The Quiet Professional

Original Recording Date: 2025SEP26.  Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own. ----more---- TOPICS: Guest – Alana Stott – Is, among several titles, an author, producer, philanthropist, and anti-human trafficking consultant. She is the founder of Blue Rose Circle where she uses 25 years of networks, partnerships, and skill sets to end human trafficking through various methodologies. Also, Alana is a Certified Human Trafficking Investigator. The genesis of foundation work. Prevention and awareness. Identifying regions of opportunity and partnership organizations. Collaboration and/or permission. From working with locals, to crime groups, and governments. Adapting to the work environment. Dealing with legalities and operating within the set culture, values and norms. ----more---- REFERENCES / RESOURCES: Important Links: Blue Rose Circle website: https://thebluerosecircle.org/ Alana Stott’s website: https://alanastott.com/ Profiles and Social Media: Blue Rose Circle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluerose.foundation Find Alana on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alanastott/ X: https://twitter.com/alanastott LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alana-stott-mbe-194493aa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alanastottofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alanastott  

Original Recording Date: 2025SEP12.  Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own. ----more---- TOPICS: Guest – Sarah Hamilton – is a 2-term councilor for the City of Edmonton. Sarah is a graduate from the U of Alberta and later received a Master of Arts Degree at the School of Art Institute of Chicago. She previously served as an adjunct professor of media and communications, a freelance journalist, and an owner & operator of a communications and public relations firm. Sarah has held various public service-oriented roles in the provincial and municipal governments. Path to service. Personal style of politics and remaining true to self. Influence and pressure within City Hall. Representing the many voices from the community and beyond. Hopes for council and Edmonton as this chapter comes to a close. ----more---- REFERENCES / RESOURCES: Important Links: Sarah Hamilton website: https://www.sarahhamilton.ca/ Sarah Hamilton’s Marginalia: Notes on leadership and culture, from a western Canadian perspective: https://sarahhamiltonmarginalia.substack.com Profiles and Social Media: Find Sarah on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarah_hamilton_yeg/ X: https://twitter.com/sjlhamilton LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-hamilton-m-a-742178290 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SarahHamiltonYEG/  

Original Recording Date: 2025SEP03.  Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own. ----more---- TOPICS: Guest – Dr. Jeffrey Brodeur – A CBRN authority with experience developing chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) strategy, plans, and training programs at all echelons of the U.S. Department of Defense from a strategic, operational, and tactical perspective. Formally trained at the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College and the U.S. Army War College. Dr. Brodeur has a Doctoral degree from Colorado Technical University and is an internationally recognized CBRN expert. Now he is the vertical market manager for safety and security at Rigaku Analytical Devices. A true perspective of CBRN concerns. The purpose of CBRN development with a different perspective on why they’re used and how. Training & mitigation. Stories from the field. ----more---- REFERENCES / RESOURCES: Important Links: Posts Dr. Brodeur on Rigaku: https://rigaku.com/products/handheld-raman/learning/blog/author/jeff-brodeur CBRNe World: https://cbrneworld.com/ Profiles and Social Media: Find Dr. Brodeur on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreymbrodeur   Find Rigaku on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/RigakuAmericasCorp X: https://twitter.com/rigaku LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rigaku-corp/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rigaku_corporation/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RigakuCorp   

Original Recording Date: 2025SEP03.  Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own. ----more---- TOPICS: Guest - Michael W. Brown - A former DEA Senior Special Agent with 32 years of experience. Mike spent 20 years working overseas in the Middle East, Southeast Asia and his last foreign tour was as the DEA Country Attaché for Myanmar. Now, he's the global director of counter-narcotics technology at Rigaku Analytical Devices, and host of the podcast, The Opioid Matrix: A Journey Into the Rabbit Hole. Canada: an international narcotics manufacturing and distribution hub. The fentanyl discussion and what you won't get from media. U.S.-Canada border. Who isn't playing nice and doing their part? Solutions. ----more---- REFERENCES / RESOURCES: Important Links: Opioid Matrix: A Journey Into the Rabbit Hole on, Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Arn07SMtGFyGbE3Tj1JxV  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-opioid-matrix-a-journey-into-the-rabbit-hole/id1625927161  Rigaku Analytical Devices website: https://rigaku.com/  Profiles and Social Media: Find Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelwbrownusa  Find Rigaku on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/RigakuAmericasCorp  X: https://twitter.com/rigaku  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rigaku-corp/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rigaku_corporation/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RigakuCorp   

