The Prepared Warrior Podcast

Mandy Johnston is an Advanced Care Paramedic and Superintendent with Peel Regional Paramedic Services and program lead for the External Violence Against Paramedics (EVAP) portfolio of work. In early 2019, Mandy surveyed paramedics in Peel Region to ask about their experiences with workplace violence. After discovering that 97% of surveyed paramedics reported some exposure to workplace violence, Mandy led a comprehensive organizational response to the problem. The EVAP program includes a media awareness campaign, enhanced reporting measures, and an organizational policy of zero tolerance of violence against paramedics.

A single episode with the host Kelly Keith.

In this episode, our special guest Marc Robichaud, the chief of Sainte-Anne Police Department talks about mindfulness and how it  benefits in law enforcement and to our daily living.

New season 4! - Our first episode featuring Tom Burns

Sean O’Brien is a veteran in law enforcement, mainly in general patrol and as a police instructor. He is currently assign in K9 unit. He is also had many opportunities to train across Canada with use of force and firearm related trainings.

Brett Keith is in his second year as a law enforcement officer and shares his experience in policing so far. Brett was into sports before expressing interest in entering the world of policing. Before becoming a law enforcement officer he gained a few years security experience working for the Winnipeg Football Club security department.

Kate Roy is a 14 year police officer veteran and part of the tactical and training unit. She graduated from Firefighter academy, served in Canadian Military and also an experienced mixed-martial artist. Kate will talk about use of force training and tips based in her experience as a professional SWAT trainer and as an excellent athlete.