxO5gA.

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Original Recording Date: 2023FEB06.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Current events.
• NFP's recommendations to Mass Casualty Commission.
  • Funding / Resources / Mental Health.
• Recruitment and Experienced Officers.
• Bail reform.
  • Cop killers.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Organizations and Links:

1. National Police Federation: Homepage - NPF-FPN.
2. Mass Casualty Commission NFP recommendations: MCC - Our Nova Scotia RCMP (ournsrcmp.ca).
3. Recruitment statement: https://npf-fpn.com/news-item/national-police-federation-confident-in-strong-rcmp-recruitment-and-performance/.
4. Bail Reform: Earlier Parole Eligibility for Convicted Police Killer Justin Bourque Offensive to RCMP Members and Canadians - NPF-FPN.
5. National Police Federation Thanks RCMP Members, All Police who Responded to Police-Targeted Bank Incident in Saanich: National Police Federation Thanks RCMP Members, All Police who Responded to Police-Targeted Bank Incident in Saanich - NPF-FPN.
6. National Police Federation's response to several B.C. members being charged: National Police Federation Responds to Charges Against Some RCMP Members in Prince George, B.C. - NPF-FPN

Profiles:

1. Brian @ NPF: Board of Directors - Brian Sauvé, President - NPF-FPN.
2. LinkedIn: Brian Sauvé - President and CEO - National Police Federation / Federation de la Police Nationale | LinkedIn.

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Original Recording Date: 2023JAN13.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Sam is an investigative journalist with Global News. He graduated from Langara College with a journalism certificate in 2005, and was the winner of the Jack Webster student journalist award. Since 2006, Sam has been nominated for a number journalism awards including the Jack Websters, National Newspaper Awards and Hillman Prize. Most recently, in 2019, Sam and a TV colleague, John Hua, won a Jack Webster Award for The Casino Diaries
• Sharks - RCMP - Chamberlain or Churchill - Millions & Billions - Willful Blindness - Naïveté - Triads - Communist Party vs. Chinese people - Laundering - The Criminal Process.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Organizations:

1. Vancouver Sun, Sam on best seller list: Todd: Sam Cooper’s exposé of corruption in Canada tops bestseller list | Vancouver Sun.
2. Suggested Reading: Wilful Blindness: How a network of narcos, tycoons and CCP agents infiltrated the West: Cooper, Sam, Burton Dr. PHD PHD, Professor Charles, Baxendale, Dean, Biao, Professor Teng: 9780888903013: Books - Amazon.ca.

Profiles:

1. Global News: GlobalNews - Staff Personalities | Sam Cooper.
2. Sam's Twitter: Twitter
3. Sam's LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/sam-cooper-8998302.

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Original Recording Date: 2023JAN12.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Nick is an investigative journalist with the Age (Australia). Nick has earned two, Graham Perkin Australian Journalist of the Year (2017, 2020) and fourteen Walkley Awards (Australia's highest journalism honour).
• Australia - Triads - Chinese Communist Party - Casinos - Macau - Whales - Junkets - Connections - Laundering - Corruption.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Organizations:

1. Personal website: Nick McKenzie - Multi-award winning investigative journalist.
2. Suggested reading: Crown unmasked | The Age.

Profiles:

1. The Age profile: Nick McKenzie | The Age.
2. Twitter: https://twitter.com/ageinvestigates.

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Original Recording Date: 2023JAN04.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Jonathan is a journalist with over 5 decades of experience. He's an author with a best selling book titled: Claws of the Panda: Beijing's Campaign of Influence and Intimidation in Canada. (Best book title by the way!)
• Journalism - World Travels - Friends - Politics and Intel - United Front Work Department - Growing Sympathy - Foreign Police At Home - Economic and Industrial Impacts - National Interests - Getting Along and Cooperation.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Organizations:

1. Writers Trust: https://www.writerstrust.com/authors/jonathan-manthorpe/.

Profiles:

1. Twitter: https://twitter.com/jwmanthorpe.
2. Amazon:
   • Claws of the Panda: Beijing's Campaign of Influence and Intimidation in Canada - https://www.amazon.ca/Claws-Panda-Beijings-Influence-Intimidation/dp/177086539X.
   • Restoring Democracy in an Age of Populists and Pestilence - https://www.amazon.ca/Restoring-Democracy-Age-Populists-Pestilence/dp/1770865829/ref=sr_1_4?qid=1673939446&refinements=p_27%3AJonathan+Manthorpe&s=books&sr=1-4&text=Jonathan+Manthorpe.

