Behind The Badge

In our final episode from the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu LEO Seminar, we sat down with Chris, a SWAT Commander and Deputy {Lt.) from Texas. During that interview Royce Gracie, from Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Bellator and UFC came in and we were able to speak with him for a few minutes. Both guests were amazing to speak to and we thank them for their time.

In this special edition of Behind The Badge Podcast we sit down with two Royal Canadian Mounted Police from British Columbia, Canada. Both have over 13 years in law enforcement. Shane and Russ both work in the Major Crimes Division of the RCMP. We discuss the differences and similarities in our jobs and how Jiu-Jitsu plays a role in their jobs in law enforcement

In this special series we are at the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu training seminar in Oklahoma City. We had the opportunity to speak to several officers from other countries. In this episode we spoke to Chris, a retired Constable from London, England. It was great to hear how we may be from different parts of the world and do the job a little differently but we are all part of the same family.

Nate & Gray discuss how things like hobbies, exercise and socializing keep those in the 1st Responder industry from getting over stressed.

Nate & Gray discuss how things like hobbies, exercise and socializing keep those in the 1st Responder industry from getting over stressed.

In episode 17 Gray and Nate get back into what Behind The Badge is all about. Giving those in the public a glimpse into the life of those whose serve them, more specifically they discuss officers and EMT's.

In this episode Melodi, a local dispatcher, joins Nate and Gray to discuss Law Enforcement from a different perspective. Get to know the challenges, stress , the fun and satisfaction of dispatching. Our thanks again to Melodi for taking time out to spend with us.

Maj. Jim Anderson from the Oklahoma County Sheriff's office joins Nate & Gray to discuss the financial issues they face and the effect it has on the department and the county.

Amy Morgan from Academy Hour joins us to talk about suicide prevention and intervention on the job. Learn what signs to look for in your partner and how to stop yourself from getting to that point. Suicide is becoming an epidemic among first responders. Let's work to change that.

Guest Scott joins us to talk about surviving a long career on the job. He tells us of the numerous assignments and experiences he has had over the last 20 plus years. He is currently a tactical medic on a local SWAT and bomb squad.