The Passdown: Recent Episodes
David J. Mathena
The Passdown is the official podcast of the Op Four Training Group. We'll talk about training, security management, current events, and other topics relevant to security officers, instructors, academies, and companies.
I talk about some negative trends I'm seeing in security leadership, and what you can do about them.
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When to turn down new business and what to do to fix your bleed
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Are you REALLY a security manager?! Not if you do this!
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I pick a fight with you over uniforms (yours sucks!).
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Are you hiding in the shadows like a child, trying to catch criminals? Grow up!!
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The story about my first time getting pepper spray certified
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This is the DeVille story, my first contract as a security company owner.
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Remembering the FIRST time I had to pull my firearm on someone.
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When people get in your business and think they know security....
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We talk about the fallacy of hands off security.
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WE FOUND THE SOLUTION!!! -- Or did we? Today we talk about security measures that can be taken to address school shootings like the recent one in Uvalde, Texas.
Today I'm talking about getting rid of the fallacy of job security, and focusing on real security and continuity of your security operation.
Today we're talking about the use of Voluntary Compliance Measures, which is a method of gaining compliance from subjects without resorting to arguing and unprofessional behavior. Also, in this episode I'm giving you, my listeners a code which will give you access to this amazing course - regularly $49.99, for just $30!
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We talk about the good and bad of guard tour systems. What are they? Why should (or shouldn't) they be used in a security setting?
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Today we're talking about the qualities employers look for in Security, and especially in potential Security Managers.
In today's episode I share my thoughts and experiences with law enforcement officers who transition into security and security management.
Today we talk a little about a couple of myths circulating through the security industry as a whole.
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