In this very important episode, Adam speaks with Law Enforcement and Military Veteran Michael Sugrue about Post Traumatic Stress Injuries. After retiring from the police force, Michael shares his battle with PSTD and how he overcame to become one of the leading advocates for PTSD awareness for First Responders worldwide. MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES 1-800-COP-LINE (1-800-267-5463) -- https://www.copline.org/ National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 https://badgeoflifecanada.org/ Michael S...
Apr 19, 2020•52 min•Ep. 35
Dan Oblinger is the leading authority on active listening practices for negotiators and leaders in all industries. He has two decades of law enforcement service, and extensive experience in hostage negotiations, police mental health crisis response, undercover operations, anti-human trafficking investigations, and police supervision. Dan is the author of "Life or Death Listening" and "The 28 Laws of Listening". He is a contract trainer for the National Tactical Officers Association and is the so...
Apr 11, 2020•54 min•Ep. 34
Operation Save-A-Casing is a partnership with law enforcement agencies at the local, state and federal level and the community to combat firearm-related crime. The campaign works by submitting two firearm casings to a Wichita Police Department Officer after a gun theft has occurred. These casings are then submitted into National Integrated Ballistic Information Network known as NIBIN. NIBIN is a national database containing digital images of spent bullets and cartridge casings that were found at...
Mar 29, 2020•56 min•Ep. 33
Get ready for some three-way action with two very smart and entertaining guests. Adam sits down with Adam Wilson and Stephen Strickland to discuss topics on current police training, recruitment, tactical requirements, and much more. EPISODE PAGE: https://thebreakdown.ca/032 Adam Wilson is a highly decorated police veteran with 15 years on the job. He is a best-selling author for his book, "Tactical Reload: Strategy Shifts for Emerging Leaders in Law Enforcement." He has a national column with Ne...
Mar 22, 2020•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 32
Round 02 – Officer-Involved Shootings - Part 3 of 3 What are the major concerns with Officer Involved Shootings for our Law Enforcement officers? Join us as we discuss the before, during, and after of OIS incidents. We cover the psychology and physiology of lethal force on force incidents, reports, recovery, mental health, body-worn cameras, command responsibility, media, and everything in between. WATCH IT HERE: https://thebreakdown.ca/IRT The Instructors’ Roundtable (ITR) is a Panel Discussion...
Mar 22, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 66
Round 02 – Officer-Involved Shootings - Part 2 of 3 What are the major concerns with Officer Involved Shootings for our Law Enforcement officers? Join us as we discuss the before, during, and after of OIS incidents. We cover the psychology and physiology of lethal force on force incidents, reports, recovery, mental health, body-worn cameras, command responsibility, media, and everything in between. WATCH IT HERE: https://thebreakdown.ca/IRT The Instructors’ Roundtable (ITR) is a Panel Discussion...
Mar 22, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 66
Round 02 – Officer-Involved Shootings - Part 1 of 3 What are the major concerns with Officer Involved Shootings for our Law Enforcement officers? Join us as we discuss the before, during, and after of OIS incidents. We cover the psychology and physiology of lethal force on force incidents, reports, recovery, mental health, body-worn cameras, command responsibility, media, and everything in between. WATCH IT HERE: https://thebreakdown.ca/IRT The Instructors’ Roundtable (ITR) is a Panel Discussion...
Mar 21, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 66
This is a brief explanation of the Instructors' Roundtable, why it was created and what is the main goal. EPISODE PAGE: https://thebreakdown.ca/030 INSTRUCTORS' ROUNDTABLE - IRT Join Us LIVE on the last Thursday of each Month at 6:00 PM Central Time. Topics include: Use of Force, Firearms, Officer-Involved Shootings, Critical Incident Response, Active Threats, Social Media in Law Enforcement, Tactical Medicine and more... The IRT is proud to be supported by Calibre Press and its cadre of instruc...
Mar 12, 2020•15 min•Ep. 30
Adam talks with one of his mentors, Joel Pedersen, as they discuss the challenges surrounding culture and race in policing, specifically from an Indigenous perspective. Joel breaks down some tools that officers have within their communities to help build engagement as well as generating motivated recruits for your agency. EPISODE PAGE: https://thebreakdown.ca/029 In 1992 Joel became only the third First Nations person to serve with the Saskatoon Police Service. After a successful 25-year policin...
Mar 10, 2020•52 min•Ep. 29
What is "technology-enhanced learning" and why is it important? Adam sits down with Sandy Sweet of CPKN (Canadian Police Knowledge Network) to discuss training and resources available for Law Enforcement. EPISODE PAGE: https://thebreakdown.ca/028 Sandy Sweet has been an advocate for technology-enhanced learning within Canada's police community since 2004. At that time, he collaborated with like-minded individuals from the policing sector to create the Canadian Police Knowledge Network. As Presid...