Original Recording Date: 2025AUG25.  Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own. ----more---- TOPICS: Guest - Nikki Burgett - A behavioral threat assessment specialist with a background in law enforcement, corporate security, and international counterterrorism. Nikki has worked in 24 countries as a contractor for the U.S. Department of State, instructing foreign law enforcement and security personnel on anti-terrorism tactics. She is the author of Surviving Violence: How to Prepare for, Prevent, and Respond to Threats. Nikki now consults with public and private sector organizations on workplace violence prevention, threat management, and leadership accountability. Path to service. How serious this business is. Prevention is critical. Threat assessor Behavioral Pattern Detection (BPD) and Standard Identification Model (SIM) Profiling - listen up law enforcement! ----more---- REFERENCES / RESOURCES: Important Links: Nikki Burgett, LLC: https://nikkiburgett.com/ The book, Surviving Violence: How to Prepare for, Prevent, and Respond to Threats:  Several places to buy from: https://nikkiburgett.com/my-book/ Amazon: https://a.co/d/1zK7bZI  Profiles and Social Media:  Find Nikki on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkiburgett/   

Original Recording Date: 2025AUG20.  Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own. ----more---- TOPICS: Guests Robert "Bobby" Ledogar - Navy veteran and former Supervisory Deputy U.S. Marshal. Author of LED: Being Brooklyn; release date TDB. Recent guest of the Urban Valor podcast! Peter "Pete" Forcelli - Retired ATF Deputy Assistant Director and former NYPD Homicide Detective. Author of THE DEADLY PATH: How Operation Fast and Furious and Bad Lawyers Armed Mexican Cartels. Host of the new, Ten-Four Tavern Podcast, live on YouTube, Tuesdays at 7 PM EST. Individual updates, new appearances, new shows. Bobby's recent appearance on Urban Valor. Pete on the making of the Ten-Four Tavern Podcast. Thoughts on some current events. Foreign Terrorist Organizations. Firearms and Drugs. ----more---- REFERENCES / RESOURCES: Important Links: Robert on Urban Valor: https://youtu.be/49egx-ANRMc?si=RXmh4kEAJPwVePNu  Peter Forcelli: https://www.peterjforcelli.com/  The Deadly Path on Amazon: https://a.co/d/3QLhiq4  Ten-Four Tavern Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFinestUnfiltered/videos  The guests' prior appearances on The Quiet Professional! S3E14: Altruism, Politics, Power - Peter J. Forcelli - Former NYPD Homicide Detective and Retired ATF Deputy Assistant Director: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/s3e14-altruism-politics-power-peter-j-forcelli-former/id1631223615?i=1000650353459  S3E24: U.S. Marshals, Underdogs, Betrayal - Robert Ledogar and Natalie June Reilly - Retired U.S. Marshal and Co-Authors: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/s3e24-u-s-marshals-underdogs-betrayal-robert-ledogar/id1631223615?i=1000657658739  Profiles and Social Media:  Find Peter on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092203516682  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-j-forcelli-26597122/  Find Robert on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-ledogar-276277146   

Original Recording Date: 2025AUG11.  Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own. ----more---- TOPICS: Guest: Dennis Murphy – A 27-year member of the Government of Canada's Communications Security Establishment (CSE) where he conducted and led operational activities in national security. Now, Dennis is the Executive Vice President for Strider Technologies, where he works with corporate and government clients to deliver transformational technology that helps them visualize, manage, and respond to economic statecraft risks across their organizations. Information availability, collection, and usefulness. Education for clients - take concerns seriously. Protecting your assets. Knowing your people. State actors and what they are looking for. Private sector / government / law enforcement relationships. ----more---- REFERENCES / RESOURCES: Important Links: Strider Technologies, Ltd.: https://www.striderintel.com/  Profiles and Social Media:  Strider on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamstrider/  Dennis on LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/dennismurphy66   

