Street Cop Podcast

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Episode 838: The Honor Game with Tommy Brooks Jun 02, 2023

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On today's episode, Dennis sits down with SCT Instructor, Tommy Brooks who teaches "The Gun Game", "The Gang Game" and "The Honor Game". Tommy and Dennis discuss how to utilize different tactics when working the streets, the ups and downs of police work and give some advice for officers who might be struggling in their department.

Today, Dennis and Tommy discuss moving up through the ranks and the responsibility that comes with it, being a instructor and perfecting the art of teaching and more about his classes.

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Episode 837: Being a Survivor with Ryan Frank Jun 01, 2023

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On today's episode, Dennis speaks with OIS survivor, Ryan Frank.

Ryan Frank began his law enforcement career with the Tehama County Sheriff's Office, in northern CA, in 2011. During his career Ryan has held collateral assignments as a K9 handler, SWAT team member, Field Training Officer, Defensive Tactic's Instructor, and Detective. In July 2018, Ryan was working patrol and had his wife Hayley, who is a communications dispatcher, was doing a ride along with him. Ryan, contacted a subject during a suspicious vehicle contact. During that contact the suspect attempted to flee in his vehicle. Prior to fleeing the suspect fired 71 rounds from an AK-47 rifle, shooting both Ryan and Hayley multiple times. Although Ryan was seriously wounded he was able to return fire prior to the suspect leaving the scene. The suspect later crashed and died from gunshot wounds he received during the exchange of gunfire with Ryan. Ryan fully recovered from the injuries he sustained and is still a full time police officer today. In 2020, Ryan lateralled to the Redding Police Department, where he is currently employed. Ryan is outspoken about the importance of continual training in law enforcement. Ryan is an instructor on Officer Survival Tactics and shares his story of survival so other cops can learn from his experiences.

Today, Ryan shares his OIS story, talks about the dangers of complacency, and the importance of training to be the best cop you can be.

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Episode 836: Picking Up The Pieces and Moving Forward with Joseph Malone May 31, 2023

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On today's episode, Dennis speaks with former Spec Ops MARSOC Raider & CEO of Southern Cross, Joseph Malone. Joe is the CEO of Southern Cross. After 13 years in the Marine Corps, most notably under the Marine Special Operations Command (MARSOC Raiders), where he spent the majority of his time in service.

In total, Joe conducted 7 deployments overseas; 4 in combative theatres (Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan), and 3 in non-combative theaters in support of humanitarian-aid and intelligence-led operations.

During his tenure, Joe spent time attached to the Tier 1 Special Missions Unit, and worked closely with the CIA, DIA, Department of State, British Commando Units, as well as other Foreign Government Special Operations Forces. Joe was awarded on multiple occasions for his contributions to the battlefield.

After 13 years Joe left the Marine Special Operations Command to pursue a career in helping American citizens prepare for the worst, and increase their understanding of one another through leadership workshops and cultural assimilation programs.

Joe has a Bachelors in Science in Homeland Security and Emergency Management, is a Nationally Registered EMT, an NAUI certified Rescue diver, and a technical rescue certified team leader.

He is board certified through ASIS International’s board of Certified Protection Professionals (CPP) and is a mobile forensics Cellebrite Certified Mobile Examiner (CCME).

Since leaving the military he has trained thousands of police officers and detectives that work for various agencies across the country, as well as foreign government officials. He spends his time now growing Southern Cross, and spreading his training and safety messaging across the country to create a safer and greater America.

Today, Dennis and Joe discuss his time in the Marines and his battles both physically and mentally, his struggle with drug addiction, the death of his best friend and the impact it had on his life and purpose today with Southern Cross.

Find out more about Joe here: https://southerncross.company/about-us/

Follow Joe on Instagram: @joseph_malone_official

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Episode 835: Called For More: Unleashing Your Super Power with Cody Alford | 2023 Street Cop Conference May 29, 2023

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On today's special episode we present former Marine Raider & Scout Sniper and Personal Growth Consultant, Cody Alford. After a 15+ year military career, Cody retired in 2018 due to cognitive impairment. Since then he has become a personal growth consultant and encourages others to defy conformity and invest in themselves through his online coaching group Defy Tribe. Defy Tribe helps people build bullet proof mindsets and a belief system to take them to new heights of life.

Today, Cody discusses growth & self-development, finding purpose and answering the call, overcoming his Traumatic Brain Injuries from the Military, embracing your fears of being uncomfortable and how to unlock your full potential in life.

