Scott Medlin

The 10 Code Mindset

This podcast provides the tools for police officers and other first responders to rise above the stress and challenges of the career, and life. But, we also cover practical career advice and current events from time to time as well. The host, Scott Medlin is a former U.S. Marine, and police officer, now national speaker and author advocating for mental fitness for first responders.

Author

Scott Medlin

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Education

Podcast website

thescottmedlin.com

Latest episode

Jun 19, 2025

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Episodes

What is the job really like? 21.10.2022

This episode of for those interested in the job, but also I do give advice for those already on the job because it's easy to overlook. I care about you! Video: https://youtu.be/SHI6HjTC8FM ***FREE Gift: Click here: https://bit.ly/3BIuBtb 101 Health Tips for Police Officers: https://amzn.to/36VkEdL Disclaimer: The creator is not responsible for any errors or omissions, or for the results obtained f...

SWAT, Narcotics, Morale, and more! Featuring Eric McCants! 19.10.2022

Sgt. Eric McCants is a deputy at a Sheriff's Office in Georgia and he is currently narcotics investigator, SWAT member, and most importantly though has a big heart and passion for working hard as he can to do well for others and the profession. I know you are up against a lot right now working in law enforcement, but hear what Eric has to say about these times. ____________________________________...

Encouragement from Police Chief 17.10.2022

Chief Gang knew a police officer who took his life by suicide. Since then, Chief Gang dedicated himself to helping police officers focus on wellness so that they could be well and thus in turn, be great for the citizens they serve. https://calibrepress.com/2019/06/the-asher-model/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilgang/ Disclaimer: The creator is not responsible for any errors or omissions, or for t...

Don't get sucked in! Guard your mind from this! 14.10.2022

Clinical Psychologist and National Media Contributor Dr. Katherine Kuhlman is my next guest. She has treated numerous first responders. She and I talked about this issue back in 2021 but unfortunately, it still applies and you can learn what to do about it. Dr. Kuhlman: https://www.drkuhlman.com/ 101 Health Tips for Police Officers: https://amzn.to/36VkEdL Disclaimer: The creator is not responsibl...

Best Knives For Police Officers... 12.10.2022

Jim Olson, of Olson Combat System, is with me in person to discuss flashlights and knives. Jim has worked as a police officer for thirty-five years and is also a terrific defensive tactics and firearms instructor. Olson Combat System: https://www.olsoncombatsystem.com/ *ASP Scribe flashlight: https://amzn.to/3COEVCl *TDI Kabar: https://amzn.to/3yUkfGT Karambits: https://amzn.to/3ExVqnu and https:/...

Let's talk traffic stops... 10.10.2022

As you know, traffic stops are risky but part of the job. This is some helpful reminders and/or new advice for you. Speaking of advice, do not forget to secure your copy of the new book, "101 Useful Tips For Rookie Police Officers". You can gift it to a rookie if you're not a rookie cop. https://amzn.to/3BjeV1H Video of episode: https://youtu.be/_m-DBAn1aZM Videos used: Foot Chase: https://www.you...

Why does this deputy smile so much?! 07.10.2022

Banning Sweatland has worked in law enforcement for 20 years. I noticed his content on LinkedIn. The guy is always smiling, so I wanted to ask him why and how?! But Banning is also more than the job, who he is, is a man of service to others and he is building a platform to assist first responders on an international level. Stay tuned for that! ______________________________________________________...

Police Officers sleeping on duty!! 05.10.2022

BTW, I created this for my YT channel back when I was still sworn in at a department. Police Officer sleeping on duty, allowed! Yes! At some departments the police officers are allowed to rest for an hour during their break time. I'll explain! I believe this is good. 101 Health Tips For Police Officers: https://amzn.to/3h2HzJD Original video: https://youtu.be/4snSGSZh5YQ Reno 911 clip: https://www...

Stay on the job or not? 03.10.2022

It can be an easy decision for some whether to get into it, stay in, or get out of it. Then again some are thinking about it and do not know what to do. Police career survival guide: https://amzn.to/3h2HzJD Really grateful to have Lynne Garrison assist you with providing knowledge, and other input. From Lynne Garrison's LinkedIn profile: Lynne Garrison is an executive consultant and coach with ext...

Academy Fitness and Beyond! 30.09.2022

Learn how to be healthy and happy on the job: https://amzn.to/3h2HzJD Request Scott: https://thescottmedlin.com/contact/ Video: https://youtu.be/U2w4qmAnjpo Please consult with your physician before beginning any exercise program. By participating in this exercise or exercise program, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities, assume all risk of i...

Trauma can affect you! 28.09.2022

The victim had been shot. It broke my heart seeing him dying in pain. Here is more about how you can cope: https://bit.ly/101HealthTipsForPoliceOfficers Video: https://youtu.be/UUZVvE6lIRM Request Scott: https://thescottmedlin.com/contact/ Music provided by Free Vibes: https://goo.gl/NkGhTg Dream Away by Day 7: https://soundcloud.com/day7official/d... Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported (CC BY-ND 3....

He tried to kill himself. 26.09.2022

Herbie Mack attempted suicide, but survived. He, just like many, thought it could never happen to him. He tells his story, but also talks about how to regain hope. This episode is for everybody! This episode is listed as explicit not because of bad language, but because of the intense nature of the facts about the story being told. https://hbmack.net/ Police Guides: https://amzn.to/3P9Lhjl Disclai...

