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PHIT PD hosted by Juan Cephas and Ashley "Smashley" Cummins reveals what it takes to be at your best physically and mentally for your duties as a police officer.
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In this powerful and unfiltered conversation, we sit down with the President of the San Diego Police Officers’ Association, a seasoned sergeant with real-world experience on the street and in leadership. He breaks down the truth behind the badge — from employee rights and use-of-force realities to the brutal difference between being “fit” and being able to actually fight. This episode dives deep into: Why real fights in training prepare you for chaos in the street How confidence changes th...
What happens when the badge is taken away — but the warrior spirit remains? In this powerful episode, we sit down with a former law enforcement officer whose career was cut short by a devastating on-duty injury and shocking back pain that forced her into early retirement. After years of navigating broken systems, crime scenes, courtrooms, and the mental health crisis impacting both officers and communities, she faced something even harder: An identity crisis. Who are you when you’re n...
In this episode, we sit down with a former law enforcement officer turned Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt who is transforming the way first responders, military personnel, and civilians approach self-defense and survival. Drawing from real-world street experience and years on the mat, he breaks down underrated but highly effective law enforcement control tactics like the Kimura and gift wrap, and why grappling often beats punching when it comes to real self-defense. We dive into the biggest t...
He spent decades rising through the ranks of law enforcement—working the streets, commanding units, carrying the weight that never clocks out. Now, as a retired police captain turned clinical psychologist, he’s on the other side of the badge, helping first responders survive the job after the shift ends. In this powerful episode, we talk about the truth most cops and firefighters never say out loud: sometimes it’s okay not to be okay—but you do have to get back up. We unpack why anger is of...
In this powerful episode, we sit down with a Sheriff’s Lieutenant and Army National Guard Sergeant Major whose career spans the Marine Corps, military leadership at the highest levels, and modern law enforcement command. This is a raw, no-nonsense conversation about what it truly takes to survive, lead, and grow in today’s profession. We dive deep into officer safety and why being proactive—not reactive—is the key to preventing injuries and avoiding career-ending mistakes. The discussion exp...
Today’s episode takes us behind the badge and into a story that few are willing to tell. Our guest is a young peace officer who, within just his first two years on the job, was involved in three officer-involved shootings—experiences that would profoundly shape his life both on and off duty. Like many officers, the trauma didn’t stay at work. It followed him home, manifesting as PTSD, emotional isolation, and a growing struggle with alcohol addiction. For a long time, he believed strength m...
In this raw, unfiltered episode, a former Marine Cobra pilot-now a Sheriff's deputy-takes us inside the mindset forged in combat and tested in life after war. From earning his wings after early failure to flying gunships and executing missions in zero visibility along the Iraqi border, he shares the brutal truth behind compartmentalization as both a survival tool and a hidden threat. He opens up about first kills, chaos under fire, laser-guided missiles alarms, gas masks and momen...
In this powerful episode, we sit down with a police chief who brings raw honesty, frontline experience, and deep insight into what truly shapes today's law enforcement professionals. He opens up about peer accountability-why it's not just a leadership philosophy but a life line that fuels officer well being, trust and long-term support within the ranks. You'll hear the incredible story of officer rescue training saving a life, as well as the heroic actions of trainees whose unsung acts...
In this episode, we sit down with a former San Diego-based, Emmy-winning news anchor whose career has come full circle-from reporting on law enforcement stories to becoming part of the law enforcement family herself. After years of delivering breaking news and community stories for local San Diego channels, she transitioned into a new chapter as the Public Information Officer for the San Diego County Sheriff's Department. Her journey didn't stop there. As a respected media consul...
In this gripping episode, we sit down with a former police captain whose decades-long career placed him on the front lines of some of the most dangerous and transformative eras in American law enforcement. He takes us deep into the genesis of the Mexican Mafia, revealing how early prison-born networks evolved into powerful criminal enterprises-and how they later intertwined with drug cartels and street gangs, forming alliances that reshaped crime across the Southwest. The captain share...
