The Quiet Professional

Original Recording Date: 2025JAN31.  Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Guest: Brian Sauve - President and CEO - National Police Federation. Recommendations for strengthening Canada/U.S. border. Each of the four recommendations examined in more depth. Procurement barriers. Unit integration and collab...

Original Recording Date: 2025JAN15.  Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Guests: Chief Innovation & Technology Officer Ron Anderson of the Edmonton Police Service and Deputy Chief Anthony Odoardi of the Peel Regional Police. AI in policing. Can we do it alone? Private / public sector relationships...

Original Recording Date: 2025JAN02.  Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Callie’s life story. The escape to freedom and the Foundation. ----more---- REFERENCES / RESOURCES: Important Links: Phoenix Arise Foundation: https://phoenixarisefoundation.com/ Profiles and Social Media: Find Phoenix Arise Foun...

Original Recording Date: 2024DEC13.  Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: A sit-down with the three Deputy Chiefs of the Edmonton Police Service. Addressing public safety. Open drug use. Violence. State of the Service. Staffing and member wellness. Looking ahead. ----more---- REFERENCES / RESOURCES: Important Links: Edmonton Police Ser...

Original Recording Date: 2024DEC30.  Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Callie’s life story. Formative years through late teens. ----more---- REFERENCES / RESOURCES: Important Links: Phoenix Arise Foundation: https://phoenixarisefoundation.com/ Profiles and Social Media: Find Phoenix Arise Foundation...

Original Recording Date: 2024DEC09.  Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Chris' background. F.A.I.D. - Fugitive Apprehension Investigations Detail Turning it around - tactics to cultural issues. Big change in risk management and learning from others. Trap-door Tactics The new measures of success. Ego-...

Original Recording Date: 2024NOV18.  Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Tim's background. Leadership Development. How one is developed and what it looks like in high performing organizations. Who is at the forefront? Authentic leadership. Genuine acts and giving more than one receives. The translatio...

Original Recording Date: 2024NOV28.  Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Chaos University occupation / campus protests. Politics Geopolitics - working with both sides. Municipal politics, policing, problems. Navigation centre and helping those in need. Horizon Reflections from action and inaction. Adv...

Original Recording Date: 2024NOV18.  Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Eric’s story. Wellness in policing. Departmental help – proactive vs reactive on the issues. Dealing with recent events in the U.S. Race in policing and community relationships. Eric’s projects: Blue Grit Wellness and Blue Grit R...

Original Recording Date: 2024NOV07.  Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Michael's story and path to politics. Suspicions of the system. Benefits and power. Running a city. Budgets, decisions, allocation. Policing. Ride-along with the Gang Suppression Team. Roles and responsibilities within community...

Original Recording Date: 2024SEP11.  Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Co-host Ben Klick. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: In lead up to Remembrance Day, I wanted to pay special recognition to those who have served in their respective country's armed forces. While these guests are here to tell their stories, others are not; Please...

Original Recording Date: 2024SEP17.  Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Co-host John Simpson. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: In lead up to Remembrance Day, I wanted to pay special recognition to those who have served in their respective country's armed forces. While these guests are here to tell their stories, others are not; Plea...

Original Recording Date: 2024SEP11.  Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Co-host Ben Klick. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: In lead up to Remembrance Day, I wanted to pay special recognition to those who have served in their respective country's armed forces. While these guests are here to tell their stories, others are not; Please...

Original Recording Date: 2024SEP25.  Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Co-host John Simpson. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: In lead up to Remembrance Day, I wanted to pay special recognition to those who have served in their respective country's armed forces. While these guests are here to tell their stories, others are not; Plea...

Original Recording Date: 2024OCT03.  Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Sean’s transition from military to civilian world. Management Vs. Leadership. Sorting out the confusion. Characteristics of a leader – attitude, temperament, focus. Manipulation – motivation, control – influence, pride - empowerm...

Original Recording Date: 2024SEP24.  Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.  ----more---- TOPICS: Beginning with common understanding - defining terminology. Purpose of rehabilitation / reintegration. Notifications. Background. Impact on the public. Impact on the offender. Those responsible for the process. The unique world...

Original Recording Date: 2024SEP20.  Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.  ----more---- TOPICS: Max's story. BOLO Program from the beginning. Amplifying law enforcement messaging. Offender selection criteria. Rewards / monetary incentives. The power of public / private sector partnerships. Can't go at it alone. Solutions....

Original Recording Date: 2024SEP18.  Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.  ----more---- TOPICS: Matt's story. The view from leadership as opposed to front-lines. Pinal County, Arizona. Unique crime environment. Ground level situation, statistics, interdiction. Cartel influence and crime hierarchy. Authoring a book and expe...

Original Recording Date: 2024AUG27.  Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.  ----more---- TOPICS: Matt's and Mark's stories. Creation of the book and the authoring process. Why standards matter and meeting expectations. The other side of the debate! Measurements, correct and relevant data. Changing minds - management, unions...

Original Recording Date: 2024AUG27.  Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.  ----more---- TOPICS: NPF's highlights from 5 years as the sole-certified, bargaining agent for RCMP membership. Why We Serve and telling members' stories. Campaigns to keep the RCMP. Correcting the narrative on contract policing. Resourcing, more me...

Original Recording Date: 2024AUG14.  Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.  ----more---- TOPICS: C-CPR’s story, the why now, and motivation. A former Deputy Chief and former Police Commissioner on change; easier from in- or outside? National standards. What skills are to be taught at this level? A true profession: training,...

NOTE: Matt experienced a power outage just prior to recording time. We managed to get things going, but with some reduced audio quality. Please forgive the few dips in audio volume.    Original Recording Date: 2024JUL16.  Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.  ----more---- TOPICS: Professional themes (attitudes, behaviours)...

Original Recording Date: 2024AUG14.  Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.  ----more---- TOPICS: William’s story. The work of Customs and targeting organized crime. Money laundering. Bank complicity. Structuring / Smurfing. Weak justice. Messy terminology. Both sides of the border. State sponsored crime. Mexico – USA – Cana...

Original Recording Date: 2024JUL26.  Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.  ----more---- TOPICS: Paul's story. Extension of the books. Informant motives. It's not all about the Benjamins. Self-awareness. Responsibility / accountability / harm / outcomes. Play-in-the-gray. Criminal perspectives on justice and the law. Paul's...

Original Recording Date: 2024JUL18.  Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.  ----more---- TOPICS: Katherine’s story. Working with LE, new perspective, change of opinion. Defining culture / sub-cultures / norms. Inside police services. Staying alive. Civilian to sworn member point-of-view. Commonality of stressors Coping stra...