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Ryan Tillman
The goal of the #ITSNEEDED Podcast is to bridge the gap between Law Enforcement and the community. The host, Ryan Tillman, is the founder of Breaking Barriers United and a police officer in Southern California. Ryan is joined by his co-host Officer Anthony Johnson, A.K.A. "The Dancing Cop”.
The recent floods in Texas left behind more than just destruction — they revealed how quickly tragedy can become politicized. In moments like these, suffering knows no party lines. Let's discuss
Wondering what the Big Beautiful Bill actually says? In this video, I break down the major points of the bill and explain how it affects everyday Americans, not just what politicians or media pundits want you to think. Whether you're conservative, liberal, or somewhere in between, I want to give you a clear, unbiased look at what's inside the bill. I will give you the pros and cons, and then leave it up to you to decide if it's good or bad.
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In this episode, I’m sharing what I learned from a real conversation with an ICE agent — and how it changed the way I see immigration enforcement in America. This isn’t just about politics; it’s about people, broken systems, and the leadership we need to fix them. I talk about the confusion ICE agents face, the impact of sanctuary state laws, and why public perception is so far from reality. If we want safer communities and real solutions, we’ve got to start having honest conversations like this one. Let’s break the stereotypes and get to the truth.
Shareece Wright is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League. He played college football for the USC Trojans, and was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the third round of the 2011 NFL draft. I actually played against this guy in high school, once he got drafted I didn't feel so bad about how bad they beat us.
Camryn Bynum is an American professional football safety for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He played college football for the California Golden Bears and was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL draft.
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I wanted to clear the air to make sure everyone knows what happened to the #ITSNEEDED Podcast.
I talk about Adrian a lot in my presentations with schools and officers. When I was a School Resource officer, Adrian was one of those kids I poured into. During his time in high school he made some bad decisions, but the lessons he has learned and how much he has grown is INCREDIBLE!
It has been a while... It has been crazy on our end and we want to update all of you. Thank you to everyone who reached out asking where the podcast has been. It is because of you guys we are back!
Even though we don't see what happened before the cell phone video, it's hard to think of something that would cause this to be ok. Let's talk about it!
Fumbling our way through this episode and dusting off the mics. Glad to be back, it was a crazy season for all of us.
Last week Ryan had 20 presentations to over 9,000 students. He knows not every student will listen, but even if it impacts one, it was worth. Both AJ and Ryan's have been speaking more and share on that experience.
There is a lot going on in the world right now...Let's talk about Israel, freedom, and God.
Today we go over a few trending police videos that people are starting false narratives about. Aj tells us about his experience speaking at Harvard, and Ryan may or may not have been racially profiled at the studio.
Thank you for your patience! With our schedules getting busier and being in different time zones it has been hard to line up our calendars, but we are back and have missed you all!
We apologize for not being here for a few weeks. Aj and Billy had their kid's going to school for the first time which through off everyone's schedule and now the building the studio is located in has a power outage and they don't know when it will be back up.... Life is throwing some curve balls but we appreciate ALL OF YOU!
California recently was talking about getting rid of the use of K9's. Today we talk about how certain laws can make our jobs harder and what we can do about that.
I posted a video about community policing the other day and the feedback was mixed. Let's talk about it!
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Ryan travels accross the country to speak at an event and he doesn't know what the event is. Showing up in his neck pillow and sneakers was not the right move.
Here is a segment of a new project I am going to be working on. This podcast will continue! I am just broadening what I do content wise. Hope you enjoy and we will be back to our normal show next week!
Internal pressures can be pretty bad within law enforcement. What causes them? What causes you to be so bothered by it? When someone really tries to go above and beyond and people try to pull them down, why is that?
Portland State University took guns away from it's police in 2020, and this month they have given them back. Also there is talk about helicopters now being used by police and K9's won't be able to bite anymore?
Today we talk about how INTERNAL pressures can almost be worse than external. This is true in our personal lives and in law enforcement.
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During recording Ryan and Billy were on the road in San Antonio Texas, so we apologize for the audio quality. On today's episode AJ opens up and shares some great, but deep news with us.
