Tactical Breakdown

Dr. Mike “Doc” Simpson, the host of the “Mind of the Warrior” podcast, joins Adam to discuss tactical medicine for first responders. This two (2) part episode covers tactical medical training, standards, and tactics before moving into personal medical equipment, IFAKs, and Doc’s views on what needs to be changed when it comes to training for First Responders.

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Mike began his career in the Rangers, ultimately being promoted to Sergeant and serving as an anti-tank section leader. In 1988, Mike finished his initial enlistment and was honorably discharged. For the next three years, Mike worked as a corrections officer and served in the Florida Army National Guard as part of the 3rd Battalion 20th Special Forces Group (Airborne). During Desert Storm, Mike attended Special Forces Assessment and Selection (SFAS), and the Special Forces Qualification Course (SFQC) graduating as a Special Forces Engineer. Mike was assigned to the 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) at Fort Bragg North Carolina, and served there until 2002, first as a Special Forces Engineer Sergeant, and later as a Special Forces Medical Sergeant, after completing medical training at Fort Sam Houston Texas. He deployed to multiple countries in Central and South America, and is a fluent Spanish speaker. In 2002, Mike left Special Forces to attend medical school. After graduating with his Medical Doctorate, Mike trained in Emergency Medicine, and still maintains a medical practice as a board-certified EM physician in the state of Texas. As an Army physician, Mike was assigned to the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), and deployed multiple times in direct support of the Global War on Terror (GWOT). During that time period, he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with V Device, as well as the Combat Medical Badge, for performing his duties as an Emergency Medicine Physician under enemy fire. Mike is a practitioner of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, currently holding the rank of purple belt, and works as a Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fight physician. As one of the foremost experts in both tactical trauma medicine and combat sports medicine, Mike is highly sought after as a lecturer and instructor, working extensively with MMA fighters, law enforcement, and military organizations providing medical care and training. Mike is a frequent guest on both medical and MMA podcasts, and also hosts his own podcast titled "Mind of The Warrior".

Website: https://drmikesimpson.com/

Contact: https://drmikesimpson.com/contact

Podcast: 

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mind-of-the-warrior/id1021422295?mt=2

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What is Situational Awareness and why does it matter to Police, Fire, and Emergency Medical Personnel? How do we teach situational awareness and what are the challenges faces by agencies and departments when it comes to establishing preventative efforts.

This is a special episode where Adam joins forces with Dr. Richard Gasaway of the Situational Awareness Matters Podcast to discuss these topics. It will be published on Tactical Breakdown in an edited audio format and on the Situational Awareness Matters Podcast in two video episodes.

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Dr. Richard Gasaway (Fire Chief, Ret.) is a speaker, author, blogger, podcaster, researcher, and consultant. He retired from service after 25 years as a Firefighter / Paramedic before launching the SA Matters platform. He holds a Doctorate of Philosophy from Capella University and now serves as an instructor, keynote presenter, facilitator and researcher on safety and leadership topics.

Website: https://www.samatters.com/

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Scott is a 35-year veteran of the RCMP, retiring in 2017 as a Staff Sergeant. He deployed to Afghanistan in 2013 where he led a small training cadre tasked with delivering training to the GDPSU (National SWAT Team). He has also conducted multiple training courses overseas for various Municipal and Federal Police Agencies as a private trainer/consultant. A firearms instructor since 1987, Scott has held multiple positions throughout his career, including serving as an ERT Team Leader. He is the owner/operator of BrittMar Tactical Consulting and has been a certified personal trainer since 2011.

Scott's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-warren-46913b60/

BrittMar Tactical Consulting - http://www.brittmartacticalconsulting.com/

RESOURCES:

Mayerthorpe Tragedy

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mayerthorpe_tragedy

Spiritwood Incident

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spiritwood_Incident

Moncton Shooting

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moncton_shooting

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Interacting with People with Special Needs or a Mental Disability can be an extremely difficult task for any First Responder. Adam and Leslie dive deep into "What is an appropriate response?" for officers and emergency personnel. This is a must-listen episode for anyone who interacts with the public or has the potential to come into contact with persons in mental distress or persons with special needs. 

