#ITSNEEDED

The goal of the #ITSNEEDED Podcast is to bridge the gap between Law Enforcement and the community. The host, Ryan Tillman, is the founder of Breaking Barriers United and a police officer in Southern California. Ryan is joined by his co-host Officer Anthony Johnson, A.K.A. "The Dancing Cop”.

Well...We Have a Plan!

It has been a while... It has been crazy on our end and we want to update all of you. Thank you to everyone who reached out asking where the podcast has been. It is because of you guys we are back!

03-13
57:19

This Was Excessive Force

Even though we don't see what happened before the cell phone video, it's hard to think of something that would cause this to be ok. Let's talk about it!

12-11
49:49

We Almost Forgot How to do This

Fumbling our way through this episode and dusting off the mics. Glad to be back, it was a crazy season for all of us. 

12-01
18:32

You NEVER Know Who You Are Impacting

Last week Ryan had 20 presentations to over 9,000 students. He knows not every student will listen, but even if it impacts one, it was worth. Both AJ and Ryan's have been speaking more and share on that experience. 

10-25
55:55

Let's Talk About Israel

There is a lot going on in the world right now...Let's talk about Israel, freedom, and God.

10-12
43:35

201. Police Car Hit by a Train and AJ Speaks at Harvard

Today we go over a few trending police videos that people are starting false narratives about. Aj tells us about his experience speaking at Harvard, and Ryan may or may not have been racially profiled at the studio.

09-25
57:05

Ta'Kiya Young Shooting, California Laws, And Comparing Yourself to Others

Thank you for your patience! With our schedules getting busier and being in different time zones it has been hard to line up our calendars, but we are back and have missed you all!

09-14
50:03

Not Utilizing My Outlets- Words from AJ

We apologize for not being here for a few weeks. Aj and Billy had their kid's going to school for the first time which through off everyone's schedule and now the building the studio is located in has a power outage and they don't know when it will be back up.... Life is throwing some curve balls but we appreciate ALL OF YOU! 

09-05
06:30

196. Getting Rid of K9's? Laws That Make Our Job Harder

California recently was talking about getting rid of the use of K9's. Today we talk about how certain laws can make our jobs harder and what we can do about that.

07-25
45:16

Is Community Policing a Waste of Time

I posted a video about community policing the other day and the feedback was mixed. Let's talk about it!

07-20
51:54

Ohio OIS

Our Hosts: Ryan - @breaking_barriers_united AJ - @ohnoitsdapopo itsneededpodcast@gmail.com

07-13
59:40

Ryan Meets TRUMP...Almost

Ryan travels accross the country to speak at an event and he doesn't know what the event is. Showing up in his neck pillow and sneakers was not the right move. 

06-28
57:16

Sneak Peak

Here is a segment of a new project I am going to be working on. This podcast will continue! I am just broadening what I do content wise. Hope you enjoy and we will be back to our normal show next week!

06-16
11:15

192. Identity Crisis

Internal pressures can be pretty bad within law enforcement. What causes them? What causes you to be so bothered by it? When someone really tries to go above and beyond and people try to pull them down, why is that? 

06-05
34:42

191. Don't Underestimate the Underdog

Back from New Jersey and New York with stories to tell!

05-26
50:38

190. It Is Good to Be Back

All three of us are back! Thank you for your patience, we appreciate all of you.

05-17
39:31

Personal Update, Sorry We Have Been Gone

We know this is vague but we appreciate your patience.  We will be back next week!

05-09
00:51

Bubba Slip

Great job guys. Speaking about super relevant things from a perspective not given very often.

07-18 Reply

Quintin Thorb _ Student - AthensHS

My name is Quintin Thorb I want to be a fire chief and entrepreneur. I'm only 18 but have lots of dreams. Watching this podcast has shown me I'm not the only person working to change the world in the near future. Thanks

04-16 Reply

Nicky K.D Chaleunphone

Love the Podcast

11-26 Reply

Kevin Rock

loving the podcast my man, keep it coming

11-27 Reply

Dalton Merritt

Awesome podcast! Please keep it going!

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