Ever heard someone say I have never seen a good police officer? Or talk about ANYTHING broadly like this? Let's discuss
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Memphis PD has fired 5 officers for a video that they have not yet released at the time of this recording. LAPD has a $50 million lawsuit against them from the Keenan Anderson family. A lot to discuss, let's get into it.
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As always we have a lot to talk about. Today was talk about impact, as well as a current event about the BLM Co-Founder blaming police for her cousin's death. Let's discuss.
Today we have on a guest who just participated in our new Youtube series called "Switched." On social media we have people who push back at what we show and say. Our guest was one of those people. That is a good thing! This is all about dialogue. Our guest shares with us how "Switched" really did change his perspective. He even calls it "the solution" to what is going on right now in our society.
Michael Paredes was one of the two officers killed in El Monte. His wife is here to share his story.
How can we know if someone is rehabilitated? How do we keep the pendulum from swinging to far in either direction? Let's talk about it.
We hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving with their familes! Today Ryan talks about a trip he took to a prison in Northern California, and AJ shares about his department giving away over 700 turkeys!
Fridays I am going to start posting a short segment about someting that was on my mind that week. It will be differenct from our normal episodes, it won't ever have a guest or discussion, just my thoughts about the previous week. I hope we can learn and grow together from this.
You never know how far one decision you make can go. We talk about a lot in this episode but Ryan shares a video towards the end that reminds us of why we do what we do. As officers we can make a huge impact with a small action.
You never know how far one decision you make can go. We talk about a lot in this episode but Ryan shares a video towards the end that reminds us of why we do what we do. As officers we can make a huge impact with a small action.
Jason Lehman is an educational consultant, writer, and public speaker. He was also a police officer for many years and is dedicated to bridging the gap between law enforcement and the community.
We are always looking for the ambush or the attack, but we neglect officer wellness which is more likely to kill us.
We are always looking for the ambush or the attack, but we neglect officer wellness which is more likely to kill us.
We have officially been doing this podcast for four years. This podcast would not be possible or even matter without all of you who listen. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts! What is next for the #ITSNEEDED Podcast?
We have officially been doing this podcast for four years. This podcast would not be possible or even matter without all of you who listen. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts! What is next for the #ITSNEEDED Podcast?
Today Sgt Mattingly, who served on the search warrant team of Breonna Taylor's residence will join us to discuss the recent news that has come out in the case.
On this episode we will discuss the importance of why Police Departments need to utilize social media and have a strategy.
The fellas have had many guest on the podcast in recent weeks. It's time to catch up and recap!
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Shea Degan, founder and CEO of 88 Tactical will join us today to talk about what to do if ever involved in an active shooter.
Artie Gonzales and Leon Ford have both been on the podcast but never at the same time! Today we talk about justice and what it looks like. What is true justice? What are some pros and cons of our justice system? We have 4 people with MANY different experiences dealing with the justice system, let's discuss.
Today's guest is Chris Sanders. Chris recently joined the Orange County Sheriff's Department and has the same mission as us. Let's talk with the next generation of officers!
So many questions. The guys discuss active shooter response and protocols when dealing with these nightmarish scenarios.
There is so much talk about gun laws, reform, etc... What are real solutions that we can start doing today? Our Guest Dr. Jones, former Nike Exacutive and current Consultant, is going to discuss those real solutins with us today.
Today the fellas will talk about the humility it takes to see another perspective. Also, Billy is FINALLY back.
Listen in as the guys discuss the recent mass shooting and the media's attempt to use it to divide a nation.
During today's episode the fellas will talk about the skewed view of others who are committed more towards bashing than the actual work being done
Tune in to the latest episode of the podcast where you will hear about how Ryan almost got carjacked in an Uber!
Recording from Atlanta on this episode, sorry for the audio quality but we will be back in the studio next week!
In one of our very first episodes we talked about the police academy, today we take your questions and get into detail about stress academys at the importance of them.
Tyrone Dennis is a 16 year decorated and retired detective. He is now a community advocate and public speaker. Tyrone is the founder of Clippers and Cops. This is a group created to put citizens and cops in the same room to discuss topics that some don't want to talk about in barbershop setting.
