Force Multiplier for Law Enforcement
Force Multiplier for Law Enforcement with Lorenzo Valdivia, where we discuss factors that give officers the ability to accomplish greater feats than they would without it.
Episodes
52 episodes
Defensive Tactics with Johnny Lee Smith (episode 1 re-release)
This week on Force Multiplier we talk with Johnny Lee Smith, 5th Degree BJJ black belt and founder of Strategic Self- Defense and Gunfighting Tactics, about defensive tactics training. We discuss mindset and why an effective defensive tac...
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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54:05
Systemic Problems in Law Enforcement Training
This week we talk to Ari Knazan. We went beyond the typical “why cops should train”. We discuss some of the systemic problems in law enforcement in regard to training, types of training available and our pet peeves we see in our profession.&nbs...
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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59:48
Decision and Resistive Based Training
This week we talk to Daniel Spychalski. We discuss decision and resistive based police training, inadequate training, perfect outcome expectations.Daniel is a Multiple Martial art black belts, mixed martial arts, Police Instructor certi...
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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50:36
Don't Be Mediocre and healing through CBD
This week we talk to William Branum with Naked Warrior Recovery. We discuss the benefits of CBD and why being Mediocre is never ok.Founder and CEO of Naked Warrior Recovery, a CBD company focused on the recovery of veterans and fi...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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1:06:25
Officer Involved Shooting, Mental Health and Training for Stress Performance with Elias Donker
This weeks episode is brought to you by Do Hard Things Coaching and Consulting. This week we talk to Elias Donker. We discuss his involvement in a OIS, Mental Health and Training for Stress Performa...
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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1:10:42
Living Life as a Warrior
This week we talk to Brandon Bennett. We discuss living life as a warrior.Brandon Bennett as been supporting his community as a Tulsa police officer since 1992 – including roles as Burglary Detective, Special Operations, and Defensive T...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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53:01
1986 Miami Firefight, Five Minutes that Changed the Bureau, with Ed Mireles
This week we talk to Edmundo Mireles, Jr.. We discuss the 1986 Miami Firefight and how that event change law enforcement. Mr. Mireles was born in Alice, Texas and raised in Beeville, TX. In 1971 he enlisted in the US Marines. He served ...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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1:36:58
Breathe for Law Enforcement with Master Rickson Gracie and Craig Husband
This weeks episode is brought to you by Do Hard Things Coaching and Consulting. This week we talk to Master Rickson Gracie and Craig Husband. We discuss Master Rickson's breathing philosophies and h...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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57:16
Train For a Win
This weeks Episode is brought to you by Texas Law Dawgs Podcast. This week we talk to Joshuah Chambers. We discuss training for a win, dual conditioning and training the fear out.Joshuah is a Special Agent in the United States...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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59:18
The Best Way To Deal With Violence Is To Be Good At It!
This weeks episode is brought to you by Do Hard Things Coaching and Consulting. This week we talk to Mark Rand. We discuss the best way to deal with violence.Mark has spent 24 years as a Law ...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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1:03:47
Lessons from Officer Involved Shooting with Lester Gherardini
This weeks Episode is brought to you by Texas Law Dawgs Podcast. This week we talk to Lester Gherardini. We discuss and how we turned to physical fitness to help him after an Officer involved shooting.Lester "Les" Gherardini grew ...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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54:41
Will Your Training Survive the Pavement?
This week we talk to Rob Magao is the founder, owner and head instructor of the Officer Survival Series. With over 25 years of law enforcement experience, Rob has worked in various units to include; patrol, SRO, conservation law-enf...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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1:03:25
Calm in the Storm While Getting Punched in the Face.
We discuss a few topics with Jason that include remaining Calm in the Storm While Getting Punched in the Face.Jason is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt and former Police Officer of 11 years. During his career he has primarily worked pat...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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1:03:22
Rex Larson Story of Survival (Part 2)
Part 2 as we talk to Rex Larson. Rex Shares his story of when a suspect shot him 2X with a shotgun and how training kicked in to save his life.Rex Larson was born in Rolla, Missouri. When he turned 20 years old, he enrolled in the Sheri...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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1:20:10
Rex Larson Story of Survival (Part 1)
This week we talk to Rex Larson. Rex Shares his story of when a suspect shot him 2X with a shotgun and how training kicked in to save his life.Rex Larson was born in Rolla, Missouri. When he turned 20 years old, he enrolled in the Sheri...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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37:50
Corrections and Training
This week we talk to Jacob Hillis and Will Randolph, who serve as Correction Officers. We discuss the importance of training as Corrections Officer and how to provide training when your budget may be small.Jacob W. Hillis has been invol...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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1:08:23
Philosophies with Master Carlos Machado
This week we talk to Master Carlos Machado (Jiu jitsu 8th degree). We discuss Master Machado's career as a BJJ practitioner and what he contributes to being successful in an art that most quit in-The price we pay if we are to go bey...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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1:19:48
What's Your Exit Strategy?
This week we talk to Kerry Murakami, We discuss having an exit strategy and more!Kerry retired from from Law Enforcement after 28 years of law enforcement in the Chicago area. He is a Defensive tactics instructor and Scenario base...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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53:29
Married, Law Enforcement and Training
This week we talk to Jason and Megan Alsatt. We discuss being married and Law Enforcement Officers. Jason has been in Law Enforcement for 20 years. During those 20 years he has served as a patrol deputy, Field Training Officer, a foundi...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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42:00
When Training Kicks In
This week we talk to Sam Muzayen. We discuss his time as a United States Marine and how he credits his time in the Marine Corps to saving his life when a drunk driver pinned him between his patrol car and hers.Sam is a Marine Corps and ...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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42:24
Creating an Effective Defensive Tactics Program
This week we talk to Randy Wark. We discuss creating an effective DT program.Randy is a Corporal in North Carolina with 14 years of Law Enforcement experience in two states, North Carolina and Virginia.) Randy is the Lead Defensive ...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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48:47
Mandatory Training within Your Department
This week we talk to Deputy Chief Brad Leonard. We discuss Establishing a defensive a tactics program and getting buy in from leadership for your program.Deputy Chief Leonard has been in Law Enforcement for 19 years. He currently is the...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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40:09
Building a training plan
This week we talk to Ray Beshirs. We discuss building a training plan within your department and response to resistance. Ray served for 23 Years as a Texas Police Officer.Master Peace Officer LicenseOver 17 Years of police teach...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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48:31