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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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01:06:51

S3E30: #Municipalpoli, Political Parties, Police...

The Quiet Professional ·

2024/07/15

Original Recording Date: 2024JUL10. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Andrew's story. Balancing practical vs theoretical experience. Political parties in municipal politics. Picking sides. Power, money, networks. Policing and politics. Stories from the front line. Resources and jurisdiction. ----more---- REFERENCES / RESOURCES: Important Links: Andrew Knack's website: Andrew Knack. City of

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01:14:11

S3E29: Leadership, Development, Influence – William...

The Quiet Professional ·

2024/07/08

Original Recording Date: 2024JUN28. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Will’s story. Rising through the ranks and being the leader you want to be. Development and mentorship. Power and authority. Staying committed to your own morals. Narratives on police and justice. Author of Leadership in Law Enforcement. A unique take on leadership specifically for law enforcement. ----more---- REFERENCES /

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01:10:00

S3E28: Internal Affairs, Oversight, Accountability -...

The Quiet Professional ·

2024/07/01

Original Recording Date: 2024JUN07. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Marlon’s story. The punishment is the process. Best and worst cases. Why investigation is necessary. Why officers should want thoroughness of investigations. Civilian oversight. De-escalation, thoughts. Informing the next generation. ----more---- REFERENCES / RESOURCES: Important Links: Blu Consulting:

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57:12

S3E27: Cartel, CJNG, Crime - Chris Dalby - Author and...

The Quiet Professional ·

2024/06/24

Original Recording Date: 2024JUN07. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Chris’ story. How to report on the world of crime. Cartel history is a web of love, murder, and money. Violence as the default mechanism. Influence through diversification. CJNG - a global presence. How the networks operate. Recruiting, marketing, power projection. World of Crime consulting and

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55:21

S3E26: The Streets, Fights, Friends – Christopher...

The Quiet Professional ·

2024/06/17

Original Recording Date: 2024MAY31. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Chris’ story and 20 years of street policing. Zombieland. Being a “shit magnet” and living up to expectations. Shootings, car chases, fights. Losing peers and friends to the job. Lessons learned. Physical, mental, and emotional preparedness. Self-awareness is key. Hind-sight and solutions. ----more---- REFERENCES /

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01:02:11

S3E25: Guns, Ghosts, Truths - Frank Grosspietsch -...

The Quiet Professional ·

2024/06/10

Original Recording Date: 2024MAY23. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Frank's story. Industry vs self-fabrication. Trends in 3D / ghost-guns and how LE is combatting the issues. Legislation, policy, culture - a lot to deal with here. What works and what doesn't. Bill C21 discussion - motives, politics, genuine and not. ----more---- REFERENCES / RESOURCES: Important Links: Safer Schools Together

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58:57

S3E24: U.S. Marshals, Underdogs, Betrayal - Robert...

The Quiet Professional ·

2024/06/03

Original Recording Date: 2024MAY23. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Robert's story. Natalie's involvement. The weight of the system. Allegations, investigations, and correcting the narratives. Former friends. An underdog's fight. How to forge ahead and maintain ethics. Putting it on the line. Career, pension, reputation. Capturing the scope of the story. Where are we

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54:16

S3E23: Cities, Safety, Complexity - David Cooper -...

The Quiet Professional ·

2024/05/27

Original Recording Date: 2024MAY15. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: David's story. Police interactions. Complexity of municipal transit. Politics and responsibilities. Convergence of societal complexities. Safety and the police. Solutions. Who is moving in the right direction? Where do we go from here? ----more---- REFERENCES / RESOURCES: Important Links: Leading Mobility: Leading

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53:24

S3E22: Training, Culture, Toughness – Stephen Odom –...

The Quiet Professional ·

2024/05/21

Original Recording Date: 2024MAY10. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Steve’s story. Mindset is key.Mental and physical components to toughness. Getting through to the doubters. The experience of loss on the job. Building resiliency and the programs. Solutions. ----more---- REFERENCES / RESOURCES: Important Links: Spartan Tactical Solutions at https://www.spartanshooting.com/. Connect: Find Steve

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54:23

S3E21: TNOC, Synthetic Drugs, Markets - Jason Eligh -...

The Quiet Professional ·

2024/05/13

Original Recording Date: 2024MAY02. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. NOTE: Jason noted a point of misspeak with reference to the conversation around oxycodone being stronger than heroin when he meant to state it's stronger than morphine. ----more---- TOPICS: Jason's story. Mapping the effects of synthetic drug markets on a global scale. East vs West in politics and policies. Definitions, cooperation,

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42:32

S3E20: Impact, Drugs, Reflection - Michael W. Brown -...

