Law Enforcement Academy Podcast
Latest Episodes
Episode 18: An Interview with LTC Dave Grossman (Part 1)
Thom and Chris, with guest host Jim Mitchell, interview LTC Dave Grossman. Grossman is a star within the Military and Law Enforcement fields. His career has been the foundation of the Warrior / Sheepdog mindset.
Episode 17: An Interview with Josh Barker (with Special Guest Host Jim Mitchell) on Basic Law Enforcement Training and the Impact and Trajectory on One’s Career
In this episode Thom and Chris team up with Jim Mitchell to speak with former academy student Josh Barker. Josh discusses what he's done since attending academy, six years ago, and provides insight into his initial training and the value of additional ...
Episode 16: Conversations with Jim Mitchell
Thom and Chris talked with our special guest Jim Mitchell regarding his experience of going into law enforcement from the military and becoming an instructor. Thom and Chris also discuss with Jim the changes in the training mentality over time,
Episode 15: Dealing with Difficult Managers and Supervisors
Thom and Chris discuss some common tools and techniques on dealing with difficult managers and supervisors in a law enforcement setting. Thom and Chris use their real world experience in law enforcement to demonstrate how they personally dealt with dif...
Episode 14: Difficult Employees
Thom and Chris discuss how supervisors and managers effectively deal with difficult employees. Thom and Chris talk about specific ways that supervisors can effectively deal with difficult employees and also how supervisors can encourage, teach,
Episode 13: Politics
Thom and Chris discuss how politics play a role in law enforcement community, in the discharge of the officer’s duties and how politics influence public perceptions of law enforcement. Politics will always be a part of the law enforcement culture and a...
Episode 12: Guardian vs. Warrior
There have been many discussions about this concept. Some people believe that guardian mindset is the proper mindset for law enforcement while others believe that the warrior mindset is necessary for survival. -
Episode 11 – Entering the Law Enforcement Career
Choosing law enforcement right out of school can lead to a lifelong career that is rewarding and fulfilling. Law enforcement is also a viable option for people who are looking for a career change or the second job after retirement.
Episode 10: Stress Management
At some point, everyone feels stressed. But for police officers, who are in positions of authority and making life and death decisions on a regular basis, stress can have a major negative impact on the officer’s life. -
Episode 9: Ethics
It’s often said that no other profession demands a higher ethical standard than law enforcement. Law enforcement officers must live in a fish bowl. Friends, relatives, neighbors, and strangers watch every move law enforcement officers make,