Today Brandon Tatum joins us on the podcast while we discuss Amir Locke and no-knock warrants.
Emotions can get the best of us, and they can take our eyes off our main goal or mission. With Breaking Barriers United and the #ITSNEEDED Podcast our mission is to bridge the gap between law enforcement and the community.
One officer was shot and killed and the other critically wounded in Harlem last week. Let's discuss.
Officer pulls sergeant away from suspect by the belt. Let's watch the video and discuss.
A plane crashes and the train tracks, and social worker stabbed going to a call. Let's discuss.
This episode we recorded live for the first time with some new features. Today we talk about the Burlington Coat Factory incident with LAPD. Let's watch the video and break it down.
A Minneapolis police officer who confused her handgun for her taser was convicted of manslaughter in the death of Daunte Wright. Let's discuss!
Sgt. John Mattingly was the one knocking on the door the night of the Breonna Taylor incident. We have done a deep dive on this before. Now we get to here from his perspective everything that happened.
He has a new book out called "12 Seconds in the Dark." This book outlines the beginning of his career and the details of the Breonna Taylor incident and what has happened afterward.
Before we can talk about police reform, we need to talk about culture reform and personal responsibility. Today Craig Long joins us to talk about decisions he made that led him to prison. He also talks to us about how taking control of his own life helped him build back his life and become a successful entrepreneur.
I always say it's ok to agree to disagree. But everyones feelings are cranked up that they aren't able to see what the facts are. They aren't even willing to to an opposing viewpoint.
There is value in time on the job, but we also need to be open to change. Words for new officers and more seasoned officers.
A lot to talk about today! Colin Kaepernick, 9,000 workers in New York put on unpaid leave, and more. Let's go.
What are your priorities? Are you putting your family first? This episode is a little different and we talk about home life.
Brandon Tatum is an American conservative political commentator, former police officer and former football player.
School shooter in Texas was released on bond and we discuss what it's like to feel stuck in impossible circumstances, and how to push through.
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This week we welcome back Ryan and talk about the dash. How can your life make an impact? Ryan and AJ share stories of this on the job as police officers
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Aj is solo this week for a quick episode. Ryan lost a loved one this weekend and understandably could not record.
In 2013, Mike Simpson was still running missions in Afghanistan with U.S. Special Forces. He was forty-eight years old. Today we talk about performance optimization and longevity in physical fitness.
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LMPD Officer Matt Dages lost his job and was charged for one count of falsifying a police report. This all came about from an interaction that happened two days after the death of George Floyd. A cell phone video of Officer Degas went viral and a lot of narratives to go along with it. We have Matt Degas's wife, Christina Dages, on the podcast to give his side of the story.
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Have we moved forward or backward as a society and profession since George Floyd's death? What do you think about vaccine mandates? Let's talk.
Today's podcast will sound a little different, Ryan is on the road speaking and is doing the podcast from his hotel room.
A lot of people want to make excuses for their bad behavior. If we want police and community relations to improve we BOTH need to be accountable for our actions.
We all know leadership in any organization is important. What type of leadership? What does that look like?
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We need to stop coddling violent criminals. Yes, we believe in rehabilitation, but some people are not ready for that.
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Repost of Episode 5. Both Ryan and AJ are on vacation so we couldn't get together to record. On this episode they talk about the Police Academy! Funny stories, what to expect, what mind set to have, and much more.
Departments across the country have very different views on the timeline for promotions or special assignments. Is this a good or bad thing? Let's talk about some of the pros and cons and how Ryan and Aj's departments do deal with this.
This week we talk about everything from the Olympics controversies to what changing law enforcement ACTUALLY looks like.
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We have a message for those who have left the profession, for those looking to get into the profession, and those currently in law enforcement.
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Its's more than just calls for service. Of course there are priorities calls, but when was the last time you got out of your cruiser just to meet someone new in your community? It can make all the difference.
