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On the Blue Line Podcast for Law EnforcementIt’s NOT one-size-fits all! Real Stories and Strategic Approaches to Law Enforcement Training with Adam Kinakin | 182 It’s NOT one-size-fits all! Real Stories and Strategic Approaches to Law Enforcement Training with Adam Kinakin | 182 Member’s Only content, Join us today @ www.patreon.com/OnTheBlueLine Episode Show Notes: https://www.ontheblueline.com/podcast-show-notes EPISODE OVERVIEW In this episode of The Blue Line Podcast, host Wayne Mulder interviews Adam Kinakin, the founder of the Tactical Breakdown podcast and organizer of the International Law Enforcement Training (ILET) Summit. The episode covers a wide range of topics centered around law enforcement training...2024-09-261h 10
Tactical BreakdownTodd Fletcher: Developing Firearms Instructors in 2023Adam sits down with Todd during the 2023 ILEETA Conference in St. Louis. Todd has over 25 years of full-time law enforcement experience and 30+ years of overall experience. He is a multi-discipline instructor focusing primarily on topics around Firearms and Use-of-Force. He incorporates his law enforcement experience with his experience as an instructor and competitive shooter so he can effectively train new shooters to understand and develop fundamental firearms skills. He helps intermediate shooters to take those skills to the next level by combining the fundamentals with real-life training scenarios. Todd’s Training Principles: Todd belie...2023-07-1845 min
De-Escalation Conversations014 - The Fallacy of Only One Correct Course of Action in De-Escalation - with Adam KinakinOn this episode of De-Escalation Conversations podcast, host Kerry Mensior speaks with guest Adam Kinakin about the importance of De-Escalation tactics in Law Enforcement. We discuss the connection between appearance and success in personal and professional development, and the totality of circumstances involved in using force. Adam shares a personal experience and emphasizes the need for better education and communication with the public about the challenges of Law Enforcement. Additionally, we discuss the importance of training and planning for success in high-pressure situations. Later in the episode, they shift focus to the value of collaboration, par...2023-06-1346 min
De-Escalation Conversations014 - The Fallacy of Only One Correct Course of Action in De-Escalation - with Adam KinakinOn this episode of De-Escalation Conversations podcast, host Kerry Mensior speaks with guest Adam Kinakin about the importance of De-Escalation tactics in Law Enforcement. We discuss the connection between appearance and success in personal and professional development, and the totality of circumstances involved in using force. Adam shares a personal experience and emphasizes the need for better education and communication with the public about the challenges of Law Enforcement. Additionally, we discuss the importance of training and planning for success in high-pressure situations. Later in the episode, they shift focus to the value of collaboration, par...2023-06-1346 min
Between the Lines with Virtual AcademyEpisode 27: Adam Kinakin of the ILET NetworkAdam Kinakin, founder of the ILET Network and host of The Tactical Breakdown Podcast, sits down on the other side of the microphone with host Mike Warren for Episode 27.A strong advocate for knowledge sharing and collaboration, Kinakin talks about his service in the Canadian Armed Forces, the importance of critical thinking and decision-making in any training curriculum, and his passion for bringing together experts from around the world.Visit www.betweenthelineswithvirtualacademy.com for more info about this episode. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers...2022-11-1551 min
Tactical BreakdownJason Harney & Jon Gentile: Wrist Lock - Martial Arts and Police Use of ForceJason Harney is a retired Police Sergeant and Gulf War Veteran turned Documentary Filmmaker. Together with his team at Lightning Digital Entertainment, he has written, produced, and directed five feature-length documentaries, including 2019’s “THE WOUNDED BLUE”, a film exploring several critical and important issues facing law enforcement professionals today including PTSD, Police Suicide, and the financial ruin a Police Officer can incur after suffering a career-ending injury in the line of duty.Jon Gentile is a Master Martial Artist and retired Police Sergeant. With a Martial Career spanning over 40 years, Jon specializes in Self Defens...2022-10-041h 55
Tactical BreakdownTraining Update: Tony Blauer & Collaborative Training Programs - ILET NetworkCoach Tony Blauer has been in the martial art, self-defense, defensive tactics, and combatives industry for almost four decades. Through Blauer Training Systems, he has influenced over three decades of reality-based martial artists and successfully affected training across all the combat-related communities: self-defense, combat sports, and the military & law enforcement sector. Coach Blauer is also the host of the Know Fear Podcast, where he helps make good humans safer through interviews with experts from around the world. In this episode, Adam and Tony sit down to discuss VirTra’s Certified Training Alliance, a training por...2022-10-041h 06
Tactical BreakdownJason Van Camp: Deliberate DiscomfortThe latest episode of the Tactical Breakdown Podcast features Jason Van Camp, Major (Ret.), US Army Special Forces and the Founder and Chairman of Mission Six Zero. Jason is a passionate leader, a Forbes Business Council Member, a Wall Street Journal, Amazon, and USA Today best-selling author, a decorated Green Beret, a world traveler, and an entrepreneur. During his 14 years in the U.S. Army Jason won numerous awards, notably the Bronze Star with V device for Valor as well as two additional Bronze Stars during numerous combat rotations as a Special Forces Detachment Commander in the Middle East...2022-07-0940 min
Tactical BreakdownAdam Maxwell: Law Enforcement and Military Optics from VortexWe met up with Adam Maxwell of Vortex Optics at the 2022 ILEETA Conference and knew we needed to further the conversation on The Tactical Breakdown!Adam Maxwell is an Account Manager and Customer Engagement Specialist attached to the Vortex Optics Military and Law Enforcement Sales Team. Adam has been active in the action shooting sports since 2007 in 3-gun, USPSA, and IDPA. He specializes in 3-gun as a multi time champion and is ranked Pro in both the 3-Gun Nation and United Multi-gun Leagues. At Vortex Optics, Adam has risen through the Customer Care, Technical Support and now...2022-07-061h 05
Tactical BreakdownJon Becker: The Mind Behind The Debrief | A New Podcast for Tactical OperationsIn this episode, Adam sits down with Jon Becker, founder of Aardvark and host of the new podcast, "The Debrief with Jon Becker". They break down Jon's background and dive into what inspired him to start The Debrief podcast. Adam and Jon find many commonalities between The Tactical Breakdown and The Debrief, specifically the desire to share as much knowledge and information with the Law Enforcement community as possible. They discuss the launch of the podcast and the decision to lead with Jon's interview with Sid Heal, a pioneer in tactical operations, who tragically passed in May 2022...2022-06-041h 50
Tactical BreakdownTony Blauer: Collaborative Training with Advanced Tools & TechniqueCoach Tony Blauer has been in the martial art, self-defense, defensive tactics, and combatives industry for almost four decades. Through Blauer Training Systems, he has influenced over three decades of reality-based martial artists and successfully affected training across all the combat-related communities: self-defense, combat sports, and the military & law enforcement sector. Coach Blauer is also the host of the Know Fear Podcast, where he interviews SME’s from around the world to help make good humans safer. At SHOT SHOW 2022, Adam and Tony offer some information about a next-level training collaboration with Blauer Tactical, VirTra, and ILET Net...2022-06-0427 min
Tactical BreakdownPaul Cunningham: Notch Hats for Shooters & InstructorsPaul Cunningham is the Founder of Notch, a company effectively ending the war between your hat & sunglasses. Paul is a US Marine veteran familiar with the difficulty of wearing a traditional curved brim cap along with eyewear. Notch was born out of Paul’s search for “a practical, attractive solution for that problem”. Paul and his wife and co-founder, Terra, successfully created an innovative product that not only solves this problem, but also gives back to the community - for every Notch hat sold, Paul & Terra provide 1 meal to a child in need through the Childrens Hunger Fund. 2022-05-2411 min
Tactical BreakdownMike Farrell: Smart Firearms TrainingWe’re back with another episode of the Tactical Breakdown at 2022 SHOT Show! ---------------------------------------------------------------Get your FREE TICKET to the 2022 ILET Summit: www.iletsummit.comOver 70 hours of training40+ world-leading experts10,000+ law enforcement professionals----------------------------------------------------------------Mike Farrell is the Founder and President of Smart Firearms, a company using innovative devices to #ChangeTheStandard of firearms training. Smart Firearms was founded after Mike took a deep dive into law enforcement firearms training and noted poor quality training guns and a high firearms accident frequency. He felt the firearms training community was significantly underserved and...2022-05-0516 min
Tactical BreakdownTim Pearce: Accuracy Under Fire - Injury Stimulation TechnologyAt the 2022 SHOT Show Conference, Adam Kinakin talks with Tim Pearce, Inventor and Founder of Accuracy Under Fire (AUFire). Tim is a 17-year veteran of law enforcement who focused primarily as a gang officer in South Los Angeles with the LAPD. Now retired, Tim is passionate about improving officer safety and uses his experience to develop effective officer safety products through CLEAR (Creative Law Enforcement Advanced Resources Inc). ---------------------------------------------------------------Get your FREE TICKET to the 2022 ILET Summit: www.iletsummit.comOver 70 hours of training40+ world-leading experts10,000+ law enforcement professionals----------------------------------------------------------------2022-05-0510 min
Tactical BreakdownEric Glesser: Spyderco Knives - ShotShow 2022 Special EpisodeThe Tactical Breakdown Podcast is at SHOT Show 2022, where Adam was able to sit down for an interview with Eric Glesser. Eric is a knife designer and the owner of Spyderco, a company originally founded by his parents, Sal & Gail Glesser. Spyderco focuses on creating high-quality, reliable, performance-based knives. At SHOT Show, Adam & Eric Glesser discuss Spyderco’s products, their support of law enforcement, and their approach to design and business. For more training, the ILET Network community platform allows you exclusive access to events, courses, training resources, and the world's best subj...2022-04-0212 min
Tactical BreakdownKris “Tanto” Paronto: Firearms Instructor Development - Becoming Well-RoundedToday’s episode features the first in a series of interviews from SHOT Show 2022, an annual event of the NSSF - the Firearm Industry Trade Association.
