Tactical Breakdown

Want to learn how 10-15 minutes a day can extend your careers? How a small, consistent regiment can prevent career-ending injuries? EPISODE PAGE: https://thebreakdown.ca/024 Adam sits down with fellow podcaster Dave Morrow, host of the HRD2KILL Podcast, and discusses their similar stories in coming back from injury. In this episode, you will get actionable information and an explanation of short "...

How does training translate to the field? This is one of many questions Adam and Jason discuss during this episode. They talk law enforcement, defensive tactics, use of force, training modalities, and the future of police officers. Will officers always be required to perform general patrol duties or will we have specialties that involve no firearms or combat training? EPISODE PAGE: https://thebrea...

In this first episode of 2020, Adam speaks with Christopher Lussow, a 32-year veteran law enforcement professional with twenty (20) years dedicated to the Emergency Task Force (ETF). They talk Use of Force options, training, and how we can role out effective intermediate force options when needed.  EPISODE PAGE: https://thebreakdown.ca/022 Christopher’s experiences identified a gap in practice, so...

On June 10th, 2019, we dropped the first episode of the Tactical Breakdown Podcast and it has been a whirlwind since then. We have been downloaded over 5000 times to over 14 countries around the world.  The best part... we are doubling down for 2020. More interviews, more content, and exciting new formats like the Instructor's Roundtable and LIVE Conference Series'. We will be partnering with majo...

Adam had the opportunity to sit down with the writer and director of Den of Thieves, Christian Gudegast. He explains just how difficult it is to make a realistic action movie in Hollywood and the extra steps he takes to ensure things are done correctly. They talk gunfights, tactics, special effects and everything in between. Enjoy this special episode as we take a dive into how movies are made. EP...

Are you building a ‘human face’ into your department or agency? Dive into the importance of building relationships within the community and Bryan explains why children should be the primary focus for community policing programs around the world. Even though they are over 8000 miles (13,000 km) apart, fellow podcasters Adam and Bryan find commonality in human response to tragic events, such as the...

This episode dives into the RCMP National Public Order Program. Darwin and Adam discuss the purpose of public order programs, tactical posture and deployment, equipment, training, spontaneous incidents (ie. riots), and where an officer and/or agencies can get more information on these programs. EPISODE PAGE: https://thebreakdown.ca/018 Public Order Policing is the use of police authority and capac...

Adam and fellow podcaster, Garret TeSlaa, take time to discuss what it means to be the ONE for your agency. What are the things that we as leaders should be sharing with the men and women under our command and what impact that can have at an individual and agency level. Garrett shares his story, his experiences, and what he does to create a positive influence within his department and with his lis...

Adam and Randy take a deep look at martial arts training and discuss the overlap between civilian martial arts programs and agency-based DT training systems. Starting from the beginning, Randy explains how he developed his FREEZE model for training and how it is relevant to anyone in a life or death encounter. EPISODE PAGE: https://thebreakdown.ca/016 Randy King is an accomplished, impactful, inte...

If you are a member of the Law Enforcement and/or First Responder community and you only ever listen to one podcast... make sure its this one.  There have been hundreds of first responders in North America alone who have lost their battles with stress and have taken their own lives. One is too many. We have to stand up as a community and end the stigma of PTSD. Everyone needs to know that it is no...

Jay Dobyns was a federal agent with the ATF (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives) for twenty-seven years before retiring in 2014.  Jay is perhaps best known for his landmark effort against the notorious Hells Angels. He was the first-ever lawman to defeat the gang’s multilayered security measures getting inside to become a member of their legendary Skull Valley charter. Jay's book...

Do you take it upon yourself to train?  Here is what one of the top Defensive Tactics Instructors in the world thinks about Martial Arts training for Law Enforcement personnel. Tony and Adam discuss the motivation for training on your own time and what to look for, not only in a  combative system but what you need in an instructor.  EPISODE PAGE: https://thebreakdown.ca/013 Tony Blauer is the foun...

What is the beginning of Post Traumatic Stress? Where does it start? For Terrance, it was at 5 years old when his father burned down his home with his family inside. Fast forward to 2010, he's a Fire Rescue Paramedic working at the Vancouver Winter Olympics and was called to respond to a fatal accident with a luge athlete on opening day.  This episode is all about his story, where he came from, wh...

Dr. Mike “Doc” Simpson, the host of the “Mind of the Warrior” podcast, joins Adam to discuss tactical medicine for first responders. This two (2) part episode covers tactical medical training, standards, and tactics before moving into personal medical equipment, IFAKs, and Doc’s views on what needs to be changed when it comes to training for First Responders. Part 1 - EPISODE PAGE: https://thebrea...

Dr. Mike “Doc” Simpson, the host of the “Mind of the Warrior” podcast, joins Adam to discuss tactical medicine for first responders. This two (2) part episode covers tactical medical training, standards, and tactics before moving into personal medical equipment, IFAKs, and Doc’s views on what needs to be changed when it comes to training for First Responders. EPISODE PAGE: https://thebreakdown.ca/...

What is Situational Awareness and why does it matter to Police, Fire, and Emergency Medical Personnel? How do we teach situational awareness and what are the challenges faces by agencies and departments when it comes to establishing preventative efforts. This is a special episode where Adam joins forces with Dr. Richard Gasaway of the Situational Awareness Matters Podcast to discuss these topics....

EPISODE PAGE: https://thebreakdown.ca/008. Scott is a 35-year veteran of the RCMP, retiring in 2017 as a Staff Sergeant. He deployed to Afghanistan in 2013 where he led a small training cadre tasked with delivering training to the GDPSU (National SWAT Team). He has also conducted multiple training courses overseas for various Municipal and Federal Police Agencies as a private trainer/consultant. A...

Interacting with People with Special Needs or a Mental Disability can be an extremely difficult task for any First Responder. Adam and Leslie dive deep into "What is an appropriate response?" for officers and emergency personnel. This is a must-listen episode for anyone who interacts with the public or has the potential to come into contact with persons in mental distress or persons with special n...

Plainclothes/Covert Firearms Training, Issued vs Non-Issued Equipment, How training changes after a Serious Incident or Line-of-Duty death. Adam and Scott discuss many topics in this open conversation about police training in Canada. Scott breaks down why he got into training and what drives him to continue his pursuit of knowledge. An 18-year police veteran, Scott is currently the Divisional Coor...

What is the difference between the Crisis (Hostage) Negotiation tactics we see on TV and in movies versus what actually happens in real life? Adam sits down (via phone) with Dr. Young to discuss what Crisis Negotiation is and how it affects everyone responding to the call, not just the negotiator on the phone. They discuss current training developed by Dr. Young for officers and SWAT members, as w...

Adam talks with Brian Willis after he returns from the 2019 ILEETA Conference. They discuss what Brian believes to be life's most important question: What's Important Now? and break down the current state of law enforcement training. This podcast will be relevant for anyone in a leadership or training role within their agency or organization or anyone responsible for developing leadership for the...

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Adam sits down with Grant Ellsworth, a Federal Corrections Officer, to discuss how do deal with difficult people in difficult situations. We discuss Honey Badger Alliance, a community build by Grant to promote positive thinking and overall mental health for not only Correctional Officers but all Law Enforcement and First Responders.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy...

WELCOME. This is the first episode of the podcast and I couldn't be more honored to be able to deliver this platform to the brave Men and Women who CHOOSE to put themselves on the line to protect their friends, their families, their communities, and their country. This podcast is a way to bring together Subject Matter Experts, Trainers, Instructors, and Special Guests to share their knowledge and...