How does someone go from being a straight A student, to starting the first Blood gang in Dallas, to now being on a mission to end violence in urban communities? Antong Lucky shares his story with us today. He now is President of an organization called "The Urban Specialists". Their goal is to change the cultural environment of our communities in order to stop senseless violence and help individuals reach their fullest potential.
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If you learn how to talk to people, you will have a successful career. On todays episode we talk about the power of communication within law enforcement.
Aj is back at work after almost a year. He was hurt during the riots after George Floyd and shares what he is seeing in law enforcement and the community during this time.
How often should we worry about if we are offending someone? Is there a time and place for certain things? Should you not care at all?
The question has been asked if police should only respond to calls for service of high priority, so only reactive policing as opposed to proactive. Let's discuss.
This is the 100th Episode of the #ITSNEEDED Podcast. We are so thankful to all of you who listen and enjoy the content. On this episode we share our list of most impactful moments, as well as our top 2 funny moments.
This is a long time coming, let's talk dispatch! Glenna Oliver has been a dispatcher for 25 years and works at the same department as Ryan.
Today we discuss what happened in Ohio with Ma'Khia Bryant and LeBron James giving his 2 cents on the matter.
At the time of recording the verdict for the Derek Chauvin trial had not been made public. At the time of posting it now has. We will make sure to address this in the next episode.
The Savage had baby number two, the Tillman's are on vacation, and Aj, well Aj is Aj haha. We will be back to our regular scheduled programming soon!
Our goal is to separate fact from emotion. This is the first episode of a series we are going to do about the Derek Chauvin trial going on right now.
This episode we lay the groundwork for what is going on and what the charges are. As we continue in the series we will go deeper into these issues.
We were going to talk about different uses of force but the conversation took a turn. The conversation turned towards the brave actions of officer Eric Talley and the next generation of police officers.
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Both Ryan and Aj have been in officer involved shootings, and Ryan just returned from a retreat for officers who have been in similar situations. Ryan shares what he learned from the retreat and from the other officers.
Whether you know it or not you are a leader. Everyone is a leader in some aspect of their life. Today we talk about leadership and what it means to accept a life of pressure and adversity.
We can't go into every detail of our personal OIS but we do want to talk about what it is like for an officer after the incident. There is a lot more that goes into it than most know. It is a very stressful time for the officer and their family. Let's get into it.
We didn't have a specific topic this week. This week was about catching up and talking about current events!
Rener Gracie is an American Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner, a chief instructor at the Gracie University, and co-creator of the Gracie University online curriculum. Rener now has HARD DATA showing when jiu-jitsu is implemented as mandatory training for officers, officer injuries go down, civilian injuries go down, and departments save money.
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Dr. Robert Livingstonis a social psychologist and one of the nation’s leading experts on the science underlying bias and racism. His research has appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Harvard Business Review. For two decades, he has served as a diversity consultant to scores of Fortune 500 companies, public-sector agencies, and non-profit organizations. He has held professorships at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, and the University of Sussex. He currently serves on the faculty of the Harvard Kennedy School.
Qualified Immunity and the Thin Blue Line Flag have become topics of conversation since last summer. On this episode we discuss what they are seen as and what they actually are.
Ryan's department has a new team called the "Quality of Life Team". They do great work, but it also shows police work isn't always flashy or what you see in the movies.
With everything going on its easy to start feeling tired. Everything just feels heavy right now. This episode is more laid back conversation. One of the main topics that comes up is mistaking high standards for perfection, especially within law enforcement. We all agree that people in leadership positions should be held to a higher standard, but where does that stop?
Charges dropped against the officers involved in Jacob Blake's shooting. Let's dig deep and see why.
A LOT has happened in one week. On this episode we talk about censorship, Capitol Hill, and what defines us as a person.
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I do not think we should always defend law enforcement. If something is wrong, it's wrong. But when someone is trying to do something different to make a positive change within law enforcement, why do other cops seem to have to put them down? This isn't always the case, but it happens more than you would think. Just because someone is doing something different, or not the way you would do it, does not make it wrong. When good is being done, we need to support each other.
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Everyone is excited that 2020 is almost over. It was a touch year, but the calendar changing doesn't change our current situation. What can YOU do to improve your life as the calendar changes into 2021?
