I have 24 hours in a day. Anyone have anything different? Any secret advantage? Nope, didn’t think so. Here are all the things that Bryan Wadkins and I have in common: We’re both fathers We’re both sergeants, and veteran police officers (deputy sheriff in my case) We both live in California That’s about it. Well…we […]

There’s a saying, “abs are made in the kitchen.” If that’s true, I’d better get cooking! Lucky for me, this episode’s guest is Joel Chapman, professional chef, crossfitter, and all-around good guy. These days, Joel makes food for several thousand people a day as part of a catering team for the University of California at […]

Dr. Steve Politis has more acronyms after his name than anyone else I think I’ve ever met. So, you know he’s smart. But don’t just take it from me. Here they are: Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Fellow of Applied Functional Science (FAFS) Fellow of American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT) Certified Kinesio […]

Change is hard…duh, right?  But when you’re trying to change a lot at the same time, I think it’s easy to get down on yourself for not seeing progress in all areas instantaneously. Even as a relatively sane and independent thinker, I think I’m subconsciously persuaded by all the marketing that I should have succeeded […]

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If this episode doesn’t scare the crap out of you, I haven’t done a very good job. I hate night shift. That should’ve been made abundantly clear in the last few episodes. I used to love it – when I was a young buck without kids and a lot of disposable income. But I’m not […]

In this episode, Traver gives me strict instructions to punch myself in the crotch. But more on that in a second… In law enforcement, we have a lot of variables that are beyond our control.  – Do you know what calls you’ll handle when you get to your next shift? – Do you know that the […]

Do you ever feel like this after a shift?     When I was recovering from a t-12 compression fracture in my vertebrae in 2011-2012, I was dealing with chronic pain in my thoracic spine. My back muscles were overcompensating and in constant spasm. That created a real problem, because I needed a strong back […]

This episode is awesome, if I do say so myself. And because I write this blog and ask the questions, I can say that. The problem is, it’s not a fun episode, but it’s an important episode. We don’t talk about “gainz” or any of the fun stuff like me pissing myself (see episode 1). […]

Hi Everyone, Welcome back for episode 6 of The Squad Room. We’re taking a little turn into the realm that is going to make some of you squirm in your patrol car seat as you listen. Today we’re talking about the “M” word – that’s right. We’re going to try and get you to meditate. […]