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The Quiet Professional

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The Quiet Professional, a part of Vigilant Media Inc., is a podcast that strives to educate listeners and inspire change through candid and critical exploration of topics centered around national security, intelligence, law enforcement, and justice. Find The Quiet Professional across all podcast platforms and on Instagram @TQP780 and X @TQP780.

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EP88: HUMINT, Intelligence, National Security - Daniel Stanton - Retired CSIS and Director of the National Security Program at uOttawa. 02.11.2023 58:47

Original Recording Date: 2023OCT27. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Dan's story. HUMINT. Managing people. National security. Leaks / reputation / trust. Frustration with the systems. Educating the public and politicians! Security organizations and mandates. ----more---- REFERENCES / RESOURCES: Im...

EP87: Service and Sacrifice in Vietnam, across Asia and beyond - John Larsen - Retired U.S. Army Green Beret. 02.11.2023 1:54:20

Original Recording Date: 2023OCT19. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. 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 use this time to th...

EP86: Service and Sacrifice in the Special Forces and Other Trajectories - Shaun Taylor - Canadian Forces. 30.10.2023 2:08:23

Original Recording Date: 2023SEP21. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. 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 use this time to th...

EP85: Service and Sacrifice in Afghanistan and After Military Life - Chance Burles - Canadian Forces. 23.10.2023 2:01:21

EP84: Service and Sacrifice from Somalia to the Middle East - Jason (Jake) Flanders - Canadian Forces. 16.10.2023 1:51:52

Original Recording Date: 2023SEP20. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. 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 use this time to th...

EP83: Service and Sacrifice from Home to Afghanistan - Nicholas Turner - Canadian Forces. 10.10.2023 1:27:00

Original Recording Date: 2023SEP26. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. 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 use this time to th...

EP82: Alberta, RCMP, Updates - Kevin Halwa and Jeff McGowan - Members of the RCMP and Directors with the National Police Federation. 02.10.2023 53:42

Original Recording Date: 2023SEP26. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Kevin's and Jeff's stories. Recent funding announcements. Systems out-of-order. Resources - narrative effects, money, people. Thoughts on Grande Prairie and Surrey. Less Ottawa? New news - pistols, body-worn cameras. ----more---...

EP81: Law, Leadership, Courage - Phillip Millar – The Rogue Lawyer with Millars Law and Consultant for Third Eye Insights Inc. 25.09.2023 56:06

Original Recording Date: 2023SEP06. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Phillip's story. Business lines – how they’re different, yet the same. Insights to legal work. Known vs unknown disorder. Leadership – meaning, courage, character, sacrifice. Signatures, social media, acknowledgements. Immutable...

EP80: Trauma, Trust, Death – Shauna “Doc” Springer – Best-selling Author, Psychologist, PTSD and Relationship Expert. 18.09.2023 53:18

Original Recording Date: 2023SEP06. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Shauna's story. Why "Doc"? - Trust The system. Internal components, external structure. The right people, at the right time, for the right reasons. Privacy concerns in insurance and employment. Stella and innovative solutions. De...

EP79: Investigations, Outlaws, Intelligence - Philip Daniels - Sergeant with the Canadian Forces Military Police. 11.09.2023 52:49

Original Recording Date: 2023AUG16. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Phil's story. Infantry Postings and deployments. Home and away. Investigations in the Forces. Military jail. Right-wing extremism / Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs / veteran clubs. Leaders and followers. Optics and presence. Retired memb...

EP78: Protests, Society, Academia - Dr. Laura Huey - Criminologist and Professor of Sociology at University of Western Ontario. 05.09.2023 1:12:16

Original Recording Date: 2023AUG16. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Laura's story. Listen and learn as people surprise you everyday. Social support services - the good, the bad, and the gripes. Talk about the jobs - criminology to policing. Finally an interesting conversation about paperwork. Pub...

EP77: Target, Rifle, Foundation - John Simpson - Instructor, Author, and Owner of the Simpsonian Institute. 28.08.2023 1:10:18

Original Recording Date: 2023JUL11. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: More on John's story. Writing the Marksmanship books. How to build training. Characteristics of a patrol rifle target. Dynamic Non-cooperative Robust Restricted Sniper myths busted. Fitness standards. Tools of the trade and the f...

EP76: Missing, Response, Research - Lorna Ferguson - PhD Candidate and Founder of Missing Persons Research Hub. 21.08.2023 58:41

Original Recording Date: 2023JUL11. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Lorna's story. Lack of Canadian research. Networking and collaborating. Evidence based policing - the what and why. What the data says and communicating the findings! All about the Missing Persons Research Hub. Police response to...

