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Diddy, Baltimore, and AJ See's Lakewood Shooting Footage for the First Time Apr 08, 2024

Well...We Have a Plan! Mar 13, 2024

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!

This Was Excessive Force Dec 11, 2023

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!

We Almost Forgot How to do This Dec 01, 2023

Fumbling our way through this episode and dusting off the mics. Glad to be back, it was a crazy season for all of us.

You NEVER Know Who You Are Impacting Oct 25, 2023

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.

Let's Talk About Israel Oct 12, 2023

There is a lot going on in the world right now...Let's talk about Israel, freedom, and God.

201. Police Car Hit by a Train and AJ Speaks at Harvard Sep 25, 2023

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.

Ta'Kiya Young Shooting, California Laws, And Comparing Yourself to Others Sep 14, 2023

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!

Not Utilizing My Outlets- Words from AJ Sep 05, 2023

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!

Police Departments Don't Recognize the Talents Right Under Their Nose Aug 20, 2023

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Ex-Minneapolis Officer Get's Nearly 5 Years for George Floyd's Death Aug 11, 2023

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196. Getting Rid of K9's? Laws That Make Our Job Harder Jul 25, 2023

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.

Is Community Policing a Waste of Time Jul 20, 2023

I posted a video about community policing the other day and the feedback was mixed. Let's talk about it!

Ohio OIS Jul 13, 2023

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Ryan Meets TRUMP...Almost Jun 28, 2023

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.

Sneak Peak Jun 16, 2023

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!

192. Identity Crisis Jun 05, 2023

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?

191. Don't Underestimate the Underdog May 26, 2023

Back from New Jersey and New York with stories to tell!

190. It Is Good to Be Back May 17, 2023

All three of us are back! Thank you for your patience, we appreciate all of you.

Personal Update, Sorry We Have Been Gone May 09, 2023

We know this is vague but we appreciate your patience. We will be back next week!

189. Portland State University Rearms Its Police Apr 25, 2023

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?

188. We Are Our Own Worst Enemy Apr 12, 2023

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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187. AJ is BACK in the Studio! Apr 04, 2023

It is a different vibe having us all together, let's make this a permanent thing?

186. Nashville Shooting Mar 30, 2023

With AJ in the studio we talk about the atrocity that happend in Nashville this week.

185. Trump Getting Arrested? Mar 21, 2023

Who really knows what is going on, but let's talk about it!

184. How Technology Can Improve Our Profession Mar 11, 2023

Check out civiceye.com for more information about our guest today.

183. Time To Open Up a Little Bit Feb 22, 2023

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.

182. "I've Never Seen a Good Police Officer" Feb 14, 2023

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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181. Tyre Nichols Feb 04, 2023

Everyone is talking about it, the death of Tyre Nichols. Let's discuss.

180. Memphis PD Fires 5 Officers Jan 24, 2023

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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179. BLM Co-Founder Blames LAPD for Cousin's Death Jan 18, 2023

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.

178. "This Scenario Changed Me" Jan 10, 2023

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.

177. HELLO 2023! Jan 10, 2023

Better late than never... Happy New Year!

176. GOODBYE 2022 Dec 28, 2022

175. Death in the Line of Duty is a Real Thing Dec 13, 2022

Michael Paredes was one of the two officers killed in El Monte. His wife is here to share his story.

As Officers We Encounter Broken People | FRIDAY DEBRIEF Dec 09, 2022

174. Rehabilitation | How Do We Measure It? Dec 06, 2022

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.

173. Prison Visit and Perspective Nov 29, 2022

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!

172. Marriage, Family, and the LA County Sheriff's Recruits Nov 23, 2022

Destiny | TILLMAN TIME Nov 18, 2022

Last part of this 3 part series. Today we talk about destiny.

171. Officers Need to Be BOLD About Change Nov 16, 2022

Change is made when people are bold and willing to go against the grain.

Development Phase | TILLMAN TIME Nov 11, 2022

Last week we talked about deliverence, this week let's talk about development.

170. Emotions vs Reality Nov 08, 2022

Your emotions and the reality of a situation are not the same thing. Let's discuss

Deliverance, Development, and Destiny | TILLMAN TIME Nov 04, 2022

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.

169. The Domino Effect Nov 02, 2022

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.

168. WE ARE BACK! Oct 28, 2022

The ITSNEEDED Conference is over and we are back. What now?

