Monday Dec 13, 2021
Criminal Justice Evolution: Microcast Monday - The Difficult Road
Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast
Criminal Justice Evolution - A podcast for First Responders - Life / Self Improvement / CJ Topics / Motivation / Fitness
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Friday Dec 10, 2021
Friday Dec 10, 2021
Hello everyone and welcome back to The Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast. Thank you so much for the support. Please remember our first responders who protect and serve everyday, especially in this holiday season.
A big Thank You to all the Criminal Justice professionals out there. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Please be safe!
It is such an honor to be partnered with Detectachem. This amazing company is helping keep our criminal justice professionals / military personnel safer with their mobile threat technology. This application-based technology is a must-have for your organization. Detecting illicit drugs, explosives and now COVID-19. Check out their link at www.cjevolution.com
I am very excited to have Bridget Truxillo on the show. She is the first guest I have had on the podcast in a long time and it was an honor talking with her.
SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCE: David III (Bridget's son) stopped in to say hi and wave. =)
Bridget Truxillo is the Founder and CEO of Protective Wellness. Bridget knows the challenges law enforcement officers face, both outside and inside their agencies based on her experiences as a Deputy Sheriff in Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida.
Bridget started out in Patrol, but very quickly transferred to the Narcotics and Organized Crime Unit (NOCU), and also became the only female member of the SWAT team.
During her time in the NOCU, Bridget routinely conducted undercover buys of narcotics and effectuated many arrest and search warrants as a result of her undercover operations.
While on the SWAT team, Bridget participated in serving search warrants, active shooter and hostage situations, competed twice in SWAT Round-up International (an International SWAT competition), as well as many hundreds of hours of training.
Although being a Deputy Sheriff allowed Bridget to serve the public, Bridget realized she wanted to find a way to serve the law enforcement and first responder community directly so she left law enforcement to attend law school as a means to glean the knowledge and skills necessary for this purpose. After 13+ years practicing law in civil litigation, Bridget was able to curate a unique business dedicated to representing and supporting law enforcement officers and first responders.
Bridget is a graduate of the University of Florida (Go Gators!) with a B.S. degree in Environmental Horticulture (yes, she really likes plants), and the University of St. Thomas School of Law in Miami, FL with a J.D.
Bridget is licensed to practice law in Texas, Florida, New York and Louisiana, and lives in Houston, TX with her beautiful, smart, and fun husband and three kids.
You can find My Protective Wellness here:
https://www.myprotectivewellness.com/
Stay tuned for more great guests on the CJEvolution Podcast
www.cjevolution.com
Patrick
Monday Dec 06, 2021
Monday Dec 06, 2021
Happy Monday Everyone. I hope your day is off to a great start. If you love this show, please give us that 5-Star Rating on Apple Podcasts.
A big shout out and Thank You to all the brave men and women working in The Criminal Justice Field. Remember that you are honored, cherished and loved. Don't believe everything you see on the media. The vast majority of Americans support and love you. Keep up the great work.
A big thanks to our sponsor Detectachem. This amazing and innovative company is helping keep our first responders safer by offering mobile threat detection that fits in the palm of your hands. Detecting illicit drugs, explosives and now COVID-19. This application-based technology is a must have for your organization. Check out their link at www.cjevolution.com
Today I want you to think about direction and options in your life. Are you keeping your mind open to possibilities or options you have in front of you? It could be options in your organization. It could be options for your personal life. It could be options for treatment for addiction or mental health. Remember you always have options in the course you want to take. However, sometimes we don't keep our mind open. Remember change is going to happen whether you like it or not.
So today please go forward and remember you are never stuck. There are always solutions to every problem or issue you might have. You just have to keep your mind open and take that first step.
I would love to hear from you. I love talking to first responders and organizations about resiliency, leadership and mental health for first responders. You can find my scheduling link below.
https://www.cjevolution.com/speaking-engagements/
Go out and conquer your day. Be safe.
Patrick
Monday Nov 29, 2021
Monday Nov 29, 2021
Hello everyone and welcome back to Microcast Monday. Happy Monday everyone! I know this day is going to be great for you. Thank you all for listening to the show and your continued support.
I want to give a big Thank You to all the brave men and women who continue to serve their communities with honor and dedication. Please be safe and remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the great work and stay safe.
It is such an honor to be partnered with Detectachem. This amazing company is keeping YOU safer by offering mobile threat detection that fits in the palm of your hand - Detecting illicit drugs, explosives and now COVID-19. Check out their link at www.cjevolution.com
I am very happy this morning. Grateful to be alive and grateful for all the close family and friends that are in my life and continue to support and love me. As many of you know, not too long ago I was in a dark place. I was depressed, stressed, fearful and I wanted to take my life. It wasn't until I reached out to my network that I found the place I needed to be. The Shatterproof program for first responders at FHE saved my life.
I love life now and I am excited for what the future holds for me. I am no longer fearful about what I can't control. I focus on what I can control and I take it day by day. My treatment taught me the tools to guide me along the way.