We’re kicking off the SHOT Show Series at the Maxim Defense booth with Kris “Tanto” Paronto, a former Army Ranger from the 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, and a private security contractor who has deployed throughout South America, Central America, the Middle East, and North Africa. He also worked with the US Government’s Global Response Staff conducting low profile security in high threat environments throughout the world.
Kris is a dedicated father and the foun...2022-03-0528 min
Tactical BreakdownSpecial Episode: The Crisis in UkraineThis conversation was recorded on February 28th, 2022. All opinions of those involved are theirs alone and do not reflect the thoughts and opinions of any respective agency or organization.
Join us for a REAL-TIME recap of the current occupation of Ukraine by Russian forces and a breakdown of the root cause of this conflict.
Main topics include:
The history between Ukraine & Russia
Cultural, ideological, and religious differences.
Allied Nations, the UN, and NATO.
Cyber Warfare.
Timing & Vladimir Putin's core motivations for engaging in conflict.
Traditional vs Unconventional Warefare.
and more.
Special thanks to our amazing guests/SMEs who volunteered their t...2022-03-011h 10
Tactical BreakdownAdam Wills: Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Marketing, and PodcastsAdam Wills is a law enforcement veteran of 15 years turned business and marketing expert. Adam is passionate about helping fellow law enforcement achieve their business goals. He is the Marketing Strategist for his brand StoryWeb Creative, a Business Training Officer at LEO2CEO, and the CEO of BreacherCRM, a business and marketing software purpose-built for Law Enforcement Instructors. One of our personal favorites in the podcast scene, Adam can help you manage your entrepreneurial journey from cop to COPpreneur with the COPreneur Podcast.
Adam Kinakin and Adam Wills start off with a conversation about officer mental health - if you...2022-02-282h 06
Tactical BreakdownRobert Chadwick: The FBI Tactical Training Unit (TTU)Robert Chadwick is the Former Head of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Tactical Training Program. Among many other responsibilities, Robert was also the FBI’s National Academy Program Coordinator. He retired recently from the FBI after 28 years of service in law enforcement.
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Robert’s career started as a patrolman and later a canine handler for an agency in Washington, DC, before moving on to the FBI where he spent the bulk of his career running the firearms and tactics training program in South Carolina. He was assigned as an Agent In Charge for United States Attorn...2022-02-201h 57
Tactical BreakdownDr. Mike Simpson: TACMED, Resiliency, and Training StandardsDr. Mike “Doc” Simpson, the host of the “Mind of the Warrior” podcast, joins Adam to discuss multiple topics including tactical medicine, training standards, mental and physical health, resiliency, and more.
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Mike began his career in the Rangers, ultimately being promoted to Sergeant and serving as an anti-tank section leader. In 1988, Mike finished his initial enlistment and was honorably discharged. For the next three years, Mike worked as a corrections officer and served in the Florida Army National Guard as part of the 3rd Battalion 20th Special Forces Group (Airborne). During Desert Storm, Mike attende...2022-02-122h 10
Tactical BreakdownPete Morris: Tactical LeadershipPete Morris has spent the last 27 years with a major metropolitan Police Service in Ontario, Canada. 21 of those years have been spent on the Tactical Team, with 6 years as the team Sergeant and a recent promotion to S/Sgt. Peter is passionate about leadership, tactical fitness, tactical planning, and developing people.
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In this episode of the Tactical Breakdown Podcast, Adam and Peter discuss all things tactical! Listen in for a deep dive into tactical leadership, intelligence, physical fitness and tactical athleticness, and much more.
For more training, the ILET Network community platform allows you exclusive acc...2022-02-101h 42
The COPreneur Path PodcastThings to Be Excited About in 20222020 and 2021 have been tough for law enforcement. But out of those challenges are coming some very exciting things in the world of law enforcement training in 2022.In this extended episode, I chat with the host of the Tactical Breakdown Podcast, Adam Kinakin. Adam and I talk about big things happening with the ILET Network, LEO2CEO and BreacherCRM for 2022. Grab some popcorn and check it out!Get all the links, resources and show notes at https://leo2ceo.com/copreneur-path/071About Adam KinakinAdam Kinakin is the Managing Director of ILET Summits...2022-01-312h 07
Tactical BreakdownGreg Williams & Brian Marren: Predicting Danger w/ Human Behavior Pattern Recognition & AnalysisToday’s episode of The Tactical Breakdown Podcast features our partners at Arcadia Cognerati, an organization operating on the belief that risk should be mitigated, not managed.
At the helm is Greg Williams, a decorated law enforcement professional and decorated veteran soldier with over 45 years of combined experience and expertise. Over the past 30 years, Greg has developed cutting-edge Human Behavior Profiling techniques. He invented Human Behavior Pattern Recognition & Analysis (HBPR&A) and was the pioneer of “Left of Bang” predictive analysis.
Brian Marren is Arcadia’s Senior VP of Operations. He is a decorated Marine, High Threat Protection security professional, and Subj...2022-01-131h 35
Tactical BreakdownJason Evans: Digital Media Forensics & Crime Scene ReconstructionJason is a Mechanical Engineer and Project Manager for Knott Labs who specializes in Forensic Engineering, Product & Premise Liability, and Accident Reconstruction.
Prior Police Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the government administration industry, investigations, and major project management.
For more training, the ILET Network community platform allows you exclusive access to events, courses, training resources, and the world's best subject matter experts and instructors.
We are set to launch on February 7th, 2022 – join now for Early-Bird Access and receive 20% OFF your initial membership.
