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Beyond All Repair Violation Ep 2: 'Bad Seed' Not long after Jacob Wideman murdered his summer camp roommate, Eric Kane, in 1986 — seemingly with no motive — a question emerged in the breathless news coverage of the tragedy: Was Jake a “bad seed”?
It was no accident that some reporters latched onto the phrase. After all, it was plucked straight from perhaps the most famous book written by Jake’s own father, acclaimed author John Edgar Wideman, about his family’s experience with violence, trauma and incarceration.
But John Wideman wasn’t writing about his son Jake when he used the phrase “bad seed” in his seminal memoir...
2023-03-2941 min
Beyond All Repair Violation Ep 2: 'Bad Seed' Not long after Jacob Wideman murdered his summer camp roommate, Eric Kane, in 1986 — seemingly with no motive — a question emerged in the breathless news coverage of the tragedy: Was Jake a “bad seed”?
It was no accident that some reporters latched onto the phrase. After all, it was plucked straight from perhaps the most famous book written by Jake’s own father, acclaimed author John Edgar Wideman, about his family’s experience with violence, trauma and incarceration.
But John Wideman wasn’t writing about his son Jake when he used the phrase “bad seed” in his seminal memoir...
2023-03-2941 min
Beyond All Repair Trailer: Introducing 'Violation' In 1986, while on a summer camp trip to the Grand Canyon, 16-year-old Jacob Wideman fatally stabbed his roommate, Eric Kane. Jacob confessed to the murder, but couldn’t explain why he did it.
The crime devastated both boys’ families. For the Widemans, it was also a haunting echo from their family history.
Just two years earlier, Jacob’s father, acclaimed author John Edgar Wideman, had published "Brothers and Keepers," a memoir that grappled with how his brother, Jacob’s uncle Robby Wideman, was sentenced to life in prison for his role in a fatal robbery. How coul...
2023-03-0803 min
Beyond All Repair Trailer: Introducing 'Violation' In 1986, while on a summer camp trip to the Grand Canyon, 16-year-old Jacob Wideman fatally stabbed his roommate, Eric Kane. Jacob confessed to the murder, but couldn’t explain why he did it.
The crime devastated both boys’ families. For the Widemans, it was also a haunting echo from their family history.
Just two years earlier, Jacob’s father, acclaimed author John Edgar Wideman, had published "Brothers and Keepers," a memoir that grappled with how his brother, Jacob’s uncle Robby Wideman, was sentenced to life in prison for his role in a fatal robbery. How coul...
2023-03-0803 min
The Guard ShackEpisode 11: Report Writing (Part 2)Well, it's been quite a while since her last episode, but as we're all aware can get in the way lol. Episode 11, report writing part 2 is now live on anchor, Apple podcast, and anywhere else that you can find podcasts. In today's episode, we'll be discussing more report writing aspects such as phrasing, methods to articulate crimes in reports, as well as good ways to describe injuries.
Here in northern California, we have been extremely busy at the company I work for due to the fires, during which we provide a lot of extra security services for t...
2020-09-2114 minThe Guard ShackEpisode 10: Report Writing (Part 1)In today’s episode, part 1 of a 2 or more part report writing series, we go over the essential parts of report writing: Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How. I also discuss the proper way to document descriptions. In the next report writing episode, I’ll go more in depth to report structure, as well as how to describe and document injuries.
I’ve also included an update at the beginning of the episode about the shooting from a few weeks ago where a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy shot and killed an alleged “security guard” and some new...
2020-07-0611 minThe Guard ShackEpisode 9: Gear & EquipmentIn today’s episode, we’re going to discuss the basic equipment and gear you’ll need for the job, depending on your assignment of course.
I’ve also included an update at the beginning of the episode about the shooting from last week where a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy shot and killed an alleged “security guard” and some new, however vague, details that have came to light about it.
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2020-06-2923 minThe Guard ShackEpisode 8: De-escalationIn today’s episode, we’re going to discuss some basic tips and ways of thinking to help verbally de-escalate a situation (when that is a viable option).
