Criminal Justice Evolution

Hello everyone and welcome back to the show. There is no doubt that law enforcement is a very difficult job. Officers never know who they are going to encounter or when. What can start as one type of contact can quickly escalate into something more. Sometimes a violent or deadly encounter. In this episode, Patrick talks about some of the many considerations, 25 to be exact, law enforcement officer...

Hello everyone and welcome back. In this episode, Patrick talks about surrounding yourself with the right people. Who are the right people for you? These are people who are positive and uplifting. The people who can get you to that next level. Don't settle for the toxic people in life. You only have one chance at this life. Make it your best by surrounding yourself with the best. You deserve it! C...

Hello everyone and welcome back. In this episode, Patrick talks about leadership challenges that people face within an organization. Whether or not you are a formal leader (rank and title) or a person who is an informal leader, you should listen to this episode. Remember that you don't have to have formal rank or title to be a leader in an organization. There is a great book called "The Leader Who...

Hello everyone and welcome back. In this episode, Patrick talks with Kris Peterson. Kris is a Special Agent and Division Chief at the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) and has been with NCIS for 26 years. Before that he served in serveral specialties in local and county level law enforcenment. Kris talks with Patrick about law enforcement informatiion sharing and its importance through L...

Hello everyone and welcome back to the show. In this episode, Patrick welcome Arnie Fonseca Jr. Arnie has helped thousands of people over the past 30 years achieve their goals despite daunting challenges in their lives. He has spoken at both national and international conferences on topics ranging from stregth and wellness to the treatment of traumatic spinal cord and brain injuries.  Arnie also h...

Hello everyone and welcome back. In this episode Patrick talks with Dr. Berit Brogaard. Dr. Brogaard is a Professor and the Director of the Brogaard Lab for Multisensory Research at the University of Miami. Her work has been featured in various public media, including Nightline, ABC News, The Huffington Post, Fox News and MSNBC.  Dr. Brogaard has also done research in the criminal justice field re...

Hello everyone and welcome back to the show. There are so many of us in the criminal justice field who have ideas for a product, service or a book. Whatever it is, you need to take action! This is the best time to start your venture or project on the side, and don't let anyone talk you out of it. Sometimes are biggest critics are the ones closest to us.  You need to take those steps and this episo...

Hello everyone and welcome back to the show. In this episode, Patrick talks about 10 tips and suggestions for officer safety. We are living in uncertain times. Take a look at any headline and you will see everything from civil & political unrest, to a movement against the brave men and women who wear a uniform. However, law enforcement has tremendous support in the country even though we don't...

Hello everyone and welcome back to the show. In this short episode, Patrick talks about the importance of healthy relationships. He also talks about how important failure is in achieving success. So many think they can avoid failure in the quest of reaching their dreams or goals, but it's really a fallacy. Failure is a part of life. We can dwell on it, which keeps us down, or we can get up, learn...

Hello everyone and welcome back to episode 136. In this episode, Patrick welcomes Robert Galinsky. Robert is an author, speaker and performer who works with incarcerated youth at Rikers Island to motivate them and encourage them to seek a better future and to help reduce recidivism. His work, through a program called Literacy for Incarcerated Teens, is motivating youth inmates to improve their liv...

Hello everyone and welcome back to the show. In this episode, Patrick welcomes Mike Veny. Mike is the leading mental health speaker in the country. He is also a high energy corporate drummer event facilitator. Mike delivers educational, engaging, and entertaining presentations to meetings and conferences throughout the world. Mike gives you a fresh new perspective on transforming the stigma surrou...

Hello everyone and welcome back to episode 134. In this episode Patrick gives some tips and suggestions on how to communicate with the millennials among us. Specifically, the Millennial Police Officers in your agency. From getting and staying engaged, to not "sugar coating" messages millennials are a very different generation from others. For one, the rely heavily on technology to communicate with...

Hello everyone and welcome back. In this episode, Patrick welcomes back Tracie Keesee who is the Deputy Commissioner of Training for NYPD. Tracie and Patrick talk about a wide variety of issues such as law enforcement challenges, leadership, training and recruitment of officers and how technology continues to improve the job of law enforcement. A very good interview with one of NYPD's finest. You...

