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Blue Grit Radio: the Police Performance Podcast: Mindset, Wellness, Leadership
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Blue Grit Radio: the Police Performance Podcast: Mindset, Wellness, Leadership

Author: Eric Tung

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Welcome to Blue Grit Radio: the podcast for police officers, first responders, and service-minded leaders who want to elevate their performance in career and life.  Hosted by Eric Tung, an active police leader, trainer, and mentor, this show explores topics, lessons, and resources, for listeners with to achieve professional excellence and personal resilience.


Each episode features raw conversations, actionable insights, and interviews with leaders in law enforcement, wellness experts, veterans, and high performers who share their lessons on overcoming adversity, leading with purpose, and creating positive change in their first responder and organizational culture.


Whether you’re a rookie, veteran officer, aspiring leader, or just passionate about growth and service, Blue Grit Radio will help you strengthen your mindset, improve your health, and elevate your impact on the job and in life.


Topics include:

- Police leadership and team building

- Officer mental health and wellness

- Navigating toxic police culture

- Resilience, mindset, and Stoicism

- Career development and promotion

- Fitness, family, and fulfillment beyond the badge


Host Eric Tung is an 18-year police officer currently serving as a Patrol Operations Commander and wellness coordinator in Washington State.  He is an author, host, speaker, and industry voice focused on building critical mindset, wellness, recruiting, hiring, retention, police leadership, organizational health and community engagement.

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Getting ready to apply - or finding your footing in the job? Eric shares actionable advice for applicants and rookies, with lessons that stay relevant at every career stage. Learn how to show up at your best, explore how to protect your well-being, stay grounded in your values, and build a career that fits you. *These "entry" level tips also work for anyone applying to specialty units, assignments, and promotion. **ALSO, the tips for newer officers truly hit for all experience levels an...
In this conversation, for the first time, I'm joined by BOTH Matt Domyancic and Mark Bouchard. We dig into the current state of first responder wellness, with a particular focus on policing culture and the limits of the “reactive only” model. The discussion centers on how wellness efforts often lean too heavily on crisis response, trauma stories with bleak outlooks, and one-size-fits-all messaging that doesn’t always resonate with high-functioning officers or other first responders who ...
In this conversation, I sit down with Chad Barber-Simpson, an active police officer and creator of Blue and Beyond, to explore the real work of leadership inside police culture. Chad offers distinct, practical, and grounded perspective having worked in a range of assignments in different agencies and states. The discussion moves through the kinds of questions that shape strong teams: how leaders build trust, why small gestures matter, and what happens when people feel seen, valued, and ...
In a world overflowing with information, law enforcement agencies face the challenge of sifting through vast amounts of data to make informed decisions. Eric and Jamie Algatt from Sound Thinking discuss the transformative role of AI in policing, emphasizing the importance of responsible use and effective data management. Jamie stresses the necessity for law enforcement agencies to establish clear AI usage policies. These guidelines will aid in navigating the complexities of AI while ens...
In this episode, I am joined by former police leader and tech innovator Christian Quinn for a wide-ranging conversation about a career that took an unconventional path through policing, leadership, and modern public safety. Christian shares how unexpected assignments, high-pressure roles, and a willingness to learn helped shape the way he led teams, built new programs, and navigated change inside a large agency. The discussion covers themes around identity, adaptability, and what it rea...
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