Check out Cody and his company We Defy The Norm here: https://wedefythenorm.com/ | defytribe.com

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Episode 834: A Dark Period in History with Joe Gamaldi May 26, 2023

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On today's episode, Dennis speaks with FOP National Vice President, Joe Gamaldi. Joe Gamaldi was born and raised on Long Island, NY. Following high school he attended the University of Hartford, where he earned a degree in Criminal Justice, with minors in Political Science and Sociology. After graduation, Joe was hired by the NYPD in 2005 where he worked as an officer for approximately three years. He then transferred to the Houston Police Department in 2008, where he is currently an active Sergeant.

Shortly after graduation from the academy, he completed his Master’s Degree from Long Island University in Homeland Security Management. Joe then went on to serve as a Board Member of the Houston Police Officers’ Union (HPOU) FOP Lodge 110 before being elected the Second Vice President, serving in that capacity for five years before being elected President of the Houston Police Officers’ Union, where he served for three years. Joe was elected National Vice President of the Fraternal Order of Police in August of 2019 in New Orleans.

Within the National FOP Joe led the committee which developed the first National FOP mobile app, free to all members. He also assists running the social media platforms for the National FOP and with media relations/responses.

Today, Dennis and Joe discuss everything thats wrong with politics, the people in charge needing to be held accountable, the truth of defunding the police and the hypocrisy of private security for political figures looking to defund the police.

Find out more about Joe here: https://fop.net/profile/joe-gamaldi/

Follow Joe on Instagram and Twitter: @JoeGamaldi

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Episode 833: The Courage to Take Action with Rick Fink May 25, 2023

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On today's episode, Dennis speaks with Orlando Police Officer, Rink Fink. Rick transitioned from professional military and law enforcement training to the private sector. Rick was one of the first responding officers to the Pulse Nightclub shooting in 2016.

Today, Dennis and Rick discuss family dynamics and the struggles of keeping people in your lives, how to deal with toxic family members, Rick's personal struggles and how he took the leap to help others with their mental struggles, leading by example and taking action.

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Episode 832: Teaching The Younger Generation with Tony Blauer May 24, 2023

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On this episode, Dennis speaks with fear management expert, self-defense expert and mindset educator, Tony Blauer. Coach Blauer has been in the martial art, self-defense, defensive tactics, and combatives industry for almost four decades and is one of the only combatives experts who has successfully affected training across all the combat related communities: self-defense, combat sports, and the military & law enforcement sector. His research on physiology, mindset as it relates to confrontation management, has influenced over three decades of reality-based martial artists. His company, Blauer Tactical Systems (BTS), specializes in the research and development of close quarter tactics & scenario-based training for law enforcement, military, and professional self-defense.

Tony founded Blauer Tactical Systems (BTS) in 1985 and it has grown into one of the world’s leading consulting companies specializing in the research and development of performance psychology, personal safety, and close quarter tactics & scenario-based training for law enforcement, military, and professional self-defense instructors. His research on the neuroscience of fear and the startle-flinch lead to the development of the SPEAR System, a modern personal defense system based on physiology, physics, and psychology. It has been used by defensive tactics and combative trainers all over the world for over 30 years. After decades of interviewing victims of violent encounters and studying violence, he then created the KNOW FEAR program which focuses on managing fear through self-awareness, resiliency and a ‘movement’ mindset.

And so this conversation is about managing fear – but it extends far beyond self-defense.

Today, Dennis and Tony talk all about teaching the younger generation of police officers.

For more information on Tony and Blauer Tactical Systems: https://www.blauertrainingsystems.com/

Tony's FREE guide "Making Friends with Fear": https://getknowfear.com/e-book1

Tony's podcast "Know Fear": https://knowfear.libsyn.com/

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Episode 831: Surviving and Thriving with Bill Mazur, Larissa Mason & Nick Norris May 23, 2023

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On this episode, Dennis sits down with retired Deputy Chief and public safety liaison, Bill Mazur, clinical expert in understanding and treating trauma, Larissa Mason and Navy SEAL and CEO and Co-Founder at Protekt, Nick Norris.

Nick Norris began his career in the military as a graduate of both the United States Naval Academy and Basic Underwater Demolition / SEAL (BUD/S) Class 247. Upon completion of SEAL training in 2004, Nick assumed progressively higher positions of leadership within Naval Special Warfare. His deployed roles included combat advisor to Iraqi and Afghan military units, Cross Functional Team Leader, and Ground Force Commander during combat operation in both Iraq and Afghanistan.

Bill Mazur is a 25-year law enforcement veteran and retired in 2017 at the rank of Deputy Chief of Police. Bill holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Stockton University and a Master’s Degree in Human Resources Training and Development in the Police Graduate Studies Program from Seton Hall University.

