Criminal Justice Evolution (CJEvolution) - Hosted by Patrick Fitzgibbons

Hello everyone and welcome back. In this episode Patrick welcomes Bernard Schaffer. He is an author, full-time police detective and father of two. As a twenty-year law enforcement veteran, he is a decorated criminal investigator, narcotics expert and child forensic interviewer. Bernard is also the author of numerous independently published books and series. His newest Novel, The Theif of All Light, will be released by Kensington Publications in Summer 2018. He lives and works in the suburbs of Philadelphia, PA.  Patrick and Bernard talk about going after your dreams, tips for apiring authors and law enforcement challenges. A good interview that we hope you enjoy. Find Bernard here: https://www.bernardschaffer.com/ https://www.bernardschaffer.com/blog   Check out this promo for the book "Thief of all Light": http://sites.kensingtonbooks.com/schaffer/   Books: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=bernard+schaffer   Twitter: https://twitter.com/search?src=typd&q=Bernard%20Shcaffer   Check this and other greart episodes at: www.cjevolution.com   Patrick  

Hello everyone and welcome back to the show. In this episode, Patrick welcomes Major Charles "Chip" Huth to CJEvolution. Chip has 26 years of LE Experience and currently serves as The Commander of the Kansas City, Missouri Police Departments North Patrol Division. For years, Chip led the SCU Tactical Enforcement Team (SWAT) and has planned, coordinated and executed over 2500 high-risk tactical operations. Chip is also a senior consultant for the Arbinger Institute. With Offices in 23 countries, Arbinger is a recognized world-leader in improving organizational culture, conflict transformaton, and changing mindset. If that isn't enough, Chip has 35 years of experience in martial arts, with a background in competitive judo and kickboxing. Chip has also appeared on WINx presentations about leadership in law enforcement. Chip and Patrick talks about a variety of topics, which include leadership in law enforcement, future challenges and the importance of developing an outward mindset. A great interview with a true law enforcement leader. WINx presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mQwkHLgyaY Chips book: https://www.amazon.com/Unleashing-Power-Unconditional-Respect-Transforming/dp/1420099744/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1517013529&sr=8-1&keywords=unleashing+the+power+of+unconditional+respect LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-chip-huth-85826125/ Arbinger Institute: http://arbingerinstitute.com/   Check this and other great episodes at www.cjevolution.com   Patrick      

Hello everyone and welcome back to episode 172. We keep growing because of your continued support - Thank you! In this episode, Patrick talks about 5 leadership lessons for police supervisors. Most police officers will promote up in their careers, and leadership of others is a constant learning process. This episode gives you some practical tips and suggesions for you to be the best leader you can. Thanks to all the brave men and women in the criminal justice field protecting us everyday in a very difficult environment. Stay tuned for some more amazing guests. Here is the reference to this episode: http://lawofficer.com/leadership/5-basic-leadership-lessons-for-new-supervisors/ Hitting a roadblock in your professional or personal life? Head over Frame of Mind Coaching to see what Kim Ades and her amazing team can do for you - check out: www.frameofmindcoaching.com     Thank you   Patrick    

Hello everyone and welcome back. In this episode Patrick welcomes Elliot B. Spector to the show. Elliot is a former police officer and is the creator of The Spector Criminal Justice Training Network. Elliot has presented at many conferences on issues such as Officer Liability, Use of Force, Search and Seizure, Technology and he Law, Racial Profiling and many other important topics. Elliot believes that improving the quality of policing improves relationships with members of the community, reduces crime and enhances the ability of the police to serve and protect the community. Patrick talk about a variety of issues such as training for law enforcement, misconceptions the public has about the police and much more.  Elliot is also the author of Beyond Black Lives Matter - Building Trust Through Knowledge and Understanding. A great book that every criminal justice should read. This was a very good and informative show. Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Black-Matter-Elliot-Spector/dp/1608851834/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1516405954&sr=8-1&keywords=beyond+black+lives+matter You can find Elliot here: https://www.spectortraining.org/elliot-spector https://www.hgesq.com/our-people/attorneys/elliot-b-spector-of-counsel https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliot-spector-b8114144/   Find this and other great episodes at www.cjevolution.com   Patrick    

