The First Responder Playbook: Insights on Leadership and Training

Welcome to this episode of the First Responder Playbook. Join our host and Sergeant V from DXI Training Solutions for an in-depth discussion about the essential aspects of carrying knives as a first responder. Discover the various roles a knife can play, from a backup weapon to a general utility tool, and the importance of understanding its use based on departmental policies and personal preferences.Learn about the features of different types of knives, the significance of practicing safe handling,

Join us in this enlightening episode of the First Responder Playbook as we welcome Sharon Dunleavy, an educational advocate dedicated to enhancing the educational success of children in foster care. Sharon shares her invaluable insights into the unique challenges faced by these children, emphasizing how trauma impacts their learning and behavior. Discover actionable strategies for first responders to effectively support and communicate with kids experiencing crisis. Sharon offers practical advice

Step onto the front lines with this episode of The First Responder Playbook, as host Brent sits down with Mark Mowbray—Marine Corps and Army veteran, former corrections officer, trooper, and author-to-be. Mark shares his remarkable career journey, from seeking purpose after high school, through the rigors of Parris Island, SWAT-style prison teams, and the realities of Ohio corrections, all the way to patrolling city streets and country roads. Mark unpacks how the “Take Point Mindset”—stepping up and