Criminal Justice Evolution

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Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast: Dr. Beau Nelson - Chief Clinical Director at FHE Health Jun 01, 2022

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Hello everyone and welcome back to The CJEvolution Podcast. Thank you so much for listening to the show. If you love this podcast please give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts, and share this show and others with your family and friends.

Thank YOU! The criminal justice professional. Everyday you go out and do an excellent job amid the difficult times in the profession and in communities. Please remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the great work and please be safe.

FHE Health is a nationally recognized behavioral health treatment provider that ensures quality, innovation, and comprehensive treatment options for patients and The Shatterproof Program for First Responders is just ONE of the options for treatment for people seeking help. Reach out today and check out their link here:

https://fherehab.com/

Where hope becomes healing.

I remember those times as a police officer where I was presented with what appeared to be a suspicious form of identification. I wish I had SureScan during that time. SureScan technology puts the power to ID fake IDs with a 99% accuracy rate in the palm of your hand. Reach out to SureScan today and get a free demo at: www.surescan.us/cjevolution

There are a lot of treatment options out there and there needs to be because a lot of people, first responder or not, are suffering. However, it is vital you research your possible treatment option because your treatment should be the best. FHE Health is the best and the reason it's the best is because of their dedicated and devoted people and the different treatment options available for the patient. One of the people who is an important member of the FHE Team is Dr. Beau Nelson

As Chief Clinical Officer at FHE Health, a nationally recognized behavioral health treatment provider, he ensures quality, innovation, and comprehensive treatment for patients.

Dr. Nelson has worked in the behavioral health field for more than 22 years. He has served as a clinical director, clinician, and supervisor for mental health programs in acute, sub-acute, and outpatient facilities, and in primary care.

He has devoted his life to improving the professional practice as a professor, professional development instructor, consultant, clinical supervisor, and internship supervisor working with many universities and colleges.

He is also a widely recognized speaker, writer, and community advocate for mental health and substance abuse innovation in healthcare.

In this episode Dr. Nelson and I talk about mental health / addiction challenges, how to overcome those challenges and reach out for health and our amazing brain and how it functions during challenges.

A must listen to episode.

You can find Dr. Nelson here:

https://fherehab.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-beau-nelson-7ba312159/

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Patrick

Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast: Microcast Monday - Your Recovery Never Ends May 30, 2022

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Hello everyone and welcome back to The Microcast Monday Series from CJEvolution. Short bursts of inspiration and motivation to get you started on your week. As you spend this long holiday weekend with family and friends remember it's made possible because of our brave men and women who paid the ultimate price for our freedoms we enjoy, and sometimes take for granted in this great country.

Happy Memorial Day Friends.

In law enforcement, it’s not uncommon to get presented with questionable forms of identification, and it can be difficult to determine the validity of ID. Now there is SureScan. SureScan puts the power to ID fake IDs with a 99% accuracy rate in the palm of your hand. Reach out today and request a free demo at www.surescan.us/cjevolution

If you are struggling right now with addiction, mental health challenges or both please reach out. My life changed for the better when I took that step forward. I am so grateful for FHE Health and The Shatterproof Program for First Responders. Reach out at 866-768-9792 or contact me directly at 303-960-9819.

https://fherehab.com/services/first-responders/#:~:text=Shatterproof%20is%20designed%20to%20help,contribute%20to%20substance%20use%20disorders.

We are here for YOU!

Some people who are in treatment think once they are done it's over and they can go on with their life. While the latter part is true, the former is not. Your recovery never ends my friend. It will require hard work on your part and you will have good days and bad. However, remember you are never alone and you need to utilize your network and remember and apply what you learned in treatment. One day at a time my friend.

My treatment provided me with the tools and the foundation to go forward and I do everyday.

Remember your recovery is constant. You can do it! So many believe in you and your recovery. Keep up the great work.

You are not alone. You are never alone.

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Patrick

Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast: National Police Week 2022 Washington DC - Great Conversations! May 25, 2022

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Hello Everyone and Welcome Back to the CJEvolution Podcast. A Top Ranked Show because of YOU - The listener and supporter. Thank you for your support. Please rate and review this show on Apple Podcasts and give us that 5-Star Rating and Review.

Thank YOU! The first responder for what you do everyday. Putting everything on the line to serve and protect your communities. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Please be safe and continue to great work.

The days of someone presenting you with fake identification are gone. Check out SureScan for your agency or employer. This mobile technology is a must-have for your organization. Got to https://www.surescan.us/cjevolution and schedule your free demo today.

