The Quiet Professional

By Vigilant Media Inc.

The Quiet Professional, a part of Vigilant Media Inc., is a podcast that strives to educate listeners and inspire change through candid and critical exploration of topics centered around national secu... more

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August 14, 2025S4E33: Transit Safety - The Edmonton Police Service, Leading Mobility Consulting, and The City of Edmonton.
Original Recording Date: 2025APR11.
Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.
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TOPICS:
A discussion on transit safety from all angles. It's hard to beat the knowledge and experience contained by this group:
David Cooper, Principal, Leading Mobility Consulting.
Sarah Hamilton, Councillor, City of Edmonton.
Keith Johnson, Superintendent, Edmonton Police Service.
In this podcast:
Why crime and disorder are prevalent on transit.
Who should be working in these spaces?
Shared issues and distinct problems.
A survey of the broader environment.
Solutions.
Who and where we can draw from.
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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:
Important Links:
TQP and EPS: Transit Safety - YouTube: https://youtu.be/mmC0tBB92dI
Leading Mobility: https://www.leadingmobility.com/
Sarah Hamilton: https://www.sarahhamilton.ca/
Edmonton Police Service: https://www.edmontonpolice.ca/
Profiles and Social Media:
David Cooper on:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-cooper-19880088/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cooper_davidm
Leading Mobility on:
LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/david-cooper-19880088
X: https://twitter.com/leadingmobility
Sarah Hamilton on:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SarahHamiltonYEG/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarah_hamilton_yeg/?hl=en
X: https://x.com/sjlhamilton
Superintendent Keith Johnson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-johnson-0ba967254/
Edmonton Police Service on:
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/epsvideoonline
X: https://x.com/edmontonpolice/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/edmontonpoliceservice
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edmontonpoliceservice/
LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/edmonton-police-service_2
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August 11, 2025S4E32: The Road to Redemption: From Criminal, To Informant, Now Educator - Benjamin Freedland.
Original Recording Date: 2025JUL24.
Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.
Views and opinions of the participants are their own.
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TOPICS:
Guest: Benjamin Freedland – Ben is a law enforcement consultant and founder of Strategic Informant Solutions, through which he trains agencies in informant management, intelligence collection, and operational integrity. Prior to this, Ben was a mid-level East Coast drug trafficker, he later served as a federally embedded informant with the FBI, U.S. Postal Inspection Service, and U.S. Attorney’s Office, providing intelligence that led to multiple major federal indictments. Ben served a 77-month sentence, he rebuilt his life and launched Recreational Transport LLC, a national logistics company specializing in high-end RV delivery.
An atypical origin story that is becoming more common.
Not what most would have you believe.
Inside criminal culture.
The business of informant handling.
Missing link to law enforcement's playbook.
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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:
Important Links:
Ben's company Strategic Informant Solutions: https://strategicinformantsolutions.com/
Email: [email protected]
Profiles and Social Media:
Find Ben on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-freedland-%F0%9F%87%AE%F0%9F%87%B1-%F0%9F%87%AE%F0%9F%87%B1-%F0%9F%87%AE%F0%9F%87%B1-845640304/
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August 04, 2025S4E31: The Indo-Pacific: Where Strategy Is Quickly Turning Reality - Stephen Nagy.
Original Recording Date: 2025JUL24.
Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.
Views and opinions of the participants are their own.
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TOPICS:
Guest: Stephen Nagy – Stephen is a Professor at the Department of Politics and International Studies at the International Christian University. He is a senior fellow with several top-tier institutions focused on Asia-Pacific policy. Stephen was selected as a Distinguished Fellow for the Asia Pacific Foundation from 2017-2020. He serves as the Director of Policy Studies for the Yokosuka Council of Asia Pacific Studies (YCAPS) spear heading their Indo-Pacific Policy Dialogue Series and as a Governor for the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan (CCCJ).
The meaning and role of being a middle-power.
Canada: the importance of engagement in the region.
Danger of anti-Trump & anti-USA politics.
