#ITSNEEDED

On this podcast we have mentioned many times that myself or AJ could be in the national spotlight about a police situation. Well that has happened to AJ about a recent use of force video. We can't talk about all the details but we do touch on the video and the negative effect of people seeing 30 second videos and assuming the worst. Today we are joined by our special guest, Joe Nyce. A New York police officer and motivational speaker.

This episode of the podcast we breakdown some recent police videos that have gone public. We are not here to Monday morning quarterback or to judge the officers or community members. We are doing this to learn from these situations and see how as police officers and community members we can move forward and have better interactions. Follow the hosts: Ryan Tillman: @breaking_barriers_united Officer AJ: @ohnoitsdapopo

Ryan and AJ go over what it is like day to day at their police departments.  Follow the hosts: Ryan Tillman: @breaking_barriers_united Officer AJ: @ohnoitsdapopo 

Ryan, AJ, and special guest "The Savage" discuss success, depression, and a social media campaign coming up about suicide awareness.  Follow the hosts: Ryan Tillman: @breaking_barriers_united Officer AJ: @ohnoitsdapopo The Savage: @billystuckmanfilms

On this episode AJ and Ryan discuss consensual encounters vs detaining. They also share stories of different situations involving people filming them while on the job and getting false calls that end up making the police look like the bad guys. Follow the hosts: Ryan Tillman: @breaking_barriers_united Officer AJ: @ohnoitsdapopo

What abilities, talents, and skills do you bring to Law Enforcement? Individuals bring so much more to the table in this profession than just being able to enforce the law. Our guest @saint_the_rapping_cop brings his music into law enforcement as a way to help him connect with his community. On this episode Ryan and Aj discuss specific ways each of them connect with their community using their individual talents.

Jorge Sierra shares his story with us of being a gang member, getting shot 6 times and being paralyzed from the waist down, to now being a CEO and traveling the country speaking to students. We were truly touched by his story and we know you will too. Follow the hosts: Ryan Tillman: @breaking_barriers_united Officer AJ: @ohnoitsdapopo Special Guest: @a.jorgesierra

This podcast is about bridging the gap between Law Enforcement and the community. It is also about AJ and I and how we personally live our lives and act in this profession. A major part of our lives is our faith in Jesus Christ. In this episode we share our story of faith and how it applies to us as police officers. Follow our hosts: Ryan Tillman: @breaking_barriers_united Officer AJ: @ohnoitsdapopo

This is the episode where our wives join us! All four of us sit down and discuss what it is like being married to someone in Law Enforcement, and go over some things that may be helpful for people transitioning into that way of life. If you ever have further questions about our topics please email us at itsneededpodcast@gmail.com. Follow our hosts: Ryan Tillman: @breaking_barriers_united Officer AJ: @ohnoitsdapopo

Episode 11 has Ryan and AJ in the studio together for the first time! AJ came to California to meet with Ryan about the #ITSNEEDED Conference. This episode is about the conference and why it is so needed for this specific time in history. The conference takes place August 1st, 2019 at the Riverside Convention Center in Riverside, CA. For more information visit breakingbarriersunited.com Follow our hosts: Ryan Tillman: @breaking_barriers_united Officer AJ: @ohnoitsdapopo

Ashley Hawkins is one of the competitors on the NBC show "The Titan Games" as well as a police officer. Not only is she a competitor, but she is dominating and moving onto the next round. On this episode we speak with her about the importance of fitness in Law Enforcement, as well as some of the aspects of being a woman in Law Enforcement. Follow our hosts: Ryan Tillman: @breaking_barriers_united Officer AJ: @ohnoitsdapopo

Every day, more than 130 people in the United States die after overdosing on opioids. Heroin overdose killed over 70,000 people last year. 70,000 fathers, mothers, husbands, brothers, sisters, you name it. 70,000 people. It really has become a problem in the US and we need to communicate to the next generation that it is easier to just not start, than it is to quit. Follow our hosts: Ryan Tillman: @breaking_barriers_united Officer AJ: @ohnoitsdapopo

Are you looking to get into Law Enforcement? In this episode we discuss the process of getting hired as a police officer and go over what to do and what NOT to do while looking for a position.  Follow our hosts: Ryan Tillman: @breaking_barriers_united Officer AJ: @ohnoitsdapopo

We are honored to have our guest Sean 'Sticks' Larkin on this episode of the #ITSNEEDED Podcast. Sean is the analyst on A&E's hit show, LivePD. He is also the host of A&E's new TV show PD CAM. The links to these shows are below: PD CAM: https://www.aetv.com/shows/pd-cam LivePD: https://www.aetv.com/shows/live-pd On this episode we discuss mental health within Law Enforcement. Follow our hosts: Ryan Tillman: @breaking_barriers_united Officer AJ: @ohnoitsdapopo

On this episode we are joined by my good friend Tam. Tam is an attorney, civil rights activist, and NFL agent. Great discussion about civil rights and issues we are facing today. We have different views on a variety of subjects but the great thing about this platform is we can sit down and actually have a productive conversation. Follow our hosts: Ryan Tillman: @breaking_barriers_united Officer AJ: @ohnoitsdapopo Our guest: @tamberhe_esq