Working Knowledge

In the second episode of Working Knowledge, we sit down with Jake May, retired Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) Special Agent in Charge and owner of Mission Critical Concepts, to discuss criminal investigations, law enforcement leadership, and the importance of practical, experience-driven training.During his time with the BCA, Jake played a key role in establishing the Violent Crime Reduction Unit, an initiative focused on addressing violent crime through proactive investigations and collaborative enforcement efforts.We discuss the philosophy behind Mission Critical Concepts, the challenges facing modern law enforcement, and the importance of developing sound investigative skills, effective decision-making, and strong leadership. Jake also shares his perspective on what makes training meaningful, how to translate classroom instruction into real-world operations, and the value of continued professional development.It's a conversation about investigations, leadership, training, and preparing law enforcement professionals for the realities of the job.https://missioncriticalconceptstraining.comProduced by https://www.historialuminis.com

In the first episode of Working Knowledge, we sit down with Alex Luck of BREACH and John Jorgensen of Tactical Action Group to talk about the development of the Specialty Unit Investigative Techniques and Tactics (SUITT) Academy.

Developed at the request of statewide investigative groups, SUITT is a week-long course designed to bring together the investigative and tactical skills needed by officers working in specialized units and proactive enforcement roles.

We discuss how the course came together, the training philosophies behind it, and why bridging the gap between investigative work and sound tactical decision-making matters. Alex and John also share their perspectives on effective law enforcement training, building skills that translate to real-world operations, and what they hope students take away from the academy.

It’s a conversation about training, experience, and preparing officers for the realities of specialized law enforcement work.