Hello everyone and welcome back to CJEvolution. We all go through difficult times whether personal or professional, but a large majority of our lives are spent working. So many people are unhappy at work. Maybe you hate your job. Maybe you thought you would be doing something else by now. Whatever the reason, we all need to be grateful for what we have and we need to try to be positive at work. Th...

Hello everyone and welcome back. In this episode Patrick talks about how modern day law enforcement came about, going all the way back to 1829. It started with then, British Home Secretary Sir Robert Peel. He recognized the need for a professional and respected police force in London after years of lawlessness and urban social disorder.  With time the police or "bobby's" earned public endorsement....

Hello everyone and welcome back. In this episode, Patrick talks about the steps you can take to prepare for a catastrophic event. Events like the Houston flooding can come very quickly and sometimes without warning. In a catastrophic event, first responders will be stretched to their limit so its imperative that everyone is prepared and knows how to protect themselves in times of crisis. Patrick g...

Hello and welcome back to episode 129. In this part 1 of part 2 series, Patrick welcomes Michael Wood Jr. Michael is a police activist and national leader on activism for criminal justice reform. Michael is a former Marine and an 11 year veteran of the Baltimore Police Department.  Michael has appeared in several publications and several podcasts to include the very popular Joe Rogan Podcast. Patr...

Hello everyone and welcome back to episode 128. In this episode, Patrick talks about some tools and tips in leading effectively in times of crisis.  Sir Ernest Shackleton was an early 19th Century Arctic explorer. He and his team faced certain death when their ship sank, and they were forced to survice on the ice for several months. Sr Shackleton motivated his team to survice and everyone overcame...

Hello and welcome back to episode 127. In this espisode, Patrick talks with Dr. Cathy Fialon. She has her PhD in criminal justice, and has worked in a variety of roles in the criminal justice. She is also the CEO of Good Harbor Institute. Dr. Fialon talks about improving the criminal justice system by teaching and training first responders on how to speak the language of "Trauma Care." By learning...

Hello everyone and welcome back to the show. In this episode, Patrick welcomes back friend Mitch Jackson. Mitch is a successful lawyer and businessman who has always enjoyed helping others by sharing decades of experience in the law, business and technology. Mitch and Patrick talk about the importance of leadership and mentorship. A great interview with a great leader.   Find Mitch here: http://mi...

Hello everyone and welcome back to episode 125. Thank you all for the continued support and thanks to all of the brave men and women in the criminal justice field who protect and serve everday. In this episode, Patrick talks about the 5 keys to success. If you follow these simple keys you will be on your way to a more productive and successful life.  Link to the article - The 5 Keys to Success.  ...

Hello everyone and welcome back to the show. In this episode, Patrick talks about the horrible topic of active shooters. Active shooter incidents are unfortunately increasing in frequency in America and across the globe. Members of local governments and the community must band together and combat this threat. Not only must efforts bring together first responders, including police, fire and EMS, in...

Hello everyone and welcome back to the show. In this episode, Patrick talks with entrepreneur, teacher, and thought leader Matt Powell. Matt has become a well-known teacher in the martial arts and fitness world over the past two decades through his organization Pramek. With schools around the globe and having developed a first of it's kind teaching system, Matt changed the martial arts world.  Now...

Hello everyone and welcome back. In this episode, Patrick talks about the 10 qualities of Masterful Leaders. These qualities can apply to both civilian and government leadership. A great article that you should all check out. Thanks to all the first responders and everyone else in criminal justice for the work you do. A special thanks to all who aren't in the criminal justice field, but are tuning...

Hello everyone and welcome back to CJEvolution. In this episode, Patrick talks about the recent tragic shooting of an unarmed woman after she approached a police car in Minneapolis. The case is under investigation. Meanwhile, Mayoral Candidate Raymond Dehn has the solution - Disarm most of the majority of officers. Unfortunately, there bad police shootings, but disarming officers is not the soluti...