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Original Recording Date: 2023JAN13.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Scott is a former Security Policy Advisor to both the Ontario and Federal governments, an author and a public commentator.
• Project Sidewinder - Prophecy - Lucky Money - Institutes - Shady Connections - Arrogance - Quiet Professionals - Speaking Truth To Power.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

References:

1. Project Sidewinder review: JS71-1-2000E-2.pdf (publications.gc.ca)
2. Scott's writings:
   • Meng Wanzhou: The Case: Meng Wanzhou: the case – Police Advocates Journal.
   • The Extradition Case of Huawei's Meng Wanzhou: Huawei’s Meng Wanzhou: What’s Going On and What to Expect (macdonaldlaurier.ca).
   • Understanding the threat: FEATURED ARTICLE | FrontLine Magazine.
   • Challenges of cyber security: FEATURED ARTICLE | FrontLine Magazine.
   • Reality of cyber espionage: FEATURED ARTICLE | FrontLine Magazine.
   • Cyber security issues: FEATURED ARTICLE | FrontLine Magazine.

Profiles:

1. FrontLine Magazine: https://frontline.online/defence/writers/204.

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Original Recording Date: 2023JAN04.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Charles is a Senior Fellow, Macdonald-Laurier Institute, Centre for Advancing Canada’s Interests Abroad.
• A History Lesson - China / Canada relations - Indo-Pacific Policy Then & Now - Influence - Retaliation - Current Events.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Organizations:

1. Charles Burton and Associates: http://www.charlesburton.org/.

Profiles:

1. Macdonald-Laurier Institute profile: https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/cm-expert/charles-burton/.
2. LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/charles-burton-4b26494?.
3. Twitter: https://twitter.com/cburton001.

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Original Recording Date: 2022DEC19.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Kevin's story.
• Starting in debt.
• $$$ education.
• Helping parents, teachers, educators.
• The markets, inflation and what you need to know.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Organizations:

1. Enriched Academy – Canada’s #1 Financial Literacy Resource.
   • support@enrichedacademy.com - email questions for gaining access to the program!

Profiles:

1. LinkedIn: Kevin Cochran - Co Founder Enriched Academy - Enriched Academy | LinkedIn.
2. Instagram: Enriched Academy (@enriched.academy) • Instagram photos and videos.
3. Dragon's Den: Season 7: EnRICHed Academy - Dragons' Den (cbc.ca).

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Original Recording Date: 2022DEC08.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Vernon's story.
• Policing career - far and wide.
• Education.
• Issues of recruitment/retention, conflicts of interest.
• Restorative justice.
• Senator duties.
• SECAPP - tech and critical communications.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Organizations:

1. SECAPP: Team - Secapp.

Profiles:

1. LinkedIn: Vernon White - Senior Director Partnership Development - Secapp | LinkedIn.
2. Canadian Senator work: Farewell from Finland: Senator Vernon White retires (sencanada.ca).

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Original Recording Date: 2023JAN09.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Chief McFee's story.
• Partnerships.
• Media and truth.
• Recruiting and retention.
• Police Act reform.
• Firearms and Federal government reach.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Organizations:

1. Edmonton Police Service: Edmonton Police Service.

Profiles:

1. Police profile: Chief Dale McFee (edmontonpolice.ca).
2. LinkedIn: Dale McFee - Chief Of Police - Edmonton Police Service | LinkedIn.

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Original Recording Date: 2022DEC23.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Heidi's story.
• Family history of policing.
• Cadet and police training.
• The path to VICE.
• Dangers of the trade.
• Offenders.
• Subject matter expert (SME).
• Giving back through education and training.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Organizations:

1. www.Chanceconsultingleo.com
2. www.Achanceforawareness.com

Profiles:

1. LinkedIn: Heidi Chance - SME - National Criminal Justice Training Center of Fox Valley Technical College (NCJTC) | LinkedIn.
2. Instagram: Heidi Chance (@a_chance_for_awareness) • Instagram photos and videos

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Original Recording Date: 2022NOV09.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Stephen's story.
• Persons crimes and complexities of investigations.
  • International partners.
• Organization of offenders.
  • Tools of the trade.
• Victim centric approach.
• Definitions and statistics.
• Mental health and well-being.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Organizations:

1. General resources: www.protectchildren.ca.
2. To report online child sexual exploitation, contact your local police or www.cybertip.ca which is Canada’s public reporting tip line.
3. Resources for adults and children: www.GetCyberSafe.ca.
4. Kids Help Phone: www.KidsHelpPhone.ca.

Profiles:

1. Profile on Stephen: https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/gazette/qa-a-victim-identification-specialist-helps-rescue-kids-abuse.
2. RCMP National Child Exploitation Crime Centre: https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/online-child-sexual-exploitation.
3. ALERT Alberta ICE: https://alert-ab.ca/public-knowledge/child-exploitation/.

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Original Recording Date: 2022NOV25.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are not those of the Edmonton Police Association, nor the Edmonton Police Service.