More detailed information can be found on our show notes page: thebreakdown.ca/007.Inspector Leslie Hadfield holds a Master’s Degree in Education and Leadership, a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, a Diploma in Human Services, and a Certificate in Adult Education. As the Social Sciences Instructor at the Atlantic Police Academy, she has developed the social science curriculum for emergency responders for all the core, contract, and in-service programs. From 2011-2014, Insp. Hadfield assisted and collaborated with Terry Coleman and Dorothy Cotton on the framework for TEMPO: Police Interactions, funded by the Mental Health Commission of Canada. She has been a speaker at the Ontario Police College, twice at the State and Provincial Police Academy Directors conference which is associated with International Association Chiefs of Police, Canadian Association of Police Educators conference, and the New Brunswick Public Safety conference. She is a certified MANDT© trainer and recently co-authored a training module for Autism.

Check out Insp. Leslie Hadfield HERE on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-hadfield-425b0477/

RESOURCES:

Autism Spectrum Disorders

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/autism-spectrum-disorders-asd/index.shtml

Hyde Inquiry

https://novascotia.ca/just/hyde_inquiry.asp

MANDT System

https://www.mandtsystem.com/

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Plainclothes/Covert Firearms Training, Issued vs Non-Issued Equipment, How training changes after a Serious Incident or Line-of-Duty death. Adam and Scott discuss many topics in this open conversation about police training in Canada. Scott breaks down why he got into training and what drives him to continue his pursuit of knowledge. An 18-year police veteran, Scott is currently the Divisional Coordinator for the Plain Clothes Carry Program and Tactical Carbine Instructor with the RCMP in Western Canada. He has deployed overseas with the U.N. in a Trainer/Consultant capacity for foreign police services. More detailed information can be found on our show notes page: thebreakdown.ca/006.

Check out Scott Burge:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-burge-77230626/

Twitter - @virgilb2k

Scott's Recommended Training Providers:

Millbrook Tactical (Ontario, Canada) - https://www.millbrookcanada.ca/

Centrifuge Training (Texas, USA) - https://centrifugetraining.com/

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What is the difference between the Crisis (Hostage) Negotiation tactics we see on TV and in movies versus what actually happens in real life? Adam sits down (via phone) with Dr. Young to discuss what Crisis Negotiation is and how it affects everyone responding to the call, not just the negotiator on the phone. They discuss current training developed by Dr. Young for officers and SWAT members, as well as a look at his new book. 

Dr. Andy Young has been a Professor of Psychology and Counseling at Lubbock Christian University since 1996 and a negotiator and Psychological Consultant with the Lubbock Police Department's SWAT team since 2000. He also heads LPD's Victim Services Unit and is the director of the department's Critical Incident Stress Management Team. He has written a book, mostly stories about his work as a crisis counselor and hostage negotiator at LPD called Fight or Flight: Negotiating Crisis on the Frontline, and has been published in numerous academic and professional publications. 

More detailed information can be found on our show notes page: thebreakdown.ca/005.

Check out Dr. Andy Young on his website HERE.

International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF) (https://icisf.org/)

Books: 

Fight or Flight: Negotiating Crisis on The Front Line by Dr. Andrew T. Young

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Adam talks with Brian Willis after he returns from the 2019 ILEETA Conference. They discuss what Brian believes to be life's most important question: What's Important Now? and break down the current state of law enforcement training. This podcast will be relevant for anyone in a leadership or training role within their agency or organization or anyone responsible for developing leadership for the future.

Brian is the President and CEO of Winning Mind Training, an acclaimed author and speaker, and current Deputy Executive Director for the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association (ILEETA). 

More detailed information can be found on our show notes page: thebreakdown.ca/004.

Check out Winning Mind Training at http://winningmindtraining.com/.

Books: 

W.I.N.: Critical Issues in Training and Leadership

W.I.N. 2: Insights Into Training and Leading Warriors

If I Knew Then: Life Lessons From Cops on the Street

If I Knew Then 2: Warrior Reflections

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Adam sits down with Grant Ellsworth, a Federal Corrections Officer, to discuss how do deal with difficult people in difficult situations. We discuss Honey Badger Alliance, a community build by Grant to promote positive thinking and overall mental health for not only Correctional Officers but all Law Enforcement and First Responders. 

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WELCOME.

This is the first episode of the podcast and I couldn't be more honored to be able to deliver this platform to the brave Men and Women who CHOOSE to put themselves on the line to protect their friends, their families, their communities, and their country.

This podcast is a way to bring together Subject Matter Experts, Trainers, Instructors, and Special Guests to share their knowledge and experience to help YOU succeed, both at work and at home.

We will be bringing you interviews from the world's best Law Enforcement Trainers, Military Experts, First Responders, and Security Professionals. 

Every once in a while, we will breakdown our favorite equipment, books, or courses and hopefully get you some deals along the way. 

Thank you so much for your love and support as we build out this platform and start rolling out this podcast. 

Stay Safe. 

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