The First Responder Playbook: Insights on Leadership and Training

Training Day: Small Town Cop, Big Time Passion with Brady Bailey

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This week, we’re diving into the world of small-town grit with Officer Brady Bailey—a cop who proves you don’t need a big city badge to make a big-time impact.
From traffic stops to training rooms, Brady has turned his passion for criminal interdiction and police instruction into a mission. He’s part cop, part teacher, and all-in when it comes to sharpening the blade for the next generation of street-smart officers.
💥 Hear how he turned routine patrol into a highway hunting ground for criminals.
💥 Learn what lights his fire for training the troops.
💥 And find out why rural officers might just be the most underrated force in the game.
👮‍♂️ Real stories. Raw lessons. First responder real talk.
🎧 Listen now on YouTube and all major streaming platforms!
Follow, share, and get ready to take notes—Brady’s bringing the 🔥.
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Chasing the Social Media Criminal with Cameron Pavlicek

The rise of social media has brought about a new wave of criminal activity, with criminals using platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to carry out illicit activities such as drug trafficking and human trafficking. Law enforcement agencies around the world are now faced with the challenge of chasing these social media criminals and cracking down on their operations.

Control the Call, Control the Outcome with Sgt. David Vilaysing

This week, we’re flipping the script on high-stress calls and adrenaline-fueled responses. Join us as we sit down with David Vilsaying, nationally recognized de-escalation instructor and voice of calm in chaos.
From the streets to the classroom, David shares real-world strategies that save lives—and careers. Whether you're a rookie responder or a seasoned supervisor, this episode will sharpen your tools, not just your tactics.
Why escalation isn’t inevitable How communication can be your most powerful weapon And why de-escalation is more than a buzzword—it’s a survival skill.
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Chapters
(00:00:00) - Will You Stop Fighting?(00:00:59) - Meet Sergeant David Velising(00:02:04) - One MP in Law Enforcement's Long Career(00:03:06) - Former Law Enforcement Officer on His Favorite Job(00:05:23) - What's a Supervisor's Job?(00:06:26) - Retiring at 65(00:08:12) - The First Responders at Aelita Training Center(00:12:29) - It Doesn't Matter How Many People Attend Your Class--(00:15:19) - De-escalation Tactics, Internal Self-Awareness(00:18:17) - De-Escalation Training(00:22:25) - Deescalation Training at the Cherokee Casino(00:27:34) - Regional Training Centers for Police: What is the Central Region and(00:31:00) - How big was Hays Police Department?(00:34:59) - What do you teach to officers besides deescalation?(00:38:39) - There's Life After Law Enforcement: Part 3(00:39:53) - Retired Law Enforcement Officer starts his own business