China: decouple, disengage, diversify.
What is missed in discussions on the Indo-Pacific.
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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:
Important Links:
Stephen’s website: https://nagystephen.com/
Profiles and Social Media:
Find Stephen on:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-nagy-10b7315/
X: https://x.com/nagystephen1
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stephen.nagy.2023
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July 28, 2025S4E30: Succeed & Survive: Built On Innovation and Better Training - Jeff Felts
Original Recording Date: 2025JUL10.
Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.
Co-host John Simpson.
Views and opinions of the participants are their own.
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TOPICS:
Guest: Jeff Felts – After 12 years of service in the U.S. Army and 20 years policing in metro Detroit, Jeff is now the President of Center Mass, Inc. and an advisory board member of the American Sniper Association. He speaks nationally and has written articles for several professional trade magazines.
Jeff's story of service.
Innovation that helps protect and serve the front lines.
From training methods to new gear.
Evolution of the law enforcement profession.
What was, what is, what will be.
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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:
Important Links:
Center Mass Inc. website: https://centermassinc.com
Innovation at its finest – CMI Shop: https://centermassinc.com/shop-by-category
Jeff's shout-outs:
Ohio Tactical Officers Association: https://www.otoa.org/
National Tactical Officers Association: https://www.ntoa.org/
John's books!
Foundations of Patrol Rifle Marksmanship: https://www.amazon.com/Foundations-Patrol-Rifle-Marksmanship-Simpson/dp/1608854809
Government sales: https://www.blue360media.com/products/foundations-of-patrol-rifle-marksmanship
Foundations of Sniper Marksmanship: https://www.amazon.com/Foundations-Sniper-Marksmanship-John-Simpson/dp/1608852121
Government Sales: https://www.blue360media.com/products/foundations-of-sniper-marksmanship
Profiles and Social Media:
Find Jeff on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-felts-09b39943/
Center Mass Inc. on:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/center-mass-inc-/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/centermassinc
Find John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-simpson-b6114b59
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July 21, 2025S4E29: What To Make of Canada's National Security, Eh? - Spies Like Us: Alan Treddenick, Phil Gurski, and Neil Bisson.
Original Recording Date: 2025JUL09.
Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.
Views and opinions of the participants are their own.
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TOPICS:
Guests:
Alan Treddenick - is the President and CEO of ATNOH Group, a global risk and public safety consulting company. Alan retired from CSIS and the RCMP with 30+ years in intel operations both domestic and abroad specializing in counter terrorism investigation and HUMINT operations.
Phil Gurski – is the President and CEO of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting Ltd. He worked as a senior strategic analyst at the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) from 2001-2015, specializing in violent Islamist-inspired homegrown terrorism and radicalization. He is the author of six previous books on terrorism.
Neil Bisson - Director of the Global Intelligence Knowledge Network and host of the Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up podcast. Neil retired as an Intelligence Officer with the Canadian Security Intelligence Service and was a former front-line officer with the Canada Border Services Agency.
Podcasting in the national security space.
Canada and a foreign intelligence service.
Benefits to reaching out and touching someone abroad.
Cultural issues and lack of education.
Implementing change in minds and action.
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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:
Important Links:
Neil's website (Global Intelligence Knowledge Network): https://globalintelligenceknowledgenetwork.com/
Substack: https://substack.com/@neilbisson1
Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up show your support: Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap up (Global Intelligence Weekly Rap up +)
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmWGUzF_77w3bK5AIDsuxMImHiYCexgs-
Alan's website (ATNOH Group): ATNOH Group - Public Safety and Risk Consulting
Phil's website (Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting): https://borealisthreatandrisk.com/
Phil's books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/stores/Phil-Gurski/author/B017T9O14A
Canadian Intelligence Eh podcast: https://borealisthreatandrisk.com/canadian-intelligence-eh/
Phil on TQP to discuss The Peaceable Kingdom?: A History of Terrorism in Canada from Confederation to Present:
Part 1: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/s2e59-part-1-phil-gurski-the-peaceable-kingdom/id1631223615?i=1000634621282
Part 2: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/s2e60-part-2-phil-gurski-the-peaceable-kingdom/id1631223615?i=1000635420044
Profiles and Social Media:
Find Alan on:
LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/alan-treddenick-27bb7349
Find Phil on:
LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/phil-gurski-8942468
Find Neil on:
LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/neil-bisson-809120238
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July 14, 2025S4E28: Beliefs and Difficulty With Change – Dr. Rodney Schmaltz.