167. Jason Lehman | Bridging the Gap Oct 04, 2022

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.

166. Mr. Olympia Training Ryan? | OFFICER WELLNESS Sep 27, 2022

We are always looking for the ambush or the attack, but we neglect officer wellness which is more likely to kill us.

165. 4 YEARS OF PODCASTING, THANK YOU! Sep 20, 2022

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?

164. If You Go Hands On, COMMIT Sep 13, 2022

Let's watch some videos and break them down!

163. What Does Your Mental Health Look Like Sep 06, 2022

This week is national suicide prevention week. What can you do to drop the number?

162. Breonna Taylor: The Truth Has Come Out Aug 30, 2022

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.

161. Academy Diaries Aug 16, 2022

Ryan is in Colorado this week so this is a replay of episode number 5.

160. Tamrin Olden: Social Media and Law Enforcement Aug 09, 2022

On this episode we will discuss the importance of why Police Departments need to utilize social media and have a strategy.

159. Broken Boy Trapped in a Man's Body Aug 02, 2022

Shaka Senghor has an amazing story you will not want to miss!

158. Selling False Narratives Jul 26, 2022

The damage of selling false, destructive narratives.

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157. Perception vs. Reality Jul 20, 2022

Is it a sickness?

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156. It Starts in the Home Jul 12, 2022

The fellas have had many guest on the podcast in recent weeks. It's time to catch up and recap!

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155. What Do You Do in an Active Shooter? Jul 07, 2022

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.

154. What Does True "Justice" Look Like? Jun 28, 2022

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.

153. Let's Hear From the Next Generation of Officers Jun 22, 2022

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!

Uvalde, Texas - Was the Response Acceptable? Jun 07, 2022

So many questions. The guys discuss active shooter response and protocols when dealing with these nightmarish scenarios.

151. Gun Laws, Reform, Defund...Let's Talk About Real Solutions May 31, 2022

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.

150. Are You Willing to Change May 24, 2022

Today the fellas will talk about the humility it takes to see another perspective. Also, Billy is FINALLY back.

149. The Cost of Divisive Media May 18, 2022

Listen in as the guys discuss the recent mass shooting and the media's attempt to use it to divide a nation.

148. Commemorating Our Officers During National Police Week! May 12, 2022

What is National Police Week and is it important?

147. I Quit My Job To Go After Shaun King LOL May 03, 2022

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

146. Let's Just Abolish Police, No Big Deal Apr 26, 2022

What is an abolisionist and is it a plausible plan?

145. Walking In Our Shoes Apr 22, 2022

AJ doesn't know what a taquito is. That is all I have to say in this caption.

144. Bringing Passion Apr 14, 2022

It's not Monday but we want to bring some motivation.

143. We are BACK! Apr 07, 2022

We missed a week...lets talk about it!

142. I Almost Got Carjacked! Nah For Real Though!! Mar 22, 2022

Tune in to the latest episode of the podcast where you will hear about how Ryan almost got carjacked in an Uber!

141. A Perfect Storm Mar 15, 2022

Recording from Atlanta on this episode, sorry for the audio quality but we will be back in the studio next week!

140. The Academy Mar 08, 2022

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.

139. Grumpy Cops and THE Punch Heard Around the World Mar 01, 2022

Old videos seem to be recirculating and we want to apologize for grumpy cops.

138. Clippers and Cops Feb 23, 2022

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.

137. Two Kids Fight in NJ Mall Feb 16, 2022

Let's watch the video and discuss

136. Amir Locke and No-Knock Warrants | Brandon Tatum Feb 08, 2022

Today Brandon Tatum joins us on the podcast while we discuss Amir Locke and no-knock warrants.

135. Don't Forget the Mission Feb 01, 2022

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.

Two NYPD Officers Shot Jan 25, 2022

One officer was shot and killed and the other critically wounded in Harlem last week. Let's discuss.

133. Peer Accountability in Law Enforcement Jan 18, 2022

Officer pulls sergeant away from suspect by the belt. Let's watch the video and discuss.

132. Sending Social Workers Instead of Police Jan 11, 2022

A plane crashes and the train tracks, and social worker stabbed going to a call. Let's discuss.

131. Burlington Coat Factory Shooting Jan 04, 2022

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.