Shot in the line of duty, and is here to speak about it! 23.09.2022

A dynamic episode for you! Lindsay McCall Long is a retired law enforcement professional from Arizona. Having survived multiple gunshot wounds during a critical incident, she credits her mindset, resiliency, and peer network ahead of the incident for helping her to create the environment from which to recover from the injuries and continue her path toward helping others understand the necessary pa...

Put, GOD, First! 21.09.2022

The other day I was swarmed with negative emotions that kicked my arse for a little while! You read that correctly, the police inspirational guy had a breakdown. I'm human too! HA! But I realized I was not following the words of what Denzel Washington stated in his commencement speech at Dillard University: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROiNPUwg9bQ&t=429s Police guides: https://amzn.to/3P9Lhjl T...

Depression in Police Officers! Some signs and symptoms... 19.09.2022

Mental Health Fight Of The Heroes in Blue: https://bit.ly/MentalHealthHeroesBook Video: https://youtu.be/XVV-x6sPErs You're only human. If you're bothered by something it does not mean something is wrong with you. When I stored stuff up and did not actively cope, it lead to mental health challenges I never thought possible. Let this episode just bring awareness, not necessarily diagnosis because I...

Chronic Stress on cops! YIKES! 16.09.2022

Chronic stress for police officers and how to cope with stress: https://bit.ly/MentalHealthHeroesBook Chronic stress for police officers is inevitable however the more you are aware the more you can act to deal with it. I'm talking about how we have to work those long shifts, those rotating shifts, how we have dead weight on our bodies for hours on end...AND MORE!! Video: https://youtu.be/rXNOJ8nX...

A sense of humor while working as a police officer. 14.09.2022

Have a sense of humor at work and be healthy: https://bit.ly/101HealthTipsForPoliceOfficers Video: https://youtu.be/J_6I7mmGn4E References: https://www.humorthatworks.com/benefits/30-benefits-of-humor-at-work/ https://practicalpie.com/how-to-be-funny-10-tips-to-improve-your-sense-of-humor/ Disclaimer: The creator is not responsible for any errors or omissions, or for the results obtained from the...

Tapping for cops! What?! 12.09.2022

If you want to learn more: https://www.nicolemhenderson.com/ Video interview: https://youtu.be/qsZdzuc2kZs Grab your copy now: https://bit.ly/101HealthTipsForPoliceOfficers Nicole Henderson has certified and practicing for years in helping people heal. Her husband is a retired police officer so she knows what we can go through. Disclaimer: The creator and/or guest is not responsible for any errors...

Time Management For Career and Life 09.09.2022

Managing time for police officers, better work life balance. Thank you to Dr. Donnie https://donniehutchinson.com/ Video interview: https://youtu.be/Haef7CUfcAA Managing our time as police officers can be a challenge. Most of us work twelve hour shifts and it seems they eat the whole day away. When we work night shift it seems like two days are gone in a since just by one shift. Don't forget to gr...

Physical Fitness Advice For Police (that won't confuse you)! 07.09.2022

How to be a fit police officer and eat well, practical advice. Being a fit police officer is crucial!! Original video interview from 2021: https://youtu.be/7ppsxrh3_fY https://m.facebook.com/Hyier-Training-102885921506100/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC39WtD84yw6_s0YK-qTQwkg This video will offer you basic yet useable and easy to understand knowledge about how to be a fit police officer. But i...

How to not lose your temper out there! 05.09.2022

How to not lose your temper as a police officer and be healthy: https://amzn.to/3h2HzJD Video: https://youtu.be/FPZtYeUGnG0 Videos used:Lady shouting at NYPD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBkUI7kA36Y Angry driver: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRRTlrfTw0s&t=145s References: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/anger-management/art-20045434 Disclaimer: The creator...

A jolt of inspiration by doing this... 02.09.2022

Read quotes! Seriously! Read quotes. I learned this while listening to the founder of We Are 1 Movement, B Haley. B also played drums for TobyMac for 17 years. Be fit for duty: https://bit.ly/101HealthTipsForPoliceOfficers All sources are cited in the about section listed under the YT video: https://youtu.be/LkhghfIQkF8

A police foot pursuit that went viral, and real talk with Officer Parker [Part 1] 31.08.2022

Officer Parker's YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/OfficerParker Brave Officers: www. BraveOfficers.com Learn more about Officer Parker here: https://braveofficers.com/welcome-officer-parker-to-the-family/ Original News Reporting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShJHXyWxD10 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Police guidebooks: https://amzn.to/3P9L...

How to increase willpower! 29.08.2022

How to increase your willpower during challenges! Learn more ways for strength: https://bit.ly/101HealthTipsForPoliceOfficers Here are my sources: https://www.wimhofmethod.com/ https://www.healthline.com/health/cold-shower-vs-hot-shower#Whats-so-great-about-cold-showers? Video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/YnML40lhz3w Disclaimer: The creator is not responsible for any errors or omissio...

The Police Hiring Process... 26.08.2022

The hiring process for police officers is an involved process, but not complicated. If you are wanting to apply to be a police officer you must first make the decision. Seems obvious, but if you do not decide to apply to be a police officer for the right reasons, then you may very well regret it. Law Enforcement is a calling. Boots: https://amzn.to/2TYGda4 Tactical (pocket) Flashlight: https://amz...

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