Original Recording Date: 2025JAN16.  Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Co-host John Simpson. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Author Mark Grdovic speaks about his new book and a missing chapter in U.S. military history. Those Who Face Death: The Untold Story of Special Forces and the Iraqi Kurdish Resistance. A small group of Special Forces and CIA operatives must establish a second front to tie down the Iraqi Army in the north to support the pending US-led invasion in the south.   The mission sounds simple. The reality is anything but.   The plan is to infiltrate into Iraq ahead of the invasion, link up with the Kurdish Peshmerga, and coordinate their efforts against the Iraqi Army.   The Peshmerga, which translates to those who face death, have risen up several times in the recent past, only to be abandoned by the US and subsequently slaughtered by the Iraqi army.   Before the Special Forces have any chance of posing a viable threat to the Iraqi Army, they must first convince the Kurdish factions to put their differences aside, resolve the issue of Turkey's wavering support, and neutralize an Islamist group that has seized Kurdish territory along the Iraq-Iran border.   The details of the invasion are classified. The clock is ticking, and time is running out.   Once in Iraq, there will be no extraction, medical evacuation, or air support until the war begins. The Green Berets will be on their own.   Those Who Face Death is the incredible true story of this little-known special operation and a testament to the courage, skill, and perseverance of the US Special Forces in the face of overwhelming odds. ----more---- REFERENCES / RESOURCES: Important Links: Mark Grdovic's website: https://www.markgrdovic.com/home  Get the book, Those Who Face Death. Amazon links: USA: https://a.co/d/252OVtQ Canada: https://a.co/d/6Gg6SUD Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/those-who-face-death-mark-grdovic/1147952341?ean=9781963781069 John's books. Foundations of Patrol Rifle Marksmanship: https://www.amazon.com/Foundations-Patrol-Rifle-Marksmanship-Simpson/dp/1608854809 Government sales: https://www.blue360media.com/products/foundations-of-patrol-rifle-marksmanship Foundations of Sniper Marksmanship: https://www.amazon.com/Foundations-Sniper-Marksmanship-John-Simpson/dp/1608852121 Government Sales: https://www.blue360media.com/products/foundations-of-sniper-marksmanship  Profiles: Mark on LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/mark-g-5668b357  John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-simpson-b6114b59  

Original Recording Date: 2025JAN16.  Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Co-host John Simpson. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Author Mark Grdovic speaks about his new book and a missing chapter in U.S. military history. Those Who Face Death: The Untold Story of Special Forces and the Iraqi Kurdish Resistance. A small group of Special Forces and CIA operatives must establish a second front to tie down the Iraqi Army in the north to support the pending US-led invasion in the south.   The mission sounds simple. The reality is anything but.   The plan is to infiltrate into Iraq ahead of the invasion, link up with the Kurdish Peshmerga, and coordinate their efforts against the Iraqi Army.   The Peshmerga, which translates to those who face death, have risen up several times in the recent past, only to be abandoned by the US and subsequently slaughtered by the Iraqi army.   Before the Special Forces have any chance of posing a viable threat to the Iraqi Army, they must first convince the Kurdish factions to put their differences aside, resolve the issue of Turkey's wavering support, and neutralize an Islamist group that has seized Kurdish territory along the Iraq-Iran border.   The details of the invasion are classified. The clock is ticking, and time is running out.   Once in Iraq, there will be no extraction, medical evacuation, or air support until the war begins. The Green Berets will be on their own.   Those Who Face Death is the incredible true story of this little-known special operation and a testament to the courage, skill, and perseverance of the US Special Forces in the face of overwhelming odds. ----more---- REFERENCES / RESOURCES: Important Links: Mark Grdovic's website: https://www.markgrdovic.com/home  Get the book, Those Who Face Death. Amazon links: USA: https://a.co/d/252OVtQ  Canada: https://a.co/d/6Gg6SUD  Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/those-who-face-death-mark-grdovic/1147952341?ean=9781963781069  John's books. Foundations of Patrol Rifle Marksmanship: https://www.amazon.com/Foundations-Patrol-Rifle-Marksmanship-Simpson/dp/1608854809 Government sales: https://www.blue360media.com/products/foundations-of-patrol-rifle-marksmanship Foundations of Sniper Marksmanship: https://www.amazon.com/Foundations-Sniper-Marksmanship-John-Simpson/dp/1608852121 Government Sales: https://www.blue360media.com/products/foundations-of-sniper-marksmanship  Profiles: Mark on LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/mark-g-5668b357  John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-simpson-b6114b59   