EP75: Conservatism, Inspiration, Security - Raquel Dancho - Conservative Member of Parliament and Shadow Minister for Public Safety. 14.08.2023 58:14

Original Recording Date: 2023AUG08. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Raquel's story. Brining people together and what not to do. Inspirational ones. Females, party attraction, politics. Party dynamics. Divisiveness. The future of the RCMP. Scope of work. Foreign influence and education. ----more-...

EP74: PTSI, Stigma, The Comeback - Michael Sugrue - Retired Police Sergeant and Best-Selling Author of Relentless Courage. 08.08.2023 1:04:45

Original Recording Date: 2023JUL11. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Mike's story. A life of service. How fast things happen. Officer Involved Shooting. Tidal wave of processes / more than held to account. Problems from w/in the service. Lessons for management. A cog in the machine. Handling PTSI...

EP73: Using Force, Optics, Reality - Alan Arsenault – Author and Co-Creator of Police Judo and Odd Squad Productions. 31.07.2023 43:16

Original Recording Date: 2023JUL07. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Alan's story. Street proofing martial arts – from the dojo to the street. National standards mean variations. Holding vs. controlling, pain compliance, and what it all means. More to martial arts then meets the eye. The time and...

EP72: Money, Violence, Leadership - Dale McFee - Chief of the Edmonton Police Service. 24.07.2023 52:02

Original Recording Date: 2023JUL20. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Big city issues. Budgets, council, efficiency and accountability. Return on investment. Bail C-75 and soft on offender policies. Violence and disorder. Continued pressure / full court press. Who should lead the response? Partners...

EP71: Canada, Foreign Actors, Terrorism - Alan Treddenick - President and CEO of ATNOH Group and Retired CSIS. 17.07.2023 59:56

Original Recording Date: 2023JUL11. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Alan's story. Canadian concerns. Intel and police, their roles and responsibilities. Canada, the soft-under belly of the US? Foreign agent registry. Journalism and leaks. Terrorism in Canada. ATNOH's role! ----more---- REFERENCES...

EP70: Victims, Violence, Innovation - Irvin Waller - Emeritus Professor at UOttawa and Author. 10.07.2023 47:13

Original Recording Date: 2023JUN21. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Irvin's story. Victim's wants, needs, and rights. Prevention of violence. The role of LEOs. Violence Reduction Office. How to measure prevention. The Science and Secrets of Ending Violent Crime. ----more---- REFERENCES / RESOURCE...

EP69: America, Violence, Leadership - Joe Gamaldi - Lieutenant with the Houston PD and National Vice-President of the F.O.P. 03.07.2023 1:01:51

Vigilant Media Inc. Original Recording Date: 2023JUN13. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: State of the USA. Canadian and American comparables. Innovation in retention and recruitment. A LEO's reality. Use of force, service levels, stats. Fixing our house while changing outside opinions. Accountabil...

EP68: National Security, Intelligence, Foreign Threats - Scott McGregor - Author and Principal of Close Hold Intelligence Inc. 26.06.2023 1:00:36

Original Recording Date: 2023MAY17. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Scott's story. National security and trans-national crime. Politics within law enforcement. The seriousness of intelligence and its proper meaning. Putting matters in perspective. Public's awareness of illicit activities! Hybrid...

EP67: Athletics, Mental Health, Improvement - Sachin Latti - Athlete and Mental Health Advocate. 19.06.2023 1:24:33

Original Recording Date: 2023MAY17. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Sachin's story. The adventure of life. Athletics. Family dynamics. Canada Border Services Agency - on the front lines. Mental health and methods for dealing with it. Helping others. Honour House Society. Increasing challenges. Se...

EP66: Snipercraft, Writing, Skills - Derrick Bartlett - Founder of Snipercraft Inc. and President of the American Sniper Association. 12.06.2023 55:37

Original Recording Date: 2023MAY12. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Derrick's story. The creative writer. Dealing with race relations. The way of the rifle. Snipercraft company and Sniperweek! Better practices, bettering self. Military / Police / Competition shooting. Setting the standard. Tacti...

EP65: Opioids, Networks, Offenders - Mike W. Brown - Director of Counter Drug Technology with Rigaku Analytical Devices. 05.06.2023 58:49

Original Recording Date: 2023APR24. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. NOTE: Listen to this episode in conjunction with Neil Jackson's episode on TQP. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/17RpkKF8OhVWAd7bpc9vzc?si=BWLtJi93TWO4Yd_9zSDW8Q Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s2e26-diagnosis-addiction-solution...

EP64: Africa, Agency, Security - Fidel Amakye Owusu - Security Analyst from the Republic of Ghana, and CEO of the coming soon DefSEC Analytics Africa Ltd. 29.05.2023 1:05:54

Original Recording Date: 2023APR23. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Fidel's story. Culture and lifestyle. History lessons. Geopolitics of Africa. Importance of security and stability. Africa's offering to the world. East and West influence. Who is moving in the right direction? ----more---- REFER...