Knott Laboratory (https://knottlab.com/services/law-enforcement/) combines multiple specialties to establish the facts in...2022-01-111h 07
Tactical BreakdownDoc Davis: Understanding Autism for Law EnforcementAt the 2021 ILEETA Conference, Adam Kinakin is joined by Ronald “Doc” Davis, the President of RD2 Consulting, LLC. Doc is a business development professional with a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) focused in Psychology. His expertise lies in Hostage Negotiation, Crisis Management, Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, and Intelligence.
In this episode, Adam and Doc discuss the importance of understanding autism and dive deep into a conversation around autism and policing.
At RD2 Consulting, Doc and his team focus on providing practical instruction for law enforcement professionals. To learn more or train with Doc, visit http://rd2consultingllc.com/.
The ILET Netwo...2022-01-0523 min
Tactical Breakdown2022 Annual Update - Exclusive ILET Network OfferILET Community: https://ilet.network/community-information/
Adam breaks down what you can expect in 2022 with the Tactical Breakdown Podcast and the New Release of the ILET Community Platform.
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Tactical BreakdownAndrew DeMuth: Leaders... It's Not About YOUThe annual ILEETA Conference is a unique experience for instructors. Experts that are passionate about training and hungry for knowledge gather to learn from and collaborate with some of the best instructors in the world. Today’s guest, Andrew DeMuth, has been a member of the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association for years and hasn’t missed a conference since his very first one!
Will we see you at the 2022 ILEETA Conference? Register here: https://www.ileeta.org/conference-registration-instructions/
Andrew DeMuth served as the agency training officer, range master, and press information officer in addition to running the invest...2021-12-2316 min
Tactical BreakdownJoshua Brown - Unmanned Areal Vehicles (UAVs)In this episode of the Tactical Breakdown Podcast, Adam Kinakin sits down with Joshua Brown, the Founder & CEO of ICARUS Aerospace, at the 2021 ILEETA Conference.
Joshua is a Service-Disabled Naval Veteran with over a decade of experience in Military, Law Enforcement, Fire, and EMS roles. He is a published unmanned systems researcher and a certified unmanned pilot on multiple platforms. At ICARUS, Joshua and his team sync advanced technologies with the fundamental practices of public safety to increase community safety overall. They’ve created an IADLEST (International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards & Training) accredited UAS training course for pub...2021-12-1821 min
Tactical Breakdown"Little" Joe Ferrera - Threat Pattern Recognition in Firearms TrainingAt the 2021 ILEETA Conference, Tactical Breakdown host Adam Kinakin is joined by “Little Joe” Ferrera, use of force, subject control & firearms trainer. Joe began his career in 1977 and has worked for Federal, County, and City Law Enforcement and Corrections. He has presented at ASLET, IALEFI, ALETC, and ILEETA and across North America. At the 2021 ILEETA Conference, Joe instructed courses on Threat Pattern Recognition and Firearms to instructors passionate about training.
In this episode, Adam & Joe dive into his fascinating Threat Pattern Recognition program. Joe shares patterns discovered during research on howofficers are being assaulted with firearms. He offers insight on using...2021-12-1625 min
Tactical BreakdownScott Buhrmaster: The Future of Law Enforcement TrainingScott Buhrmaster is the Chief Executive Officer at Calibre Press, Inc. (https://calibrepress.com/), one of the most respected law enforcement training organizations in the country.
Combining his 30 years of experience in the industry with that of a team of world-class trainers and premier subject matter experts, Buhrmaster and the Calibre Press teamwork to provide a diverse selection of critical and timely training programs for a broad spectrum of law enforcement professionals nationwide.
Scott sat down for an interview with Adam at the 2021 ILEETA Conference. In this episode, they dive into a conversation about the future of law enforcement training...2021-12-1225 min
Tactical BreakdownSteve Johnson: Listening to Truth and Determining DeceitToday’s episode of the Tactical Breakdown features Steve Johnson at the 2021 ILEETA Conference.
Steve currently serves as the Chief of Police for the city of Swansea, Illinois and is a lead instructor for Calibre Press. Steve provides comprehensive training classes with Calibre Press that teach you to be “conscious of the unconscious” and use your knowledge of human behaviour to effectively obtain a confession.
At the ILEETA conference, Steve trained law enforcement instructors on the topic of Interviewing & Interrogation. He uses his lived experience to provide information on I&I methodologies, human factors, and human behaviour (understanding the behaviour and the...2021-12-0924 min
Tactical BreakdownTodd Fletcher: Incorporating Fun & Games Into Training with a PurposeYour Tactical Breakdown host Adam Kinakin sat down for a conversation with Todd Fletcher of Combative Firearms Training at the 2021 ILEETA Conference.
Todd has over 25 years of full-time law enforcement experience and 30+ years overall experience. He is a multi-discipline instructor focusing primarily on topics around Firearms and Use-of-Force. He incorporates his law enforcement experience with his experience as an instructor and competitive shooter so he can effectively train new shooters to understand and develop fundamental firearms skills. He helps intermediate shooters to take those skills to the next level by combining the fundamentals with real life training scenarios. Finally, Todd tea...2021-12-0425 min
Tactical BreakdownMorgan Ballis: K-12 School Active Threat EventsMorgan Ballis is a nationally recognized subject matter expert in School Active Assailant Events. He is the Founder & Director of Strategic Planning & Training at Campus Safety Alliance. Mr. Ballis served for more than 10 years in the United States Marine Corps and today is an active shooter response trainer for law enforcement and educators.
The latest episode of the Tactical Breakdown Podcasts features Morgan Ballis at the 2021 ILEETA Conference, where he trained the trainers on K-12 school shooter threats and sat on the Active Shooter Panel. The ILEETA Conference is unique in that the attendees are educators and learners – they are pas...2021-12-0223 min
Tactical BreakdownMarty Adcock: Active Shooter EventsMarty Adcock is a Regional Manager at ALERRT - the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training Center at Texas State University. ALERRT was created in 2002 to address the need for active shooter response training for first responders. They’ve since expanded their program to train out of state, and now train first responders and citizens across all 50 states and even some foreign nations.
ALERRT has trained more than 130,000 law enforcement and fire officials nationwide. Strategic partnerships and grant funding have allowed them to expand their course offerings to also cater to civilians – they’ve since trained more than 200,000 citizens in their C...2021-11-2732 min
Tactical BreakdownMatt Little: Innovation in Firearms TrainingMatt Little is a US Army Special Forces combat veteran and a retired Chicago Police Department SWAT leader. He is a lifelong martial artist and a USPSA & IDPA Master Class Shooter. Matt’s passion for innovating his own training experience led him to open Greybeard Actual, where he uses his decades of operational, competitive, and instructional experience to provide advanced training in firearms, tactics, and combatives.
TBP host Adam Kinakin had the opportunity to sit down with Matt Little at the 2021 ILEETA conference. In this episode, Matt & Adam discuss the diverse background that has shaped Matt’s coaching style, his pass...2021-11-2030 min
Tactical BreakdownMichael Musengo: Advanced Instructional Methods at ILEETAIn this episode of the Tactical Breakdown Podcast, your host Adam Kinakin sits down with Michael Musengo at the 2021 ILEETA conference.
