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The Hey Chaplain podcast is where cops encourage each other by sharing their wisdom and experience with the Chaplain. On Hey Chaplain you'll hear from dispatchers and federal agents, Sheriffs and US Marshals, as well as local detectives and patrolmen. From the LAPD to Scotland Yard, the guests on Hey Chaplain deliver advice and insights so that police officers everywhere can survive and thrive. The host, Jared Altic, has almost 30 years of experience serving and counseling military and law e ...
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This podcast provides the tools for police officers and other first responders to rise above the stress and challenges of the career, and life. But, we also cover practical career advice and current events from time to time as well. The host, Scott Medlin is a former U.S. Marine, and police officer, now national speaker and author advocating for mental fitness for first responders.
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In this episode of The 10 Code Mindset podcast, I sit down with Jared Altic, a police chaplain and host of the Hey Chaplain podcast. We dive into the actual role of a chaplain. But Jared is a very active chaplain who goes on numerous ride-alongs, attends role call, and more. We also discuss common challenges law enforcement officers face, from ment…
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Text a Message to the Show Today we're talking about the recurring dreams and nightmares that cops have. Our guest is Dr Dara Rampersad, a first responder and forensic psychologist from Phoenix Arizona who specializes in first responder mental health. Dr Dara's website: www.bluepaz.com Music is by Chris Haugen Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 095 Tags:…
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Text a Message to the Show This is part two of my interview with firefighter and illustrator Paul Combs where we talk more about the first responder as an artist, about critics responded badly to our work, and we also talk a bit about chaplaincy. If you've not listened to the entirety of part one, then go back and find that episode -- it's Episode …
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Text a Message to the Show Today we're talking to firefighter, illustrator, and editorial cartoonist Paul Combs. His first responder-focused artwork has been featured in newspapers and magazines and probably more than one training session power point that you've seen. In Part 1 of this interview, we're going to talk about Paul's dual career as a fi…
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Allyn Goodrich is a Las Vegas Metro PD SWAT Operator, and author of the incredible book, "October Strong". Allyn has responded to numerous critical incidents, including the worst "active shooter" attack on innocent people in American history. The horrific tragedy on October 1st, 2017 in Las Vegas. Allyn will discuss the process of navigating the af…
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Text a Message to the Show Preventative care can save your teeth… and your marriage. But in both our relationships and our dental hygiene, we often wait for a problem to get out of hand before we are motivated to find a solution. Music is by FSM Team Hey Chaplain Bonus Episode 34 Tags: Relationships, Conflict, Counseling, Dentistry, Divorce, Expens…
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Text a Message to the Show Today we're talking about drug interdiction: stopping vehicles traveling through the middle of the United States on rural highways and finding drugs and cash and the criminals who transport it. Our guest today is Troy Foster who worked interdiction on Kansas highways for most of his career before a series of personal trag…
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Text a Message to the Show Today I called my police chief friend from Minnesota, Tim Eggebraaten, to come back on the show again and talk about the examples we set and the mentoring we do within a police department. Every cop is setting an example, either good or bad, for every other cop in their sphere of influence and I wanted to run an idea past…
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Welcome back! Today's episode features a clip of me speaking at a recent School Resource Officer Summer Conference. I discuss some matters of self-awareness. Not being self-absorbed. But take heed of these topics because nobody is immune, and it's good to know about this. You may be doing great! But, the person to your left and right might not be. …
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Text a Message to the Show I believe that there is a small number of occupations who carefully observe human behavior. Cops are definitely on that list… but so are comedians. I know that both groups make me laugh with all the funny observations they make about the crazy behavior in this world. It's only natural that some cops would gravitate toward…
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Jonathan Sheridan, host of the podcast Normalize PTSD is on the show today to share the symptoms he exhibited when he was battling PSTD. But, he also talks about how to kick the habit of "drinking to cope", and then we dive into how you move forward after experiencing trauma, and experience growth you never thought possible. Normalize PTSD: https:/…
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Text a Message to the Show This is just a quick update to talk about my own experience with debriefing after exposure to trauma and critical incidents. Guest host Kaleb Sackett joins Chaplain Altic again to talk about getting everybody to talk to someone after a hard day. Hey Chaplain Update Q3 2024 Tags: Police, Chaplaincy, Critical Incidents, Deb…
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Needless to say there are a lot of challenges facing the law enforcement profession nowadays. Many can be of these challenges can be navigated in a better way through effective leadership. Chief Hughes, is a leader. I'm grateful he took the time to come on and offer encouragement and insight to current and former police officers. WARNING: He will p…
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Text a Message to the Show I've been impressed by the wide variety of jobs in law enforcement and I delight in uncovering forgotten corners of this profession, perhaps to remind you that changing jobs doesn't necessarily mean hanging up the badge. Today I'm talking to Scott Robertson, a game warden from the forests and swampy lakes of East Texas. S…
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Video version: https://youtu.be/NAxN8-otdY8 De-escalation and tactical failure in the Sonya massey incident, featuring retired police officer and author, Ernie Stevens. Join Ernie Stevens and I as we break down some specifics of what led up to this horrible, and (in our opinion) unjustified officer involved shooting. We are talking about de-escalat…