130. Kim Potter Convicted of Manslaughter Dec 28, 2021

A Minneapolis police officer who confused her handgun for her taser was convicted of manslaughter in the death of Daunte Wright. Let's discuss!

A Message of Hope Dec 20, 2021

A Message of Hope

129. First Through the Door at the Breonna Taylor Incident | Guest Sgt John Mattingly Dec 14, 2021

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.

128. We Need Culture Reform | Guest Craig Long Dec 07, 2021

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.

127. Ahmaud Arbery Deep Dive Nov 30, 2021

The trial for the killing of Ahmaud Arbery recently came to a verdict. Let's discuss.

126. Facts and Feelings Nov 23, 2021

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.

125. Kyle Rittenhouse | Police Perspective Nov 16, 2021

Everywhere you look people are talking about the trial. Let's dive into this.

124. Old School Mentality Nov 09, 2021

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.

123. Colin Kaepernick Compares NFL Draft to Slavery Nov 02, 2021

A lot to talk about today! Colin Kaepernick, 9,000 workers in New York put on unpaid leave, and more. Let's go.

122. Divorce Rates in Law Enforcement and Priorities Oct 26, 2021

What are your priorities? Are you putting your family first? This episode is a little different and we talk about home life.

121. Brandon Tatum Oct 19, 2021

Brandon Tatum is an American conservative political commentator, former police officer and former football player.

120. Texas School Shooter Released and Impossible Circumstances Oct 12, 2021

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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119. The Dash Oct 05, 2021

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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118. Keep Ryan and His Family in Your Prayers Sep 28, 2021

Aj is solo this week for a quick episode. Ryan lost a loved one this weekend and understandably could not record.

117. Afghanistan Veteran Mike Simpson Sep 21, 2021

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.

Mike's Book: "Honed: Finding Your Edge as a Man Over 40"

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116. Political Railroading and Wrongful Termination Sep 06, 2021

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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115. Since George Floyd's Death, Have We Moved Forward or Backward? Sep 01, 2021

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.

114. Don't Be a Victim Aug 24, 2021

Today's podcast will sound a little different, Ryan is on the road speaking and is doing the podcast from his hotel room.

113. Accountability for Police but Not the Community Aug 16, 2021

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.

112. We Need to Start Being Vocal - Passion Episode Aug 11, 2021

It's time to start defending our police officers.

111. Leadership Matters Aug 02, 2021

We all know leadership in any organization is important. What type of leadership? What does that look like?

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110. Stop Coddling Violent Criminals Jul 26, 2021

We need to stop coddling violent criminals. Yes, we believe in rehabilitation, but some people are not ready for that.

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Academy Diaries Jul 20, 2021

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.

109. Moving Up the Ranks Quickly - Good or Bad? Jul 12, 2021

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.

The Friendly Pit Bull Jul 07, 2021

This week we talk about everything from the Olympics controversies to what changing law enforcement ACTUALLY looks like.

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107. A Message for Those Who Have Left the Profession, for Future, and Current Law Enforcement Jun 28, 2021

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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106. What are you doing TODAY to better the profession? Jun 23, 2021

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.

105. "We Started the First Blood Gang in Dallas" | Guest Antong Lucky Jun 14, 2021

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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104. Learn How to Talk to People Jun 08, 2021

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.

103. Now Is the Time to Push Harder Jun 01, 2021

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.

102. There's a Time and Place May 25, 2021

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?

101. Should Police Work Like Firefighters? May 19, 2021

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.

100th EPISODE SPECIAL May 11, 2021

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.

99. Dispatcher | Guest Glenna Oliver May 03, 2021

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.

98. Ma'Khia Bryant and False Narratives Apr 26, 2021

Today we discuss what happened in Ohio with Ma'Khia Bryant and LeBron James giving his 2 cents on the matter.

97. Derek Chauvin, Daunte Wright, and Compliance Apr 20, 2021

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.

Congrats To The Savage Apr 12, 2021

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!

96. Derek Chauvin Trial - Laying the Foundation Apr 06, 2021

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.

95. Boulder, Colorado Shooting and the Future of Law Enforcement Mar 29, 2021

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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94. The Armchair Quarterback Mar 22, 2021

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.

93. Leadership Mar 15, 2021

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.

92. Aftermath of our Officer Involved Shootings Mar 09, 2021

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.

91. Catching Up Mar 03, 2021

We didn't have a specific topic this week. This week was about catching up and talking about current events!

