Books Behind The Badge

Andy Brown is a US Air Force, Law-Enforcement veteran who has worked as a Patrolman and Criminal Investigator.

An avid reader of nonfiction, Brown particularly enjoys learning from historical events. He credits Charles Remsberg's Street Survival books for helping him end an active-shooter killing spree at Fairchild Air Force Base in June of 1994.

Brown's research into the mass-murder incident, and the aviation disaster that occurred four days later, led him to write Warnings Unheeded. He hopes others will benefit from the impactful stories and the valuable lessons contained within them.

After leaving the Air Force, Brown returned to the area of Spokane, Washington where he lives with his family and works for the Department of Homeland Security.

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Today I'm joined by a longtime friend, Dustin Tolleson.  Dustin has hit financial rock bottom in his life, and has recently seen a complete 180 turnaround.  We discuss what it took for Dustin to find the right headspace through seeking mentors to guide him.  Dustin has busted his ass off the last few years to get in shape, seek new career opportunities, and implement plans for a successful future.  This episode took a turn into darkness but by the end we see the light at the end of the tunnel.  Stick with it.

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Find Dustin: Instagram.com/dustintolleson8

Intro Music: Instagram.com/deputy_hookem

Today I was joined by Michael Riley, a career law enforcement veteran from Philly.  Michael has a newly released work of fiction out called The Long Last Out.  This book was done tremendously for Michaels first shot at writing!  Tune in to hear some of the stories that made it into his book, you won't regret it.

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Intro Music: Instagram.com/deputy_hookem

I ran across some issues with the intro so there will be no grandiose introduction, however, Sean hardly needs one!  Also, I definitely stole Sean's bio from the Street Cop Training website, why fix what ain't broken.

Sean Grogan, is a former special investigations detective that spent his career with the Woodbridge, N.J. Police Department. In addition to spending the majority of his career in the narcotics unit as a detective, he was also a K-9 handler and gang investigator. He has conducted countless narcotics investigations and has assisted numerous agencies with various types of investigations. As a narcotics detective he utilized many confidential informants and executed a variety of search warrants resulting in numerous arrests and narcotics and currency seizures.

Sean Grogan has completed extensive training in Europe on micro-facial expressions, body language and other non-verbal communication which he was able to utilize during his career in law enforcement during countless interviews. He also earned his trainer’s certification from the Body Language Institute in Alexandria, Virginia. Due to Sean’s skills and experience, he was recruited by Joe Navarro’s Body Language Academy, for which, he provides mentor services.

Find Sean: Instagram.com/seangroganbodylanguage

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Intro music:  Instagram.com/deputy_hookem

Today I was joined by Officer Craig, a veteran law enforcement officer who lives with Tourette's.  Craig was wealth of knowledge to combat the ignorance surrounding Tourette's.  Craig is much more than that though, he is a great conversationalist with a knack for assessing mental health issues and discussing why it's to seek help.  Craig was a blast to have on the podcast, you  won't want to miss this one.

Find Craig: Instagram.com/tourettescop

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Intro Music: Instagram.com/deputy_hookem

On episode 33 I'm joined by Dr. John Jaquish.  John is a man of many talents, inventor, speaker, fitness expert, and more recently, author.  John is the author of Weight Lifting is a Waste of Time.  He advocates alternative exercise to reduce the risk ratio is in the fitness world.  He invented the X3 home workout device to allow people to do just that.  John is wealth of knowledge if you don't believe me, check him out, he is all over the internet. 

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Find John:  Instagrm.com/drjaquish

Intro music:  Instagram.com/deputy_hookem

This episode is long overdue!  Today I am joined by Dave, a career law enforcement officer, podcaster, and the founder of Unit 2 Back.  Dave is the Co-Host of The Hey My Man Podcast, a one of a kind show with 300 episodes of sheer underrated escapism.  Unit 2 Back is brand that merges punk and cop together and promotes positive change within the career field.  Dave was a great guest and honestly may be the first guest I ask to come on again just because I feel there is so much more we can talk about.

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Find Dave:  Instagram.com/unit_2_back  or Instagram.com/the_hey_my_man_podcast

Intro artist:  Instagram.com/deputy_hookem

Today I'm joined by Kyle Shutic.  Kyle is a Marine veteran who currently plays a major role in Project Zero.  Project Zero is a non-profit veteran and first responder organization dedicated to not only getting vets and first responders the mental health assistance they need, but focusing on building a tribe of like minded people to connect them with.  Kyle was a great guest to have on and really shed light on his organization.

Find Kyle at:  Instagram.com/krshuts  or at www.projzero.com

Find me: Instagram.com/booksbehindthebadge or www.booksbehindthebadge.com

Intro music: Instagram.com/deputy_hookem

First responder moustache wax: Instagram.com/tapwaxandgo

Tune in to learn about a refreshing take on understanding the importance of adapting your business practice to align with the ever changing employer pool.  Clint is a unique millennial business owner with a keen eye for finding happiness or a lack thereof amongst the work force.  Clint recently authored I Love It Here to expand on his business principles and how you too can implement his ideas into your personal life.    

Find Clint: Instagram.com/clintpulver or clintpulver.com

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Intro music: Forensic 
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Bryan Asher is Seattle police officer and the author of two fictional books.  Bryans first book, The Assassin of Malcoze is a fantasy fiction book set in a world of floating continents.  Bryans newly released book, Treasure of Lor-Rev is a more futuristic look of a different continent in the world.  Although both books take place in the same world, at roughly the same time, they are very different in terms of the adventure.  If you're into fiction I would highly recommend supporting Bryan as an independent first responder author and buying a copy of his books.

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Find Bryan on Instagram:  Instagram.com/Asher_novels

Intro music:  Instagram.com/deputy_hookem