• S4E2: Edmonton Police Service: 2024 In Review and Looking Forward.
    Jan 8 2025

    Original Recording Date: 2024DEC13.

    Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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    TOPICS:

    A sit-down with the three Deputy Chiefs of the Edmonton Police Service.

    • Addressing public safety.
      • Open drug use.
      • Violence.
    • State of the Service.
      • Staffing and member wellness.
    • Looking ahead.

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    REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

    Important Links:

    1. Edmonton Police Service: https://www.edmontonpolice.ca/
    2. Join EPS: http://www.joineps.ca/

    Profiles and Social Media:

    1. Find the EPS on:
      • YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/epsvideoonline
      • X: https://x.com/edmontonpolice/
      • Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/edmontonpoliceservice
      • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edmontonpoliceservice/
      • LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/edmonton-police-service_2
    2. Find Join EPS on:
      • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joineps
      • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/edmonton-police-service-recruiting-unit/
      • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joineps

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    49 mins
  • S4E1: A Personal Account of Sex Trafficking: Part 1 – Callie Love – Founder of Phoenix Arise Foundation.
    Jan 6 2025

    Original Recording Date: 2024DEC30.

    Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

    Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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    TOPICS:

    • Callie’s life story.
      • Formative years through late teens.

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    REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

    Important Links:

    1. Phoenix Arise Foundation: https://phoenixarisefoundation.com/

    Profiles and Social Media:

    1. Find Phoenix Arise Foundation on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phoenix_arise_foundation_
    2. Find Callie on:
      • LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/callie-love-04634118b
      • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/callie__love__333

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    1 hr and 45 mins
  • S3E52: Risk, Ego, Clarity - Chris Aboussafy - Retired Phoenix PD and Owner of Bishop One Training.
    Dec 16 2024

    Original Recording Date: 2024DEC09.

    Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

    Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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    TOPICS:

    • Chris' background.
    • F.A.I.D. - Fugitive Apprehension Investigations Detail
      • Turning it around - tactics to cultural issues.
      • Big change in risk management and learning from others.
    • Trap-door Tactics
      • The new measures of success.
      • Ego-Driven Tactics.
    • Sharing these lessons.
      • Author of Why Here, Why Now?: Assessing Risk Without All The Clutter.

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    REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

    Important Links:

    1. Bishop One Training: https://www.bishoponetraining.com/.
    2. Why Here, Why Now?: Assessing Risk Without All The Clutter:
      1. Amazon USA: https://www.amazon.com/Why-Here-Now-Assessing-Without-ebook/dp/B0CVS9PTG6.
      2. Amazon Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/Why-Here-Now-Assessing-Without/dp/B0CWB26SJ8
    3. Ego driven tactics article by Chris Aboussafy: https://www.bishoponetraining.com/ego-driven-tactics-how-to-swing-the-ego-hammer/

    Profiles and Social Media:

    1. Find Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-aboussafy-84a29785.
    2. Find Bishop One Training on Instagram: http://instagram.com/bishoponetraining.

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • S3E51: Leader, Authenticity, Performance - Tim Ulmer - Chief of Leadership Performance with On Step, LLC..
    Dec 9 2024

    Original Recording Date: 2024NOV18.

    Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

    Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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    TOPICS:

    • Tim's background.
    • Leadership Development.
      • How one is developed and what it looks like in high performing organizations.
      • Who is at the forefront?
    • Authentic leadership.
      • Genuine acts and giving more than one receives.
      • The translation across industries & organizations.
    • Theoretical knowledge vs. practical experience.
    • Adaptability or malleability.
    • On Step, LLC.

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    REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

    Profiles and Social Media:

    1. Find Tim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothymulmer

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    57 mins
  • S3E50: Chaos, Politics, Horizon - Dale McFee - Chief of Police for the Edmonton Police Service.
    Dec 2 2024

    Original Recording Date: 2024NOV28.

    Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

    Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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    TOPICS:

    • Chaos
      • University occupation / campus protests.
    • Politics
      • Geopolitics - working with both sides.
      • Municipal politics, policing, problems.
        • Navigation centre and helping those in need.
    • Horizon
      • Reflections from action and inaction.
      • Advice for future leadership and the next Chief of Police.
      • Chief McFee's future.

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    REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

    Important Links:

    1. ASIRT investigation of Edmonton Police's dismantling of U of A encampment: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/asirt-finds-no-serious-injuries-during-edmonton-police-s-dismantling-of-u-of-a-encampment-1.7371762
    2. Edmonton Police Profile: https://www.edmontonpolice.ca/AboutEPS/EPSOrganizationGovernance/ChiefofPolice

    Profiles and Social Media:

    1. Find Chief McFee on:
      • LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/dale-mcfee-00967271
      • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dmmcfee/
      • X: https://x.com/dmmcfee

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    50 mins
  • S3E49: Wellness, Development, Blue Grit - Eric Tung - Podcaster and Commander with Kent Police Department.
    Nov 25 2024

    Original Recording Date: 2024NOV18.

    Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

    Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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    TOPICS:

    • Eric’s story.
    • Wellness in policing.
      • Departmental help – proactive vs reactive on the issues.
    • Dealing with recent events in the U.S.
      • Race in policing and community relationships.
    • Eric’s projects: Blue Grit Wellness and Blue Grit Radio

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    REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

    Important Links:

    1. Blue Grit Wellness: https://www.bluegritwellness.com/

    Profiles and Social Media:

    1. Find Eric on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-tung-a83459203
    2. Find Blue Grit Wellness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluegritwellness/
    3. Find Blue Grit Radio on:
      • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blue-grit-radio-the-podcast-to-build-better-police/id165465559
      • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0SJNeHB3U6C1YX5QhgGVex
      • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluegritradio/
      • YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL-MC81X2DtzIehipvn67zwi9QkL_0DLt&si=l4QaqM4KO44OBODp

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    59 mins
  • S3E48: Public Safety, Roles, Responsibilities - Michael Janz - Councillor for the City of Edmonton.
    Nov 18 2024

    Original Recording Date: 2024NOV07.

    Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

    Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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    TOPICS:

    • Michael's story and path to politics.
    • Suspicions of the system.
      • Benefits and power.
    • Running a city.
      • Budgets, decisions, allocation.
    • Policing.
      • Ride-along with the Gang Suppression Team.
      • Roles and responsibilities within community safety.
      • What led us here? Where is everyone else?
      • Addressing several other issues.
    • Solutions.

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    REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

    Important Links:

    1. Councillor Janz's website: https://www.michaeljanz.ca/
    2. City of Edmonton profile: https://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/city_organization/ward-papastew

    Profiles:

    1. Find Councillor Janz on:
      • X: https://x.com/michaeljanz
      • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaeljanzyeg
      • YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@michaeljanzyeg

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • S3E47: Service & Sacrifice – Mark Campbell – Retired Canadian Forces Major.
    Nov 11 2024

    Original Recording Date: 2024SEP11.

    Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

    Co-host Ben Klick.

    Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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    TOPICS:

    In lead up to Remembrance Day, I wanted to pay special recognition to those who have served in their respective country's armed forces. While these guests are here to tell their stories, others are not; Please use this time to think of how much the fallen heroes have given.

    This year I have several episodes which will be released in lead up to November 11. I hope you listen with pride as these people served and gave themselves to a higher calling on your behalf; As all members in service do.

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    REFERENCES:

    1. Mark Campbell on:
      • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markcampbell6008/
      • LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/mark-campbell-a1a35a30
    2. Find Ben at Sierra 64 Riflecraft – Fire Perfect Shots – On Demand – Under Pressure.
    3. The War Amps at https://www.waramps.ca/home/.
    4. Valour Place Edmonton at https://www.valourplace.ca/.
    5. Wounded Warriors Canada: https://woundedwarriors.ca/.

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    1 hr and 43 mins