90. Rener Gracie: The Most Exciting Change to Policing in the Last 150 Years Feb 22, 2021

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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89. Guest: Dr. Robert Livingston Feb 16, 2021

Dr. Robert Livingston is 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.

88. Qualified Immunity and the Thin Blue Line Flag Feb 08, 2021

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.

87. The Not So Flashy Side of Police Work Feb 01, 2021

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.

86. Mistaking High Standards for Perfection Jan 25, 2021

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?

85. Jacob Blake Deep Dive | When the Dust Settles Jan 18, 2021

Charges dropped against the officers involved in Jacob Blake's shooting. Let's dig deep and see why.

84. Censorship and Capitol Hill Jan 11, 2021

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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83. Cops Slingin' Mud at Other Cops Jan 05, 2021

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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82. How Can Law Enforcement Improve Moving into 2021? Dec 28, 2020

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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81. Homicide Rates are SKYROCKETING Dec 22, 2020

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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80. "That's What You Signed Up For" Dec 15, 2020

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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79. Hope | Guest: Ben Courson Dec 08, 2020

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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78. Atonement for the Unatonable | Guest: Artie Gonz Dec 01, 2020

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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77. Thankful Nov 24, 2020

Ryan and AJ catching up and talking current events.

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76. Guest: Retired Police Chief, Derek Williams Nov 17, 2020

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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75. Guest: Leon Ford Nov 10, 2020

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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74. Election Day Nov 04, 2020

The infamous BIG BLUE joining us in the studio on the election day episode.

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73. My Goal Isn't for You to Like Police Oct 27, 2020

Another episode of Ryan and AJ chatting about what has been on their minds lately.

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72. Ice Cube, Shoot the Leg, and Mental Health Calls Oct 19, 2020

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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71. You Really Don't Want a World Without Police Oct 13, 2020

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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70. Losing It All For Doing A Good Job | Guest Sheldon Harris Oct 06, 2020

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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69. Breonna Taylor Sep 28, 2020

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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68. The Entire "System" I Work for is Racist? Sep 22, 2020

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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67. Some Just Want to be the Victim - Passion Episode Sep 15, 2020

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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66. Why Should I Say Their Name? - Passion Episode Sep 07, 2020

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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65. You Don't Have to Choose a Side Sep 01, 2020

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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64. Governor of California Candidate: Major Williams Aug 25, 2020

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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63. Guest: Oliver Hudson | Facts vs. Feelings Aug 18, 2020

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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62. Retired Police Chief Karen Comstock and Pastor Jody Moore Aug 11, 2020

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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61. The Biggest Threat to Our Children | Guest Collin Kartchner Aug 03, 2020

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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60. Fox 11 Los Angeles News Anchor, Christine Devine Jul 27, 2020

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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59. Human Trafficking Survivor Part 2 | Guest Monica Miller Jul 21, 2020

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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58. Human Trafficking Survivor Part 1 | Guest Monica Miller Jul 20, 2020

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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57. Go Beyond the Call for Service Jul 13, 2020

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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56. Division and Balance Jul 07, 2020

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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55. Shot Five Times by Police - Guest: Leon Ford Jun 29, 2020

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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54. Rener Gracie and Cedric Martin | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Jun 23, 2020

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.

Episode 53 | Lessons from a Lifer | Guest: Artie Gonz Jun 16, 2020

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.

Episode 52 | Let's Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable Jun 08, 2020

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.

Episode 51 | George Floyd Protests, Riots, and Chaos Jun 01, 2020

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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Episode 50 | Sober Eyes Can See Everything Clearly | Guest: Anthony Madrano May 25, 2020

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.

Episode 49 | Guest: Officer Mcelroy | Las Vegas Metro Police May 18, 2020

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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Episode 48 | Guest: Nick Santos | Martial Arts in Law Enforcement May 12, 2020

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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Episode 47 | A Passion Episode May 04, 2020

Ryan and Aj had some things to get off their chest and really open up in this episode.

Episode 46 | Q&A With Our Hosts Apr 28, 2020

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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Episode 45 | Corrections to Street Cop - They Locked Up Spider-Man Apr 20, 2020

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.

Episode 44 | What Drives You? Apr 14, 2020

What drives you? Knowing why you are pursuing a goal is needed to get you through sometimes.

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Episode 43 | Barbells and Toilet Paper Apr 07, 2020

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!

