The Modern Cop

All right, all right, all right with Tased and Confused

On today's episode, you'll hear from Kenyon - the content creator behind Tased and Confused, a TikTok channel seeking to bridge the gap between police and the public through honest talk and more than a little humor. I absolutely loved talking with Kenyon, and I hope you enjoy the episode!

 

The #goodcopsgiveaway will start seeking donations on October 1st, and the nomination period will open up around the end of October / beginning of November. The giveaway is intended to provide gear, training, and some cool swag to our brothers and sisters in policing that work for agencies that cannot afford to provide them with needed equipment. When an officer has to purchase their own firearm, flashlights, uniforms, boots and body armor, there is not a lot of money left for them to get other helpful items or spend some of their money on leisure. The #goodcopsgiveaway will have three winners announced around December 1st. You can nominate yourself or another officer via direct message on Instagram. Winners will be required to show proof of employment as full-time sworn peace officers.

Open Forum on Instagram LIVE

Today's episode is a departure from anything I've done before. I took to IG live and opened the floor for anyone to speak. We had a good conversation about changing the ego-driven aspects of police culture. In today's day and age, there's a time to kick ass and a time to build each other up. This needs to occur at all levels.

This week, I'd like to shout out the Dallas Crimes Against Children Conference. I'm excited to attend and to learn from some top notch instructors. Thank you all for listening to the show!

Cultivating Confidence with Josh of Force Frontier

On today's episode, I sat down with Josh, founder of Force Frontier. Force Frontier is a training organization which draws upon Josh and his team's years of service in policing to "make good people dangerous." Josh has spent the last several years as a patrol officer, DT instructor, and SWAT team member in the State of Ohio. Force Frontier currently conducts training in Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky.

I do accidentally refer to Josh's company as "Force Options" several times, and I apologize for that!

I look forward to seeing Force Frontier grow into the organization Josh and his team know it can be. 

Q&A Session - July 2022

On today's episode, I answered questions sent in from Instagram about the job. I enjoy being able to give my two cents to some of these, and there are some themes that will be revisited with guests in the future. I'll work these into the rotation every few months so long as you don't mind my phone sex voice.

 

Maybe I need a co-host for these...

 

Also, the #goodcopsgiveaway will be back for a second year! If you want to donate, or want to know more, hit me up on Instagram or email me at bluelinemillennial@gmail.com.

 

Tonight's bourbon of choice was 1792 small batch - a very tasty gift from my wonderful wife!

Troy Vano - Defender Series Training Group

On today's episode of The Modern Cop Podcast, I speak with Troy Vano, SWAT sniper and owner of Defender Series Training Group in Virginia. Troy and I discussed his road to policing, his time on SWAT, and his thoughts on the Uvalde school massacre last month.

 

Find Troy on Instagram @defender_series_training_group

Author and retired NYPD Detective Vic Ferrari

Vic Ferrari served with the NYPD from 1987 to 2007. In that time, he worked through the AIDS epidemic, the 93 WTC bombing, and 9/11, and served in patrol, narcotics, and auto theft investigations. In today's episode, Vic recounts his career from walking the beat in the early days, to walking down Broadway surrounded by abandoned women's shoes on 9/11. 

Vic has used his career and his skills as an author to write several books about the NYPD which give us a glimpse behind the curtain. Find Vic's books on Amazon, and find Vic on Instagram and Twitter!

Justin - US Army Ranger, Controlled Pairs content creator

On today's episode, I talk with Justin, a commissioned officer in the US Army who previously served with the 75th Ranger Regiment. Justin might be better known by his online gaming moniker Controlled Pairs Gaming. Justin weighed in on leadership lessons and lent his experience both as an Army officer and a gamer to our discussion on the validity of digital simulation toward real world applications. It was truly insightful for me to hear Justin's take on so many topics. Find Justin on social media @controlled.pairs or head over to his website controlledpairs.gg to access all of his content. 

 

Just don't let him approach a bathroom with a suicide bomber in it.

Resiliency For All - Dr. Dara Rampersad and BluePaz

Resiliency. Mental Health. Crisis Intervention. De-escalation. 

 

These are all buzzwords of modern policing, but how are they being implemented? Today's episode features Dr. Dara Rampersad of BluePaz - an organization committed not only to teaching officers to work with people in crisis, but how to work through their own crisis. Dr. Dara has been instrumental in implementing Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) for agencies like Maui County and Kauai Police Department in Hawaii, as well as establishing a CIT program specific to hospital security staff. Dr. Dara's company, BluePaz, seeks to provide first responders with the tools to succeed in their 25+ year career through training and education. Find Dr. Dara on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram @drdarabluepaz, or online at www.bluepaz.com.

 

If you are an officer in need of mental health counseling, don't wait! We need you and your community needs you. As always,

 

Stay safe, and I'll see you on the road. 

Kayleigh Kozak and Kayleigh’s Law

On today's episode, I had the wonderful opportunity to speak with Kayleigh Kozak and her husband, Kelsey. After reporting her abuser at the age of 14, Kayleigh thought that horrific chapter of her life was over and done with until, ten years later, she was notified that her abuser was trying to get his lifetime probation rescinded. After being forced to face the man who had abused her as a child in court, a fire was ignited within her, and she began the process of writing "Kayleigh's Law" into the statutes. Kayleigh's Law protects victims by ensuring they never have to face the person who harmed them ever again. 

 

Kayleigh and I could have spoken for hours. I hope you all take something away from this episode. Kayleigh will be back on The Modern Cop Podcast in the future! Find her on Instagram @thekayleighkozak and check out her website becauseyoustillmatter.org.

 

If you or someone you know has suffered sexual abuse, please report it to your local law enforcement agency immediately. 

PhD from the Streets - Knowledge Bombs with BC Sanders

On today's episode, I sat down for a great discussion with BC Sanders. Actually, with BC's twenty-year career combatting gang-related issues in the South, I felt more like a student in a very interesting college class. B.C.'s outside-the-box efforts to curb the gang problem in America are enlightening, as is his approach to interacting with the different types of gang members. I'm excited to see what the future brings for B.C. and I encourage you all to keep an eye on what he's got coming down the pipe. Find B.C. on Instagram @b.c.sanders