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Episode 1001: Surviving the Unthinkable — Complacency, Training, and Life After a Near-Death Encounter w/ Ryan Dunehew

Episode 1001: Surviving the Unthinkable — Complacency, Training, and Life After a Near-Death Encounter w/ Ryan Dunehew

Update: 2025-08-18
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Officer Ryan Dunehew recounts his on-duty shooting, the dangers of complacency, and how training and fitness played a critical role in his survival. He reflects on the near-death experience, the challenges of seeking help, the aftermath, and how his mindset has changed—sharing hard-earned advice for fellow law enforcement officers.


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Teaser


00:01:26 :00 - 00:02:10 :13

Intro


00:02:10 :13 - 00:03:39 :03

Ryan’s background


00:03:39 :03 - 00:11:11 :24

Ryan’s on-duty shooting


00:11:11 :24 - 00:14:47 :05

The true danger of complacency


00:14:47 :05 - 00:17:23 :06

The reality of a near-death experience


00:17:23 :06 - 00:28:06 :02

Concerns with seeking help


00:28:06 :02 - 00:35:04 :07

The importance of Ryan’s training in his shooting


00:35:04 :07 - 00:38:14 :17

The decline of fitness levels in law enforcement


00:38:14 :17 - 00:40:44 :20

How close was backup on the day of Ryan’s shooting?


00:40:44 :20 - 00:48:14 :13

The aftermath


00:48:14 :13 - 00:52:25 :04

How has Ryan’s mindset changed?


00:52:25 :04 - 00:53:48 :05

Ryan’s advice to other LEOs


00:53:48 :05 - 00:54:55 :04

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Episode 1001: Surviving the Unthinkable — Complacency, Training, and Life After a Near-Death Encounter w/ Ryan Dunehew

Episode 1001: Surviving the Unthinkable — Complacency, Training, and Life After a Near-Death Encounter w/ Ryan Dunehew

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