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2024/05/06

Original Recording Date: 2024APR25. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Mike's podcast. Its impact as one of many solutions. The guests, the parents, their stories, the crusaders. Beyond talking - leveraging platforms to get the message out. The politics of the opioid crisis from an objective viewer. Cultures. Chasing commodities vs people. Where the problems

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01:01:46

S3E19: Predators, Children, Protectors – Kerry Shima...

The Quiet Professional ·

2024/04/29

SENSITIVE CONTENT WARNINGOriginal Recording Date: 2024APR19. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Kerry's path to service. Scope of the problem. Legislation, investigation, resources. Saving children. Member care. Where the vulnerabilities lie. Digital literacy and online safety. ----more---- REFERENCES / RESOURCES: Important Links: Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-387-5437 (KIDS). ALERT website: Child

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58:44

S3E18: Leaders, Characters, Imitators - (Ret'd US...

The Quiet Professional ·

2024/04/22

Original Recording Date: 2024APR02. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Oak's story. The book, Your Leadership Legacy: Becoming the Leader You Were Meant to Be Defining leadership. What one IS and IS NOT. Leadership vs. management. Courage and fear. Motivation vs. manipulation. Intentions matter. Fixing your own house first (role model) Habits, accountability,

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01:08:33

S3E17: Gangs, Culture, GRIP – Jessy Johal – GRIP...

The Quiet Professional ·

2024/04/15

Original Recording Date: 2024MAR28. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Jessy’s story. Safer Schools Together (SST) – Prevention and Intervention strategies.GRIP – gang reduction through informed practice. Gangs and organized crime.Race, culture, narratives. Digital threats and the importance of social media awareness. Gang and extremism similarities. ----more---- REFERENCES / RESOURCES: Important

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51:08

S3E16: Studies, Harms, LEOs - Brian Sauve, President...

The Quiet Professional ·

2024/04/08

Original Recording Date: 2024MAR28. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: RCMP Longitudinal Study. A point in time - National Police Federation's (NPF) study on member mental health. Knowing where we came from and where we are heading to. Some SERIOUS stats, you have to hear this! Read the report in the links. Fighting for the membership. Internal vs External

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58:34

S3E15: PTSD, Rehabilitation, LEOs - Derek Sienko -...

The Quiet Professional ·

2024/04/02

Original Recording Date: 2024MAR18. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Derek's story. Personal experience with PTSD. Dealing with emotions. Absorbing other's emotions. Institutional vs. external moral injury. What works and what doesn't. Novel ideas and treatment. ----more---- REFERENCES / RESOURCES: Important Links: Diversified Rehabilitation Group website: https://diversifiedrehab.ca/ and

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01:09:13

S3E14: Altruism, Politics, Power - Peter J. Forcelli...

The Quiet Professional ·

2024/03/25

Original Recording Date: 2024MAR18. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Peter's story. Exoneration for Homicide. Fighting the system / freeing the innocent. Recalling ground zero during 9/11. Purchasing firearms in the U.S. The Deadly Path book / Fast & Furious case: The attorney's office: laziness, excuses, uncooperative. An unfathomable disconnect between the justice system and public

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01:21:33

S3E13: Fear, Violence, Defense - Tony Blauer - CEO of...

The Quiet Professional ·

2024/03/18

Original Recording Date: 2024MAR07. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Coach Blauer's story. Defensive tactics. SPEAR - startle-flinch response. You've never heard 'FEAR' talked about like this. Self-regulation. Who is the fight with. 3 'I's - Instincts, Intuition, Intelligence. Systems. Violence. Optics vs. safety. Cancel culture of techniques. Coach Blauer's ventures and dealing with

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01:03:32

S3E12: Insurance, Open-Source, Investigations - Liz...

The Quiet Professional ·

2024/03/11

Original Recording Date: 2024FEB29. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Liz's story. Law enforcement by another means. Specialized investigations. Myths of the industry. The complexity of the insurance world. W3 Intelligence Research Group Working on more than just home and auto. Organized crime: fraud, human trafficking. Solutions. ----more---- REFERENCES / RESOURCES: Important Links: W3 IRG

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01:41:22

S3E11: Part 2: Service and Sacrifice in the Special...

The Quiet Professional ·

2024/03/04

Original Recording Date: 2024FEB09. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: The follow-up to Seaux's first appearance on The Quiet Professional podcast (November 2023): Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s2e57-service-and-sacrifice-in-the-special-forces/id1631223615?i=1000633845107. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2aWFhVER0GHKOG2JWUEurg?si=MYKN-uYATy-C1WMEJQXYLg. This

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