The Next Shift Podcast

Send us Fan Mail This episode is brought to you based on NUMEROUS conversations I've had with CURRENT officers, wanting to transition out of Law Enforcement...but are also things I believe EVERY officer needs, whether actively transitioning out or not. There have been a few common themes and I address them in this episode. These 3 things are not necessarily in order and the second and third C...

Send us Fan Mail This week's episode is a chat with Kory Pfeiffer , who JUST transitioned out of law enforcement in August 2023, which I thought was a perspective that NEEDED to be shared. This was an extra special episode for me because it not only shows the power of the internet...but also the power of asking for help from those who've been there before you. Kory was the first person t...

Send us Fan Mail This week's episode is short and sweet and all about the importance of DEBRIEFING your career before embarking on your Next Shift. How many times have you debriefed an incident while on the job? HOPEFULLY several…any major and critical incident…but I know that is not always the case. In fact, when I first posted about the DEBRIEF event I am hosting, alongside a few incredible...

Send us Fan Mail This week's episode is a chat with Winston Pingeon, ex-Capitol Police Officer, turned sales pro. Winston was an officer at the Capitol on January 6, 2021 and was assaulted in the line of duty. He had already been considering leaving the force and moving back home for personal reasons and that day was really the final pin in his career. After leaving the force, Winston got int...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode, I talk about finding YOUR definition of success, by answering six questions about you. You can Google the definition of success and you'll find a multitude of various definitions, but all similar. You can talk to five different people and find a multitude of various definitions, but all similar. Have you ever taken the time to define what success...

Send us Fan Mail One of the number one things I hear from both former and current Law Enforcement is that it's never the job that gets to them...it's all the other bullshit that comes with it. All the external factors (ie. schedule, command staff, new policies, prosecutor, media, etc) mount up and eventually turn to resentment and burnout. In this week's episode, I chat with Bryce L...

Send us Fan Mail "I wish I knew then what I know now." Something we have probably all said a time or two. I know I have and now I'm so thankful I have a platform or three, LOL, that allows me to share those lessons so others don't have to suffer as long as I did. When I try to look back at the end of my career and start of my transition into life after law enforcement, my first...

Send us Fan Mail First and foremost, I would like to thank Michael A. Bailey, Sr.- CPP®   for his service to our great nation is the US Air Force, especially this week as we remember the horrific events of 9/11, then for his service to his community.  Mike started his law enforcement career as a civil service deputy in Rural Iowa, then moved onto being a patrol deputy who loved getting impaired dr...

Send us Fan Mail In law enforcement, we expect the unexpected ALL night EVERY night, throughout our shift. We are trained to adapt and handle ANY situation the streets throws at us; and we do so without hesitation, making the best decision we can, with what we have at the moment. Why is it then that we have expectations for our lives/careers, that when life throws a curveball at us, we lose it? We...

Send us Fan Mail There are a lot of reasons we get into Law Enforcement, but hearing Justin say that watching the events of 9/11 unfold and seeing the heroes run toward the chaos vs everyone else running away as his reason, gave me chills. He moved back to the US from Canada shortly after 9/11, where he started as a Community Services Officer in Washington State, then went on to become a deputy at...

Send us Fan Mail Very rarely does the end of a law enforcement career ACTUALLY mean retirement and enjoying life on the beach or with loved ones. Whether you get a full career of 20+ years or not...you typically are NOT done working and have to begin the search for a new job or career. This week's episode covers 5 things to consider when searching for your new role. Some may come as no braine...

Send us Fan Mail I am so excited to bring you this week's episode! It is a chat with Rachel Murdock , former FBI Forensic Interviewer who worked crimes against children and responded to multiple high profile scenes, like the Boston bombing and Highland Park shooting. While not a first responder or even a sworn agent, Rachel has seen and been involved with Law Enforcement, traumatic cases, and...

Send us Fan Mail Whether you realize it or not, you can create habits that stick. Do you brush your teeth every day?  Do you go to work daily?  Do you eat meals to nourish yourself daily? You see, you already have many habits in place!  The key is to ensure that your habits are supporting you and helping you to become the best version of yourself.  Enter…. today’s episode!  This episode was create...

Send us Fan Mail Today’s episode is an interview with Ty Shoopman.  Ty has experience in both law enforcement and the military. As part of his transition out of the force, he worked for Walmart in the Anti-Money Laundering Department and is now taking on a senior management role as a Threat Management Pro.  This episode is packed with transition advice, including tips for applying and interviewing...

Send us Fan Mail Raise your hand if you've ever uttered the phrase, "I'm just a cop" or "I'm stuck here at this point," while thinking about what's next? While I have never said either one of those...I've always been willing to move along when something didn't seem right, including leaving my first department and hearing multiple veteran officers t...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I interview Stan Partlow. Stan spent 25 years in law enforcement (4 years with the FBI and 21 years with the city of Columbus). He has successfully transitioned out of law enforcement and has been working for AEP, one of the leading electrical companies in the United States, for the last 15 years.  Stan recently retired from his job as  VP Chief Security Officer a...

Send us Fan Mail "Where do I start?"  This is probably one of the many questions flooding your mind as you embark on your transition out of law enforcement. I know, and I get it.  In today's episode, I share 4 mindset tips I've learned throughout my own journey and WISH I'd known sooner.  From staying true to you to finding groups and communities that will encourage and su...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I interview Ryan Mink, a former law enforcement officer and Combat Veteran, who is now a financial planner, focusing on first responder families. To say he's made quite the transition would be an understatement. Like many of us in the field though, things started to change for Ryan with the politicalization of the job, the increased liability, and the steady...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is a QUICK intro into who I am, where I came from, how I got into Law Enforcement, and in the words of the Fresh Prince, "Now this is a story all about how my life got flipped upside down..."  In all seriousness, that is exactly how it felt when my law enforcement career was suddenly taken and I found myself not knowing who I was, what I was going to do, or...

Send us Fan Mail Well, I can tell you THIS was never in my plans for my life...but here I am, starting a podcast FOR YOU! The past couple of years, it has been engrained in me that it is out DUTY to share the things we know and the lessons we've learned with others in need of help.  I for one needed help when I lost my law enforcement career unexpectedly, due to an injury, and felt like I had...