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Text a Message to the Show Today we welcome back Dr. Barry Young. Barry is my friend and a fellow police chaplain and my favorite chaplain & peer support trainer. On Hey Chaplain he was previously in the very highly rated episode, Bonus Episode 24, where we talked about bad death notifications. Today Barry is back and this time he's going to talk a…
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Video version: https://youtu.be/UxhvN5ssFDk In this video I interviewed Law Graduate and Retired Police Officer Daniel, about the very unfortunate officer involved shooting of Sonya Massey. We believe the shooting was NOT justified, and Daniel breaks down the incident more when it comes to the legal matters to look at when it comes to use of force.…
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Text a Message to the Show Today I'm presenting to you a select episode from the Blue Canary podcast by Steve Kellams. I listen to a lot of podcasts. I recommend very few. This is one of the good ones and this particular episode of Blue Canary is one that Steve picked specifically to air on Hey Chaplain. Intro Music is by Chris Haugen Hey Chaplain …
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Fmr. Secret Service Agent Discusses Assassination Attempt on Fmr. Pres. Trump - We have questions. In this video you'll hear from former USSS Agent Kevin Rice, who worked for the Secret Service for 23 years. He was assigned to Presidential protective details, as well as other details, and he also did investigative work. We are like many, very upset…
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Text a Message to the Show Today we're talking to Chris Moore, a Virginia-based firefighter whose father was a police officer. Chris is a great interview because he's got a lifetime of experience wrestling with the ups and downs of first responder behavioral health, both firsthand and as a child of a cop. Chris brings a radical level of transparenc…
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Text a Message to the Show Two years ago we talked with Doug Monda and this is a special abbreviated and condensed version of that interview with him. The original is Episode 022. Doug Monda was a professional athlete turned high-speed, low-drag SWAT cop, in a Florida city with a very high rate violent crime. His identity was wrapped up in being an…
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Text a Message to the Show There are two conflicting truisms in law enforcement: one is old and one is new. First, it's stereotypical that cops, when you ask them, don't want their kids to go into the same line of work. Second, it's becoming more and more true that law enforcement families are some of the only reliable places to find applicants for…
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Get ready to be inspired, and learn about the F.I.R.E.S. of leadership. Coach Lisa Gilbert is finally on the show!! She is a renowned, professional, and engaging “no-nonsense” strategic leadership game-changer who has made a substantial impact on various major organizations. With over 18 years’ experience strategically training and developing hundr…
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Text a Message to the Show This is part two of an interview with Shawn Thomas. If you haven't listened to part one, in which talked about her experience as the wellness officer in a large Sheriff's Office in the Pacific Northwest, then please go download that episode. She had a lot of insight to share, especially if you think you might be the first…
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In this episode of The 10 Code Mindset, I offer insights, real talk, encouragement, and solutions about the continuous threat of suicide within the first responder community, particularly law enforcement. Recently, I've read about two suicides in the past week, and it's heartbreaking. We can't just keep hoping for change; we must take action for ch…
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Text a Message to the Show Today's guest is Shawn Thomas. She was a deputy with a major Sheriff's Office in the Pacific Northwest and also married to an officer. Shawn was a wellness officer in a major agency and she had to build the airplane while it was flying and a lot of wellness coordinators can identify with that. She also runs 1st Responder …
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UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes is on the show!! Listen as he shares insights on resilience, dedication, and reflects on some of the moments of his UFC career. Hughes talked about his training, going through one of his greatest life comebacks after being hit by a train while driving his truck and suffering a traumatic brain injury, and other injuries…
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Text a Message to the Show Today we continue our conversation with Dr Cordell Hachinsky and we discuss his career change from combat leader to medical doctor. I hope you listen to this carefully; Dr Hachinsky is a Christian man, so he's going to talk about hearing God call him to a new career but I want you to listen to him describe the process of …
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Jeff Fields is a former law enforcement veteran with over two decades of experience at the local and federal levels, specializing in public safety and Homeland Security matters. He has conducted highly sensitive and publicized internal investigations with the government, earning recognition for his cases. Jeff is a passionate advocate for addiction…
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Text a Message to the Show Today's guest is a West Point Graduate and an Army combat veteran who came back from Afghanistan to then went to Med School and become an Army doctor. Major Cordell Hachinsky is a friend of mine who I regularly had lunch with while he was attending the Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, KS. I split the…
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Text a Message to the Show The Hey Chaplain podcast is for police officers by a police chaplain. It offers peer-to-peer support and expert advice on officer wellness, including stress, trauma, and work-life balance. Hosted by a real chaplain who rides along with officers, the show provides support for officers to connect and find encouragement. For…
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Jeff Fields is a former law enforcement veteran with over two decades of experience at the local and federal levels, specializing in public safety and Homeland Security matters. He has conducted highly sensitive and publicized internal investigations with the government, earning recognition for his cases. Jeff is a passionate advocate for addiction…
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Text a Message to the Show This episode marks the beginning of our fourth year so I wanted to go back and do follow ups with some of my past guests. In this episode we get an update on the US Marshals, including some of their new missions, why law enforcement officers have left the profession in recent years and how that affects someone coming in r…