Mar 02, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 28
What is the basis of AcademyTraining for Law Enforcement? How are programs developed and why? Join Adam and Mike as they dive into training and development for police training and explore the science behind the programs. EPISODE PAGE: https://thebreakdown.ca/027 Sgt. Michael Musengo is a Law Enforcement veteran with 28 years of service to the Syracuse Police Department in NY. He is currently the Director of the Syracuse Regional Police Academy and an Instructor for the prestigious Force Science ...
Feb 26, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 27
What happens when you get a call for a barricaded suspect? What's the first move, the 5th, the last? Join Adam as he has an open an important discussion with Scott Savage about Critical Incident Response and high-risk calls. EPISODE PAGE: https://thebreakdown.ca/026 Scott started his career in public safety at age 19, as an EMT and Paramedic. He spent 18 years with the Palo Alto Police Department in California, the last 7 of which were as a Sergeant. In 2007, Scott was awarded the Bronze Level T...
Feb 14, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 26
The Instructors’ Roundtable (ITR) is a Panel Discussion, recorded live to video, moderated by Tactical Breakdown’s host Adam Kinakin in association with the team at Calibre Press. The program brings together the most sought-after Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in Law Enforcement for a no-holds-barred discussion on a variety of topics. Round 01 - Use of Force and Defensive Tactics Training - PART 3 of 3 WATCH IT HERE: https://thebreakdown.ca/IRT EPISODE SPONSOR: BLAUER TACTICAL SYSTEMS Blauer Trai...
Feb 06, 2020•52 min•Ep. 66
The Instructors’ Roundtable (ITR) is a Panel Discussion, recorded live to video, moderated by Tactical Breakdown’s host Adam Kinakin in association with the team at Calibre Press. The program brings together the most sought-after Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in Law Enforcement for a no-holds-barred discussion on a variety of topics. Round 01 - Use of Force and Defensive Tactics Training - PART 2 of 3 WATCH IT HERE: https://thebreakdown.ca/IRT EPISODE SPONSOR: BLAUER TACTICAL SYSTEMS Blauer Trai...
Feb 06, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 66
The Instructors’ Roundtable (ITR) is a Panel Discussion, recorded live to video, moderated by Tactical Breakdown’s host Adam Kinakin in association with the team at Calibre Press. The program brings together the most sought-after Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in Law Enforcement for a no-holds-barred discussion on a variety of topics. Round 01 - Use of Force and Defensive Tactics Training - Part 1 of 3 WATCH IT HERE: https://thebreakdown.ca/IRT EPISODE SPONSOR: BLAUER TACTICAL SYSTEMS Blauer Trai...
Feb 06, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 66
Want to learn how 10-15 minutes a day can extend your careers? How a small, consistent regiment can prevent career-ending injuries? EPISODE PAGE: https://thebreakdown.ca/024 Adam sits down with fellow podcaster Dave Morrow, host of the HRD2KILL Podcast, and discusses their similar stories in coming back from injury. In this episode, you will get actionable information and an explanation of short "pre-hab" workouts that can help prevent major injury. Dave Morrow is a Veteran of the Canadian Armed...
Jan 21, 2020•55 min•Ep. 24
How does training translate to the field? This is one of many questions Adam and Jason discuss during this episode. They talk law enforcement, defensive tactics, use of force, training modalities, and the future of police officers. Will officers always be required to perform general patrol duties or will we have specialties that involve no firearms or combat training? EPISODE PAGE: https://thebreakdown.ca/023 Jason Cvitanov has over 20 years of law enforcement experience which includes certifica...
Jan 17, 2020•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 23
In this first episode of 2020, Adam speaks with Christopher Lussow, a 32-year veteran law enforcement professional with twenty (20) years dedicated to the Emergency Task Force (ETF). They talk Use of Force options, training, and how we can role out effective intermediate force options when needed. EPISODE PAGE: https://thebreakdown.ca/022 Christopher’s experiences identified a gap in practice, so he implemented a peer-support program for officer-involved shootings. The program, available across ...
Jan 07, 2020•47 min•Ep. 22
On June 10th, 2019, we dropped the first episode of the Tactical Breakdown Podcast and it has been a whirlwind since then. We have been downloaded over 5000 times to over 14 countries around the world. The best part... we are doubling down for 2020. More interviews, more content, and exciting new formats like the Instructor's Roundtable and LIVE Conference Series'. We will be partnering with major LE Conferences across North America and bringing the show out to you. Make sure to subscribe to the...
Dec 31, 2019•12 min•Ep. 21
Adam had the opportunity to sit down with the writer and director of Den of Thieves, Christian Gudegast. He explains just how difficult it is to make a realistic action movie in Hollywood and the extra steps he takes to ensure things are done correctly. They talk gunfights, tactics, special effects and everything in between. Enjoy this special episode as we take a dive into how movies are made. EPISODE PAGE: https://thebreakdown.ca/020 Christian was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. He...
