Nationwide Issues in Special Tactics: A Panel Discussion with the State Associations from the NTOA Conference
Today’s episode of The Debrief features a unique format: this episode was recorded live at the National Tactical Officers Association Annual Conference in Aurora, Colorado. I was fortunate to moderat...
25 Okt 20231h 23min
Lessons From an Officer Down and Traumatic Hostage Incident - Orlando, FL
In June of 2018, just two years after the PULS nightclub attacks, Orlando Police officers responded to a domestic violence call. As officers attempted to contact the suspect, he fired a shot though hi...
13 Okt 20231h 41min
Hostage Rescue In A Trailer Home - Hastings, MN – South Metro SWAT
On July 2, 2020 patrol officers attempted to contact a suspect about moving an illegally parked automobile at the Three Rivers Mobile Home Park in Hastings, MN. As officers spoke to the suspect’s wife...
4 Okt 20231h 37min
Lessons Learned From 5 Decades of Police Leadership - Chief Mike Albanese - Part Two
My Guest today is a true legend who is one of only three people to have served at all of the roles in LAPD D-Platoon: Chief Mike Albanese. Mike has spent 52 years in law enforcement with 37 of those s...
22 Sep 202351min
Key Events in the Evolution of SWAT and CNT - Chief Mike Albanese – Two Part Series
My Guest today is a true legend who is one of only three people to have served at all of the roles in LAPD D-Platoon Chief Mike Albanese. Mike has spent 52 years in law enforcement with 37 of those sp...
13 Sep 20231h 10min
Critical incident Review - Vegas Attack: Handling a Mass Casualty Incident – Dr. Kevin Menes
My guest today is Dr. Kevin Menes. Kevin is an emergency room physician and tactical team doctor who led a team that managed to treat and save hundreds of patients following the active sniper attack ...
23 Aug 20231h 33min
Lessons Learned From A Legendary Tier 1 Operator – CSM Tom Satterly (Ret.)
My guest today is Tom Satterly. Tom is a highly decorated combat veteran, having served in the Army 25 years, with the last 20 in the US Army’s most elite Tier One unit, Delta. During his career Tom ...
9 Aug 20231h 28min
BPL#5 – Building Resilience In Those You Lead - Chief John Perez
My guest today is Chief John Perez. John recently retired as the Chief of Police for the Pasadena California Police Department. In his nearly 37 years of service to Pasadena, John served at literally ...
2 Aug 202339min