In this episode, we sit down with two seasoned peace officers and defensive tactics trainers who are not afraid to be honest about their own journey. One of them openly admits that early in his career he was tool dependent-relying too quickly on weapons instead of skill. Together, we dive into the uncomfortable truth behind overreacting to physical aggression and why some officers escalate to using higher levels of force when confronted with assaultive behavior. The instructors e...
Two weekds before police academy graduation, tragedy struck - her apartment went up in flames, taking everything she owned with it. yet, instead of letting it difine her, she stood tall replaced her uniforms and crossed that stage to earn her badge. Before joining the force, she worked at Starbucks and in theater, with no experience in defensive tactics or fighting. But that didn't stop her. Determined not to be the "female cop who couldn't stand her ground," she threw herse...
A 15 year law enforcement veteran joins us to talk about the mental and physical injuries after getting shot in the line of duty. She now serves as a lieutenant-a leader, mentor, and inspiration to those around her. Beyond the badge, she's a mother of two young daughters, a proud college graduate and a 2007 Women's Volleyball Hall of Fame inductee. However, her journey hasn't been without extraordinary challenges. After being shot in the line of duty, she suffered devastatin...
In this powerful season recap of Line Up with phitPD, we revisit the unforgettable voices that shaped Season One - stories of sacrifice, resilience, and the human spirit behind the badge. From a police sergeant's miraculous recovery after being shot in the head to a professional fighter's belief that stronger training builds stronger trust, every guest shared raw truth and purpose. We reflected on the cost of the badge with a former Santa Barbara police chief, explored survival throug...
In this powerful episode, Sergeant Tony shares his unbelievable journey from being shot in the head in the line of duty to walking again—when doctors said he’d leave the hospital in a wheelchair. What does it take to survive a life-altering injury, rebuild your brain and body, and still show up as a father, husband, and leader? For Tony, the answer lies in mindset, physical fitness, and the unbreakable support of family. 💥 Hear the raw truth about: - What really happened the night he was sh...
In this episode, we’re joined by Mike Vigil, former Chief of International Operations for the Drug Enforcement Administration, for an in-depth conversation about the reported death of cartel leader Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes — better known as “El Mencho” — and the wave of violence that followed. As the longtime head of global operations for the DEA, Mike managed offices around the world and helped shape U.S. counter-drug and counter-terror strategy. With decades of firsthand experience...
He is a decorated United States Marine and a recipient of the Purple Heart for wounds sustained in during war time in Anbar Province, Iraq, where he risked his life to support another squad under attack and was injured by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED). Refusing to let his service end with the Marine Corps, he continued his mission of protecting others by joining the police department in 2015. Just three years later, in 2018, he again found himself in the crucible of dange...
In this eye-opening conversation, we dig into the real survival skills every cop needs-on and off the street. Our guest-former enforcer and kidnapper for a family-breaks down life-saving self-defense techniques and why training for reality not routine, can mean the difference between life and death. We tackle the silent battles too: PTSD, addiction, and the physical toll of avoiding help. From the stigma law enforcement faces around mental health to the perception that overweight ...
From college basketball stardom to serving his country and stepping into the squared circle of the World Wrestling Federation, this guest's journey is nothing short of legendary, A former All-State basketball standout, Navy veteran, police officer and professional wrestler who once faced icons like The Undertaker and Hulk Hogan, he now shares powerful lessons from every chapter of his life. In this episode, he pulls back the curtain on what daily life is really like in the police academ...
In this compelling episode, we sit down with a former police chief as she shares lessons learned from decades on the front lines. From the life-saving importance of watching a suspect's hands to mastering the "art of verbal judo," she discusses how communication and empathy can prevent violence and protect officers. The conversation also explores the physical and emotional demands of policing-what it really takes to be willing to jump in front of a bullet, maintain health as an "i...
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