Michael Musengo is a Force Science Institute Instructor, the Owner of Train the Brain Consulting LLC, a nationally recognized subject matter expert, an IADLEST Certified Instructor, and the recently retired Director of the Syracuse Regional Police Academy. At the ILEETA conference, Mike taught “Advanced Instructional Methods”, a course focusing on his work with non-traditional and empirically supported methods of training to optimize long term learning, retention, and skill transfer. Michael teaches how to deepen your own knowledge and implement chang...2021-11-2028 min
The Victor Marx PodcastArming Law Enforcement Against Human Trafficking. Special Guest: Adam Kinakin (Part 1)In Part 1 of this episode, guest host and All Things Possible COO Jeff Tiegs talks with Adam Kinakin, managing director of International Law Enforcement Training Network and host/producer of The Tactical Breakdown Podcast. Adam shares a pivotal moment in his brief military career that moved him into his role today, equipping law enforcers and their trainers with the tools to take their jobs to a whole new level. Listen in to learn more about his upcoming International Summit on Counter-Sex Trafficking, a fully online training event created through the collaboration of hundreds of world-leading experts in human sex...2021-06-1726 min
Tactical BreakdownHarvey Hedden: Executive Director, ILEETAHarvey V. Hedden is ILEETA’s Executive Director, having previously served as Deputy Executive Director for six years. He spoke with Adam about the importance of always learning. This was recorded live at the Ileta conference in St. Louis earlier this year and covers what is going on at the conference and why you should join in 2022.
Harvey served 38 years in law enforcement in ranks from patrolman to chief. He spent 22 years in narcotics enforcement and was the Project Director for the Southeast Area Drug Operations Group. Harvey has a B.A. in political science from the University of Wisconsin and h...2021-05-0528 min
Tactical Breakdown2021 Update from Adam KinakinAdam addresses where the podcast has been and what is in store for the Tactical Breakdown over the next few months, the three phase approach, and an update on the creation of the ILET Network.
Now is good time to subscribe or follow the podcast on your favourite app. Episodes are going to be released on Wednesdays and Saturdays; make sure your devices provide notifications. The episodes that arrive on Saturday will be the newly created Weekend Briefing.
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The Protectors® Podcast#176 | Adam Kinakin | Host of The Tactical Breakdown PodcastSend us a textAdam Kinakin joined the show to talk about realistic law enforcement training, that we don’t know everything and a ton of other topics. Adam is a former Infantry Officer and hosts The Tactical Breakdown PodcastABOUT ADAM: Adam Kinakin is the host and producer of The Tactical Breakdown Podcast. A former Infantry Officer with the Canadian Armed Forces, he has had the honor to work alongside some of the best Military and Law Enforcement Instructors and Educators in the world. Now located in Winnipeg, MB, Adam spends his time...2020-12-1126 min
She's An AssetFind the middle ground with Adam KinakinThis week Autumn sits down with Adam Kinakin, a former Infantry Officer with the Canadian Armed Forces, who is very passionate about training and changing the culture with it. He is also an active member of the International Law Enforcement Educators & Trainers Association ilet.network You can find Adam on Instagram @tacticalpodcast. You can hang out with Autumn on Instagram @officerautumn. 2020-11-2959 min
The COPreneur Path PodcastPublic Safety Innovators and Tactical Breakdown Collaboration with Adam Kinakin - Part 2In this part 2 episode, I collaborate with Adam Kinakin of the Tactical Breakdown Podcast for a simulcast episode on both shows. We discuss an array of topics about our show, leadership, training principles and practices, the future of the ILET Summit and much more.2020-11-0254 min
Tactical BreakdownUtilizing Your Skills in the Private Sector with Adam WillsThis week I sit down with another Adam who also has a podcast to talk all about the knowledge you didn't know you had. Meet Adam Wills, host and creator of the Public Safety Innovators Podcast.
Adam has 15 years of experience in law enforcement and is a former Undersheriff. He kicked off his own marketing agency, Sursum Creative in 2018 where he focuses on helping companies in the public safety and private security industries grow their influence and revenue. With the start of the Public Safety Innovators Podcast, he has dedicated his professional life to helping you discover new technology, new tr...2020-10-2751 min
The COPreneur Path PodcastPublic Safety Innovators and Tactical Breakdown Collaboration with Adam Kinakin - Part 1In this part 1 episode, I collaborate with Adam Kinakin of the Tactical Breakdown Podcast for a simulcast episode on both shows. We discuss an array of topics about our show, leadership, training principles and practices, the future of the ILET Summit and much more.2020-10-2654 min
Tactical BreakdownUndercover with Former FBI Agent Joaquín "Jack" GarcíaA fascinating conversation with former FBI Agent Jack Garcia who shares his experiences on the cases he worked on in his 24 years working undercover. Now the owner of the Undercover Academy....
You'll hear how he infiltrated the Gambino family and why it was his most challenging case. Born in Havana and a self-professed eater of rice and beans, Jack was able to separate his Hispanic roots to work as Jack Falcone. In his 26 years of service with the FBI and as an undercover FBI Agent in over 100 major Undercover operations, Jack Garcia is best known for his undercover role as “Ja...2020-09-201h 04
Tactical BreakdownExecutive Protection with James Hamilton from Gavin de Becker & AssociatesJames Hamilton is the head of Protection Quality at Gavin de Becker & Associates; the leading firm for executive protection in the United States. GDBA protects several thousand clients, including over 90 of the world's most prominent families and at-risk individuals. They also provide consultation on security programs, and protective coverage at home, during travel, and at public appearances.
In this episode, James discusses the type candidate that is best suited for Executive Protection, and what constitutes a success in the business of protection.
Adam referenced a post that James wrote regarding care and protection during Covid 19.
James referenced Byron Rodgers' podcast whi...2020-09-171h 06
Tactical BreakdownThe Intricacies of Target Shooting with Brandon WrightBrandon Wright is the owner of Wright Shooting. He is a Professional shooter with a background in law enforcement, who teaches the intricacies of shooting. Brandon is short on war stories and social media flash, and long on the basics of how to be an accurate and effective shooter. As a firearms Instructor for a Military contractor, he has worked with over 10,000 students, (many have never who have never fired before) to the most advanced level of SWAT and Military Special Operations groups.
In this episode, you will hear the thinking and philosophical teachings of target shooting with Brandon. He a...2020-09-091h 08
Podcast Review Show – Get Your Podcast ReviewedWhere are They Now? Adam Kinakin From Tactical BreakdownToday Dave and Erik touch base with Adam from Tactical Breakdown to see how his podcast is doing since the last time we reviewed his show.
Adam niched down to his audience, and really focused on his target audience and realized not everyone is his audience.
Adam has delegated the production work to a company that allows him to focus more on the courses and live events.
He started and launched an online training program, and now does his podcast full time.
Adam had questions about creating an Amazon Flash Briefing...2020-08-1748 min
Single Sign On Test Show ONEWhere are They Now? Adam Kinakin From Tactical BreakdownToday Dave and Erik touch base with Adam from Tactical Breakdown to see how his podcast is doing since the last time we reviewed his show. Adam niched down to his audience, and really focused on his target audience and realized not everyone is his audience. Adam has delegated the production work to a company that allows him to focus more on the courses and live events. He started and launched an online training program, and now does his podcast full time. Adam had questions about creating an Amazon Flash Briefing...2020-08-1748 min
Krystals Test ShowWhere are They Now? Adam Kinakin From Tactical BreakdownToday Dave and Erik touch base with Adam from Tactical Breakdown to see how his podcast is doing since the last time we reviewed his show. Adam niched down to his audience, and really focused on his target audience and realized not everyone is his audience. Adam has delegated the production work to a company that allows him to focus more on the courses and live events. He started and launched an online training program, and now does his podcast full time. Adam had questions about creating an Amazon Flash Briefing...2020-08-1748 min
Tactical BreakdownUtilizing Videos for Law Enforcement Training with Chip DeBlockSponsored by the INTERNATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING SUMMIT.
*This information should not be taken as medical advice. All opinions are anecdotal and should not take precedent over that of qualified medical professionals.