My new mission is to help the first responder / veteran communities more than I have been. Through my public speaking, coaching and podcast I hope to help in more of a direct way. You can find more information about these at www.cjevolution.com
If you are suffering or you know someone who is please reach out to TRUSTED friends and family. If you need information about Shatterproof in FL you can find it here: SHATTERPROOF@FHE First Responders’ Addiction Treatment Program (fherehab.com)
If you want to reach out to me directly you can find my contact information at www.cjevolution.com My cell number is: 303.960.0819
One of my favorite quotes is by Martin Luther King, JR. " You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step."
Go out and conquer your day.
Patrick
Wednesday Oct 06, 2021
Wednesday Oct 06, 2021
Hello Everyone and Welcome Back to The Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast. This show is top ranked because of you the listener and supporter, and we appreciate it. Please rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts when you have a moment.
A big shout out and THANK you to all the Criminal Justice Field. Whatever you are doing and wherever you are at, remember you honored cherished and loved. Keep up the great work.
I wanted to take a few moments and give you the listener and supporter of the show and myself an update. I am going to take some time off for a bit to work on my mental health. I am calling it a mental health sabbatical. I have been pretty candid about my personal struggles over the last several months and it has come time to take action for ME. In order to provide you the best content and the best shows, I need to be better.
This is not the end of the show - far from it. The Criminal Justice Evolution Show lives on, and I will come back bigger and stronger than before.
I will be back on the Microphone soon. Remember I love you all and thank you for the continuing support. If you would like to reach out to me you can at www.cjevolution.com - It might be some time, but I will respond to you.
Be safe everyone.
Patrick
Monday Sep 27, 2021
Monday Sep 27, 2021
Hello everyone and welcome back to Microcast Monday. Short bursts of inspiration and motivation to get you started on the right track for your day and week.
A big shout out and THANK YOU for all the brave men and women who work in the criminal justice system. Thank you all for what you do. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the great work.
Our show today is brought to you by Viking Law Enforcement Consulting, LLC. Viking offers assistance to law enforcement agencies and clients including: Best Practices, Technology Optimization, Forensics and Case Reviews. Viking also helps companies bid for government contracts. Reach out to Viking Today at www.vikinglec.com to schedule your free 15-minute phone consultation.
On to the show -
What is your vision? What are your goals? If you have both then you are ahead of the pack. However, a lot of people don't have a vision. They go through life just floating and let they let the wind take them where they end up. Don't be this way. You have a purpose! Remember to define your vision. Visualize where you want to be in your life and you will get there. Remember you are loved!
Go out and conquer you day and stay tuned for more great shows.
www.cjevolution.com
Patrick
Monday Sep 20, 2021
Monday Sep 20, 2021
Hello everyone and welcome back to Microcast Monday. Short bursts of inspiration and motivation to get you started on the right path for your week.
A big shout out and THANK YOU to all the brave men and women work in the criminal justice field. Thank you for what you do everyday. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the great work.
Our show today is brought to you by Viking Law Enforcement Consulting, LLC. Viking offers assistance to law enforcement agencies and clients including: best practices, technology optimization, forensics and case reviews. Viking also helps companies bid for government contracts. Reach out to Viking today at www.vikinglec.com to schedule your free 15 minute phone consultation.
We all get in a funk. We all go through difficult times. The one thing I am learning is that self-pity is a dangerous cycle that will keep you in the rabbit hole. Self pity does absolutely nothing for you and where you want to go in your life. Self pity gives you more self pity. How do you get out of this cycle? One way is to practice gratitude. It might be hard at first, but gratitude is the foundation where everything else is built.
Stop your self pity and start your growth.
Stay tuned for more great shows on The CJEvolution Podcast
www.cjevolution.com
Patrick
Monday Sep 13, 2021
Monday Sep 13, 2021
Hello everyone and welcome back to Microcast Monday. Short bursts of inspiration and motivation to get you started on the right track with your week.
A big shout out and THANK YOU to all the criminal justice professionals. Thank you for what you do. Remember, you are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the great work.
Our show today is brought to you by Viking Law Enforcement Consulting, LLC. Viking offers assistance to law enforcement agencies and clients including: Best practices, technology optimization, forensics and case reviews. Viking helps companies bid for government contracts. Reach out to Viking today at www.vikinglec.com to schedule your free 15 minute phone consultation.
Are you stressed? We all get stressed at some points in our lives. Personal and professional pressures seem to consume our day's and sometimes it can feel overwhelming. I know. I want to share a technique that I have started to utilize that helps ground me. Some of you might have heard of this technique, but some probably haven't.
It's called: 5 , 4 , 3 , 2 1
If you have a moment sit down and try to relax. Do the following.
5 - See five things that are in front of you.
4 - Feel four things you can touch.
3 - Things you can hear.
2 - Things you can smell.
1 - Thing you can taste.
This is a powerful exercise that I hope you utilize throughout YOUR day. Remember, stress doesn't have to consume you.
