Bridging The Gap

On Part 1 of this two part series, Officer Ashley and Sergeant Frank discuss the brutal sexual assault and murder of Sasha Samsudean. Join us as we explore the forensic evidence recovered that led to the Security Guard, Stephen Duxbury, being swiftly identified and arrested.

Division Coordinators Russell Strickland and Tim Cornelius will join Officer Ashley & Sgt Frank to discuss what makes IPTM a great place to train, the types of courses offered and some behind the scenes stories!

Ofc. Ashley and Sgt. Frank talk about Threat Management Assessment. Special guest, Corporal Luis, will discuss proactive and protective measures designed to prevent – not predict – potential acts of targeted violence. This show will outline two events worked by Corporal Luis’ home agency and will help give perspective on how your agency can be proactive toward the threats law enforcement is facing daily.

Join Officer Ashley and Sergeant Frank as they discuss working in your department beyond patrol duties. Special guest, Sgt. Kristi, chats with our hosts about the various paths you can take in your law enforcement career and the best moves to make in these scenarios.

Ofc. Ashley, Sgt. Frank, and two special guests will discuss the often-stigmatized topic of law enforcement Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). In addition to sharing their own PTSD journeys, they’ll be discussing behavioral signs that partners, leadership and loved ones should be looking for, and strategies for managing the unique demands of our profession.

Officer Ashley and Sergeant Frank will be discussing one of the deadliest traffic situations – road rage.

Special guest, Tim Cornelius, DRE Coordinator for the State of Florida, will join Officer Ashley to discuss the Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) Program and what it takes to become a DRE. They’ll examine two cases – a celebrity and a layperson – to demonstrate the integrity of the program.

Officer Ashley and Sergeant Frank, with special guest, Mike Blute (GA DRE Program State Coordinator) discuss how to adapt to new leadership and culture when moving to a new agency or a new position within your current agency.

 Officer Ashley and Sergeant Frank discuss how agencies approach their briefing room sessions and how they can be an effective environment for training opportunities.