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Homicide rates are at an all time high across the US. The policies being made by states seem to be trying to help that rise even more. Let's discuss.
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The highs and lows of this career can really effect your home life. Being at such a high all the time at work can cause you to shut off at home, but our family deserves us as our best even more so than our job.
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This podcast is dedicated to bridging the gap between law enforcement and the community, but we have also never been shy about our faith in Jesus Christ. This episode we have our guest, Pastor Ben Courson, who is a Pastor in Oregon. This episode is much more about our faith, but our faith is interconnected with our calling in law enforcement. We hope you find it beneficial!
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Artie Gonz is back on the podcast. On episode 53 "Lessons from a Lifer", Artie told us his story of spending 21 years in federal prison, to now living a successful life working in Hollywood and helping others who come from similar backgrounds. On this episode we talk about forgiveness. What it means to forgive others and also to forgive yourself.
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Ryan and AJ catching up and talking current events.
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Derek Williams recently retired as the Police Chief at Ontario Police Department in Southern California. He is also one of the reasons Ryan became a police officer. Today we have him in the studio to discuss how things have changed since he got into law enforcement in 1991.
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Let's welcome back our guest Leon Ford. 8 years ago he was shot by police and has been in a wheel chair since, but his story does not stop there. Over the past year Ryan, AJ, and Leon have developed a friendship and on this episode they share about what they are doing together to make positive change.
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The infamous BIG BLUE joining us in the studio on the election day episode.
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Another episode of Ryan and AJ chatting about what has been on their minds lately.
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Today's podcast was mainly about mental health calls and how it would look with social workers being a part of departments, but we also talked about a wide variety of topics including Ice Cube working with trump, and Joe Biden's comment about police shooting people in the leg.
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When people say they can see a world where police don't exist, they truly don't understand what is out there.
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Sheldon Harris was a police officer in Ohio for 5 years before recently going into full time ministry. On this episode we hear his story about why he got out of law enforcement, how law enforcement changed over the 5 years he was in it, and what he is doing now.
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Step by step we are going to go through the Breonna Taylor situation. Everything leading up to the event and everything during. We are going to give as little opinion as possible and let you decide for yourself.
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You have heard it. People talking about how the entire system is broken. So no matter what race you are, no matter how good of a cop you are, the system you work within is in itself, racist. Making you racist. Nah, let's discuss.
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Get the podcast insurance, another passion episode. You want to hear how two minority officers are feeling during this time? This episode is for you.
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Telling us to say names, Kyle Rittenhouse and much more. If you haven't heard a passion episode before here is the next one. Let's go!
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The last few weeks we have had some awesome guests, on this episode Ryan and AJ catch up on current events, talk more about Jacob Blake, and discuss what is going on in their lives as police officers.
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Major Williams is running for Governor of California as a republican. In this episode we discuss what it means to be running as a republican in this state, current issues, and ideas he has for the future. To learn more about Major Williams and his campaign visit:
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Oliver Hudson is an American actor, podcaster, and a new friend of ours! Today we talk about facts vs. feelings. It is a good thing to empathize with people and understand where they are coming from, but when is it appropriate to bring up the actual facts on a situation looking past the feelings?
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Police Chief Karen Comstock was Chief of Ryan's department when Ryan first started. She was there at the beginning of his career and at the beginning of BBU. We are forever grateful for her leadership and support of BBU in it's early days! Pastor Jody Moore was a founding member of BBU and a pastor in the local community with a passion for positive change.
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Collin Kartchner started a movement called #savethekids. This is a crusade to help people both young and old rise above the negative effects of social media & screen-addiction, while showing the world how to use it for good. If you are a parent or ever plan on being a parent this is an absolute MUST listen.
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Christine Devine is an American television news anchor based in Los Angeles. She can be seen weeknights on KTTV's Fox 11 News. She has won 16 Emmys, including the prestigious Governors Award. Six Emmys were for Best Newscast.
