Criminal Justice Evolution

Hello everyone and welcome back to episode 95. In this episode, Patrick talks with best selling author Heather Mac Donald. Heather is the Thomas W. Smith Fellow at the Manhattan Institutue and a contributing editor of City Journal, where she reports on crime, culture, race and education. She is the Author of "Are Cops Racist" and "The War of Cops". The United States Congress has asked her to testi...

Hello everyone and welcome back. In this episode Patrick talks about developing the right mindset for success. We all have setbacks and disappointments in our lives, but we have to do a better job at moving forward on not letting those dark days consume us. Patrick talks about the 7 ways to build a successul mindset, and to be more positive.  Check out the article here: http://www.lifehack.org/art...

Hello everyone and welcome back. In this episode Patrick talks about how more and more people are defying police officers and not complying with commands or orders by police. Patrick talks about the recent incident involving a Fort Collins Colorado Police Officer using force to make an arrest of a 22 year old female college student. The 22 year old assaulted and obstructed the police officer from...

Hello everyone and welcome back. In this episode, Patrick talks about how to get rid of the negative and toxic people in your life, because we all have them. Sometimes its hard because those same people are family, or they are really close friends. It's not about love, or not caring - You can love or care from afar. check out this useful information.  Stay safe link the the article http://www.thel...

Hello eveyone and welcome back to CJ Evolution. This is episode 91, and Patrick is talking about investing in yourself. In order to get anywhere in this this life, you have to invest in yourself. Take control of where you are going! It all starts with you.  Thank you for listening, and the continued support.  www.cjevolution.net   Patrick 

Hello everyone and welcome back to Episode 90!. In this episode Patrick talks with financial expert Damion Lupo. Over the last quarter century Damion has started and owned more than 30 different companies including an insurance agency, a precious metals firm, a venture capital company, a financial consulting firm, and more than a dozen real estate investment and development companies.  Everyone in...

Hello everyone and welcome back. In this episode, Patrick gets the opportunity to chat with Kari Granger. She is an executive leadership coach, educator and performance consultant. She is also a fellow of the Center for Character and Leadership Development at the United States Air Force Academy. A former military officer, Kari led her teams with excellence through a wide range of operational chall...

Hello everyone and welcome back. In this episode Patrick talks with Hans Finzel. Dr. Finzel is a successful author, speaker and trusted authority in the field of leadership. For 20 years he led international no-profit WorldVenture, serving in over 65 countries. Today he serves as President of HD Leaders. Hans speaks and writes on practical leadership principles from the real world- not just the cl...

Hello everyone and welcome back. In this episode, Patrick talks about the benefits of meditation. Those of us in Criminal Justice can have very stressful jobs. Patrick talks about 8 ways meditation can improve your life, and help you in your job.  Check the article out here: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/09/19/meditation-benefits_n_5842870.html   Check out episodes at:   www.cjevolution.net  ...

Hello everyone and welcome back. In this episode Patrick talks about the topic of "Change." No one likes change but change is often needed not from an individual standpoint, but often for an organization. That last thing a department needs to be is stagnant.  When this happens nothing grows. Change is going to happen with or without you. What type of person are going to be when change happens? Enj...

Hello everyone and welcome back to episode 85. On the show, Patrick talks with former police officer Terence Herrick. Terrence is the creator of the successful show called the PoliceAcademy Podcast. Terence and Patrick talk about varioius topics that affect law enforcement professionals and changes that need to happen in the future. A good listen. You can find the podcast here: https://www.policea...

Hello everyone and welcome back. In this episode Patrick talks about a recent article in PoliceOne - Critical Lessons to live by - by Contributor Ron Avery. Officer safety is paramount and we all need to realize that we all are targets - Make yourself a hard target! Officers also need to remain vigilant when it comes to safety not only in their professional duties, but also in their private lives....

Hello everyone and welcome back. In this episode, Patrick gives some tips and suggestions to new officers as they embark on their FTO (Field Training Officer) program. In essence, this is an essential program that teaches new officerrs to become good and effective police officers. Every officer has gone through an FTO program. They are designed to be tough, but informative. The goal is to get the...