Original Recording Date: 2025APR11.  Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: A discussion on transit safety from all angles. It's hard to beat the knowledge and experience contained by this group: David Cooper, Principal, Leading Mobility Consulting. Sarah Hamilton, Councillor, City of Edmonton. Keith Johnson, Superintendent, Edmonton Police Service. In this podcast: Why crime and disorder are prevalent on transit. Who should be working in these spaces? Shared issues and distinct problems. A survey of the broader environment. Solutions. Who and where we can draw from. ----more---- REFERENCES / RESOURCES: Important Links: TQP and EPS: Transit Safety - YouTube: https://youtu.be/mmC0tBB92dI  Leading Mobility: https://www.leadingmobility.com/  Sarah Hamilton: https://www.sarahhamilton.ca/  Edmonton Police Service: https://www.edmontonpolice.ca/  Profiles and Social Media: David Cooper on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-cooper-19880088/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cooper_davidm  Leading Mobility on: LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/david-cooper-19880088 X: https://twitter.com/leadingmobility  Sarah Hamilton on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SarahHamiltonYEG/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarah_hamilton_yeg/?hl=en  X: https://x.com/sjlhamilton  Superintendent Keith Johnson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-johnson-0ba967254/  Edmonton Police Service on: YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/epsvideoonline X: https://x.com/edmontonpolice/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/edmontonpoliceservice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edmontonpoliceservice/ LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/edmonton-police-service_2   

Original Recording Date: 2025JUL24.  Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own. ----more---- TOPICS: Guest: Benjamin Freedland – Ben is a law enforcement consultant and founder of Strategic Informant Solutions, through which he trains agencies in informant management, intelligence collection, and operational integrity. Prior to this, Ben was a mid-level East Coast drug trafficker, he later served as a federally embedded informant with the FBI, U.S. Postal Inspection Service, and U.S. Attorney’s Office, providing intelligence that led to multiple major federal indictments. Ben served a 77-month sentence, he rebuilt his life and launched Recreational Transport LLC, a national logistics company specializing in high-end RV delivery. An atypical origin story that is becoming more common. Not what most would have you believe. Inside criminal culture. The business of informant handling. Missing link to law enforcement's playbook. ----more---- REFERENCES / RESOURCES: Important Links: Ben's company Strategic Informant Solutions: https://strategicinformantsolutions.com/  Email: ben@recreationaltransport.com  Profiles and Social Media:  Find Ben on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-freedland-%F0%9F%87%AE%F0%9F%87%B1-%F0%9F%87%AE%F0%9F%87%B1-%F0%9F%87%AE%F0%9F%87%B1-845640304/   

Original Recording Date: 2025JUL24.  Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own. ----more---- TOPICS: Guest: Stephen Nagy – Stephen is a Professor at the Department of Politics and International Studies at the International Christian University. He is a senior fellow with several top-tier institutions focused on Asia-Pacific policy. Stephen was selected as a Distinguished Fellow for the Asia Pacific Foundation from 2017-2020. He serves as the Director of Policy Studies for the Yokosuka Council of Asia Pacific Studies (YCAPS) spear heading their Indo-Pacific Policy Dialogue Series and as a Governor for the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan (CCCJ). The meaning and role of being a middle-power. Canada: the importance of engagement in the region. Danger of anti-Trump & anti-USA politics. China: decouple, disengage, diversify. What is missed in discussions on the Indo-Pacific. ----more---- REFERENCES / RESOURCES: Important Links: Stephen’s website: https://nagystephen.com/ Profiles and Social Media:  Find Stephen on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-nagy-10b7315/  X: https://x.com/nagystephen1  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stephen.nagy.2023   

