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The Quiet Professional

Vigilant Media Inc.

The Quiet Professional, a part of Vigilant Media Inc., is a podcast that strives to educate listeners and inspire change through candid and critical exploration of topics centered around national security, intelligence, law enforcement, and justice. Find The Quiet Professional across all podcast platforms and on Instagram @TQP780 and X @TQP780.

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84:47

S4E38: Behavioral Threat Assessments and Profiling -...

The Quiet Professional ·

2025/09/04

Original Recording Date: 2025AUG25. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own. ----more---- TOPICS: Guest - Nikki Burgett - A behavioral threat assessment specialist with a background in law enforcement, corporate security, and international counterterrorism. Nikki has worked in 24 countries as a contractor for the U.S. Department of State, instructing foreign law enforcement and security personnel on anti-terrorism tactics. She is the author of

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58:20

S4E37: Continuing The Fight & Standing Up For What Is...

The Quiet Professional ·

2025/08/28

Original Recording Date: 2025AUG20. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own. ----more---- TOPICS: Guests Robert "Bobby" Ledogar - Navy veteran and former Supervisory Deputy U.S. Marshal. Author of LED: Being Brooklyn; release date TDB. Recent guest of the Urban Valor podcast! Peter "Pete" Forcelli - Retired ATF Deputy Assistant Director and former NYPD Homicide Detective. Author of THE DEADLY PATH: How Operation Fast and Furious and Bad Lawyers Armed

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53:31

S4E36: Information Availability, Threat...

The Quiet Professional ·

2025/08/25

Original Recording Date: 2025AUG11. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own. ----more---- TOPICS: Guest: Dennis Murphy – A 27-year member of the Government of Canada's Communications Security Establishment (CSE) where he conducted and led operational activities in national security. Now, Dennis is the Executive Vice President for Strider Technologies, where he works with corporate and government clients to deliver transformational technology that

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01:46:04

S4E35: Part 2 - Those Who Face Death: The Untold...

The Quiet Professional ·

2025/08/18

Original Recording Date: 2025JAN16. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Co-host John Simpson. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Author Mark Grdovic speaks about his new book and a missing chapter in U.S. military history. Those Who Face Death: The Untold Story of Special Forces and the Iraqi Kurdish Resistance. A small group of Special Forces and CIA operatives must establish a second front to tie down the Iraqi Army in the north to

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01:58:38

S4E34: Part 1 - Those Who Face Death: The Untold...

The Quiet Professional ·

2025/08/18

Original Recording Date: 2025JAN16. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Co-host John Simpson. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Author Mark Grdovic speaks about his new book and a missing chapter in U.S. military history. Those Who Face Death: The Untold Story of Special Forces and the Iraqi Kurdish Resistance. A small group of Special Forces and CIA operatives must establish a second front to tie down the Iraqi Army in the north to

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48:33

S4E33: Transit Safety - The Edmonton Police Service,...

The Quiet Professional ·

2025/08/14

Original Recording Date: 2025APR11. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: A discussion on transit safety from all angles. It's hard to beat the knowledge and experience contained by this group: David Cooper, Principal, Leading Mobility Consulting. Sarah Hamilton, Councillor, City of Edmonton. Keith Johnson, Superintendent, Edmonton Police Service. In this podcast: Why crime and disorder are prevalent on transit. Who should be working

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01:00:27

S4E32: The Road to Redemption: From Criminal, To...

The Quiet Professional ·

2025/08/11

Original Recording Date: 2025JUL24. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own. ----more---- TOPICS: Guest: Benjamin Freedland – Ben is a law enforcement consultant and founder of Strategic Informant Solutions, through which he trains agencies in informant management, intelligence collection, and operational integrity. Prior to this, Ben was a mid-level East Coast drug trafficker, he later served as a federally embedded informant with the FBI, U.S

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58:18

S4E31: The Indo-Pacific: Where Strategy Is Quickly...

The Quiet Professional ·

2025/08/04

Original Recording Date: 2025JUL24. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own. ----more---- TOPICS: Guest: Stephen Nagy – Stephen is a Professor at the Department of Politics and International Studies at the International Christian University. He is a senior fellow with several top-tier institutions focused on Asia-Pacific policy. Stephen was selected as a Distinguished Fellow for the Asia Pacific Foundation from 2017-2020. He serves as the Director of

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50:48

S4E30: Succeed & Survive: Built On Innovation and...

The Quiet Professional ·

2025/07/28

Original Recording Date: 2025JUL10. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Co-host John Simpson. Views and opinions of the participants are their own. ----more---- TOPICS: Guest: Jeff Felts – After 12 years of service in the U.S. Army and 20 years policing in metro Detroit, Jeff is now the President of Center Mass, Inc. and an advisory board member of the American Sniper Association. He speaks nationally and has written articles for several professional trade magazines. Jeff's story of

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01:01:30

S4E29: What To Make of Canada's National Security,...