Original Recording Date: 2025JUN25.
Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.
Views and opinions of the participants are their own.
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TOPICS:
Guest: Dr. Rodney Schmaltz – Dr. Schmaltz is a public speaker, author, and Professor of Psychology at MacEwan University. His insights have been featured at TEDx, international psychology and business conferences, and in media outlets including The Globe and Mail, Canadian Business, CBC, and Global News. He is the co-author of Psychology: From Inquiry to Understanding, a bestselling introductory textbook that integrates scientific skepticism into real-world problem-solving, as well as a forthcoming book exploring common myths about productivity. The book will offer practical, research-backed strategies for improving how we work, focusing on what helps rather than what simply sounds appealing.
The doctor’s work explained.
Great at arguing our points, not good at hearing others.
The hard task of critical thinking and negotiating positions.
How ‘smart’ people fall for extreme or extraordinary ideas.
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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:
Important Links:
Dr. Schmaltz’s personal website: https://www.rodneyschmaltz.com/
Dr. Schmaltz's best-selling textbook ‘Psychology: From Inquiry to Understanding’: https://www.pearson.com/en-ca/subject-catalog/p/psychology-from-inquiry-to-understanding-canadian-edition/P200000002450/9780137375349
MacEwan Profile: https://www.macewan.ca/academics/academic-departments/psychology/our-people/profile/?profileid=schmaltzr0
Profiles and Social Media:
Find Dr. Schmaltz on:
LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/rodneyschmaltz
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rodney.schmaltz.9/
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July 07, 2025S4E27: Development and Leadership in Law Enforcement Special Operations – Bob Lewis.
Original Recording Date: 2025JUN17.
Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.
Co-host John Simpson.
Views and opinions of the participants are their own.
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TOPICS:
Guest: Bob Lewis – gave 30 years of service with the Collier County Sheriff's Office, in Naples, Florida (26 of which were spent within special operations). This included extensive experience in the areas of SWAT and Bomb Squad. Bob has done consultation work with the National Tactical Officer's Association where he helped develop and implement some foundational programs from, Active shooter response to SWAT / EOD integration.
Sniper qualification and evolution.
The development of Bomb Unit; not easy work; timing and recognizing opportunity.
Leadership, justify your asks, straight talk.
Future of special operations.
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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:
Important Links:
Organizations Bob wished to highlight:
AMP Research: www.ampresearch.com
National Tactical Officers Association: www.NTOA.org
Cherry Engineering: www.cherryengineeringinc.com
John's books!
Foundations of Patrol Rifle Marksmanship: https://www.amazon.com/Foundations-Patrol-Rifle-Marksmanship-Simpson/dp/1608854809
Government sales: https://www.blue360media.com/products/foundations-of-patrol-rifle-marksmanship
Foundations of Sniper Marksmanship: https://www.amazon.com/Foundations-Sniper-Marksmanship-John-Simpson/dp/1608852121
Government Sales:
https://www.blue360media.com/products/foundations-of-sniper-marksmanship
Profiles and Social Media:
Find Bob on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmdrspecops/
Find John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-simpson-b6114b59
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June 30, 2025S4E26: From Western Vulnerabilities to Accountability Within the Muslim Community - Mubin Shaikh.
Original Recording Date: 2025JUN23.
Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.
Views and opinions of the participants are their own.