Chip was born and raised in Tampa, Florida in 1962, and graduated from the University of South Florida in 1983 with a B.A. in Criminal Justice. He worked with the Tampa Police Department for 30 years (1983 – 2013) and retired as a detective. Chip is best known for his work in Organized Crime, Public Corruption, Adult Entertainment, and being a Whistleblower. He co-founded the LEOAFFAIRS.COM law enforcement website in 2002, which sold in 201...2020-08-151h 07
Criminal Justice EvolutionCJ Evolution Podcast: Adam Kinakin - Podcaster and Director - International Law Enforcement Training SummitHello everyone and welcome back to the show. Thank you all for tuning in. This is why we continue to grow. Remember to share it with your family and friends and give us that 5-Star Rating on iTunes.
A big shout out and thanks to all the brave men and women who work in the criminal justice field. Thank you! Remember do not believe all the crap you see and hear on some media outlets and what you see and hear from some idiots out there that want to bring you down. You are loved and cherished...2020-08-0551 min
The Hard To Kill Podcast with Dave MorrowEpisode 35 - Adam KinakinAdam Kinakin is a CAF veteran and experienced member of the L.E.O community. His eclectic interests have lead him to create the Tactical Breakdown Podcast. He's the creator of the ILET Summit, an international, online summit that brings together the world's leading experts on the topics that affect law enforcement officers the most. 2020-07-211h 59
Tactical BreakdownDEA NARCOS - From Cartels to Netflix with Steve Murphy and Javier PenaNarcos is one of the top series on Netflix and it was based off the true story of how two DEA agents assisted in the manhunt for Pablo Escobar. Those two real-life Law Enforcement officers are Steve Murphy and Javier Pena.
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Tactical BreakdownIRT - Round 05 - Critical Incident Response Teams with Lon Bartel, Nir Manan, James Hamilton, and Dan FlippoRound 05 - Critical Incident Response Teams
WATCH IT HERE: https://thebreakdown.ca/IRT
The Instructors’ Roundtable (ITR) is a Panel Discussion, recorded live to video, moderated by Tactical Breakdown’s host Adam Kinakin in association with the team at Calibre Press. The program brings together the most sought-after Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in Law Enforcement for a no-holds-barred discussion on a variety of topics.
EPISODE SPONSOR: International Law Enforcement Training Summit
Join over 20,000+ Law Enforcement Professionals for over 75 hours of FREE training content. We have over 45 world-leading experts and instructors teaching various topics from patrol, tactical and specialty units, leadership, and...2020-06-252h 51
Tactical BreakdownStress, Life, and COVID-19: Our New Reality with David RutherfordWhat impact do you think COVID-19 has on a person? Emotionally, mentally, physically? How do we cope as first responders? Here is what I took away from my conversation with a Navy Seal, Coach, Instructor, and all-around great human being.
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*This information should not be taken as medical advice. All opinions are anecdotal and should not take precedent over that of qualified medical professionals.David served 8 years in the Naval Special Warfare Community as a SEAL student, C...2020-06-101h 11
Tactical BreakdownThe Science of Search and Rescue in Law Enforcement with Jamie StirlingAdam sits down with Jamie Stirling who is one of the top Law Enforcement SAR Experts in Canada. They discuss the relevance of search and rescue skill sets as they apply to patrol officers and special units. Episode Page: https://www.thebreakdown.ca/post/the-science-of-search-and-rescue-in-law-enforcement-with-jamie-stirling EPISODE SPONSOR: International Law Enforcement Training SummitJoin over 20,000+ law enforcement professionals from around the world for this world-first training event.Get your FREE ticket here: https://www.iletsummmit.com Guest Information: Jamie started his career in policing in 1985 and retired as a Sergeant. He was the coordinator in charge of the Provincial Search and Rescue Team...2020-06-0653 min
Tactical BreakdownThe Importance of Sleep and Mental Resiliency with Lt. Col. Dave GrossmanLt. Col. Dave Grossman (Ret.) is the author of the books On Killing (half-million sold, 1,000+ reviews 4.5 stars on Amazon, USMC Commandant's "required reading list"), On Combat (also USMC list), and many others.
He is a retired West Point psychology professor, U.S. Army Ranger, and paratrooper who holds 6 gun patents and is the owner of Sheepdog Knife & Gun. He was inducted into the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame for his accomplishments as a black belt in Hojutsu (martial art of the firearm).
After retiring from the Army in '97, he has been on the road over 200 days a year...2020-05-071h 36
Tactical BreakdownEvidence Based Policing, Social Media, and Police Culture with Amy BoudreauConstable Amy Boudreau is an International Crime Prevention Specialist (ICPS) our of Ontario, Canada. She sits down with Adam to discuss Evidence-Based Policing (EBP) and what officers and agencies can do to increase their efficiency. They also discuss social media, bot its effect and affect on current police culture, and how it can greatly benefit both officers and agencies in community outreach.
EPISODE PAGE: https://thebreakdown.ca
Amy is a writer and public speaker who has provided her subject matter expertise to news media outlets, including video/radio/podcast interviews, news clips, and article publications. She advocates for evidence-based policing (EB...2020-05-0457 min
Tactical BreakdownIRT - Round 03 - Firearms Training in Law EnforcementRound 03 – Firearms Training in Law Enforcement
Firearms are a reality for most Law Enforcement Officer and Departments around the world. Whether an officer carries a dedicated sidearm, accesses a long gun in their patrol vehicle, or calls for specially trained units, firearms training takes place in every agency around the world.
Join us as we discuss the realities of firearms training from the instructor standpoint. Where should we be focusing our efforts, what methods or systems are recommended, and what does all of this mean for the police department in terms of policy and liability? These are a few of the...2020-04-213h 13
Tactical BreakdownPost Traumatic Stress Injuries in First Responders with Michael SugrueIn this very important episode, Adam speaks with Law Enforcement and Military Veteran Michael Sugrue about Post Traumatic Stress Injuries. After retiring from the police force, Michael shares his battle with PSTD and how he overcame to become one of the leading advocates for PTSD awareness for First Responders worldwide.
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1-800-COP-LINE (1-800-267-5463) -- https://www.copline.org/
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Michael Sugrue is a keynote speaker and dedicated advocate for awareness, prevention, education, training on Post Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI), Resiliency and First Responder Suicide Prevention.
He i...2020-04-1951 min
Tactical BreakdownThe Importance of Listening in Crisis Negotiation with Dan OblingerDan Oblinger is the leading authority on active listening practices for negotiators and leaders in all industries. He has two decades of law enforcement service, and extensive experience in hostage negotiations, police mental health crisis response, undercover operations, anti-human trafficking investigations, and police supervision.
Dan is the author of "Life or Death Listening" and "The 28 Laws of Listening". He is a contract trainer for the National Tactical Officers Association and is the sole proprietor of Leadercraft, a company that provides training and consulting to private sector clients. He is an international keynote speaker on the subjects of listening well, negotiating...2020-04-1153 min
Tactical BreakdownReducing Gun Related Crime: Operation Save-a-Casing with Paul Cruz and Clay GermanyOperation Save-A-Casing is a partnership with law enforcement agencies at the local, state and federal level and the community to combat firearm-related crime.
The campaign works by submitting two firearm casings to a Wichita Police Department Officer after a gun theft has occurred. These casings are then submitted into National Integrated Ballistic Information Network known as NIBIN. NIBIN is a national database containing digital images of spent bullets and cartridge casings that were found at crime scenes or test-fired from confiscated firearms. This database can be searched for possible matches and if a "hit" occurs, the NIBIN lab sends that i...2020-03-2955 min
Tactical BreakdownAn Open Discussion on Effective Police Training with Adam Wilson and Stephen StricklandGet ready for some three-way action with two very smart and entertaining guests. Adam sits down with Adam Wilson and Stephen Strickland to discuss topics on current police training, recruitment, tactical requirements, and much more.
EPISODE PAGE: https://thebreakdown.ca/032
Adam Wilson is a highly decorated police veteran with 15 years on the job. He is a best-selling author for his book, "Tactical Reload: Strategy Shifts for Emerging Leaders in Law Enforcement."