Stay tuned for more great episodes on The CJEvolution Podcast.
www.cjevolution.com
Patrick
Monday Sep 06, 2021
Monday Sep 06, 2021
Hello everyone and welcome back to Microcast Monday. Short Bursts of Inspiration and motivation to get you stated for your week. Happy Labor Day everyone. I hope your weekend and your day were very good. Remember to stay safe.
Our show today is brought to you by Viking Law Enforcement Consulting, LLC. Viking offers assistance to law enforcement agencies and clients including: Best practices, technology optimization, forensics and case reviews. Viking also helps companies bid for government contracts. Reach out to Viking today at www.vikinglec.com
On to Microcast Monday.
One of the most powerful things you can do with your life is figuring out your WHY? If you have done that, you are ahead of most people. Most people struggle with their why including myself sometimes. Once you have your WHY the HOW will come to you. Most people worry about HOW things will come to pass. Once you believe they will the HOW is going to work itself out.
Go out and conquer your week and stay tuned for more great podcasts on The CJEvolution Podcast.
www.cjevolution.com
Patrick
Monday Aug 23, 2021
Monday Aug 23, 2021
Hello everyone and welcome back to Microcast Monday. Short bursts of inspiration and motivation to get your started on you started on the right path for your week and day. Please take a moment and rate and review the show, and gives us that 5-Start rating and review on Apple Podcasts.
A big thanks to all the brave men and women who serve in the Criminal Justice Field. Thank you for what you do. Keep up the great work, and please be safe.
Our show today is brought to you by Viking Law Enforcement Consulting, LLC. Viking offers assistance to law enforcement agencies and clients including: best practices, technology optimization, forensics, and case reviews. Viking also helps companies bid for government contracts. Reach out to Viking today at vikinglec.com to schedule your free 15 minute phone consultation.
http://www.vikinglec.com/
As you head into your Monday, I want you to know that you are not alone if you are going through rough times. You are never alone. Remember to show emotions is not a weakness, it's a strength. When the world seems to be crashing down on you that's when you have to dig deep.
You will get through whatever you are going through.
Go out and conquer your day.
Stay tuned for more great guests on The CJEvolution Podcast
www.cjevolution.com
Patrick
Wednesday Aug 18, 2021
Wednesday Aug 18, 2021
Hello everyone and welcome back to The CJEvolution Podcast. A top ranked show because of YOU! Thank you so much for the continued support. If you could leave a 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts we sure would appreciate it.
A big thank you to all the brave men and women who work in the Criminal Justice Field. Thank you for what you do every day. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the great work.
Our show today is brought to you by Viking Law Enforcement Consulting, LLC. Viking offers assistance to law enforcement agencies and clients including: Best Practices, Technology Optimization, Forensics, and Case Reviews. Viking also helps companies bid for government contracts. Reach out to Viking today at www.vikinglec.com to schedule your free 15-minute phone consultation.
https://www.vikinglec.com
So excited to have my friend Chad Bruckner on the show. Chad M. Bruckner is Managing Partner and Licensed Private Investigator at Pennsylvania-based Intercounty Investigations & Solutions — a one-stop shop for cutting-edge private investigations, background screens, law enforcement training, consultation and more.Results matter, and after accruing high-level expertise via two decades of experience in law enforcement and the military, Chad is uniquely positioned to provide private citizens, corporate entities, law firms and government agencies with the solutions they require.Detective. Undercover Officer. Background Investigator. Mobile Device Examiner. Lead Field Training Officer. Patrol Squad Leader. Chad held all those critical roles, and more, during a 13-year career in law enforcement serving a large borough in the Philadelphia suburbs. Having conducted more than 1,000 serious and often complex criminal investigations — including homicides, kidnappings, narcotics, fraud, sex crimes, and more — Chad developed and employed a razor-sharp set of skills to solve cases and elicit numerous confessions.As a detective, Chad established a trailblazing Street Crimes Unit that solved 100% of all shootings and robberies within his police department’s jurisdiction during his tenure. The unit made over 250 felony drug arrests between 2012 and 2015, and was responsible for a 40% reduction in crime during that period. At the same time, Chad became a court-recognized expert in several disciplines — exceptionally valuable expertise that he now brings to his clients.Prior to his law enforcement career, Chad served eight years in the United States Army. A combat veteran, he supervised more than 300 operations in Iraq as an Infantry Squad Leader. During his military service, Chad was recognized once as Battalion NCO of the Year and in 2004 had the distinct honor of being recognized as Brigade (approx. 4,000 soldiers) NCO of the year.A certified police instructor who currently teaches a variety of courses to Police Academy cadets, Chad is also a trained volunteer with Police Crisis Intervention & Stress Management teams. One of his many missions is to serve first responders on the front lines and help reduce the stigma of mental health advocacy in first responders. Chad teaches courses designed to help individuals maximize their potential and chart a path for peak performance, leadership development and improved well-being.Chad holds a master’s degree in Digital Forensics and a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from DeSales University.
A great interview.
You can find Chad here:
Intercounty Investigations & Solutions
https://intercountyis.com/
Linkedin
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-m-bruckner-07892b18a/
Stay tuned for more great episodes on The CJEvolution Podcast
www.cjevolution.com
Patrick