Hello everyone and welcome back. In the military the term "Friendly Fire" is never a good phrase to hear. This term means friendly forces are firing on each other, and unfotunately it does happen sometimes. Unfortunately, in law enforcement data indicates that friendly fire incidents are on the rise. So much that the term "Blue on Blue" has been coined, which means friendly fire between law enforcement personnel.  In this epsiode Patrick talks about some ways to avoid this deadly incident. Are you struggling in your personal or professional life? Are you struggling in both? Need a mentor or a life coach? Head over to Frame of Mind Coaching. Kim Ades and her amazing team can get you back on track. Check out www.frameofmindcoaching.com Check out the reference to this episode: https://blog.uspatriottactical.com/blue-on-blue-shootings-3-ways-to-avoid-friendly-fire/ Check out this and other great episodes at www.cjevolution.net   Patrick

Hello everyone and welcome back. One of the biggest influencers in Patrick's life is Dale Carnegie. He is the master of making connections,, making friends and influencing people. One of Patrick's favorite books is Dale Carnegies Lifetime Plan for Success - A compilation of How to Win Friends & Influence People, and How to Stop Worrying and Start Living. In this episode, Patrick talks about 19 Carnegie quotes that keep you moving when you are down and you want to give up. Everyone at the CJEvolution Team hope you all are being safe and thanks to all the brave men and women who serve in the criminal justice field. A link to Dale's books: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Dale+Carnegie+Books A link and reference to this show: https://www.postplanner.com/inspiring-dale-carnegie-quotes/ Find this and other great episodes at www.cjevolution.net   Patrick

Hello everyone and welcome back to the show. In this episode Patrick welcomes Darren Burch. He is a retired Phoenix Police Department Officer with a 30 year career, which included working with the Maricopa County Sheriffs Department. Darren ended his law enforcement career as a Crime Stoppers Sergeant, allowing him the unique opportunity to share manic and funny cop-stories each week on a local radio station's rock morning show. Darren is the host of a law enforcement based radio show called "The 5-0 Info Radio Show", and the co-host of another sow called the "Young Reporters." This is a great show that highlights going after your dreams, like Darren did. You can find Darren here: www.twistedbuttrue.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/darren-burch-7b472247/   Find this and other great episodes at www.cjevolution.net   Patrick  

Hello everyone and welcome back. In this episode, Patrick talks with Brian Willis. Brian is an internationally-recognized thought leader, speaker, trainer and writer. Brian serves as the Deputy Director for the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association and is President of the training company Winning Mind Training. He was a full time police officer with the Calgary Police Service for many years. He is the recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his contribution and commitment to Officer Safety in Canada and was named Law Officer of the Year in 2011. Patrick and Brian talk about various topics in this episode, but the focus is how Officers can become better people for themselves, departments and communities they serve. Check out Winning Mind Training here: http://winningmindtraining.com At Winning Mind Training we work with: * Law enforcement Leaders who are willing to Dare to Be Great in order to most effectively serve and lead the people in thier organization * Law enforcement officers who are committed to training their mind, body and spirit in order to become the best enforcement professional and best person they can be. * Law enforcement trainers who want to be great at what they do in order to create the best possible learning environment for their officers and instill in them the      highest possible level of competence and confidence.   Find Brian here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianrwillis/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwC-RHsC6gw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W92RKHjVqxI   Find this and other great episode at www.cjevolution.net   Patrick  

Hello everyon and welcome back to the show. In this episode, Patrick talks with Pamela Samuels Young. She is a succesful lawyer who became a very successful author and sought after motivational speaker. For fifteen years, Pamela served as Managing Counsel for Toyota in Southern California, specializing in labor and employment law. While still practicing law, she began moonlighting as a mystery writer because of her desire to see women and people of color depicted in the legal thrillers she read. She is a graduate of UC Berkeley's School of Law, a bachelors degree in journalism from USC and a masters degree in broadcasting from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism.  She has received numerous awards and she is a frequent speaker on the topics of sex-trafficking, fiction and writing and pursuing your passion. There are a lot of topics discussed in this great episode so enjoy! You can find Pamela here: http://www.pamelasamuelsyoung.com/ http://pamelasamuels-young.com/books/index.html @authorPSY https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamela-samuels-young-3230a16/   Enjoy this and other episodes at www.cjevolution.net   Patrick    

Hello everyone and welcome back. In this episode Patrick gives some tips and suggestions regarding Police Assessment Centers. They have been around for a very long time, and have been used to select the best candidates for upper level positions in both public and private organizations. Remember that prepartion, research and practice is usually going to be the winning recipe for any type of career advancement. Thank you once again for the brave men and women who protect us everyday. Reference to the show: PoliceOne: https://www.policeone.com/police-jobs-and-careers/articles/52289006-5-keys-to-acing-the-police-assessment-center-examination/   Great Book by Tina Lewis Rowe on Police Assessment Centers: https://www.amazon.com/Preparation-Guide-Assessment-Center-Method/dp/0398087512/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1513381135&sr=8-1&keywords=Tina+lewis+rowe   Thank you everyone and be safe. You can find this and other great episodes at www.cjevolution.net   Patrick

