Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast

Criminal Justice Evolution: Lon Bartel - VP of Training and Curriculum at VirTra

Thank you for listening to the show. Please give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts we sure would appreciate it. 
A special thanks to YOU. The criminal justice / first responder professional. Thank you for what you do every day for our communities. Remember you are honored, cherished, and loved. Keep up the good work and please be safe. 
Virtra created science-based training simulators designed to teach a variety of cognitive and psycho-motor skills ranging from de-escalation to judgmental use of force to situational awareness – Fortune Favors the Trained.
https://www.virtra.com/overview-le/
There is a lot of discussion now about training for law enforcement officers. Officers get a lot of training during the course of their career but some training is better than others.  Officers are faced with interactions every day which could result in split-second decisions, and there needs to be training that assists with these decisions. 
Enter VirTra - This company creates realistic, immersive judgmental use of force training simulations for the US Military and Law Enforcement.
On this episode I am honored to have Lon Bartel on the show. Lon is the VP of Training and Curriculum for VirTra and he brings his extensive law enforcement experience and training to Virtra. 
If you are looking for a training platform for your agency there is only one choice and that is VirTra.
You can find out more about Lon here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/verstandtacticalconsulting/ 
https://www.forcescience.com/instructor/lon-bartel/ 
 
www.cjevolution.com
 
Patrick

Criminal Justice Evolution: Microcast Monday: Your Path is Not Linear

Hello everyone and welcome back to The CJEvolution Podcast. Thank you for listening to the show. Please give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts we sure would appreciate it. 
A special thanks to YOU. The criminal justice / first responder professional. Thank you for what you do every day for our communities. Remember you are honored, cherished, and loved. Keep up the good work and please be safe. 
I struggled. I was in a dark place for a long time. I was in pain, and I masked it with alcohol.  I was contemplating hurting myself.  I finally decided to reach out and ask for help, and I am grateful I did. FHE Health and The Shatterproof Program saved my life. If you are struggling, you don’t have to stay there. We can and will help you. Reach out today at 303.960.9819.
https://fherehab.com/
Virtra created science-based training simulators designed to teach a variety of cognitive and psycho-motor skills ranging from de-escalation to judgmental use of force to situational awareness – Fortune Favors the Trained.
https://www.virtra.com/overview-le/
Your path is not linear. Your path is going to be filled with setbacks, sadness and disappointments. Life can be a beautiful mess, but it remains beautiful. You will be fine. Keep your course and believe in yourself.
Go out and conquer now.
www.cjevolution.com
Patrick
 
 
 

Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast: Microcast Monday: You already have what you need

Hello everyone and welcome back to The CJEvolution Podcast. Thank you for listening to the show. Please give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts we sure would appreciate it. 
A special thanks to YOU. The criminal justice / first responder professional. Thank you for what you do every day for our communities. Remember you are honored, cherished, and loved. Keep up the good work and please be safe. 
I struggled. I was in a dark place for a long time. I was in pain, and I masked it with alcohol.  I was contemplating hurting myself.  I finally decided to reach out and ask for help, and I am grateful I did. FHE Health and The Shatterproof Program saved my life. If you are struggling, you don’t have to stay there. We can and will help you. Reach out today at 303.960.9819.
https://fherehab.com/
 
Virtra created science-based training simulators designed to teach a variety of cognitive and psycho-motor skills ranging from de-escalation to judgmental use of force to situational awareness - Fortune Favors the Trained.
You might be facing challenges. You might be waking up everyday wondering how you are going to get through it. Remember that deep inside you have all the answers to your problems. You have to dig deep and believe in yourself. Believe that there is nothing that can hold you back from what you want.
You already have what you need. Tap into that mindset.
www.cjevolution.com
 
Patrick
 

Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast: The Importance of Culture - Use of Force Expert: Marlon Marrache

