In this episode, Mike Heisinger interviews Lt. Simon Wolfsen of the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office for an inside look at modern law enforcement in South Louisiana. With nearly 18 years of experience, Lt. Wolfsen shares his path from corrections to leading FTO programs, emphasizing the value of hands-on, scenario-based training and strong team leadership. He highlights the department’s specialized units—like SWAT, narcotics, drone ops, and the Real-Time Crime Center—and their forward-thinking initiatives under Sheriff Garber.

The conversation also explores career development, efforts to prevent burnout, and the impact of in-person PATC training. Beyond the job, Mike and Simon reflect on South Louisiana’s rich culture, food, and community pride. The episode wraps with practical advice for those looking to join the agency and encouragement for continued learning across all stages of a law enforcement career.

In this episode, Mike Heisinger sits down with K9 experts Don Slavik and Steve White for a powerful conversation on the current landscape of police canine operations. From certification standards and case law to training methodologies and ethical deployment, this discussion covers the critical issues shaping K9 work today. The trio explores the increasing scrutiny from the media and legal system, the importance of decision-making over dog-handling skills, and how organizations like the Western States Police Canine Association are leading the charge in professional development. They also talk about key industry conferences, the role of K9s in tactical operations, and the growing need for specialized training through platforms like PATC. Whether you're a handler, supervisor, or simply passionate about law enforcement K9 work, this episode delivers insights and calls to action you won't want to miss.

In this engaging episode, Mike Heisinger sits down with officers Macy Breaux and Jacob Small to discuss the intersection of patrol work, martial arts, and long-term goals in law enforcement. Macy shares how her passion for night shifts and crime interdiction ties into her use of defensive tactics and martial arts, while also opening up about her aspirations to join SWAT and help grow her agency's DT (defensive tactics) program. The conversation expands into opportunities within major crimes units, task force collaborations, and the path toward becoming a certified firearms instructor through Louisiana POST.

Mike dives into federal task force options like HSI, the benefits of TFO status, and how young officers can maximize their early careers with solid interdiction work. The group also covers evolving gear trends like outer carriers, red dot optics, and the physical toll of the job—lightened by a few laughs about vest fittings during fight weight cuts.

The episode wraps with a spotlight on Macy’s sponsors—NutriShop North Shore and Redefined Violence—highlighting the strong support system between law enforcement and the martial arts community.

Whether you're on the road, at the range, or gearing up for a shift, this episode is packed with tactical insight, career inspiration, and authentic cop-to-cop conversation.

In this powerful episode of PATC Podcast: Behind the Badge (Uncut), host Mike Heisinger sits down with Randy Sutton, founder of The Wounded Blue, an organization dedicated to supporting injured and disabled law enforcement officers. Randy shares the organization's mission to provide advocacy, financial assistance, and essential resources to officers who have been injured on duty. He highlights heartwarming stories of support, including how they aided a Ferguson officer suffering from a traumatic brain injury and their special Christmas campaign to help families in need.

Randy also discusses the ongoing fight to improve workers' compensation laws, which often fail to protect injured officers, and his work bringing together political and philanthropic support to better safeguard officers and their families. He emphasizes the importance of The Wounded Blue's peer support program, which trains mentors to assist fellow officers, as well as their collaboration with organizations like the Gary Sinise Foundation to broaden their reach.

Whether you’re an officer in need of support or someone looking to make a difference, this episode offers valuable insight into the challenges injured officers face and the efforts The Wounded Blue is making to create lasting change.

Welcome to the trailer episode of PATC Behind the Badge Uncut! Hosted by Mike Heisinger, this podcast offers an unfiltered look into public safety training. Mike, a seasoned law enforcement professional and PATC instructor, introduces the mission of the podcast: raw, candid conversations with industry professionals, law enforcement, first responders, and trainers. Expect discussions on real-world training, active shooter response, leadership, and more, all aimed at equipping you with the skills to serve with compassion and a warrior spirit. New episodes will release every Wednesday, so stay tuned!

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