He has a national column with Newsmax titled "Unholstered”, and is the host of his own YouTube show, "Tip of the Spear with Adam Wilson."
He was recently selected as...2020-03-221h 33
Tactical BreakdownIRT - Round 02 - Part 3 of 3 - Officer-Involved ShootingsRound 02 – Officer-Involved Shootings - Part 3 of 3
What are the major concerns with Officer Involved Shootings for our Law Enforcement officers? Join us as we discuss the before, during, and after of OIS incidents. We cover the psychology and physiology of lethal force on force incidents, reports, recovery, mental health, body-worn cameras, command responsibility, media, and everything in between.
WATCH IT HERE: https://thebreakdown.ca/IRT
The Instructors’ Roundtable (ITR) is a Panel Discussion, recorded live to video, moderated by Tactical Breakdown’s host Adam Kinakin in association with the team at Calibre Press. The program brings together the most sought-after Subjec...2020-03-221h 06
Tactical BreakdownIRT - Round 02 - Part 2 of 3 - Officer-Involved ShootingsRound 02 – Officer-Involved Shootings - Part 2 of 3
What are the major concerns with Officer Involved Shootings for our Law Enforcement officers? Join us as we discuss the before, during, and after of OIS incidents. We cover the psychology and physiology of lethal force on force incidents, reports, recovery, mental health, body-worn cameras, command responsibility, media, and everything in between.
WATCH IT HERE: https://thebreakdown.ca/IRT
The Instructors’ Roundtable (ITR) is a Panel Discussion, recorded live to video, moderated by Tactical Breakdown’s host Adam Kinakin in association with the team at Calibre Press. The program brings together the most sought-after Subjec...2020-03-221h 02
Tactical BreakdownIRT - Round 02 - Part 1 of 3 - Officer-Involved ShootingsRound 02 – Officer-Involved Shootings - Part 1 of 3
What are the major concerns with Officer Involved Shootings for our Law Enforcement officers? Join us as we discuss the before, during, and after of OIS incidents. We cover the psychology and physiology of lethal force on force incidents, reports, recovery, mental health, body-worn cameras, command responsibility, media, and everything in between.
WATCH IT HERE: https://thebreakdown.ca/IRT
The Instructors’ Roundtable (ITR) is a Panel Discussion, recorded live to video, moderated by Tactical Breakdown’s host Adam Kinakin in association with the team at Calibre Press. The program brings together the most sought-after Subjec...2020-03-2259 min
Tactical BreakdownThe Instructors' Roundtable (IRT) Explained with Adam KinakinThis is a brief explanation of the Instructors' Roundtable, why it was created and what is the main goal.
EPISODE PAGE: https://thebreakdown.ca/030
INSTRUCTORS' ROUNDTABLE - IRT
Join Us LIVE on the last Thursday of each Month at 6:00 PM Central Time.
Topics include: Use of Force, Firearms, Officer-Involved Shootings, Critical Incident Response, Active Threats, Social Media in Law Enforcement, Tactical Medicine and more...
The IRT is proud to be supported by Calibre Press and its cadre of instructors and experts. You can visit Calibre Press at https://www.calibrepress.com/.
IRT/Tactical Breakdown Shirts can be purchased online at h...2020-03-1215 min
Tactical BreakdownCommunity Engagement: A Cultural Perspective in Policing with Joel PedersenAdam talks with one of his mentors, Joel Pedersen, as they discuss the challenges surrounding culture and race in policing, specifically from an Indigenous perspective. Joel breaks down some tools that officers have within their communities to help build engagement as well as generating motivated recruits for your agency.
EPISODE PAGE: https://thebreakdown.ca/029
In 1992 Joel became only the third First Nations person to serve with the Saskatoon Police Service. After a successful 25-year policing career, highlighted by his experience from patrol, community policing, and domestic Violence investigations, he retired at the rank of Sergeant.
He championed positive growth in...2020-03-1152 minCriminal Justice EvolutionCJ Evolution Podcast: Adam Kinakin - Speaker, Educator and Host of The Tactical Breakdown PodcastHello everyone and welcome back to the show. We continue to grow because of you, the listener and supporter. Thank you so much for the continued support.
A big thanks to all the brave men and women who serve in the criminal justice field and first responder field. Thank you for doing what you do! Very few can do what you do. Remember you are honored, cherished and you are loved.
If you love coffee, then you are going to love the products from Four Sigmatic. From Cocoas to Coffee they have it all. My...2020-03-0432 min
Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast - Hosted by Patrick FitzgibbonsCJ Evolution Podcast: Adam Kinakin - Speaker, Educator and Host of The Tactical Breakdown PodcastHello everyone and welcome back to the show. We continue to grow because of you, the listener and supporter. Thank you so much for the continued support.
A big thanks to all the brave men and women who serve in the criminal justice field and first responder field. Thank you for doing what you do! Very few can do what you do. Remember you are honored, cherished and you are loved.
If you love coffee, then you are going to love the products from Four Sigmatic. From Cocoas to Coffee they have it all. My personal favorite is the Lions...2020-03-0432 min
Tactical BreakdownTechnology-Enhanced Learning for Law Enforcement with Sandy SweetWhat is "technology-enhanced learning" and why is it important? Adam sits down with Sandy Sweet of CPKN (Canadian Police Knowledge Network) to discuss training and resources available for Law Enforcement.
EPISODE PAGE: https://thebreakdown.ca/028
Sandy Sweet has been an advocate for technology-enhanced learning within Canada's police community since 2004. At that time, he collaborated with like-minded individuals from the policing sector to create the Canadian Police Knowledge Network.
As President of CPKN, he has cultivated an extensive network of stakeholders that has advanced CPKN from a pioneering concept to a core element of Canadian police training.
WEBSITE: Canadian Police Knowledge...2020-03-021h 06
Tactical BreakdownThe Science of Training for Law Enforcement with Mike MusengoWhat is the basis of AcademyTraining for Law Enforcement? How are programs developed and why? Join Adam and Mike as they dive into training and development for police training and explore the science behind the programs. EPISODE PAGE: https://thebreakdown.ca/027 Sgt. Michael Musengo is a Law Enforcement veteran with 28 years of service to the Syracuse Police Department in NY. He is currently the Director of the Syracuse Regional Police Academy and an Instructor for the prestigious Force Science Institute. Mike also has 27 years’ experience as a Swat Leader, Trainer and previous Director of the NYS DCJS Swat Operators course in Syr...2020-02-261h 14
Firearms Nation PodcastAdam Kinakin - Working Within Canada's Gun LawsAdam Kinakin is the host and creator of the Tactical Breakdown Podcast. The Tactical Breakdown gives listeners a better understanding of training, tactics, and technology used by law enforcement, military and security professionals. The show also has partnered with Caliber Press to bring a monthly roundtable of experts to discuss issues facing the tactical world. This is a live show the airs the last Thursday of every month. Adam is also from Canada and we get into a discussion on the differences between the gun laws and cultural beliefs between the US and Canada. I...2020-02-2553 min
Tactical BreakdownResponsibilities in Critical Incident Response with Scott SavageWhat happens when you get a call for a barricaded suspect? What's the first move, the 5th, the last? Join Adam as he has an open an important discussion with Scott Savage about Critical Incident Response and high-risk calls. EPISODE PAGE: https://thebreakdown.ca/026 Scott started his career in public safety at age 19, as an EMT and Paramedic. He spent 18 years with the Palo Alto Police Department in California, the last 7 of which were as a Sergeant. In 2007, Scott was awarded the Bronze Level Training Award by the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security for my work in presenting terrorism res...2020-02-141h 01
Tactical BreakdownIRT - Round 01 - Part 3 of 3 - Use of Force and Defensive TacticsThe Instructors’ Roundtable (ITR) is a Panel Discussion, recorded live to video, moderated by Tactical Breakdown’s host Adam Kinakin in association with the team at Calibre Press. The program brings together the most sought-after Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in Law Enforcement for a no-holds-barred discussion on a variety of topics.