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In this episode of "The 10 Code Mindset," join me as I sit down with (Ret.) Police Sergeant Betsy Smith, host of the National Police Association Report. It was an honor to be on NPA Report a few months ago, and I'll play it for you here. We explore the critical mistakes I made that could have been avoided with better mental fitness. Together, we di…
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Text a Message to the Show Although we normally focus on interviews with police officers, today we're talking to a medical doctor who is married to a newly retired homicide detective. Her name is Dr. Melody Rodarte and I wanted to ask her about police officer health. Why do they get sick and what parts of the job cause it? And more importantly what…
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Text a Message to the Show Today we are talking to Brandi Fischer, a sexual assault victim's advocate with an organization called MOCSA. Part of Brandi's job is going into police academies to teach officers about sexual assault and the impact of trauma on a victim. She has a lot of really good coaching on what to do and what not to do when talking …
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Kristofor Healey is a veteran law enforcement officer who spent more than 15 years in federal law enforcement directing large-scale, multi-defendant fraud investigations and high-risk public corruption investigations domestically and overseas. As a Special Agent, Healey spent 10 years on the Southwest Border, served on various federal task forces, …
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5 Tips On Leaving Law Enforcement For A New Career. Leaving law enforcement is not easy. Even if you're completely over it and ready for the next new and exciting career, law enforcement is a job field like no other. This video offers tips into evaluating your reasons for leaving law enforcement, optimizing your existing skills in new career fields…
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Text a Message to the Show Some of the best stepparents I know are police officers. So when it came time to find the 2024 LEO Mom of the Year, I was really happy to receive the nomination of a highly regarded detective who also happens to be a stepmother. So today we're talking to detective Emily Hren, who works at one of our larger agencies just a…
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Sometimes those who serve, need help, and that's ok. Warriors Heart is a resource, not a punishment. Hear about it, and a message of hope from military veteran and former police officer Mike Marotta. Warriors Heart: https://www.warriorsheart.com/ Mike: https://www.warriorsheart.com/my-why-michael-marotta/ ---------------------- Free workshop May 7,…
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Text a Message to the Show Today we're talking to Gregg Dorsett; he has been a guest several times before mostly on compilation episodes, but his first appearance was all the way back in Episode 004. Today he's a captain at KCKPD and part of his job now is getting the patrol officers better equipment than what they've had in the past. He's had a ha…
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When I attended FTO training during my law enforcement career, the instructor posed a question that I totally dismissed. I regret that I did that. I encourage you not to make the same mistake I did. I'll go over that in this episode. Sign up for the free workshop Mental Vigilance. May 7th at 12:30pm Eastern: https://bit.ly/MentalVigilanceNow ------…
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Text a Message to the Show Today we're talking to Simon Osamoh, who was a highly decorated detective in the UK investigating organized crime and doing counter-terrorism. If you've ever had to container of liquid confiscated at the airport, then you're familiar with the results of Simon's work. Today he's talking to us about communication and empath…
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Meagan McCarthy arrived to 911 hang-up call and found herself in a fight for her life. But the critical incident itself was just the beginning for her. Meagan struggled afterwards, but she is now the definition of rising above the pain! Follow Meagan: https://www.instagram.com/meaganmccarthy__/ More about what happened: https://www.msn.com/en-us/ne…
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Text a Message to the Show This episode is Part Two of my recent conversation with Ginger Passarelli from the Soup Ladies. You'll want to go back and catch Part One, episode 081, where she talked about her recent work with the Border Patrol. This portion of the conversation focuses on serving first responders more generally and I wanted you to hear…
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Jessica Walsh is an attorney and legal instructor. She has worked in Clark County, Las Vegas NV, for 17 years as a prosecutor, but is also an instructor through the awesome comany "Blue To Gold." So many skills in law enforcement are perishable. Court is no different. The learning never stops, and Jessica provides solid advice. For more: https://bl…
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Text a Message to the Show Today we have the return of another fan favorite, Ginger Passarelli of the Soup Ladies. For the last couple of years she has been working with the Border Patrol, which is no small feat to bring a non-profit organization into the inner workings of a Federal agency. In this part of the interview Ginger talks specifically ab…
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Victor Avila does not hold back in talking about a tragic incident he experienced, but he also does not hold back in discussing the tragedies that are occurring at our southern border. Every American must be very concerned about this. Get Victor's book, "Agent Under Fire": https://agentunderfirebook.com/ --------------------------------------------…
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Text a Message to the Show This is just a quick update to answer a question about chaplains at police roll calls and to address the issue with Google podcasts migrating over to YouTube Music. Guest host Kaleb Sackett joins Chaplain Altic to address these topics and get a sneak peek at upcoming episodes! Hey Chaplain Update Q1 2024 Tags: Police, Cha…
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Seriously, the words you say effect you as well. In this episode I'll share some common phrases that hold us back. Some of them might surprise you! ---------------------------- Family first must no longer be just some popular phrase. Watch "Is There Something Going On At Home?": https://amzn.to/48z1mss **Free mental survival quick guide: https://sc…
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