Original Recording Date: 2025JUL10.  Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Co-host John Simpson. Views and opinions of the participants are their own. ----more---- TOPICS: Guest: Jeff Felts – After 12 years of service in the U.S. Army and 20 years policing in metro Detroit, Jeff is now the President of Center Mass, Inc. and an advisory board member of the American Sniper Association. He speaks nationally and has written articles for several professional trade magazines. Jeff's story of service. Innovation that helps protect and serve the front lines. From training methods to new gear. Evolution of the law enforcement profession. What was, what is, what will be. ----more---- REFERENCES / RESOURCES: Important Links: Center Mass Inc. website: https://centermassinc.com Innovation at its finest – CMI Shop: https://centermassinc.com/shop-by-category  Jeff's shout-outs: Ohio Tactical Officers Association: https://www.otoa.org/  National Tactical Officers Association: https://www.ntoa.org/  John's books! Foundations of Patrol Rifle Marksmanship: https://www.amazon.com/Foundations-Patrol-Rifle-Marksmanship-Simpson/dp/1608854809 Government sales: https://www.blue360media.com/products/foundations-of-patrol-rifle-marksmanship  Foundations of Sniper Marksmanship: https://www.amazon.com/Foundations-Sniper-Marksmanship-John-Simpson/dp/1608852121 Government Sales: https://www.blue360media.com/products/foundations-of-sniper-marksmanship Profiles and Social Media:  Find Jeff on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-felts-09b39943/ Center Mass Inc. on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/center-mass-inc-/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/centermassinc  Find John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-simpson-b6114b59  

Original Recording Date: 2025JUL09.  Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own. ----more---- TOPICS: Guests: Alan Treddenick - is the President and CEO of ATNOH Group, a global risk and public safety consulting company. Alan retired from CSIS and the RCMP with 30+ years in intel operations both domestic and abroad specializing in counter terrorism investigation and HUMINT operations.  Phil Gurski – is the President and CEO of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting Ltd. He worked as a senior strategic analyst at the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) from 2001-2015, specializing in violent Islamist-inspired homegrown terrorism and radicalization. He is the author of six previous books on terrorism. Neil Bisson - Director of the Global Intelligence Knowledge Network and host of the Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up podcast. Neil retired as an Intelligence Officer with the Canadian Security Intelligence Service and was a former front-line officer with the Canada Border Services Agency. Podcasting in the national security space. Canada and a foreign intelligence service. Benefits to reaching out and touching someone abroad. Cultural issues and lack of education. Implementing change in minds and action. ----more---- REFERENCES / RESOURCES: Important Links: Neil's website (Global Intelligence Knowledge Network): https://globalintelligenceknowledgenetwork.com/  Substack: https://substack.com/@neilbisson1  Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up show your support: Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap up (Global Intelligence Weekly Rap up +) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmWGUzF_77w3bK5AIDsuxMImHiYCexgs- Alan's website (ATNOH Group): ATNOH Group - Public Safety and Risk Consulting  Phil's website (Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting): https://borealisthreatandrisk.com/  Phil's books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/stores/Phil-Gurski/author/B017T9O14A  Canadian Intelligence Eh podcast: https://borealisthreatandrisk.com/canadian-intelligence-eh/  Phil on TQP to discuss The Peaceable Kingdom?: A History of Terrorism in Canada from Confederation to Present: Part 1: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/s2e59-part-1-phil-gurski-the-peaceable-kingdom/id1631223615?i=1000634621282  Part 2: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/s2e60-part-2-phil-gurski-the-peaceable-kingdom/id1631223615?i=1000635420044  Profiles and Social Media:  Find Alan on: LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/alan-treddenick-27bb7349  Find Phil on: LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/phil-gurski-8942468  Find Neil on:  LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/neil-bisson-809120238   