Hello everyone and welcome back to The Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast. Thank you for listening. If you are a long-time listener welcome back. If you are a new listener, welcome. I know you will love the show. Please head over to Apple Podcasts and give us that 5-Star Rating and Review. 
Special thanks to YOU. Thank you for what you do every day. Please remember you are honored, cherished, and loved. Keep up the good work and be safe. 
It’s a new year. If you are suffering this is your year. It’s time to reach out and get the help you need and deserve. Reach out to FHE Health and Shatterproof for first responders. They helped me and I know they can help you. Reach out at 844-650-1399 or 303-960-9819.
https://fherehab.com/services/first-responders/
So excited to have my next guest on the show - Retired LAPD Sgt and Use of Force Expert Marlon Marrache. 
Marlon’s own words
I’m a 24-year veteran “retired” Police Sergeant with over 12 years of Police Misconduct Investigation, adjudication, and examination experience. During my 15 years as a Sergeant, I successfully completed an assignment in Internal Affairs as an Associate Advocate conducting Board of Rights Hearings, and to Officer Representation Section defending police officers.These assignments have afforded much success in demonstrating my expertise in Peace Officer Bill of Rights Act (POBRA) violations and in Police Mediation (i.e., Biased Policing Complaints) investigations. It has also allowed me to teach “instruct” Police Misconduct and Categorical Use Of Force Investigations with an emphasis on Officer Involved Shootings (OIS).At the present time, I’m providing consultation services for but not limited to:
– Expert Witness testimony for Police Misconduct Investigations– Independent Review “Analysis” of any Police Misconduct investigations– Public Speaking in Spanish & English on Police related incidents
Find Marlon here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marlon-marrache-a2570419/
@Marrache798 
Stay tuned for more great shows
www.cjevolution.com
 
Patrick 

Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast: Microcast Monday - Focus on The Other Side

Hello everyone and welcome back to The CJEvolution Podcast. Thank you for listening to the show. Please give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts we sure would appreciate it. 
A special thanks to YOU. The criminal justice / first responder professional. Thank you for what you do every day for our communities. Remember you are honored, cherished, and loved. Keep up the good work and please be safe. 
I struggled. I was in a dark place for a long time. I was in pain, and I masked it with alcohol.  I was contemplating hurting myself.  I finally decided to reach out and ask for help, and I am grateful I did. FHE Health and The Shatterproof Program saved my life. If you are struggling, you don’t have to stay there. We can and will help you. Reach out today at 303.960.9819.
https://fherehab.com/
As you head into your week I want you to focus on The Other Side of your Challenges. Maybe it's personal, professional or both. When you focus on getting to a better place your mind will begin to move in that direction. Your mind is very powerful. 
There is the other side. The side you want to be on. The side of happiness and contentment. You can get there, but you have to focus and put in the work. 
Check out the video of this MM on The Criminal Justice Evolution YouTube Channel. 
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdnSgwX_KYND8GGh7USv0tw 
Stay strong my friends. 
www.cjevolution.com
 
Patrick

Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast: Solo Episode: Trigger Warning: Memento Mori

Hello everyone and welcome back to this Solo episode on the CJEvolution Podcast. Thank you all for listening and supporting the show. Check out the YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@cjevolutionpodcast 
A big thank you to all the criminal justice professionals who are serving. Always remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Keep doing what you are doing and be safe.
I struggled. I was in a dark place for a long time. I was in pain, and I masked it with alcohol.  I was contemplating hurting myself.  I finally decided to reach out and ask for help, and I am grateful I did. FHE Health and The Shatterproof Program saved my life. If you are struggling, you don’t have to stay there. We can and will help you. Reach out today at 303.960.9819.
https://fherehab.com/
I wear a bracelet on my wrist that says "Memento Mori". This ancient saying goes back to the time of Socrates. The literal translation means "Remember you will die."
Yes, everything living on this planet will die at some point, including you and I. I look at this everyday and ponder if I am living the life I am supposed to be. Am I giving it my all. Am I giving back to my fellow humans the way I want to. If not, its up to me to make the change and not wait for someone else to do it.
Suicide rates in this country and among first responders are staggering with no signs of slowing down unfortunately. I often wonder if the soul still suffers when someone takes their own life. My opinion is it does. I think those souls are shown a life of "What could have been" if they have kept going, had faith and reached out for help when they needed it. 
Take a look at your life and dive deep. Are you living the best life you can right now. If not remember Memento Mori.
Stay strong, Stay safe and see you next time.
www.cjevolution.com
Patrick 

Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast: Microcast Monday - Organizational Culture

Hello everyone and welcome back to The CJEvolution Podcast. Thank you for listening to the show. Please give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts we sure would appreciate it. 
A special thanks to YOU. The criminal justice / first responder professional. Thank you for what you do every day for our communities. Remember you are honored, cherished, and loved. Keep up the good work and please be safe. 
I struggled. I was in a dark place for a long time. I was in pain, and I masked it with alcohol.  I was contemplating hurting myself.  I finally decided to reach out and ask for help, and I am grateful I did. FHE Health and The Shatterproof Program saved my life. If you are struggling, you don’t have to stay there. We can and will help you. Reach out today at 303.960.9819.
https://fherehab.com/
Happy Monday everyone. I want to express my condolences to the family of Tyre Nichols. His death at the hands of law enforcement officers shocked the nation. This is not a reflection on the entire law enforcement profession as a whole. 
Organizational culture played a key role in this horrific event, and in my opinion an investigation to the entire department needs to take place. My guess is that this is systemic within the agency and ultimately The Chief of Police is responsible for the culture of an organization, good or bad.
What is the culture within your organization? 
While the Chief was in front of the media preparing citizens before the release of the videos, the buck stops with the Chief. 
Hopefully, justice will be served in this incident.
Go out and do the best job you can and please be safe.
www.cjevolution.com
Patrick
 
