Criminal Justice Evolution (CJEvolution) - Hosted by Patrick Fitzgibbons

Hello everyone and welcome back to the program. We are 8 days into the new year and once again innocent civilians are injured and killed at the hands of a madman in Fort Lauderdale. Many questions remain as the investigation ensues and our hearts go out to the victims of this horrible tradegy. In this episode, Patrick talks about being more of aware of our surroundings. So many times we are preoccupied with all the noise in our lives when we need to pay more attention to what is going on around us.  Please be safe everyone. www.cjevolution.net Patrick 

Hello and welcome back. In this episode Patrick welcomes special guest Vic Ferrari - Vic is the Author of Dickheads and Debauchery and Other Ingenious Ways to Die (2016). Vic is a former NYPD Detective who retired after 20 years of distinguished serivce. He is a former Bronx resident who now resides in Florida. Vic enjoys eating subpar food along with writing. He also likes cooking and spending time with his dog (Irish Wolfhound) who ignores him. A very funny episode which I am sure you will enjoy. Connect with Vic on Twitter: @vicferrari50  Check out his book on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/Dickheads-Debauchery-other-ingenious-ways-ebook/dp/B01GEVW100   Vics Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Dickheads-Debauchery-and-other-ingenious-ways-to-die-238351983202178/?fref=ts   Enjoy    

Hello everyone, and welcome back. Happy New Year to all and I hope everyone had a safe New Years Eve and New Years Day. Thank you to all the first responders for making us safe as we usher in a new year. 2017 is going to great year for each of you. You have to believe you can achieve anything, and you will. The new year is going to bring great guests and topics to the podcast. Thank you for the continued support. www.cjevolution.net   Patrick 

Hello everyone and welcome back. John R. Beyer spent nearly a decade in a Southern  California law enforcement agency as a traffic officer, a training officer, and as a member of the elite Specials Weapons Assault Team (SWAT) before moving into the educational field. In that capacity, he served as a teacher for both regular and special education before moving into school and district levels of administration for a total of over twenty-five years in education. He is currently the co-founder and head writer for the J and L Research and Exploration blog  with his lovely spouse Laureen, co-founder. He has been published in dozens of magazines and finished his Doctorate in Educational Management from Pepperdine University in 2001 and completed his PhD. in Clinical Psychology in January of 2014. He resides on a small ranch in the High Desert of Southern California. He has also been involved in acting  within the Western genre. You can look him up on IMDB and find many videos on YouTube. His latest short story was published May of 2016 in Foliate Oak Literary Magazine  at http://www.foliateoak.com/ For further information concerning Black Opal Books please visit: www.blackopalbooks.com You can also follow my non-fiction pieces by visiting: www.jandlresearchandexploration.blogspot.com   Hope you enjoy this interview.   Patrick 

Hello everyone and Merry Christmas. I hope everyone is having a safe and happy holiday with family and friends. Remember our brave men and women in law enforcement, and the armed forces of this great country who protect us all each and everyday. As we wind down 2016, lets take a moment to reflect on our accomplishments and our failures for the year. Remember without failure, we cannot have success. Check out the new website.  www.cjevolution.net   Patrick 

Hello everyone, and welcome back. I am a very big fan of Jeffrey Gitomer and I bought a book in 2006 called The Little Black Book of Connections. This is a great read (not too long) from Jeffrey that talks about very important ways to connect and keep connected in the work place, as well as our personal lives. Check it out, and enjoy!   Please check out my new website - www.cjevolution.net.  Patrick    Jeffery Gitomer's - Little Black Book of Connections. 6.5 Assets for Networking your way to Rich Relationships. Bard Press, Austin (2006). 

Hello everyone and welcome back In this episode, Patrick talks about the importance of understanding the landmark use of force case Graham V. Connor. This case determines the legality of every law enforcement use of force incident. In this day and age, this case is more important than ever. Enjoy. Please get a sneak peak of my new website www.cjevolution.net case reference: http://www.policemag.com/channel/patrol/articles/2014/10/understanding-graham-v-connor.aspx   Patrick - 

Hello everyone and welcome back. This is episode 50 of CJEvolution, and thank you for the continued support. In this episode Patrick talks about the lense in which criminal justice professionals see the world. Law enforcement isn't correct all the time, but most CJ professionals have a good read on situations and people. However, as we have talked about before we need to maintain the good balance in our life. Stay warm and stay safe.   Patrick 

Hello and welcome back. Most officers will encounter a use of force issue in their career. The Police Executive Research Forum (PERF), provides officers and departments great information on not only how to nagivate through a use of force incident, but often how to avoid a use of force issue / incident altogether. A great source of information. The link is below:   http://www.policeforum.org/assets/30%20guiding%20principles.pdf   Have a good start to your week.   Patrick 

Hello everyone and welcome back. We hope you all had a happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday. In this episode, Patrick talks about reaping what we sow. We all know Officers who have gotten into trouble during their careers and might have even lost their jobs. What causes this? There are a myriad of ways officers can get into disciplinary problems or lose their careers, but most of the time it comes down to basic principals that everyone should abide by. Be safe everyone Patrick 

Welcome back and Happy Thanksgiving. As we gather with friends and family this holiday season lets not forget the brave men and women who protect our communities ever day of every year. Many first responders are separated from their families to protect all of us. Please remember the brave officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty and their families. 

Hello everyone and welcome back. A lot of listeners to the podcast are not affiliated with the criminal justice field and I appreciate those listeners downloading the podcast. It's good to shed light on some misconceptions in police work and give our non criminal justice audience a glimpse into some of the decisions and calls law enforcement officers go to make on a daily basis. Remember that not everything you watch on television or the movies in regards to criminal justice is what actually happens in real life. Be safe - Thank you for the support. Patrick 

Everyone who aspires to become a police officer must successfully navigate the various steps needed to wear the badge. In this episode Patrick offers tips and suggestions to have a successful oral board experience. Happy Monday.   Patrick 

Hello everyone and welcome back. The last couple of days have been a whirlwind with the election of Donald Trump. A lot of people thought Mr. Trump didn't have a chance to win, but he pulled it off. Mainly due to his perseverance and his goals of becoming Commander in Chief. Never give up on your goals.    Happy Veterans Day to all of the brave men and women who serve and have sacraficed to give us the freedoms we hold so dear.   Have a great Friday.   Patrick 

Hello and welcome back. In this episode Patrick talks about the importance of having a good balance between body and soul. We all probably need to be taking care of ourselves in one way shape or form, and it all starts with taking better care of our bodies. If we are taking care of our bodies then we are taking care of our soul. The key to any success starts with this.