Approximately 40% of first responders suffer from mental health challenges, addictions or both. That is the number we know about, and I suspect that number is much higher. Please reach out if you are suffering. Remember you are not alone. You are never alone. Call FHE - Health and Their Shatterproof Program at 844-650-1399 or you can reach out to me directly at 303-960-9819.

https://fherehab.com/services/first-responders/

I had the honor off attending National Police Week in Washington DC recently with my good friend Alex Menas (National Liaison for Shatterproof). We had an amazing time and we connected with brave men and women from across the country serving and protecting communities. I had the pleasure of talking with various participants and vendors who were at this great event:

Amanda Coleman - Irish Angel Founder https://irishangel.org/

John Davis - Mighty Oaks Warrior Program https://www.mightyoaksprograms.org/about/

Chris Niemiec - Fairfield NJ Police Department https://www.fairfieldpolicenj.org/

Cristina Coria - Former Santa Monica CA PD Police Officer

Debbie Swartz - Copline - https://www.copline.org/

Michael Van Meter - Retired FBI and host of The Recovery is Possible Podcast https://vanmeterwellnesssolutions.com/wp/

Stephanie - Clinician Former Dallas PD - Doing great work for our first responders.

Michael Zannitto Jr - Peacekeepers for Life http://www.peacekeepersforlife.org/

Zechariah Cartledge - Running for Heroes https://running4heroes.org/

Such an motivational and inspiring event sharing it with AMAZING People.

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Patrick

Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast: Microcast Monday: You Can’t do it Alone May 23, 2022

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Hello my friends and welcome back to Microcast Monday on The CJEvolution Podcast. Short bursts of inspiration and motivation to get you started on your week. Thank you for the support and please continue to share this show with your family and friends. Also, please give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts.

I want to thank you, the criminal justice professional for all you do for our communities. Please be safe and remember you have much support. You are honored, cherished and loved.

In law enforcement its not uncommon to get presented with questionable forms of identification, and it can be difficult to determine the validity of ID's. Now there is SureScan. SureScan puts the power to ID fake ID's with a 99% accuracy rate in the palm of your hand. Reach out today and request a free demo at www.surescan.us/cjevolution

Many first responders are suffering in silence. An estimated 40% of first responders are suffering from mental health challenges, addiction or both. Please reach out and ask for help. I was there at one point. I was scared and my ego got in the way for many years. FHE Health and Shatterproof for First Responders is here for you. Reach out today 844-650-1399 or reach out to me directly at 303-960-9819

For many years I went it alone with my mental health challenges. I thought I would be judged if I came forward. I was afraid and my ego got in the way of getting better. The fact of the matter is that YOU cannot do this life alone. You need trusted friends and family for support. You are not an island like many of us think. Life is a team sport, and you will become better when you reach out and ask for help.

Remember you will never be able to handle your challenges by yourself. Reach out today so people can rally behind you and shower you will support and love.

Go out and conquer your day, and stay tuned for more great guests on The Top Ranked Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast.

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Patrick

Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast: Time to Conduct a Search Warrant - On Yourself! May 20, 2022

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Hello everyone and welcome back to the Top Ranked CJEvolution Podcast. This show is top ranked because of YOU, the listener and supporter. Please continue to share with your family and friends, and give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts.

I am so proud of you for serving and protecting your community. It is a very difficult environment, but you go out everyday and do what you do. Remember that you are honored, cherished and loved. Please be safe and continue your great work.

As a law enforcement professional you are constantly being presented with various forms of identification. What if you could check that identification for authenticity? Now you can with SureScan Age ID. I am so excited to be partnered with Mark Baxter and his company SureScan. Contact SureScan for a free demo at www.surescan.us/cjevolutuion

Feel overwhelmed? Are you abusing alcohol or drugs? FHE - Health and The Shatterproof Program for First Responders are here to help you. Getting YOU the treatment you deserve is our primary mission. Please reach out today at 844-650-1399 or me directly at 303-960-9819. All calls are confidential.

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Everyone is talking resiliency which is good, but do YOU know what resiliency really is? Are you resilient? Because I thought I was too. I thought because I was a police officer I could handle anything life threw at me and I did. Until, I couldn't anymore. As humans, we aren't designed to see the trauma that we see on a daily basis. Think of a suitcase that you are packing. Sooner our later you won't be able to close that suitcase and items will start falling out. That is what happened to me, and sooner or later it can happen to you. The items I couldn't pack away started to manifest into bad habits and addictions.

Do an internal search warrant on yourself. Are you really as good as you say you are? A big part of resiliency is getting up and moving forward after a knockdown. However, many of us don't. We linger there. We let that one incident define us.

Remember you are more resilient than you know. There is nothing life can throw at you that you can't handle and work through with the right team such as The Shatterproof Program.