Episode 42 | Internal Stresses and Officer Discipline Mar 30, 2020

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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Episode 41 | The Four F's Mar 23, 2020

Let's talk about the four F's we can focus on during this time.

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Episode 40 | Coronavirus and First Responders Mar 16, 2020

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.

Episode 39 | Guest: Donut Operator | Critical Incidents Mar 09, 2020

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.

Episode 38 | Ryan Flying Solo Mar 02, 2020

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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Episode 37 | The Underdog - AJ's Story Feb 17, 2020

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.

Episode 36 | The Walk-On Feb 03, 2020

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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Episode 35 | Laws That Are Making it Easier for Criminals Jan 21, 2020

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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Episode 34 | We Have it Good in America Jan 08, 2020

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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Episode 33 | Get Out of Your Own Way Dec 24, 2019

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 | Nobody's Happy Dec 09, 2019

Episode 32, let's go! No guest this week, just Ryan and AJ chatting about law enforcement, society, and opinions on some recent events.

Episode 31 | Free Hugs Project w/ Ken Nwadike Nov 25, 2019

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.

Episode 30 | Power of Relationships Nov 11, 2019

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.

Episode 29 | Closed on Sunday Oct 28, 2019

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!

Episode 28 | Amber Guyger and Forgiveness Oct 08, 2019

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."

Episode 27 | Are You an Asset or a Liability? Sep 24, 2019

Ryan and AJ talking from the heart and catching up on today's episode.

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Episode 26 | Sean "Sticks" Larkin - Special Guest | Let's Talk Body Cameras Sep 09, 2019

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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Episode 25 |Mental Health and Substance Abuse with First Responders Aug 26, 2019

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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Episode 24 | Stop Complaining, Start Doing | Podcast Insurance Aug 12, 2019

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.

LIVE@ the #ITSNEEDED Conference | Bonus Episode Aug 03, 2019

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.

Episode 23 | False Narratives, Distrust, and Q&A Jul 29, 2019

We cover a ton of topics in this episode and do a Q&A!

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Episode 22 | Lieutenant Shelisa Williams | Special Guest Jul 15, 2019

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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Episode 21 | ohnoitsdapopo Jun 26, 2019

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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Episode 20 | Making Assumptions - Special Guest Joe Nyce Jun 13, 2019

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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Episode 19 | Let's Breakdown Some Police Videos May 28, 2019

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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Episode 18 | A Day in the Life of a Police Officer May 14, 2019

Ryan and AJ go over what it is like day to day at their departments.

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Episode 17 | Depression, Success, and The Savage May 01, 2019

Ryan, AJ, and special guest "The Savage" discuss success, depression, and a social media campaign coming up about suicide awareness.

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The Savage: @billystuckmanfilms

Episode 16 | Consensual Encounter vs Detaining Apr 15, 2019

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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Episode 15 | The Rapping Cop Apr 02, 2019

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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Episode 14 | Legacy - w/ Special Guest Jorge Sierra Mar 25, 2019

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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@a.jorgesierra

Episode 13 | Police Work and Our Faith Mar 11, 2019

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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Episode 12 | Spouses of Law Enforcement Mar 04, 2019

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 | #ITSNEEDED Conference | It's More Than a Name Feb 25, 2019

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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Episode 10 | Importance of Fitness - Don't Be Soft | Guest Ashley Hawkins Feb 11, 2019

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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Episode 9 | The Opioid Crisis Jan 29, 2019

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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Episode 8 | Tips for Getting Hired but Don't Preach to the Choir Jan 16, 2019

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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Episode 7 | Guest Sean 'Sticks' Larkin | Officers Mental Health| You Smelt It, You Delt It Jan 07, 2019

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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Episode 6 | Civil Rights and Shooting the Breeze Dec 22, 2018

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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Our guest: @tamberhe_esq

Episode 5 | Academy Diaries - He Ate the Raisin Dec 08, 2018

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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Episode 4 | Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Oh My! | Guest- Officer Daniels Nov 26, 2018

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.

Special Guest:

@officerdaniels_1

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Juan Wilson: @squarejuan

Episode 3 | Traffic Stops and Frosted Flakes Nov 12, 2018

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.

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Episode 2 | Use of Force - A Pissy Situation Oct 10, 2018

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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Episode 1 | The Launch of a Needed Podcast Sep 20, 2018

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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