Dec 24, 2019•58 min•Ep. 20
Are you building a ‘human face’ into your department or agency? Dive into the importance of building relationships within the community and Bryan explains why children should be the primary focus for community policing programs around the world. Even though they are over 8000 miles (13,000 km) apart, fellow podcasters Adam and Bryan find commonality in human response to tragic events, such as the terrorist attacks that took place in Christchurch, NZ in March 2019. Bryan discusses the personal ef...
Dec 19, 2019•46 min•Ep. 19
This episode dives into the RCMP National Public Order Program. Darwin and Adam discuss the purpose of public order programs, tactical posture and deployment, equipment, training, spontaneous incidents (ie. riots), and where an officer and/or agencies can get more information on these programs. EPISODE PAGE: https://thebreakdown.ca/018 Public Order Policing is the use of police authority and capacity to establish a legitimate equilibrium between governmental and societal, collective and individu...
Dec 13, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 18
Adam and fellow podcaster, Garret TeSlaa, take time to discuss what it means to be the ONE for your agency. What are the things that we as leaders should be sharing with the men and women under our command and what impact that can have at an individual and agency level. Garrett shares his story, his experiences, and what he does to create a positive influence within his department and with his listeners around the world. EPISODE PAGE: https://thebreakdown.ca/017 Garrett TeSlaa is a 15-year law e...
Dec 05, 2019•50 min•Ep. 17
Adam and Randy take a deep look at martial arts training and discuss the overlap between civilian martial arts programs and agency-based DT training systems. Starting from the beginning, Randy explains how he developed his FREEZE model for training and how it is relevant to anyone in a life or death encounter. EPISODE PAGE: https://thebreakdown.ca/016 Randy King is an accomplished, impactful, internationally acclaimed mentor, public speaker, and author. He has a hunger to demystify the psycholog...
Nov 27, 2019•52 min•Ep. 16
If you are a member of the Law Enforcement and/or First Responder community and you only ever listen to one podcast... make sure its this one. There have been hundreds of first responders in North America alone who have lost their battles with stress and have taken their own lives. One is too many. We have to stand up as a community and end the stigma of PTSD. Everyone needs to know that it is not weak to speak. EPISODE PAGE: https://thebreakdown.ca/015 Dr. Robert Perkins is a Clinical Psychophy...
Nov 19, 2019•56 min•Ep. 15
Jay Dobyns was a federal agent with the ATF (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives) for twenty-seven years before retiring in 2014. Jay is perhaps best known for his landmark effort against the notorious Hells Angels. He was the first-ever lawman to defeat the gang’s multilayered security measures getting inside to become a member of their legendary Skull Valley charter. Jay's book about that investigation - No Angel, My Harrowing Undercover Journey to the Inner Circle of the Hell...
Nov 12, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 14
Do you take it upon yourself to train? Here is what one of the top Defensive Tactics Instructors in the world thinks about Martial Arts training for Law Enforcement personnel. Tony and Adam discuss the motivation for training on your own time and what to look for, not only in a combative system but what you need in an instructor. EPISODE PAGE: https://thebreakdown.ca/013 Tony Blauer is the founder and CEO of BLAUER TACTICAL SYSTEMS. He has pioneered research and training methodologies that have ...
Oct 26, 2019•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 13
What is the beginning of Post Traumatic Stress? Where does it start? For Terrance, it was at 5 years old when his father burned down his home with his family inside. Fast forward to 2010, he's a Fire Rescue Paramedic working at the Vancouver Winter Olympics and was called to respond to a fatal accident with a luge athlete on opening day. This episode is all about his story, where he came from, what led him into becoming a First Responder, his battle with PTSD and suicide, and his amazing and ins...
Sep 04, 2019•2 hr 10 min•Ep. 12
Dr. Mike “Doc” Simpson, the host of the “Mind of the Warrior” podcast, joins Adam to discuss tactical medicine for first responders. This two (2) part episode covers tactical medical training, standards, and tactics before moving into personal medical equipment, IFAKs, and Doc’s views on what needs to be changed when it comes to training for First Responders. Part 1 - EPISODE PAGE: https://thebreakdown.ca/010 Part 2 - EPISODE PAGE: https://thebreakdown.ca/011 Mike began his career in the Rangers...
Aug 15, 2019•40 min•Ep. 11
Dr. Mike “Doc” Simpson, the host of the “Mind of the Warrior” podcast, joins Adam to discuss tactical medicine for first responders. This two (2) part episode covers tactical medical training, standards, and tactics before moving into personal medical equipment, IFAKs, and Doc’s views on what needs to be changed when it comes to training for First Responders. EPISODE PAGE: https://thebreakdown.ca/010 Mike began his career in the Rangers, ultimately being promoted to Sergeant and serving as an an...
Aug 14, 2019•49 min•Ep. 10