Please take care of yourself and for once put yourself first.

Go out and conquer your day, and your life.

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Patrick

Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast: Betsy Brantner Smith - National Spokesperson for The National Police Association May 11, 2022

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Hello everyone and welcome back to the show. We know you have many options but you keep coming back and we do appreciate it! If you love the show please share with your family and friends and give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts.

A big shout out and thank you, yes YOU, to all the brave men and women who work in the criminal justice field. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the great work and please be safe.

An estimated 40% of first responders suffer from depression, addiction or both. I think that number is probably higher. If you fall into that category, or you know someone who does, please reach out to FHE - Health Shatterproof Program for First Responders today. I attended this treatment and it saved my life. It can save yours too. Please reach out today at:

303-960-9819 - Patrick Fitzgibbons National Outreach Liaison for Shatterproof or 844-650-1399

So excited to have my next guest on the show, Betsy Brantner Smith. Betsy retired as a 29-year veteran of the Naperville, IL PD. Beginning as a dispatcher at age 17, Betsy became an officer 4 years later & has held positions in patrol, investigations, narcotics, juvenile, hostage negotiation, crime prevention & field training. She received her degree from Western Illinois University, & was a class officer and graduate of the Northwestern University’s Center for Public Safety's School of Staff and Command in May of 2001. As a sergeant she supervised her department's K-9 Unit, served as a field training sergeant, recruitment team sergeant, bike patrol coordinator, Crowd Control Bike Team leader, & supervisor of the Community Education/Crime Prevention Unit. Betsy served on the Elderly Services Team, the Crisis Intervention Team, & was a founding member of the Honor Guard. Betsy hosted various programs & was a content expert for the Law Enforcement Television Network, an on-air commentator & advisor for the Police One Academy & was a featured character in the “Female Forces” reality TV show. She is now the spokesman for the National Police Association.

She has been a law enforcement trainer for over 20 years, was a content expert & instructor for the Calibre Press "Street Survival" seminar from 2003 through 2012 & is a popular keynote speaker at conferences & events throughout the United States, Canada & around the world. Since 1995, Betsy has authored hundreds of articles for law enforcement, government & civilian publications, and is a regular columnist for many online and print publications.

Betsy is the creator of "The Winning Mind for Women," the only law enforcement course of it's kind on the market today. Together, Betsy & her husband Dave develop and present cutting edge courses through The Winning Mind LLC.

Oh - Her husband happens to be the one and only Buck Savage

You can find Besty here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/betsybrantnersmith/

https://nationalpolice.org/smith-betsy/?gclid=CjwKCAjwve2TBhByEiwAaktM1KH9e6ziD6h8XddUvpalxzI9YtFguylTEgqoV01vEPt9R_k8p1kPiBoCuc4QAvD_BwE

https://winningmindtraining.com/

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Patrick

Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast: Microcast Monday - You Have Much Support May 09, 2022

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Happy Monday everyone and welcome back to Microcast Monday. The mini series I started to provide you with motivation and inspiration to get you started for your week. A big thank you to all the brave men and women who work in the Criminal Justice Field. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Please be safe and keep up the great work.

If you or someone you know is suffering PLEASE reach out today. The Shatterproof Program is here for you, and you will be among other first responders in your treatment. Please reach out today at:

844-650-1399

Reach out to me directly at: 303-960-9819

Many times we feel that there isn't support for us. The Media and Social Media often portray Law Enforcement as evil, corrupt and needs to dismantled. Don't believe that crap. The vast majority of Americans support and love you. I had the honor of attending the New Mexico Law Enforcement Appreciate Banquet recently and I was humbled and grateful of all the support from the community given to our brave men and women who serve.

There is more support than you realize. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved.

Go out and conquer your day.

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Patrick

Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast: Rowing Across The Altantic Ocean with LEO Mark Pfetzer May 05, 2022

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Hello and Welcome back to the Top Ranked Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast. Thank you for making this show very popular. If you would share with family and friends and give us a 5-Star Rating and Review we sure would appreciate it.

A big shout out and thank you to YOU, the Criminal Justice Professional. In this difficult time you continue to serve with honor and that doesn't go unnoticed by the majority of Americans. No matter what you read, see or hear remember that vast majority of people support you. Please be safe and keep up the great work.

If you or someone you know is suffering with depression, addiction issues or both, please reach out to FHE - Health. If you are suffering and you are a first responder please reach out to FHE - Health Shatterproof Program for First Responders at 844-650-1399 or reach out to me directly at 303-960-9819.