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TOPICS:

• Eric's story.
• Maturity.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

1. Eric McCants LinkedIn:
2. Burke County Sheriff's Office: https://www.burkecountysheriff.com/.

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Original Recording Date: 2022NOV17.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views / opinions of the participants are not those of the Edmonton Police Association, nor the Edmonton Police Service.

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TOPICS:

• Regan's early life story.
• Leadership lessons - leading from the front.
• Transition to policing (recruiting / training).
• Past versus present policing.
• Traffic section and specializations.
• The weight of the memories.
• Major files.
• Mental health.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

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Original Recording Date: 2022NOV09.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are not those of the Edmonton Police Association, nor the Edmonton Police Service.

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TOPICS:

• Jay's story.
• Travel and life experience.
• Early-on in the policing career.
• Police and social work.
• Association business and politicking.
• Narratives and reform.

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REFERENCES:

1. Lethbridge Police Association Twitter: https://twitter.com/lethpoliceassoc?lang=en.
2. Lethbridge Police Service: https://www.lethbridgepolice.ca/.

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Original Recording Date: 2022NOV01.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are not those of the Edmonton Police Association, nor the Edmonton Police Service.

Thanks for the connection, Dr. Carleton! [Nicholas Carleton | Psychology, University of Regina (uregina.ca)].

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TOPICS:

• Dr. Jung's story.
• Path through Psychology studies.
• Sex-offenders.
• Predicting vs. profiling.
• Killing for money.
  • Rewards and motivation.
• Human nature.

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REFERENCES:

1. Dr. Jung's profile: Dr. Sandy Jung - MacEwan University.

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Original Recording Date: 2022NOV02.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

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TOPICS:

• Linda's story.
• Life with firearms.
  • Competition.
  • The people.
  • Mental management.
• Business acumen.
  • Coaching and consulting.
• Where we are today and the future.

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REFERENCES:

1. Milcun Training Centre: http://www.milcun.com/.

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Original Recording Date: 2022OCT24.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

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TOPICS:

• Jon's story.
• Path to STARS.
• Life lessons and opportunity.
• Expanding the program.
• The perils of flying and missions.
• Equipment of the trade.
• Qualifications and training.
• The people who make it happen.

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REFERENCES:

1. STARS: STARS Air Ambulance | Home.
2. Donation and lottery links: https://stars.ca/ways-to-donate/ab/.
3. Jon Gogan LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jon-gogan-423b2517.

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Original Recording Date: 2022NOV17.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

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TOPICS:

• Use of Force.
• Restriction of options - where we've come from and where we're heading.
• Data and facts - what's not said, what's implied.
• Training.

• Review and reform.

• Listen to Brian's previous visit on TQP Episode 4 for his biography and other topics.

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REFERENCES:

1. National Police Federation: Homepage - NPF-FPN.
2. Documents of our discussion: Reducing Less-Lethal Intervention Options for RCMP Members Raises Concerns for Public and Police Safety - NPF-FPN.

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Original Recording Date: 2022OCT24.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

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TOPICS:

• Mr. Newark's story.
• Crown prosecutions.
• Discretion and the risk-averse world.
• Picking fights.
• How to lobby and reform.
• Motives behind the system.
• Border security.

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REFERENCES:

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TOPICS:

In lead up to Remembrance Day I wanted to pay special recognition to the police officers and partners who have served in their country's respective armed forces. This year there will be four episodes released in lead up to November 11.

Hope you listen with pride as these people served and gave themselves to a higher calling on your behalf; As all members in service do.

1. Keith's story.
2. Path to the US Army and Canadian Forces.
3. Vietnam.
4. Europe.

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REFERENCES:

1. Find Keith at http://www.milcun.com/.

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TOPICS:

In lead up to Remembrance Day I wanted to pay special recognition to the police officers and partners who have served in their country's respective armed forces. This year there will be four episodes released in lead up to November 11.

Hope you listen with pride as these people served and gave themselves to a higher calling on your behalf; As all members in service do.

1. Andrew's story.
2. Path to the British Military.
3. Europe
4. Middle East

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REFERENCES:

N/A

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TOPICS:

In lead up to Remembrance Day I wanted to pay special recognition to the police officers and partners who have served in their country's respective armed forces. This year there will be four episodes released in lead up to November 11. 

Hope you listen with pride as these people served and gave themselves to a higher calling on your behalf; As all members in service do.

1. Dan's story.
2. Path to the Canadian Forces.
3. Middle East.

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REFERENCES:

N/A

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TOPICS:

In lead up to Remembrance Day I wanted to pay special recognition to the police officers and partners who have served in their country's respective armed forces. This year there will be four episodes released in lead up to November 11.

Hope you listen with pride as these people served and gave themselves to a higher calling on your behalf; As all members in service do.