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Monica Miller is not only a survivor of sexual exploitation but a strong advocate in raising awareness of the sexual exploitation and trafficking across the United States. Today she shares her incredible story of what she has gone through, how she made it out, and how she is helping others.
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Monica Miller is not only a survivor of sexual exploitation but a strong advocate in raising awareness of the sexual exploitation and trafficking across the United States. Today she shares her incredible story of what she has gone through, how she made it out, and how she is helping others.
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What does it mean to go beyond the call for service? How can someone that doesn't know you, hate you? Today AJ and Ryan discuss some recent police videos online and also go over what it means to go beyond the call for service, and how to "force" the community to get to know you in a loving way.
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The last few weeks we have had some amazing guests. This episode of the podcast Ryan and AJ recap some of these guests and go over current events and how they are used to divide us.
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Seven years ago Leon Ford was shot 5 times by Pittsburgh Police. His relationship with law enforcement has been complicated to say the least. On this episode we talk about what happened, how we can find common ground, and how we can all move forward to create a better world for our children.
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Rener Gracie is an American Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioner, a chief instructor at the Gracie University, and co-creator of the Gracie University online curriculum. Cedric Martin is veteran, police officer of 15 years, and also trained Jiu Jitsu during his career in law enforcement. On this episode we discuss how Jiu Jitsu can help police officers and what the future of law enforcement looks like.
Artie Gonz spent 21 years of his life in federal prison, but that is just part of his story. Artie's story is a story of transformation. He is now living his dream working in Hollywood and helping others who were once incarcerated, achieve their dreams as well.
If you have been listening to this podcast for any amount of time you know AJ and Ryan's heart when it comes to law enforcement and the community. Both being African American and also police officers, they have a unique perspective. Today they wanted to have that uncomfortable conversation that it seems the entire country is having right now. They wanted to talk about some of their personal experiences of racism in America and how they personally see this issue as a human and as a police officer.
Right now there is a lot of chaos in America. Police across the country are seeing this first hand. Both Ryan and AJ have been in the middle of these riots. In this episode they talk about their experiences and what we can do to make things better.
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Anthony Madrano has gone through a lot to get to where he is now. When he was younger he struggled with sobriety and life on the street. Now he is a loving father, business owner, and follower of Jesus Christ. On this episode we talk about his story and his interactions with law enforcement along the way.
Guest Officer Deyon Mcelroy and Ryan grew up together and ended up both being police officers. Deyon has been a police officer in Las Vegas for two years now.
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Nick Santos is a former pro MMA competitor and is currently a police officer of 9 years. His passion is teaching law enforcement how to be proficient when going hands on so that they rely on their tools less. Follow our guest:
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We took questions from our private Facebook group and answered them on the podcast today. We talk about law enforcement and life in general, let's go!
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Today we speak with Officer Myles Mason who was a Correctional Officer for three and a half years before changing his career path to a street cop. Today on the podcast we discuss the differences he see's between the two jobs, what goes on behind the walls of a prison, and how working corrections has also helped him on the street.
What drives you? Knowing why you are pursuing a goal is needed to get you through sometimes.
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Everywhere you look everything is about COVID-19. We wanted to get away from that a little bit and we talk about mental health calls for service, most embarrassing moments, and we go on Instagram live, and take your questions!
Do police departments discipline their officers when they have done something wrong? Are officers let off the hook even when they deserve punishment? Let's discuss.
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Let's talk about the four F's we can focus on during this time.
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While everyone is self-quarantined we hope you can enjoy this episode! Let's talk about the difficulties that first responders have during a time like this. First resonders include police, fire fighters, nurses, doctors, they all have an important job to do and don't have the option of not working.
Welcome our guest, Donut Operator! Donut is a Youtuber, twitch streamer, veteran, and ex police officer. Much of his content on Youtube is police video breakdowns and that is exactly what we are talking about today, critical incidents and why it is important to educate the public about them.
Ryan is on his own this week, AJ was not able to make the recording of the podcast because of some exciting news!
We will be back to our normal podcast recording with both AJ and Ryan next week.
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Last episode we got to hear Ryan's story of growing up and how he became a police officer. This week it is AJ's turn. Hearing AJ's story, you would never think that he would have become a police officer, but God's plan is rarely what we have envisioned.
