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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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S3E7: Gangsterism, Journalism, Investigation - Kim Bolan - Crime Reporter and Journalist for the Vancouver Sun. 05.02.2024 58:02

Original Recording Date: 2024JAN31. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Chasing gangsters around the world. Organization. Contacts and connections. Authorities and sharing information. The major groups and cast of characters. Opinions of Canadian authorities. Tiers to the TNOCs. How Canadian ports op...

S3E6: Justice, Bail, Reforms - Mickey Amery - Minister of Justice for the Province of Alberta. 01.02.2024 55:15

Original Recording Date: 2024JAN29. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Minister Amery's story. Conservatism. Federal and Provincial interaction. Reform issues: Bail Applications, onus, and Bill C-48. Provincial vs. Federal jurisdiction. Running from your crimes; the issue with criminal charges acros...

S3E5: Technology, A.I., Supply Chain - Ron Anderson - Chief Innovation & Technology Officer for the Edmonton Police Service. 29.01.2024 53:39

Original Recording Date: 2024JAN19. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Ron's story. Body worn cameras / facial recognition. History of the technology. Precedence, issues, legalities. Adopting technology. A.I. / Deep Fakes - are police ready for the criminal side? Private sector partnerships - gettin...

S3E4: The Brain, Learning, Building - Dustin Salomon - Former Naval Officer, Author, and Founder of Building Shooters Technology LLC. 22.01.2024 1:19:30

Original Recording Date: 2024JAN15. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Dustin’s story. Meaningful basics and developing competency. Input then output - building the shooter. Being a better teacher and student. Memory, the short and long of it. Operating under stress and recall. NURO Shooting Systems...

S3E3: Money Laundering, Organized Crime, R.C.M.P. – Garry Clement – Retired R.C.M.P. and now Chief Anti-Money Laudering Officer at VersaBank. 15.01.2024 59:56

Original Recording Date: 2024JAN12. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Garry’s story. The REAL impact on organized crime. Go after the $$$ and assets. Can cops do it all? Partnerships matter (taxman, journalists, municipal and federal). Effectiveness and efficiency of resources. Addressing the super...

S3E2: Capacity, Function, Legal Reform - Brian Sauve and Dennis Miller – President and Vice-President of the National Police Federation. 08.01.2024 1:01:26

Original Recording Date: 2024JAN04. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Serge capacity. Too many functions? Generalists or specialists. Federal or contract policing. Cannibalization of resources. Priorities and politics. Bail reform. Meeting of the Premiers. Bill C-48. ----more---- REFERENCES / RESOU...

S3E1: Addiction, Failure, Possibility - Joe Roberts ’SkidRow CEO’ - Keynote Speaker, Author, and Humanitarian. 02.01.2024 1:06:01

Original Recording Date: 2023DEC19. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Joe's story. The downward spiral to a fortuitous conversation. Exposing the good done by first responders. Walking 9,000 Kms - A Push For Change. Paying-it-forward through leadership and mentorship. Picking up on potential. Solut...

EP97: Leadership, Stress, Skydive - Master Warrant Officer (Ret’d) Tim “Gunny” Turner - Campbell River Skydive Centre / Operation Pegasus Jump. 26.12.2023 1:09:12

Original Recording Date: 2023DEC15. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. Donate to Operation Pegasus Jump here: https://gofund.me/1640aaa2 ----more---- TOPICS: Gunny’s story. Skydiving lessons. Moral injury - the hurt from within. Leadership and emulation. Close protection for Alberta’s Premiers. Stress hits when you leas...

EP96: Perspective, Leadership, DEI – Enyinnah Okere – Chief Operations Officer for the Edmonton Police Service. 18.12.2023 54:57

Original Recording Date: 2023DEC04. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Enyinnah’s story. Focus of service and citizens. Leading while following one’s own values. Cultivating leaders. Diversity and politics. Systemic racism conversation. The narrative’s impacts on society and violence. Solutions and...

EP95: Influence, Infiltration, Investigation - Sam Cooper - Journalist and Founder of The Bureau. 11.12.2023 49:28

Original Recording Date: 2023DEC06. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: The Bureau. The nuts and bolts of the business. Sam's investigations. Drawing the links to hybrid-warfare. The trial of Cameron Ortis. The real story. Reflection on Canada’s security and its compromises. Questions around RCMP lea...

EP94: C.C.P. – Ivy Li and Scott McGregor – Contributor To and Author Of The Mosaic Effect: How the Chinese Communist Party Started a Hybrid War in America’s Backyard. 04.12.2023 2:00:10

Original Recording Date: 2023NOV28. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Ivy’s personal story. Foray into politics. Mosaic Effect ties across the entirety of the discussion. CCP efforts: messages, perceptions, narrative control. Diaspora and politicians. Recognizing influence. Current situations of in...

EP93: Spirituality, Self, Growth - Matt Domyancic - Retired LEO, Police Chaplain and Sports Psychologist 27.11.2023 1:22:00

Original Recording Date: 2023NOV10. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Matt’s story. Journey into spirituality. Growth, mentality, and commonalities The individual - gratification, immediacy. Supporting LEOs from a proactive side and building trust. Chaplain work in service. Growing this field of wo...

EP92: Part 2 - Phil Gurski - The Peaceable Kingdom?: A History of Terrorism in Canada from Confederation to Present. 20.11.2023 1:59:31

Original Recording Date: 2023SEP29. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Islamist extremism. 9/11. Offenders. The families. ----more---- REFERENCES / RESOURCES: Important Links: The Peaceable Kingdom on Amazon: The Peaceable Kingdom?: A History of Terrorism in Canada from Confederation to Present eBoo...

EP91: Part 1 - Phil Gurski - The Peaceable Kingdom?: A History of Terrorism in Canada from Confederation to Present. 13.11.2023 1:35:38

Original Recording Date: 2023SEP25. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Setting the Definitions. Intelligence culture. A historical tour de force. Irish. French. Armenian. Sikh. Iranian. Part 2 to come... Islamist. 9/11. The individuals and their families. ----more---- REFERENCES / RESOURCES: Importa...

EP90: Service and Sacrifice in Vietnam with Former Mekong Mud Dog and Author - Ed Eaton - U.S. Army. 09.11.2023 1:44:15

Original Recording Date: 2023OCT27. 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...

EP89: Service and Sacrifice in the Special Forces and Around the World – Rodney “Seaux” Larreau - Retired U.S. Army Green Beret. 06.11.2023 2:22:56

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...

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

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...