Round 01 - Use of Force and Defensive Tactics Training - PART 3 of 3
WATCH IT HERE: https://thebreakdown.ca/IRT
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Tactical BreakdownIRT - Round 01 - Part 2 of 3 - Use of Force and Defensive TacticsThe Instructors’ Roundtable (ITR) is a Panel Discussion, recorded live to video, moderated by Tactical Breakdown’s host Adam Kinakin in association with the team at Calibre Press. The program brings together the most sought-after Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in Law Enforcement for a no-holds-barred discussion on a variety of topics.
Round 01 - Use of Force and Defensive Tactics Training - PART 2 of 3
WATCH IT HERE: https://thebreakdown.ca/IRT
EPISODE SPONSOR: BLAUER TACTICAL SYSTEMS
Blauer Training Systems provides customized training and resources to conscientious citizens, professional trainers & coaches from the law enforcement, military, and first-responder communities.
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Tactical BreakdownIRT - Round 01 - Part 1 of 3 - Use of Force and Defensive TacticsThe Instructors’ Roundtable (ITR) is a Panel Discussion, recorded live to video, moderated by Tactical Breakdown’s host Adam Kinakin in association with the team at Calibre Press. The program brings together the most sought-after Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in Law Enforcement for a no-holds-barred discussion on a variety of topics.
Round 01 - Use of Force and Defensive Tactics Training - Part 1 of 3
WATCH IT HERE: https://thebreakdown.ca/IRT
EPISODE SPONSOR: BLAUER TACTICAL SYSTEMS
Blauer Training Systems provides customized training and resources to conscientious citizens, professional trainers & coaches from the law enforcement, military, and first-responder communities.
Visit blauerspear.com for m...2020-02-061h 13
Tactical BreakdownStaying in the Fight & Optimizing your Body with Dave MorrowWant to learn how 10-15 minutes a day can extend your careers? How a small, consistent regiment can prevent career-ending injuries? EPISODE PAGE: https://thebreakdown.ca/024 Adam sits down with fellow podcaster Dave Morrow, host of the HRD2KILL Podcast, and discusses their similar stories in coming back from injury. In this episode, you will get actionable information and an explanation of short "pre-hab" workouts that can help prevent major injury. Dave Morrow is a Veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces, an online fitness and nutrition coach, and a proud father. He helps military personnel and first responders to move bet...2020-01-2154 min
Tactical BreakdownEvolution of Policing: From Training to the Street with Jason CvitanovHow does training translate to the field? This is one of many questions Adam and Jason discuss during this episode. They talk law enforcement, defensive tactics, use of force, training modalities, and the future of police officers. Will officers always be required to perform general patrol duties or will we have specialties that involve no firearms or combat training?
EPISODE PAGE: https://thebreakdown.ca/023
Jason Cvitanov has over 20 years of law enforcement experience which includes certifications as a Force Science Institute Specialist, deputized federal task force officer, active shooter instructor, shoot house instructor, High Threat CQB instructor, and metro SWAT...2020-01-171h 29
Tactical BreakdownUse of Force Training and Critical Thinking with Chris LussowIn this first episode of 2020, Adam speaks with Christopher Lussow, a 32-year veteran law enforcement professional with twenty (20) years dedicated to the Emergency Task Force (ETF). They talk Use of Force options, training, and how we can role out effective intermediate force options when needed.
EPISODE PAGE: https://thebreakdown.ca/022
Christopher’s experiences identified a gap in practice, so he implemented a peer-support program for officer-involved shootings. The program, available across Canada, provides a direct officer to officer connection, focusing on mental well-being, post-incident investigation processes, and inquest expectations.
In Canada and the United States, Christopher has extensive experience as an...2020-01-0747 min
Tactical Breakdown2019 AAR and What to Expect in 2020On June 10th, 2019, we dropped the first episode of the Tactical Breakdown Podcast and it has been a whirlwind since then. We have been downloaded over 5000 times to over 14 countries around the world. The best part... we are doubling down for 2020. More interviews, more content, and exciting new formats like the Instructor's Roundtable and LIVE Conference Series'. We will be partnering with major LE Conferences across North America and bringing the show out to you. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast to stay up-to-date on all the new content coming soon. EPISODE PAGE: https://thebreakdown.ca/021 NEW in 2020 Instructors Roun...2019-12-3112 min
Tactical BreakdownSPECIAL EPISODE: Making Great Action Movies with Christian GudegastAdam had the opportunity to sit down with the writer and director of Den of Thieves, Christian Gudegast. He explains just how difficult it is to make a realistic action movie in Hollywood and the extra steps he takes to ensure things are done correctly. They talk gunfights, tactics, special effects and everything in between. Enjoy this special episode as we take a dive into how movies are made.
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Christian was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. He graduated from the UCLA Film School in 1992, top of his class. His thesis film, Shadow Box...2019-12-2457 min
Tactical BreakdownThe Human Element: Building Communtiy During Crisis with Bryan WardAre you building a ‘human face’ into your department or agency? Dive into the importance of building relationships within the community and Bryan explains why children should be the primary focus for community policing programs around the world.
Even though they are over 8000 miles (13,000 km) apart, fellow podcasters Adam and Bryan find commonality in human response to tragic events, such as the terrorist attacks that took place in Christchurch, NZ in March 2019. Bryan discusses the personal effects of that incident, the impact on the community, and how the community policing initiatives practiced by the NZ Police Force allowed them to quic...2019-12-1945 min
Tactical BreakdownPublic Order Policing, Riots, and Response with Sgt. Darwin TetreaultThis episode dives into the RCMP National Public Order Program. Darwin and Adam discuss the purpose of public order programs, tactical posture and deployment, equipment, training, spontaneous incidents (ie. riots), and where an officer and/or agencies can get more information on these programs.
EPISODE PAGE: https://thebreakdown.ca/018
Public Order Policing is the use of police authority and capacity to establish a legitimate equilibrium between governmental and societal, collective and individual, rights and interests in a mass demonstration of grievance.
Generally speaking, this means to prevent crimes which involve acts that interfere with the operations of society and the a...2019-12-131h 03
Tactical BreakdownBeing the One: Into the Squad Room with Garrett TeSlaaAdam and fellow podcaster, Garret TeSlaa, take time to discuss what it means to be the ONE for your agency. What are the things that we as leaders should be sharing with the men and women under our command and what impact that can have at an individual and agency level. Garrett shares his story, his experiences, and what he does to create a positive influence within his department and with his listeners around the world.
EPISODE PAGE: https://thebreakdown.ca/017
Garrett TeSlaa is a 15-year law enforcement veteran and Sergeant for a law enforcement agency in Southern California. He...2019-12-0550 min
Tactical BreakdownFreeze! - Martial Arts and Human Reactions with Randy KingAdam and Randy take a deep look at martial arts training and discuss the overlap between civilian martial arts programs and agency-based DT training systems. Starting from the beginning, Randy explains how he developed his FREEZE model for training and how it is relevant to anyone in a life or death encounter.