Bill is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, Session #256, and currently serves as a Master Instructor with the FBI National Academy Associates, in their Comprehensive Officer Resiliency Training Program. He also acts as a Liaison for the NJ State Resilience Program for law Enforcement. Additionally, Bill currently serves on the Wellness Committee for the NJ State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) as an advisor.

Larissa Mason is a clinical expert in understanding and treating trauma. She is a professional instructor for NJ State and maintains a thriving clinical practice. Currently working with clients throughout the USA and overseas, Larissa Mason focuses on areas including neurodivergent learning and responses as well as complex trauma resiliency and recovery, for both the impacted individual as well as their partner and families. Focus on professional mental health and individual resiliency regarding law enforcement and first responder stressor is emphasized. She helps individuals and families understand and work through the stressors that challenge them so they may lead healthier and happier lives.

Through her career, Ms. Mason was supervisor at an adult partial care program for the severely mentally ill where she created and implemented the first clinical trauma track as a way to expound on the connection between trauma and mental health and offer appropriate support. Ms. Mason then supervised the county wide sexual assault response program for Cape May County where she directed the county’s response to interpersonal violence, both domestic violence and sexual assault. There she worked to create pediatric guidelines for responding to childhood survivors of abuse. Ms. Mason also taught clinical work on the graduate level for Rutgers University and is a published author in the Encyclopedia of Sexual Violence.

Today, Dennis, Bill, Larissa and Nick sit down to discuss the mental health epidemic that plagues law enforcement, first responders and veterans across the world.

Find more about Nick and Protekt here: https://protekt.com/pages/about-page?

Find out more about Bill and Acadia Health here: https://www.acadiahealthcare.com/

Find out more about Larissa here: https://www.njspba.com/members/clinical-services/team/Larissa.aspx

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Episode 830: The Overcome Mindset: Lead Yourself, Lead Others & Lead Always with Jason Redman from the 2023 Street Cop Conference May 22, 2023

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On today's special episode we present Retired Navy SEAL Lieutenant, speaker & best-selling author, Jason Redman's key note speech from our 2023 Street Cop Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. It was our honor to have him speak to over 1700 cops to share his story of heroism, perseverance and resiliency.

During his 21-year Navy career, Jason spent 11 years as an enlisted SEAL and 10 years as a SEAL officer leading teams in combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Today he puts his vast experience and expertise to work as speaker, coach, author and trainer, helping individuals, teams and organizations of all types and sizes to define and implement lasting change, even in the wake or face of failure, crisis and adversity.

He’s lived through it all at the highest level in his Navy SEAL career: From failures as a young leader that resulted in him almost being kicked out of the SEAL teams, to redemption and leading teams in intense combat operations in Iraq, to being shot eight times, including a round to the face, and nearly dying during an enemy ambush, Jason has lived the OVERCOME Mindset he now teaches others. He has done an incredible job of taking these lessons learned and making them relatable to teams, businesses and organizations around the world. As Jason says, “These are not SEAL lessons, these are human lessons!” Your team will walk away with a new perspective and understanding that there are no bad days, only good days and great days. They will understand how to build elite-performance teams comprising multi-dimensional leaders. Jason teaches individuals, companies and teams how to overcome failure, setbacks and catastrophic crisis through his incredible presentations on life ambushes and his proven “Get off the X” methodology to not only survive the crisis but thrive and launch from it! For in-person, virtual and hybrid events, Jason delivers riveting keynote presentations and is available for half-day and full-day workshops on leadership and implementing long-term change.

Jason is the New York Times bestselling author of “The Trident: The Forging and Reforging of a Navy SEAL Leader” and has appeared on multiple national news networks, including Fox News, CBS, CNN, and CBN. He has appeared almost a dozen times on Fox and Friends and the (Mike) Huckabee show. Jason has been featured in multiple documentaries, including History channel’s Navy SEALs, America’s Secret Warriors, and as an actor he played the lead role in The Perfect Day film and a supporting character on an episode of Hawaii 5-0.

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Episode 829: A New Generation of Police Officers with Lt. Kory Flowers May 19, 2023

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On today's episode, Dennis speaks with 22+ year law enforcement veteran, national law enforcement trainer and writer for police publications, Lt. Kory Flowers. Lt. Kory Flowers is a 22-year veteran with the Greensboro (NC) Police Department. Flowers trains law enforcement officers nationwide on various subversive criminal groups, leadership, and tactical communication. He is a frequent contributor to police and a true believer in great leadership, setting the right examples and supporting each other.

Today, Dennis and Lt. Flowers give their advice to new officers to the profession, the do's and dont's when on and off duty, advice to veteran officers to motivate and increase morale for their younger officers and the responsibility of the new generation of officers moving forward.

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