Hello and welcome back everyone.  In this episode Patrick talks about a recent PoliceOne article called 20 golden principles for prevailing on the street. Great information by Lt. Dan Marcou - A decorated veteran officer and internationally-recognized police trainer. Check it out here: https://www.policeone.com/Officer-Safety/articles/319405006-20-golden-principles-for-prevailing-on-the-street/  ...

Hello everyone and welcome back. Happy St. Patricks Day. In this episode Patrick talks about the ongoing debate over drugs and incraceration rates. There is no doubt that many people are incarcerated for non violent drug offenses. Should they be there? There are many out there that have the mindset that people should be able to put anything in their body without government interference, and they s...

Hello everyone and welcome back. In this episode, Patrick talks about the importance of leading by example. We all have to lead by example. Many people look up to professionals in criminal justice, and we are always expected to lead - not only professionally, but also personally.  We may falter sometimes, and make mistakes but we have to pick ourselves up and keep moving ahead. Lead by example to...

Hello everyone and welcome back. In this episode Patrick talks about ways to get people to like you. This is not only important for professionals in criminal justice, it's important in all that we do. These are lessons from the great Dale Carnegie.  Check it out and have a great beginning to your week.   Visit www.cjevolution.net  to check out more episodes.    Patrick 

Hello everyone and welcome back. In this episode, Patrick has the pleasure of talking with Dr. Tracie Keesee. Tracie is the Deputy Commissioner of Training for NYPD. Her innovative work in improving community / law enforcement relations, and her commitment to developing and tailoring the latest training methodologies for more than 50,000 uniformed and civilian members of the service are tremendous...

Hello everyone and welcome back to the show. In this episode Patrick talks with Curtis Bailey. Curtis has practiced law in St. Louis, Missouri since 1991. He helps individuals and families with comprehensive estate planning. He is also the co-director of Senior Scam Action Associates that is devoted to educating seniors, their caregivers and professionals that work with seniors, about how to prote...

Hello everyone and welcome back. Thank you for the continued support for the podcast. In this episode, Patrick talks about the importance of off duty leadership. We make so many decisions everyday when we are at work and wearing the uniform, but it doesn't stop when we get home. Sometimes all we want to do is come home and decompress. Thats not a bad thing, but we have to remember to stay engaged...

Hello everyone and welcome back to Episode 75. In this episode Patrick talks with Keith Callahan. Keith is a leader of leaders, philanthropist, seriel entreupreneur, spirtiual man, meditator and husband and father of four. Keith teaches that through self reliance, determination, community connection and mentorship everyone can overcome their past. Keith talks about how to build a life on a vision...

Hello and welcome back. In this episode Patrick talks to career transition expert Marc Miller. Marc's career journey includes 22 years at IBM, several thriving tech startups and a high school math teacher. He now coaches and cousels people (especially baby boomers) in their career journeys by using his extensive training and experience to help them find careers that they can grow into for the deca...

Hello and welcome back to CJEvolution. In this episode, Patrick talks with Amazon best selling Author Ed Daube, Ph. D. AKA - The Emotions Doctor. He is the author of two books - Emotions as the Tools as Self Help Guide To Controlling Your Life not Your Feelings and Beyond Anger Management - Master Your Anger as a Strategic Tool.  His books are for anyone who feels controlled by their emotions or w...

Hello everyone and welcome back to episode 72  - Patrick is at the National Character and Leadership Symposium (NCLS) at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. The core theme of the symposium is Warrior Ethos. This is a code of conduct that embodies a life where integrity, loyalty, honor, and selflessness, and courage are one's guide. It's not just for people in the military. Liv...

Hello and welcome back. In this episode Patrick talks with a leading expert on human behavior and relationship building, Jason Treu. Jason is a top business and executive coach. His bestselling book, Social Wealth, the how-to-guide on building personal and professional relationships, has sold more than 35,000 copies and has been #1 in four business and self-help categories. Every business, includi...