So excited to have Mark Pfetzer on the show. Mark is a full time Law Enforcement Professional in New Mexico with many dedicated and honorable years of service. Mark is one of those individuals that is making an impact with First Responder Health and Wellness. Mark is so dedicated to this cause that he and a team of first responders at rowing across the Atlantic Ocean as part of the Talisker Atlantic Whiskey Challenge. All for raising awareness and action for First Responder Health and Wellness.

Mark is also part of Guardian Initiatives who's mission and dedication is below:

Each and every one of us are served by first responders in our communities. These men and women voluntarily enter in to a profession that we all know to be dangerous. Gunfire, ambushes, fires, search and rescue missions, and emergency driving are all dangers of the job that the general public hear about and can understand.

However, lurking in the shadows of these high profile dangers is a lesser known, but just as deadly risk. The psychological traumas experienced by our nation’s police, fire, EMS, and 911 dispatchers can lead some down a destructive and all too often deadly path. The consequence of seeing tragedy on a regular basis can contribute to depression, substance abuse, and other effects of post traumatic stress. Tragically, for some, a false sense of hopelessness results in suicidal behavior. The number of first responders who die by suicide is alarming and heart-breaking. While data is available, it is believed to be incomplete as researchers predict the number to be far more than what is reported.*

More powerful than the problem is the reality that the effects can be prevented and the damage treated. Through awareness, training, and treatment by culturally competent clinicians, first responders affected can move on to live full and satisfying lives. It is the hope of Team Guardian, through this initiative, to make as big of an impact in this as possible.

Such a great show!!

You can find Mark here:

https://www.facebook.com/guardianinitiatives/

https://guardianinitiatives.org/resources

https://guardianinitiatives.org/2022-crew

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Patrick

Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast: Microcast Monday - Learn to Forgive May 02, 2022

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Hello everyone and welcome back to the Top Ranked Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast Microcast Monday Series. Short clips of motivation and inspiration to get you started for your week.

Thank you all for the continued support. Please take a moment and give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts.

A big thank you to all the brave men and women who work in the Criminal Justice Field. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Please be safe and keep up the great work.

So many first responders are too afraid to step forward and keep the help they need in dark times. I have been there and I understand the fear, but you are worthy of living a life in peace and without suffering. Please take that step now and make that call to FHE -Health Shatterproof Program for First Responders. Call today - 866-768-9792 or contact me directly at 303-960-9819.

Maybe your boss pissed you off. Maybe your spouse or partner did something to get you irritated. Same with the kids. The list goes on. But, what does getting irritated and angry get you? Nothing. I know, I was in your shoes. The one thing I learned to do is to forgive. Once I learned how to forgive my world got better because I was no longer holding on to the anger and bitterness. I filled it will positive things and positive thoughts. Does it take practice? Absolutely, just like everything else but you can do it. I believe in you.

Start forgiving today and go on to your healthier life.

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Patrick

Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast: Leading from the front - with Chief Tom Synan Apr 27, 2022

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Hello everyone and welcome back to The CJEvolution Podcast. Thank you all for the continued support for the show. Please take a moment and give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts. We sure would appreciate it.

A big thank you to all the brave men and, yes that means YOU, who serve in the criminal justice field. It's a very tough environment but you go out and serve everyday with honor. Keep up the great work, and remember to be safe.

If you are someone you know is struggling. Please remember you are not alone. You are never alone. The dedicated team at FHE - Health, and the team from The Shatterproof Program for First Responders are here for you. All you have to do is take the first step towards your healing and recovery. Please reach out to FHE- Health at 855-622-1297 or contact me at 303-960-9819.

https://fherehab.com/services/first-responders/

Its always refreshing and inspiring to hear a senior law enforcement officer talk about the serious issues facing law enforcement and communities, but more importantly taking action behind in attempts to mitigating the problems.

My next guest is Chief Tom Synan of Newtown Police Department in Ohio. Chief Synan is a TEDx Speaker and is part of the Hamilton County Addiction Response Coalition.

Chief Synan’s wide experience has allowed him to have a unique look into the opioid crisis. Chief Synan is a United States Marine Corps veteran and a 29 year police veteran with the Newtown Police Department. For the last 14 years as Police Chief and as is a SWAT Team Leader veteran.
In 2014, after the last of an entire family died from addiction, the last two from heroin and fentanyl, Chief Synan met with other members in Hamilton County and helped form the Hamilton County Heroin Coalition (now Hamilton County Addiction Response Coalition) where he sits on the Steering Committee and Co-Chair of Interdiction. Chief Synan coordinates law enforcement efforts to reduce supply and works with other members to help reduce demand.

A powerful episode.

You can find Chief Synan here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-synan-14b1ba6b/

https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Tom-Synan2018.pdf

https://twitter.com/tomtsynan11

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Patrick