EPISODE PAGE: https://thebreakdown.ca/016
Randy King is an accomplished, impactful, internationally acclaimed mentor, public speaker, and author. He has a hunger to demystify the psychology of violence through evidence-based research. He is the host of the Randy King Live podcast which is a debate-style program centered around...2019-11-2751 min
Tactical BreakdownBody and Mind: PTSD Awareness and Treatment with Dr. Robert PerkinsIf you are a member of the Law Enforcement and/or First Responder community and you only ever listen to one podcast... make sure its this one. There have been hundreds of first responders in North America alone who have lost their battles with stress and have taken their own lives. One is too many. We have to stand up as a community and end the stigma of PTSD. Everyone needs to know that it is not weak to speak. EPISODE PAGE: https://thebreakdown.ca/015 Dr. Robert Perkins is a Clinical Psychophysiologist, military Veteran, and retired Law Enforcement officer (Sgt.) of 14...2019-11-1956 min
Tactical BreakdownCatching Hell: Lessons Learned Undercover with Joy DobynsJay Dobyns was a federal agent with the ATF (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives) for twenty-seven years before retiring in 2014. Jay is perhaps best known for his landmark effort against the notorious Hells Angels. He was the first-ever lawman to defeat the gang’s multilayered security measures getting inside to become a member of their legendary Skull Valley charter. Jay's book about that investigation - No Angel, My Harrowing Undercover Journey to the Inner Circle of the Hells Angels - is a New York Times and international bestseller. His follow-up book - Catching Hell, A True Story of Abandon...2019-11-121h 06
Tactical BreakdownMartial Arts, Self-Awareness, and Training Smart with Tony BlauerDo you take it upon yourself to train? Here is what one of the top Defensive Tactics Instructors in the world thinks about Martial Arts training for Law Enforcement personnel. Tony and Adam discuss the motivation for training on your own time and what to look for, not only in a combative system but what you need in an instructor. EPISODE PAGE: https://thebreakdown.ca/013 Tony Blauer is the founder and CEO of BLAUER TACTICAL SYSTEMS. He has pioneered research and training methodologies that have influenced and inspired defensive tactics, combative and martial art instructors around the world since 1897. With over 40...2019-10-261h 14
Tactical BreakdownTACMED (Part 2) - IFAKs and Medical Equipment for the Field with Dr. Mike SimpsonDr. Mike “Doc” Simpson, the host of the “Mind of the Warrior” podcast, joins Adam to discuss tactical medicine for first responders. This two (2) part episode covers tactical medical training, standards, and tactics before moving into personal medical equipment, IFAKs, and Doc’s views on what needs to be changed when it comes to training for First Responders.
Part 1 - EPISODE PAGE: https://thebreakdown.ca/010
Part 2 - EPISODE PAGE: https://thebreakdown.ca/011
Mike began his career in the Rangers, ultimately being promoted to Sergeant and serving as an anti-tank section leader. In 1988, Mike finished his initial enlistment and was honorably discharged...2019-08-1540 min
Tactical BreakdownTACMED (Part 1) - TCCC, Training, and Tactics for First Responders with Dr. Mike SimpsonDr. Mike “Doc” Simpson, the host of the “Mind of the Warrior” podcast, joins Adam to discuss tactical medicine for first responders. This two (2) part episode covers tactical medical training, standards, and tactics before moving into personal medical equipment, IFAKs, and Doc’s views on what needs to be changed when it comes to training for First Responders.
EPISODE PAGE: https://thebreakdown.ca/010
Mike began his career in the Rangers, ultimately being promoted to Sergeant and serving as an anti-tank section leader. In 1988, Mike finished his initial enlistment and was honorably discharged. For the next three years, Mike worked as a correcti...2019-08-1449 min
Tactical BreakdownSituational Awareness - You Don't Know What You Don't Know with Dr. Rich GasawayWhat is Situational Awareness and why does it matter to Police, Fire, and Emergency Medical Personnel? How do we teach situational awareness and what are the challenges faces by agencies and departments when it comes to establishing preventative efforts.
This is a special episode where Adam joins forces with Dr. Richard Gasaway of the Situational Awareness Matters Podcast to discuss these topics. It will be published on Tactical Breakdown in an edited audio format and on the Situational Awareness Matters Podcast in two video episodes.
EPISODE PAGE: https://thebreakdown.ca/009
Dr. Richard Gasaway (Fire Chief, Ret.) is a speaker, author...2019-07-311h 17
SAMatters RadioInterview with Adam Kinakin, host of The Tactical Breakdown Podcast Show – Part 2 (SAM 279) The Tactical Breakdown podcast is designed to support the men and women who keep our countries and communities safe by delivering real-world, actionable knowledge and experience from the best subject matter experts in the world. Adam is a former infantry officer with the Canadian Armed Forces, he has had the honor to work alongside some of the best military and law enforcement instructors and educators in the world. Now located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Adam spends his time training, coaching and consulting for security agencies across Canada. Adam is an accredited instructor a...2019-07-3052 min
SAMatters RadioInterview with Adam Kinakin, host of The Tactical Breakdown Podcast Show – Part 1 (SAM 278) The Tactical Breakdown podcast is designed to support the men and women who keep our countries and communities safe by delivering real-world, actionable knowledge and experience from the best subject matter experts in the world. Adam is a former infantry officer with the Canadian Armed Forces, he has had the honor to work alongside some of the best military and law enforcement instructors and educators in the world. Now located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Adam spends his time training, coaching and consulting for security agencies across Canada. Adam is an a...2019-07-2350 min
Tactical BreakdownMental Health Interractions - Finding the Correct Response with Leslie HadfieldInteracting with People with Special Needs or a Mental Disability can be an extremely difficult task for any First Responder. Adam and Leslie dive deep into "What is an appropriate response?" for officers and emergency personnel. This is a must-listen episode for anyone who interacts with the public or has the potential to come into contact with persons in mental distress or persons with special needs.
More detailed information can be found on our show notes page: thebreakdown.ca/007.Inspector Leslie Hadfield holds a Master’s Degree in Education and Leadership, a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, a Diploma in Human...2019-07-1944 min
Tactical BreakdownHow Things Change After Incidents: Police Training & Tactics with Scott BurgePlainclothes/Covert Firearms Training, Issued vs Non-Issued Equipment, How training changes after a Serious Incident or Line-of-Duty death. Adam and Scott discuss many topics in this open conversation about police training in Canada. Scott breaks down why he got into training and what drives him to continue his pursuit of knowledge. An 18-year police veteran, Scott is currently the Divisional Coordinator for the Plain Clothes Carry Program and Tactical Carbine Instructor with the RCMP in Western Canada. He has deployed overseas with the U.N. in a Trainer/Consultant capacity for foreign police services. More detailed information can be found on...2019-07-1244 min
Tactical BreakdownCrisis Negotiation: The Stuff You Don't See In Movies with Dr. Andy YoungWhat is the difference between the Crisis (Hostage) Negotiation tactics we see on TV and in movies versus what actually happens in real life? Adam sits down (via phone) with Dr. Young to discuss what Crisis Negotiation is and how it affects everyone responding to the call, not just the negotiator on the phone. They discuss current training developed by Dr. Young for officers and SWAT members, as well as a look at his new book.
Dr. Andy Young has been a Professor of Psychology and Counseling at Lubbock Christian University since 1996 and a negotiator and Psychological Consultant with the L...2019-07-0340 min
Tactical BreakdownTraining Philosophies: A Guide to Leadership in Training with Brian WillisAdam talks with Brian Willis after he returns from the 2019 ILEETA Conference. They discuss what Brian believes to be life's most important question: What's Important Now? and break down the current state of law enforcement training. This podcast will be relevant for anyone in a leadership or training role within their agency or organization or anyone responsible for developing leadership for the future.
Brian is the President and CEO of Winning Mind Training, an acclaimed author and speaker, and current Deputy Executive Director for the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association (ILEETA).
More detailed information can be found on ou...2019-06-2741 min
Tactical BreakdownHoney Badgers Don't Give a F--K with Grant EllsworthAdam sits down with Grant Ellsworth, a Federal Corrections Officer, to discuss how do deal with difficult people in difficult situations. We discuss Honey Badger Alliance, a community build by Grant to promote positive thinking and overall mental health for not only Correctional Officers but all Law Enforcement and First Responders.
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