On this episode Ryan becomes a guest on his very own podcast. AJ interviews Ryan so we can get to know more about him, his background, and how he got into law enforcement.
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A new law in Oregon may make it easier for criminals to commit crime. In Oregon police are limited to investigatory questions only related to the purpose of the traffic stop. Let's discuss how the effects police day to day, especially proactive policing.
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We do not talk politics on this podcast. We still don't really in this episode, but recently the rapper T.I. somehow related the recent Iranian situation to police work and how America is awful. Let's discuss.
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Merry Christmas everyone! This is the last episode of the year and we hope everyone had a great 2019. This episode we go over some of the accomplishments of 2019 and answer questions sent in by our listeners. See you next year!
Episode 32, let's go! No guest this week, just Ryan and AJ chatting about law enforcement, society, and opinions on some recent events.
Ken E. Nwadike, Jr. is an American documentary filmmaker, motivational speaker, and peace activist popularly known as the Free Hugs Guy. Ken is the founder of the Free Hugs Project, which gained popularity as he made major news headlines for his peacekeeping efforts and de-escalation of violence during protests, riots, and political rallies. Ken was featured in Google’s 2016 Year in Search video as a highlight among some of the year’s most defining moments and he has made many appearances on news programs, including CNN, USA Today, Good Morning Britain, and BBC News.
Ryan and Aj discuss the importance of relationships when it comes to policing and Ryan gives his thoughts about last week being his final days as an SRO at his school.
We missed a week but we are back! Kanye dropped a Christian Album, more videos of police shootings have come up, and AJ saw the Walmart yodeling kid live in concert. A lot to catch up on!
Amber Guyger is a name that has been all over the media lately. In this episode we go over her sentencing and the "hug heard around the world."
Ryan and AJ talking from the heart and catching up on today's episode.
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We are joined for a second time by Sean "Sticks" Larkin who is most known for his appearances on the A&E reality show Live P.D. At the time of the show's premiere, he had been working in the gang unit of the Tulsa Police Department for nearly two decades. Today we are talking body cameras. Pros, cons, and what we think. Let's go!
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Retired police officer Nick Wilson joins us on our podcast today. He opens up about his career in law enforcement that eventually lead to his struggles with mental health and substance abuse. His goal now is to end the stigma of mental health in law enforcement and encourage those struggling to find help.
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We go in on this episode. We are holding everyone accountable. Law Enforcement and Community members alike. We need to stop complaining and crying about things and start making positive steps forward by actually doing something about it.
This episode was recorded live at #ITSNEEDED Conference that just took place August 1st at the Riverside Convention Center. This conference was an absolute success and we had an amazing time. If you were able to attend or help out, THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts, thank you. Here are a few different guests talking about the conference and BBU's mission.
We cover a ton of topics in this episode and do a Q&A!
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Shelisa Williams is a Lieutenant here in Southern California and also part of the BBU Team. As an Air Force veteran, and with 25 years in law enforcement she gives us a lot of insight into law enforcement and how things have evolved. We enjoyed the conversation and we know you will too.
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On this episode we welcome back AJ (ohnoitsdapopo). He only missed one episode but he was missed! On this podcast we discuss some recent calls we have had on the job, as well as what AJ has been going through.
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On this podcast we have mentioned many times that myself or AJ could be in the national spotlight about a police situation. Well that has happened to AJ about a recent use of force video of him. We can't talk about all the details but we do touch on the video and the negative affect of people seeing 30 second videos and assuming the worst.
Today we are joined by our special guest, Joe Nyce. A New York police officer and motivational speaker.
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This episode of the podcast we breakdown some recent police videos that have gone public. We are not here to Monday morning quarterback or to judge the officers or community members. We are doing this to learn from these situations and see how as police officers and community members we can move forward and have better interactions.
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Ryan and AJ go over what it is like day to day at their departments.
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Ryan, AJ, and special guest "The Savage" discuss success, depression, and a social media campaign coming up about suicide awareness.