We’re also going to talk first about the shooting of an alleged “security guard” out of Gardena, California by Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputies earlier this week.
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Corrections One Article:
https://www.correctionsone.com/corrections-training/articles/the-8-most-effective-de-escalation-techniques-in-corrections-jN0RMEriIsox1LuE/
“DEFUSE” Graphic (Scroll Down):
https://www.nuemblog.com/blog/verbal-deescalationfs
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2020-06-2225 minThe Guard ShackEpisode 7: Throw The Book At 'Em!A lot of people get into security, receive the minimal training in regard to law knowledge, and that’s it. I like to educate myself (as well as the guards I lead) in the laws pertinent to our function as security. In this episode, I go over a short list of laws which I believe are important for every guard out there to know.
Please keep in mind; however, these laws are specific to California. While they may be similar to other states, you are advised to do your research into your state laws, even those of yo...
2020-06-1626 minThe Guard ShackEpisode 6: Civil Unrest Officer SafetyI hope everyone has been staying safe out there.
In this episode, I go over some quick points on officer safety as it relates to civil unrest, especially given the current climate we are seeing in the United States.
Now, more than ever, we must practice and teach officer safety. Multiple law enforcement officers as well as security officers have been injured and killed during this period of civil unrest. We must watch not only our own backs, but those of our coworkers as well.
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2020-06-0814 minThe Guard ShackEpisode 5: Wearing the UniformHi Folks-
We're in a time of great civil unrest. While I generally have a rule of not talking about controversial social topics on the podcast, I simply cannot not address what has happened with the completely unjustified and avoidable death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25th, 2020. I speak briefly on this topic, and plan on making an entire, possibly longer than normal, episode dedicated to the topic. No matter your occupation, stay safe out there.
In this episode, I talk about some of the very basics of wearing the uniform. Many of you...
2020-06-0219 minThe Guard ShackThe Guard Shack Podcast TrailerWant to know what The Guard Shack is all about? Well, so do we! But seriously, listen to our quick trailer to get an idea of what's going on!
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2020-05-2901 minThe Guard ShackEpisode 4: If You Can't Take The Heat... Get Into The Shade!It’s getting hot out there, so in today’s episode we’re going to discuss different types of heat illnesses/injuries, what they look like, and what to do if you encounter them. We’re also going to cover some information on how to avoid getting yourself into a heat-related predicament. Toward the end, we’ll also briefly covered an attempted robbery out of Texas at a truck stop where a security guard was shot in the arm.
Here are links mentioned in this episode:
CDC Warning Signs Flier:
https://www.cdc.gov/disast...
2020-05-2513 minThe Guard ShackEpisode 3: InterviewsIn this episode, I touch on initial interviews, some general do's and don'ts for interviews, what to look out for (red flags) for companies you're applying with, some of the questions I'll ask during an interview and what I'm looking for as far as answers go, and even briefly on some extra steps to take to prepare for that upcoming supervisory position interview.
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2020-05-1823 minThe Guard ShackEpisode 2: Officer Safety ConcernsIn this episode, we first discuss the tragic news regarding the line of duty death of Officer Calvin Munerlyn, a security officer for a Family Dollar in Flint, Michigan. Officer Munderlyn was murdered after confronting a shopper regarding the store's policy for customers to wear a face mask. After that, I dive into some basic officer safety concerns, and take a mid-range dive into body armor! Contact us at guardshackpc@gmail.com with what you'd like to hear in upcoming episodes. Thanks for listening, and stay safe!
2020-05-1125 minThe Guard ShackEpisode 1: So You Want To Be A Security Guard?In this episode, we dive in to what the requirements are to become a private security guard in California. We cover topics ranging from BSIS and what all they regulate, to required training, livescan/fingerprints, disqualifiers, and even how to submit your registration online. Contact us at guardshackpc@gmail.com with what you'd like to hear in upcoming episodes. Thanks for listening, and stay safe!
2020-05-0417 min