Original Recording Date: 2025JUN25.  Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own. ----more---- TOPICS: Guest: Dr. Rodney Schmaltz – Dr. Schmaltz is a public speaker, author, and Professor of Psychology at MacEwan University. His insights have been featured at TEDx, international psychology and business conferences, and in media outlets including The Globe and Mail, Canadian Business, CBC, and Global News. He is the co-author of Psychology: From Inquiry to Understanding, a bestselling introductory textbook that integrates scientific skepticism into real-world problem-solving, as well as a forthcoming book exploring common myths about productivity.   The book will offer practical, research-backed strategies for improving how we work, focusing on what helps rather than what simply sounds appealing. The doctor’s work explained. Great at arguing our points, not good at hearing others. The hard task of critical thinking and negotiating positions. How ‘smart’ people fall for extreme or extraordinary ideas. ----more---- REFERENCES / RESOURCES: Important Links: Dr. Schmaltz’s personal website: https://www.rodneyschmaltz.com/ Dr. Schmaltz's best-selling textbook ‘Psychology: From Inquiry to Understanding’: https://www.pearson.com/en-ca/subject-catalog/p/psychology-from-inquiry-to-understanding-canadian-edition/P200000002450/9780137375349 MacEwan Profile: https://www.macewan.ca/academics/academic-departments/psychology/our-people/profile/?profileid=schmaltzr0 Profiles and Social Media:  Find Dr. Schmaltz on: LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/rodneyschmaltz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rodney.schmaltz.9/   

Original Recording Date: 2025JUN17.  Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Co-host John Simpson. Views and opinions of the participants are their own. ----more---- TOPICS: Guest: Bob Lewis – gave 30 years of service with the Collier County Sheriff's Office, in Naples, Florida (26 of which were spent within special operations). This included extensive experience in the areas of SWAT and Bomb Squad. Bob has done consultation work with the National Tactical Officer's Association where he helped develop and implement some foundational programs from, Active shooter response to SWAT / EOD integration. Sniper qualification and evolution. The development of Bomb Unit; not easy work; timing and recognizing opportunity. Leadership, justify your asks, straight talk. Future of special operations. ----more---- REFERENCES / RESOURCES: Important Links: Organizations Bob wished to highlight: AMP Research: www.ampresearch.com National Tactical Officers Association: www.NTOA.org Cherry Engineering: www.cherryengineeringinc.com John's books! Foundations of Patrol Rifle Marksmanship: https://www.amazon.com/Foundations-Patrol-Rifle-Marksmanship-Simpson/dp/1608854809 Government sales: https://www.blue360media.com/products/foundations-of-patrol-rifle-marksmanship  Foundations of Sniper Marksmanship: https://www.amazon.com/Foundations-Sniper-Marksmanship-John-Simpson/dp/1608852121 Government Sales: https://www.blue360media.com/products/foundations-of-sniper-marksmanship Profiles and Social Media:  Find Bob on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmdrspecops/ Find John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-simpson-b6114b59  

Original Recording Date: 2025JUN23.  Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own. ----more---- TOPICS: Guest: Mubin Shaikh - a former under undercover human source for CSIS and agent with the RCMP Integrated National Security Enforcement Team. Mubin has infiltrated ISIS social media networks from 2012-2018. He is a SME who has spoken with both U.S. and Canadian governments. Mubin is a Counter Extremism Specialist for the renowned NGO, Parents for Peace and has been featured in his own exhibit in the New International Spy Museum. Understanding the thought processes of radicalized individuals. "Narrative warfare" and Western vulnerabilities. Radicalization & extremism: calling it out from within the community. Lessons for youth. ----more---- REFERENCES / RESOURCES: Important Links: Parents For Peace - Mubin's profile: Mubin Shaikh - Parents For Peace Spy Museum: International Spy Museum - Washington DC  Profiles and Social Media:  Find Mubin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mubins/   