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On this episode Ryan and AJ discuss consensual encounters vs detaining. They also share stories of different situations involving people filming them while on the job and getting false calls that end up making the police look like the bad guys.
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What abilities, talents, and skills do you bring to Law Enforcement? Individuals bring so much more to the table in this profession than just being able to enforce the law. Our guest @saint_the_rapping_cop brings his music into law enforcement as a way to help him connect with his community. AJ brings his gift of being social and interacting face to face every single day with his community. Ryan has brought in his entrepreneurial spirit and started businesses to support law enforcement and future law enforcement. On this episode they discuss specific ways each of them connect with their community.
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Jorge Sierra shares his story with us of being a gang member, getting shot 6 times and being paralyzed from the waist down, to now being a CEO and traveling the country speaking to students. We were truly touched by his story and we know you will too.
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This podcast is about bridging the gap between Law Enforcement and the community. It is also about AJ and I and how we personally live our lives and act in this profession. A major part of our lives is our faith in Jesus Christ. In this episode we share our story of faith and how it applies to us as police officers.
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This is the episode where our wives join us! All four of us sit down and discuss what it is like being married to someone in Law Enforcement, and go over some things that may be helpful for people transitioning into that way of life. If you ever have further questions about our topics please email us at itsneededpodcast@gmail.com.
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Episode 11 has Ryan and AJ in the studio together for the first time! AJ came to California, visiting form Ohio, to meet with Ryan about the #ITSNEEDED Conference. This episode is about the conference and why it is so needed for this specific time in history.
The conference takes place August 1st, 2019 at the Riverside Convention Center in Riverside, CA. The keynote speakers are Eric Thomas (@etthehiphoppreacher) and Gordon Graham. For more information visit breakingbarriersunited.com
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Ashley Hawkins is one of the competitors on the NBC show "The Titan Games" as well as a police officer. Not only is she a competitor, but she is dominating and moving onto the next round. On this episode we speak with her about the importance of fitness in Law Enforcement, as well as some of the aspects of being a woman in Law Enforcement. If you have seen the show you know that she is an amazing athlete which translates perfectly into this profession.
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Every day, more than 130 people in the United States die after overdosing on opioids. Heroin killed over 70,000 people last year. 70,000 fathers, mothers, husbands, brothers, sisters, you name it. 70,000 people. It really has become a problem in the US and we need to communicate to the next generation that it is easier to just not start, than it is to quit.
In this episode we give our perspectives as police officers and what we see while out on patrol.
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Are you looking to get into Law Enforcement? In this episode we discuss the process of getting hired as a police officer and go over what to do and what NOT to do while looking for a position.
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We are honored to have our guest Sean 'Sticks' Larkin on this episode of the #ITSNEEDED Podcast. Sean is the analyst on A&E's hit show, LivePD. He is also the host of A&E's new TV show PD CAM. The links to these shows are below:
PD CAM: https://www.aetv.com/shows/pd-cam
LivePD: https://www.aetv.com/shows/live-pd
On this episode we discuss mental health within Law Enforcement.
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On this episode we are joined by my good friend Tam. Tam is an attorney, civil rights activist, and NFL agent. Great discussion about civil rights and issues we are facing today. We have different views on a variety of subjects but the great thing about this platform is we can sit down and actually have a productive conversation.
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Today we talk about the Police Academy! Funny Stories, what to expect, what mind set you should have, and much more.
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We have a special guest on the podcast today. You may know him as Officer Daniels. Officer Daniels has a large online presence and social media following. That being the case, we thought it would be good to discuss social media and how it interacts with Law Enforcement.
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@officerdaniels_1
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Today we discuss traffic stops. Are traffic stops routine? Do police officers have to give you a ticket? Do police officers have a quota to hit? These are just a few of the topics we discuss on this episode.
Below is a link to the handcrafted wooden trays Juan makes:
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Ryan and AJ discuss use of force within police work, when it is permitted, and some funny stories they have personally experienced on the job.
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We are so excited to begin this podcast journey. Our goal is to have the tough conversations about the relationship between Law Enforcement and the Community. #ITSNEEDED
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