 
 

Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast: The Power of Sharing Struggles - With LEO Christopher Littrell

Hello everyone and welcome back to The Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast. Thank you for listening. If you are a long-time listener welcome back. If you are a new listener, welcome. I know you will love the show. Please head over to Apple Podcasts and give us that 5-Star Rating and Review. 
Special thanks to YOU. Thank you for what you do every day. Please remember you are honored, cherished, and loved. Keep up the good work and be safe. 
It’s a new year. If you are suffering this is your year. It’s time to reach out and get the help you need and deserve. Reach out to FHE Health and Shatterproof for first responders. They helped me and I know they can help you. Reach out at 844-650-1399 or 303-960-9819.
https://fherehab.com/services/first-responders/
There is so much power in first responders telling their stories of challenges they have faced and more importantly how they overcame and are forging ahead.
My next guest is Christopher Littrell. Chris is a Full Time LEO with an agency in Washington State and is also a podcaster. I was honored to be on show recently - Gravity Podcast - Two Feet on The Ground. Chris is also a columnist for Police1 and recently wrote an article about yours truly. Chris also helps LEO's everywhere with his consulting and training services - Gravity Consulting & Training, LLC.
In this episode Chris and I talk about the challenges in law enforcement, his challenges and solid advice for law enforcement officers everywhere. 
You can find Chris here:
https://www.go2kennewick.com/directory.aspx?EID=218
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gravitychris/ 
https://gravityct.com/ 
 
Stay tuned for more great shows!
 
www.cjevolution.com
 
Patrick
 
 

Criminal Justice Evolution: Microcast Monday - Time Waits for No One

Hello everyone and welcome back to The CJEvolution Podcast. Thank you for listening to the show. Please give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts we sure would appreciate it. 
A special thanks to YOU. The criminal justice / first responder professional. Thank you for what you do every day for our communities. Remember you are honored, cherished, and loved. Keep up the good work and please be safe. 
I struggled. I was in a dark place for a long time. I was in pain, and I masked it with alcohol.  I was contemplating hurting myself.  I finally decided to reach out and ask for help, and I am grateful I did. FHE Health and The Shatterproof Program saved my life. If you are struggling, you don’t have to stay there. We can and will help you. Reach out today at 303.960.9819.
https://fherehab.com/
 
Happy Monday Everyone. I hope you have a great day and a great week. As you head into your day I want you to think about the time you have. What do you spend your time on? Work and Family come to mind and those are important ways you spend you time. But, are you spending time with yourself? Are you finding ways to improve yourself? The only guarantee in life is that time keeps going and eventually you will die.
How do you want to spend the remainder of your days? Learn to spend them in happiness and gratitude. 
Go out and conquer your day and week.
www.cjevolution.com
 
Patrick

Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast: How to Build a Wellness Team with Veteran LEO Vicki Hixson

Hello and welcome back to the show. If you are a new listener, welcome. We know you will love the show. Long time listener, welcome back. Please give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts. 
A special thanks to YOU for what YOU do every day. Remember you are honored, cherished, and loved. Keep up the great work and please be safe. 
It's a new year and a lot of you are still suffering from the challenges from 2022. It's time you reach out and ask for help. There is power in humility and asking for help. FHE Health and Shatterproof can get you better so you can live a better life. Reach out today - 3039609819. All calls are confidential. 
https://fherehab.com/services/first-responders/ 
I am so excited to have my friend Vicki Hixson on the show. She is one of the most passionate people I have met. 
Vicki has been a law enforcement officer in Arizona for over 25 years and has also managed first responder peer support programs since 2013. Vicki is passionate about assisting public safety agencies in creating comprehensive wellness programs and supporting first responders and their families. As the owner of Critical Incident Consulting, LLC, she provides customized solutions, training, employee care plans, and creative wellness programs to agencies nationally while recognizing the needs of both the employees and the agencies. She is also a co-creator and co-host of the Ride Along Chronicles podcast; a social podcast focusing on the unique challenges of first responder families told through confidential storytelling. She has been married to her law enforcement officer husband for over 25 years and together they raised three children
Such a great and informative show with a person who is dedicated to helping our brave men and women who serve.
You can find Vicki here:
vicki@criticalincidentconsulting.com 
http://www.ridealongchronicles.com/ 
 
Stay tuned for more great episodes!
www.cjevolution.com
 
Patrick