Original Recording Date: 2025JUN17.  Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own. ----more---- TOPICS: Guests: Prairie Region Directors Kevin Halwa and Jeff McGowan. National Police Federation: is the sole certified bargaining agent for regular Members and reservists of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police below the rank of Inspector. The National Police Federation (NPF) was certified to represent ~20,000 RCMP Members serving across Canada and internationally in the summer of 2019. We are the largest police labour relations organization in Canada, the second largest in North America and the first independent national association to represent RCMP Members. The push to remain police of jurisdiction. Where is the Alberta Provincial Police Service at? Funding. Fulfilling mandates and addressing gaps from municipal to federal policing. Recruitment & training. Innovate and streamline. Procurement Police are not “just” another government department. ----more---- REFERENCES / RESOURCES: Important Links: National Police Federation: https://npf-fpn.com/ RCMP Facing The Future: Evolution, Integration, Readiness. https://npf-fpn.com/app/uploads/securepdfs/2025/06/NPF-Report_RCMP-Facing-the-Future_June-2025.pdf Profiles and Social Media:  Find the National Police Federation on: X: https://twitter.com/npffpn Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nationalpolicefederation/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nationalpolicefederation/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/npf_fpn/?igshid=14s1qkc6wvczk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0QxNjeMspVgEiplTklCObw Find Director McGowan on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-mcgowan-654709101/ Find Director Halwa on: X: https://x.com/halwakevin LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-halwa-30b9b8234  

Original Recording Date: 2025JUN09.  Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own. ----more---- TOPICS: Guests: Albert 'Jits' Hobaugh II - Served in the 12th Special Forces Group and later with the 75th Ranger Regiment. Albert's public service continued as he went on to be a paramedic, special agent, and tactical operator with the ATF. After a career-ending injury in 2018, Albert retired with honors and continues to serve communities and support fellow veterans by being a mentor for the Three Rangers Foundation and is an author. Matt Domyancic - Medically retired police officer with his MS in forensic science, MS in sports psychology and Masters in pastoral theology. He's now a one-man non-profit police chaplain, peer support, and wellness and resiliency advocate for first responders and veterans One of many instances of brain trauma. The onset, discovery, and seeking help. Put in the hard work, maintain the follow through. We all have our own path. Some of the options available to both veterans and first responders. ----more---- REFERENCES / RESOURCES: Important Links: Albert's book 'Blacksheep Ghost: The early years: The Life and Making of a Special Agent' under the pseudonym Jack Grodey: Amazon Canada: https://a.co/d/4ElCrOS  Amazon USA: https://a.co/d/8BSkU7m  Albert's website Jits Publishing (under construction): https://www.jitspublishing.com/  Matt's website - Tactical Chaplain: https://www.tacticalchaplain.com/  Profiles and Social Media:  Find Albert on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/albert-h-43a6031a5/ Find Matt on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-domyancic-b7203b6/  Instagram at: Thin Blue Line Spirituality: https://www.instagram.com/thinbluelinespirituality/ The Tactical Chaplain: https://www.instagram.com/thetacticalchaplain/   

Original Recording Date: 2025MAY22.  Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own. ----more---- TOPICS: Guests: President Brandon Sontag and Treasurer Kenny Van Dyke – California Force Instructors Association (CALFIA) - As a non-profit organization in California, our mission is to develop balanced and educated Use of Force Instructors. We do this by providing training and resources and partnering within our regions. The smart application of force. Using facts, law, and experience to guide decisions. The problem of politics in use of force. Decisions: from the desk to the street. ----more---- REFERENCES / RESOURCES: Important Links: California Force Instructors Association: https://calfia.org/ The Briefing Room: https://www.thebriefingroom.com/ Profiles and Social Media:  Find CALFIA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calfia_org/ Find The Briefing Room on: IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebriefingroomofficial/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-briefing-room-llc/