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TOPICS:
Guest: Mubin Shaikh - a former under undercover human source for CSIS and agent with the RCMP Integrated National Security Enforcement Team. Mubin has infiltrated ISIS social media networks from 2012-2018. He is a SME who has spoken with both U.S. and Canadian governments. Mubin is a Counter Extremism Specialist for the renowned NGO, Parents for Peace and has been featured in his own exhibit in the New International Spy Museum.
Understanding the thought processes of radicalized individuals.
"Narrative warfare" and Western vulnerabilities.
Radicalization & extremism: calling it out from within the community.
Lessons for youth.
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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:
Important Links:
Parents For Peace - Mubin's profile: Mubin Shaikh - Parents For Peace
Spy Museum: International Spy Museum - Washington DC
Profiles and Social Media:
Find Mubin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mubins/
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June 23, 2025S4E25: Changes Required for Canada’s Largest Police Service – Kevin Halwa and Jeff McGowan.
Original Recording Date: 2025JUN17.
Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.
Views and opinions of the participants are their own.
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Guests: Prairie Region Directors Kevin Halwa and Jeff McGowan.
National Police Federation: is the sole certified bargaining agent for regular Members and reservists of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police below the rank of Inspector. The National Police Federation (NPF) was certified to represent ~20,000 RCMP Members serving across Canada and internationally in the summer of 2019. We are the largest police labour relations organization in Canada, the second largest in North America and the first independent national association to represent RCMP Members.
The push to remain police of jurisdiction.
Where is the Alberta Provincial Police Service at?
Funding.
Fulfilling mandates and addressing gaps from municipal to federal policing.
Recruitment & training.
Innovate and streamline.
Procurement
Police are not “just” another government department.
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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:
Important Links:
National Police Federation: https://npf-fpn.com/
RCMP Facing The Future: Evolution, Integration, Readiness. https://npf-fpn.com/app/uploads/securepdfs/2025/06/NPF-Report_RCMP-Facing-the-Future_June-2025.pdf
Profiles and Social Media:
Find the National Police Federation on:
X: https://twitter.com/npffpn
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nationalpolicefederation/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nationalpolicefederation/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/npf_fpn/?igshid=14s1qkc6wvczk
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0QxNjeMspVgEiplTklCObw
Find Director McGowan on:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-mcgowan-654709101/
Find Director Halwa on:
X: https://x.com/halwakevin
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-halwa-30b9b8234
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June 16, 2025S4E24: Trauma to The Brain and Where We Go From Here - Albert 'Jits' Hobaugh and Matt Domyancic.
Original Recording Date: 2025JUN09.
Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.
Views and opinions of the participants are their own.
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TOPICS:
Guests:
Albert 'Jits' Hobaugh II - Served in the 12th Special Forces Group and later with the 75th Ranger Regiment. Albert's public service continued as he went on to be a paramedic, special agent, and tactical operator with the ATF. After a career-ending injury in 2018, Albert retired with honors and continues to serve communities and support fellow veterans by being a mentor for the Three Rangers Foundation and is an author.
Matt Domyancic - Medically retired police officer with his MS in forensic science, MS in sports psychology and Masters in pastoral theology. He's now a one-man non-profit police chaplain, peer support, and wellness and resiliency advocate for first responders and veterans
One of many instances of brain trauma.
The onset, discovery, and seeking help.
Put in the hard work, maintain the follow through.
We all have our own path.
Some of the options available to both veterans and first responders.
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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:
Important Links:
Albert's book 'Blacksheep Ghost: The early years: The Life and Making of a Special Agent' under the pseudonym Jack Grodey:
Amazon Canada: https://a.co/d/4ElCrOS
Amazon USA: https://a.co/d/8BSkU7m
Albert's website Jits Publishing (under construction): https://www.jitspublishing.com/
Matt's website - Tactical Chaplain: https://www.tacticalchaplain.com/
Profiles and Social Media:
Find Albert on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/albert-h-43a6031a5/
Find Matt on:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-domyancic-b7203b6/
Instagram at:
Thin Blue Line Spirituality: https://www.instagram.com/thinbluelinespirituality/
The Tactical Chaplain: https://www.instagram.com/thetacticalchaplain/
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