This one is short and to the point. I believe that the majority of the solutions we are facing regarding gun violence in America comes from the statistical data that is being ignored completely. The majority of what people believe is the cause of gun violence in America, isn't. We need to start looking at this issue from position of reality, and not political allegiance. Open minds create positive outcomes. As a nation, we have lost the ability to communicate. It's time to fix that.

In this episode we dive into gear, knives, and odd ball antiquities. Ghost is the owner of La Llorona Customs. They specialize in custom jewelry with a twist. Based out of North Texas, we talk about his upbringing and how he became involved in the EDC community. It was a pleasure to speak with him and keep an eye out for him at Blade Atlanta in a few days- mention this podcast and he may have a special gift for you.

In this episode we dive into some real mental health talk with Dr. Jena Casas. Jena is a licensed clinical police and public safety psychologist who practices in the great state of Nevada. She specializes in providing services to first responders and their families. She has published many articles, presented at many seminars and conferences, and treated numerous individuals within the law enforcement community. Her mission is to provide first responders with the tools they need in order to be...

Dustin Hill is a retired cop turned gun manufacturer and part-time archeologist- not officially, but you'll have to listen to hear more. From entering the narcotics underworld of the upper Midwest, to diving into some of the most questionable waters imaginable, Dustin has seen it all and has the t-shirt to prove it. From his own personal battles with PTSD to starting a dream business post retirement, Dustin has an amazing story to tell. It was a pleasure speaking with him and I look forward t...

In this episode we sit down with Detective Darrel Lambert to discuss some interesting topics involving interview and interrogation, confidence in interviewing, crimes against children, and how we can help keep our kids safe. Darrel currently works for a metropolitan police department in the great state of Texas. Prior to his role as a Detective, he spent five years on patrol, one year of undercover work focusing on narcotics purchases, and 4 years on the gang unit. In January of 2018 he...

In this episode I sit down with Brian Sanders. Brian is a retired Lieutenant from a large metropolitan police department on the east coast. Brian worked as a patrol officer before finding his passion and true calling working as a Detective in homicide. During his time in investigations Brian worked tirelessly to disrupt gang activity within his jurisdiction as well as a variety of other investigations to include a RICO conviction in cooperation with the FBI. Brian has a BA degree in Psy...

It doesn't matter how many times we do this job right, because society won't remember. What they absolutely will remember is when we do it wrong. This episode will discuss the importance of verbiage and how the small things can make the biggest differences for your future. In a game where you’re going to lose no matter what, it would be wise to give yourself enough balance and stability to become an afterthought of a critical incident rather than case law, or a booking sheet.

In this episode we discuss the ongoing epidemic of societal decay- specifically, violence among the youth of our inner-cities across the nation.

Dr. Erica Fung is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist currently working as a supervisor in the Correctional Health Department for the County of Los Angeles. Erica was born and raised in Hong Kong before traveling to the United States with aspirations to pursue her education in Psychology. Given her current position, she has a unique perspective into the world of psychology and criminality. Her work is a vital component to the process of rehabilitation, and as we discuss in the episode, much of w...

In this episode we will discuss the concept of relationships- specifically with you and your employer. There will never be a perfect relationship in the realm of shift work, but if we don't try, or more importantly, the employer doesn't try, it is destined for failure. If the agency forgoes the requests of the masses, the masses will leave- and we absolutely can't have that happen in today's climate of law and order.

Training, mindset, and how the little things can make big differences. Chris is the co-owner of the company Visiblue LLC based out of Maryland- and they offer a lot more than just a beanie. While the company itself is based on a very simple idea, the concept behind it is far more intricate and complex. Training, tactics, and mindset are some of the key factors in any progress to ensuring your safety throughout your career. In this episode we dive into training, climate, and how good training ...

With recent and past events, there seems to be a major disconnect when it comes to finding any resolve for public safety and cops being killed regularly. This episode will discuss the issues with we are facing on a daily basis along with a lack of support from both state and federal resources. One of he bigger issues we also face is the portion of society who is allowing political allegiance to overshadow the reality of what is happening far too often.

Jamil is a former CDCR Officer turned entrepreneur. The company he has built from the ground up is a direct result of personal life experiences that provided him with the knowledge and fortitude to be successful. His story is very motivating and proves that success in the realm of sobriety and personal growth can only be achieved with the right mindset. Along with his business, he also operates a non-profit organization that pays for the college tuition of fallen first responder's children.&n...

In this episode I share stories from my own life that involve the concept of loss. Since a very young age, I experienced a variety of scenarios that involved the loss of family. When I was 21, I experienced the loss of my father. Those experiences opened new doors to places that I would have never been able to visit without the assistance of adversity. Adversity is after all, our greatest teacher.

This episode will be the last of the California Dreamin' series and I was very excited to have Joey on the show as my final guest. Joey is an active police officer in the bay area of Northern California. Joey is also a former LAPD officer, current Army Captain, SWAT team member, First Aid instructor, and firearms instructor. His outlook on the job as well as life itself is very unique, and his life experience speaks volumes in that regard. His insight and empathy are admirable as is his commi...

Marlon is a retired Sergeant from the Los Angeles Police Department. In his 25+ years with the LAPD, he worked a variety of assignments as an Officer and supervisor including Internal Affairs (yes, he knows I recorded him). Marlon is the host of the "Internal Affairs a Police Podcast" and also an instructor for the Savage Training Group. In this episode we dive into the importance of IA doing its job properly, and how all it takes is one bad apple to ruin the bunch. We also discuss the challe...

Meagan is retired deputy from the San Bernadino County Sheriff's Department. Her retirement ultimately stemmed from an officer involved shooting where life and death hung in the balance. Since her retirement, she has become an advocate for criminal justice reformation and also mental health within the law enforcement community.

This will be the first episode of the California Dreamin' series. This series will focus specifically on the internal issues California is currently facing within the legal system and public safety overall. Hector Bravo is a retired Lieutenant from the California Department of Corrections with 17 years of service, and a former US Army Infantryman 11B with multiple deployments to Bosnia, Kuwait, and a combat deployment to Iraq from 2004-2005. He is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the in...

I had JT on the show for season 1 and he brought a lot to the table, I was very excited to bring him back for season 2. In this episode JT and I explore some of the issues with different perspectives on modern policing, as well as managing the new world of policing three years post 2020. JT is wealth of knowledge and truly wants to give back to the law enforcement community. If you want to connect with JT or review his content, check out @survivepolicing

This will be episode one of season two. Short and sweet, but the topic of retention and employee departure is how I wanted to start off the new year. I also discuss future episodes and content. I will be having a lot of guests for season two. I made it a point to listen to you guys, and episodes with guests were by far the favorites of all of season one. Looking forward to what season two will bring, and thank you for listening.