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I'm so grateful to Tim for having the courage to be on the show and share his story. I feel like his story resonates with so many public servants that you and I know, walking around us today. He spent nearly 20 years working in the trenches, faced some demons and is heroically battling them back as he comes to terms with his life after public service...and life is sweet. Not to say it is without challenges, but I love that he openly shared the different resources he used along the way and the One that has given him relief and sense of purpose. Please, give Tim the warmest Choir Practice welcome as the newest member of The Squad...

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Be safe out there!

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Jeff traveled all the way from Washington State to be on the show! Just kidding, he was in town to visit family and volunteer at the Southwest Motor Competition. But he was gracious enough to come and hang out on the show, becoming the newest member of the Choir Practice Squad! 

We had a great time, he had some even better stories and I think you're going to want to hear this one! Please give him a warm welcome and be safe out there!

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She came back!!! Proof that the work I'm doing on this podcast is good and the interviews aren't too much torture!

In this episode, we pick back up where we left off. Jen was a Home Invasion Detective who promoted to Sergeant. She describes her experiences as a Sergeant: Patrol, Detectives, Internal Affairs until she is promoted to Lieutenant! She was a Patrol Commander, SWAT, and PIO!

I love that she pointed out that the job is not easy, but so many invest their lives to being good at this, even to their own detriment. We've known so many whose personal lives fell apart for the sake of showing up at work in an extraordinary way. That's why I have so much respect for the men and women who prioritize themselves and their families! It's not an easy choice, but it's the correct one, every time! Enjoy retirement Jen, you earned it!

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Mike's back and I think I had more fun during this conversation than the first! And I must tell you, because it snuck up on me, but Mike's part 1 is just a few downloads shy of Ed Boyen, who continues to be the most downloaded episode from Season 1. This makes me very happy for Mike, I'm glad folks are tuning in.

Listen in, we had a great time and lots of laughs. He's a super good dude, I'm so happy to see him thriving in retirement and I'm glad he and his wife are happily in love! You'll hear a little of that here too!

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Heidi and I met through LinkedIn. Her background resonated with me because I was the Commander in charge of the Southern AZ Human Trafficking Task Force for a brief time. She spent a large part of her career battling human and sex trafficking. Now that she's retired, she travels the US providing training to law enforcement agencies on how to detect the signs of and combat human trafficking. We met for the first time when she walked through the door, had a great time getting to know each other and her episode, her story, is very unique...just like so many of my guests.

Please give her a warm, Choir Practice Squad, welcome and buckle up...

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Sixto is one of those iconic names in the City of Tucson that everyone knows. After retiring from the Tucson Police Department, he became the Police chief for the City of South Tucson. After a couple years, and a few more leadership positions, he was invited back and became the City Manager! 

I t was awesome to get to know him, find out what he is doing and to see that he is still on his "A game." He came with copious notes, but he had dates, times, exact addresses...he came with receipts ya'll! He even surprised himself because he didn't think he much to talk about...I proved him wrong and I think we are all going to be better for it!

Thank you to the faithful squad, I appreciate you all for tuning in and making this show the success that it is to date! Onward and upward!

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Today Sean and I take a deeper dive into his years as a Detective in the Crimes Against Children Unit and the Internet Crimes Against Children Unit. While I applaud the folks who work these units, it is not a job I believe I have the stomach for. Brave men and women courageously work to arrest criminals who prey on the true victims in society.

I am honored he agreed to come back and we had a great conversation. Please welcome him back and tune in. You definitely do not want to miss this "Part 2."

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My old neighbor, Jason House is one of the nicest and studliest dudes I know. He was always one of the folks I knew I wanted to be a guest on the show, but now that we live about an hour apart it took some time to figure out the logistics.

I'm so glad he agreed to be on the show, I know you're going to like him too! He spent more than 20 years in the Air Force, spending the latter half as a door gunner in PaveHawk helicopters. Buckle up, let's get this show started! 

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I met Mark as a Deputy Recruit in 1998! He taught a few classes at the academy and then I ran into in on the streets during my 2-year stint with PCSO. Years later, we ran into one another when we were both newly promoted.

The dude has done alot, he has a great story and he served both the City of Nogales, AZ and Pima County with distinction and honor. I was happy to learn he is an avid listener and I'm honored he agreed to come on the show and share about his career!

Please give him a warm welcome, and be safe out there Squad!

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Welcome back, Eric Johnsen reached out to me after finding the podcast thanks to Dave Lewis!!!

He sent 21 years working the "mean streets" of California. 7 years in Oakland before moving over to Antioch PD. We had a great time getting to know one another and his career is very much interesting, much like many of my guests.

I can't wait for you to hear his stories and get to know a pretty cool dude. I'm grateful he wanted to be on the show, and I especially like him because we are both Niner fans!!!

Our newest member of The Squad, Eric Johnsen...

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