1. Ben's story.
2. Path to the Canadian Forces.
3. Africa
4. Europe.

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REFERENCES:

1. Find Ben at Sierra 64 Riflecraft – Fire Perfect Shots – On Demand – Under Pressure.

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Original Recording Date: 2022SEP22.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

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TOPICS:

• Zee's story.
• Path to policing.
• Small to big city transition.
• Public Safety Unit.
• Deployments and police in the middle of things.
• Personal life and politics.

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REFERENCES:

1. Camrose Police Service: Camrose Police Service | "Public safety through policing excellence".
2. Edmonton Police Service: Edmonton Police Service Recruiting (joineps.ca).

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Original Recording Date: 2022OCT13.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

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TOPICS:

• Mr. Scale's story.
• United States justice.
  • Consent decrees - separation of powers.
  • Pattern or practice investigations.
• Using science & technology on data to inform everyone.
• Racialized stats and headlines.
• Use of force.
• Narratives of police.
• Offering solutions.

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REFERENCES:

1. Police Strategies LLC: Police Strategies LLC - Police Force Analysis System.
2. LinkedIn (Bob Scales): Bob Scales - CEO - Police Strategies LLC | LinkedIn.
3. Article in discussion: https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/invest-in-underserved-communities-before-cutting-police-budgets/.

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Original Recording Date: 2022OCT19.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

NOTE: Yes, I mispronounced the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary.

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TOPICS:

• Mr. PECKFORD’s story.
• Provincial politics.
• Canadian history.
• U.K. / Canada / USA and their divergence.
• The Canadian Constitution and Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
• Interpretation of legislation.
• The future and where we go from here.

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REFERENCES:

1. Mr. Peckford's blog:
   • peckford42 (wordpress.com).
2. Shaun Newman Podcast: SNP - Shaun Newman Podcast.
   • Thanks to Shaun for providing the connection to Mr. Peckford!

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Original Recording Date: 2022SEP15.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

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TOPICS:

• Tom’s story.
• The only constant in policing is change.
• Front line management.
• Levels of Associations and their responsibilities.
• Issues in policing (recruiting / retention, mental health, protests).
• Lack of “leadership”.
• Fighting for the future.

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REFERENCES:

1. Canadian Police Association: http://www.cpa-acp.ca.
   • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CanadianPoliceAssociation/.
   • Twitter: https://twitter.com/stamatakiscpa.

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Original Recording Date: 2022SEP22.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

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TOPICS:

• Mike's story.
• Growing up East-coast.
• Service - Military, Police, Association.
• Media and special interest groups.
• Pushing back.
• Mental health help and member wellness.
• Looking forward.

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REFERENCES:

1. Edmonton Police Association: Welcome to the EPA - Edmonton Police Association.
2. Follow Mike at:
   • Twitter: Twitter.
   • Instagram: Mike Elliott (@mike_elliottepa) • Instagram photos and videos.

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Original Recording Date: 2022AUG30.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

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TOPICS:

• Mr. Chrustie's story.
• Taking risks.
• At the start of the Charter of Rights.
• Drugs, organized crime, street skills.
• Terrorism; left-wing organizations.
• Foreign entities and trans-national crime.
• Scope and effectiveness of policing, judiciary, and the law.

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REFERENCES:

1. Critical Risk Team (CRT): HOME (criticalriskteam.com).
2. Royal Canadian Mounted Police: National Home Page | Royal Canadian Mounted Police (rcmp-grc.gc.ca).

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Original Recording Date: 2022AUG22.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

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TOPICS:

• Ben's story.
• Canadian Forces.
• Sniping - training, mental state, pressure.
• Training the next generation.
• Ownership - Sierra 64 Riflecraft

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REFERENCES:

1. Sierra 64 Riflecraft - Sierra 64 Riflecraft – Fire Perfect Shots – On Demand – Under Pressure.
   • Ben's contact: sierra64riflecraft@gmail.com.
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sierra64riflecraft/.
   • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063636996556.
2. C.O.P.E. - Couples Overcoming PTSD Everyday - https://woundedwarriors.ca/our-programs/couples-overcoming-ptsd-everyday/.
3. Other Resources:
   • MilCun Training Center: http://www.milcun.com/.
   • Rob Furlong Marksmanship Academy: https://www.rfma.ca/.
   • Callsign66: https://www.callsign66.ca/.
   • Accuracy 1st Canada: https://accuracy1stcanada.ca/.
   • American Snipers - Adopt A Sniper program: https://americansnipers.org/.

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Original Recording Date: 2022AUG10.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

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TOPICS:

• Steve's path in life.
• Life in the Canadian Armed Forces.
• Perceptions vs. realities.
• CANSOF.
• Edmonton Fire Rescue Services.
• Expectations on the daily.