Hello everyone and welcome back to Show. Thanks to the first responders and everyone else who works in the Criminal Justice Field. We do appreciate the hard work everyone does daily in a difficult environment. If you are facing roadblocks in your life and you need coaching and mentoring to help you get to that next level, head over to Frame of Mind Coaching to see what Kim Ades and her amazing team can do for you - www.frameofmindcoaching.com Remember that you can achieve anything you want in your life not matter what anyone tells you. In this episode Patrick talks about 10 tips to help you achieve what you want in your life both professionally and personally. Check this and other great episodes at www.cjevolution.net Reference to the show: https://www.success.com/article/10-tips-to-achieve-anything-you-want-in-life   Stay safe everyone   Patrick  

Hello and welcome back to the show. In this episode Patrick welcomes Kyel Reyes. Kyle is a great American who does so much for law enforcement and law enforcement families. He is a successful entreprenuer and businessman, and he is the CEO of The Silent Partner Marketing. Kyle is also the National Spokesman at Law Enforcement Today. Kyle has been featured many times in the media, and made several appearances on Fox News and Fox & Friends. In this episode, Patrick and Kyle talk about many topics which include the challenges law enforcement officers face, the opioide epidemic and his wildly popular and controverial "Snowflake Test" he developed for recruiting new talent for his company. A great show with a great man and fervent supporter of our military and law enforcement everywhere. A link to a Fox news interview with Kyle: http://www.foxbusiness.com/features/2017/03/22/ceo-uses-snowflake-test-to-weed-out-whiny-unproductive-job-applicants.html   You can find Kyle here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thesilentpartner/ https://www.lawenforcementtoday.com/ http://thesilentpartnermarketing.com/ @kylescottreyes http://www.thewhiskeypatriots.com/   Check this and other great episodes at www.cjevolution.net   Patrick              

Hello everyone and welcome back to the show. This is the time of the year when many people are with family and friends celebrating the holidays. There is much happiness and joy among many, but remember that many people and officers still suffer from depression and lonliness during the holidays. In this episode, Patrick talks about ways to beat the holiday blues as a police officer. Remember you have much to be happy about and to be thankful for. Thank you for the continued support and because of that support the show has been labled as one of the best according to Player FM. Stay tuned for great guests and be safe everyone. Need expert coaching and mentoring to help you get to that next level personally and professsionally? Check out Kim Ades and her amazing team at Frame of Mind Coaching. You can find her here: www.frameofmindcoaching.com Check out this and other great episodes at www.cjevolution.net   Patrick   Reference to the show: https://www.officer.com/home/article/10250563/holiday-blues    

Hello everyone and welcome back. In this episode, Patrick talks with Tim Bourquin. Tim is a former full time police officer with LAPD, and also a serial entrepenuer. He has started, operated and sold many companies. He also remains a reserve officer for the LAPD working a couple days a month. Tim started on his journey years ago while in the police academy talking with other cadets about the financial markets. This led to the book Traders at Work. Just as Tim was about to make Detective he decided to dedicate himself to his full time company on the side. Tim also is the creator of https://www.afteroffers.com/ AfterOffers is a company that can help business owners with email marketing, which is still very relevant and needed in business. Tim exemplifies what it takes to be a successful law enforcement officer as well as successful entrepreneur. We are all going to leave law enforcement someday. Why not take that first step towards your dream of owning your own business or writing that book you have been talking about! Get Tim's book here: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Traders+at+work   Reach out to Tim here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timbourquin/   @TimBourquin   Find this and other great episodes at www.cjevolution.net   Patrick    

Hello everyone and welcome back to the show. We hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. In this episode, Patrick talks about the benefits of spending time alone. Western culture tends to equate being alone with being depressed, lonely or having antisocial tendencies. However, spending time alone can really be health for you. In fact, there are many physical and pychological benefits from spending time alone. Stay tuned for great guests that are coming on the show.  Reference used during this show: https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/high-octane-women/201201/6-reasons-you-should-spend-more-time-alone   Do you need help with your career, or maybe help in your personal life? Check out Frame of Mind Coaching. Kim Ades and her amazing team can help you get where you want to be. www.frameofmindcoaching.com   Check this and other episodes at www.cjevolution.net   Patrick