The Quiet Professional ·

2025/07/21

Original Recording Date: 2025JUL09. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own. ----more---- TOPICS: Guests: Alan Treddenick - is the President and CEO of ATNOH Group, a global risk and public safety consulting company. Alan retired from CSIS and the RCMP with 30+ years in intel operations both domestic and abroad specializing in counter terrorism investigation and HUMINT operations. Phil Gurski – is the President and CEO of Borealis Threat and Risk

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52:38

S4E28: Beliefs and Difficulty With Change – Dr....

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2025/07/14

Original Recording Date: 2025JUN25. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own. ----more---- TOPICS: Guest: Dr. Rodney Schmaltz – Dr. Schmaltz is a public speaker, author, and Professor of Psychology at MacEwan University. His insights have been featured at TEDx, international psychology and business conferences, and in media outlets including The Globe and Mail, Canadian Business, CBC, and Global News. He is the co-author of Psychology: From Inquiry to

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01:14:32

S4E27: Development and Leadership in Law Enforcement...

The Quiet Professional ·

2025/07/07

Original Recording Date: 2025JUN17. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Co-host John Simpson. Views and opinions of the participants are their own. ----more---- TOPICS: Guest: Bob Lewis – gave 30 years of service with the Collier County Sheriff's Office, in Naples, Florida (26 of which were spent within special operations). This included extensive experience in the areas of SWAT and Bomb Squad. Bob has done consultation work with the National Tactical Officer's Association where he helped develop

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01:08:11

S4E26: From Western Vulnerabilities to Accountability...

The Quiet Professional ·

2025/06/30

Original Recording Date: 2025JUN23. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own. ----more---- TOPICS: Guest: Mubin Shaikh - a former under undercover human source for CSIS and agent with the RCMP Integrated National Security Enforcement Team. Mubin has infiltrated ISIS social media networks from 2012-2018. He is a SME who has spoken with both U.S. and Canadian governments. Mubin is a Counter Extremism Specialist for the renowned NGO, Parents for Peace and

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53:49

S4E25: Changes Required for Canada’s Largest Police...

The Quiet Professional ·

2025/06/23

Original Recording Date: 2025JUN17. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own. ----more---- TOPICS: Guests: Prairie Region Directors Kevin Halwa and Jeff McGowan. National Police Federation: is the sole certified bargaining agent for regular Members and reservists of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police below the rank of Inspector. The National Police Federation (NPF) was certified to represent ~20,000 RCMP Members serving across Canada and

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01:04:37

S4E24: Trauma to The Brain and Where We Go From Here...

The Quiet Professional ·

2025/06/16

Original Recording Date: 2025JUN09. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own. ----more---- TOPICS: Guests: Albert 'Jits' Hobaugh II - Served in the 12th Special Forces Group and later with the 75th Ranger Regiment. Albert's public service continued as he went on to be a paramedic, special agent, and tactical operator with the ATF. After a career-ending injury in 2018, Albert retired with honors and continues to serve communities and support fellow

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01:02:36

S4E23: Use of Force: California and Beyond – Brandon...

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2025/06/09

Original Recording Date: 2025MAY22. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own. ----more---- TOPICS: Guests: President Brandon Sontag and Treasurer Kenny Van Dyke – California Force Instructors Association (CALFIA) - As a non-profit organization in California, our mission is to develop balanced and educated Use of Force Instructors. We do this by providing training and resources and partnering within our regions. The smart application of force. Using

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56:33

S4E22: Solutions Require The Right People In The Room...

The Quiet Professional ·

2025/06/02

Original Recording Date: 2025MAY14. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own. ----more---- TOPICS: Guests: Executive Director Jean Bota and Director Becky Wylie-Jardine - Alberta Community Crime Prevention Association - ACCPA's goal is to ensure safety to Albertans and their communities through education and crime prevention awareness. They are the connector between rural and urban communities and agencies. ACCPA's history. Speaking to the right

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55:02

S4E21: Foreign Interference Is Closer Than It Appears...

The Quiet Professional ·

2025/05/26

Original Recording Date: 2025MAY14. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own. ----more---- TOPICS: Guest: Detective-Sergeant John Khoshandish - unit commander for the York Regional Police Tactical Intelligence Unit, leading intelligence development on organized crime, and supporting national security, counter-terrorism, and foreign interference investigations. The unique work of the Tactical Intelligence Unit. Who is actually paying

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45:38

S4E20: Canada’s Evolving Role In A Precarious...

The Quiet Professional ·

2025/05/19

Original Recording Date: 2025MAY15. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own. ----more---- TOPICS: Guest: Jonathan Berkshire Miller – is the co-founder and principal of Pendulum Geopolitical Advisory, Senior Fellow at the Ottawa-based Macdonald-Laurier Institute (MLI), and holds concurrent fellowships with the Japan Institute of International Affairs (JIIA) and Asian Forum Japan. Life in a think-tank and its contributions. Canada’s future and bringing

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54:38

S4E19: Quick Reaction Force to Suicide Prevention -...

The Quiet Professional ·

2025/05/12

Original Recording Date: 2025APR29. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own. ----more---- TOPICS: Guest: Mark Messina - Vice President for QRFup and a retired US Army Veteran whose organization and strategic leadership will bring the vision of QRFup across the nation. Mark's deference for the mission of this organization is bar none, and his determination will disrupt the current order. Mark's personal story. The QRFup story. Providing timely

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