Episodes
April 21, 2020
IRT - Round 03 - Firearms Training in Law Enforcement
Round 03 – Firearms Training in Law Enforcement Firearms are a reality for most Law Enforcement Officer and Departments around the world. Whether an officer carries a dedicated sidearm, accesses a long gun in their patrol veh...
April 19, 2020
Post Traumatic Stress Injuries in First Responders with Michael Sugrue
In this very important episode, Adam speaks with Law Enforcement and Military Veteran Michael Sugrue about Post Traumatic Stress Injuries. After retiring from the police force, Michael shares his battle with PSTD and how he o...
April 11, 2020
The Importance of Listening in Crisis Negotiation with Dan Oblinger
Dan Oblinger is the leading authority on active listening practices for negotiators and leaders in all industries. He has two decades of law enforcement service, and extensive experience in hostage negotiations, police mental...
March 29, 2020
Reducing Gun Related Crime: Operation Save-a-Casing with Paul Cruz and Clay Germany
Operation Save-A-Casing is a partnership with law enforcement agencies at the local, state and federal level and the community to combat firearm-related crime. The campaign works by submitting two firearm casings to a Wichita...
March 22, 2020
An Open Discussion on Effective Police Training with Adam Wilson and Stephen Strickland
Get ready for some three-way action with two very smart and entertaining guests. Adam sits down with Adam Wilson and Stephen Strickland to discuss topics on current police training, recruitment, tactical requirements, and muc...
March 22, 2020
IRT - Round 02 - Part 3 of 3 - Officer-Involved Shootings
Round 02 – Officer-Involved Shootings - Part 3 of 3 What are the major concerns with Officer Involved Shootings for our Law Enforcement officers? Join us as we discuss the before, during, and after of OIS incidents. We cover ...
March 22, 2020
IRT - Round 02 - Part 2 of 3 - Officer-Involved Shootings
Round 02 – Officer-Involved Shootings - Part 2 of 3 What are the major concerns with Officer Involved Shootings for our Law Enforcement officers? Join us as we discuss the before, during, and after of OIS incidents. We cover ...
March 22, 2020
IRT - Round 02 - Part 1 of 3 - Officer-Involved Shootings
Round 02 – Officer-Involved Shootings - Part 1 of 3 What are the major concerns with Officer Involved Shootings for our Law Enforcement officers? Join us as we discuss the before, during, and after of OIS incidents. We cover ...
March 12, 2020
The Instructors' Roundtable (IRT) Explained with Adam Kinakin
This is a brief explanation of the Instructors' Roundtable, why it was created and what is the main goal. EPISODE PAGE: https://thebreakdown.ca/030 INSTRUCTORS' ROUNDTABLE - IRT Join Us LIVE on the last Thursday of each Month...
March 11, 2020
Community Engagement: A Cultural Perspective in Policing with Joel Pedersen
Adam talks with one of his mentors, Joel Pedersen, as they discuss the challenges surrounding culture and race in policing, specifically from an Indigenous perspective. Joel breaks down some tools that officers have within th...
March 02, 2020
Technology-Enhanced Learning for Law Enforcement with Sandy Sweet
What is "technology-enhanced learning" and why is it important? Adam sits down with Sandy Sweet of CPKN (Canadian Police Knowledge Network) to discuss training and resources available for Law Enforcement. EPISODE PAGE: https:...
February 26, 2020
The Science of Training for Law Enforcement with Mike Musengo
What is the basis of AcademyTraining for Law Enforcement? How are programs developed and why? Join Adam and Mike as they dive into training and development for police training and explore the science behind the programs. EPI...
February 14, 2020
Responsibilities in Critical Incident Response with Scott Savage
What happens when you get a call for a barricaded suspect? What's the first move, the 5th, the last? Join Adam as he has an open an important discussion with Scott Savage about Critical Incident Response and high-risk calls. ...
February 06, 2020
IRT - Round 01 - Part 3 of 3 - Use of Force and Defensive Tactics
The Instructors’ Roundtable (ITR) is a Panel Discussion, recorded live to video, moderated by Tactical Breakdown’s host Adam Kinakin in association with the team at Calibre Press. The program brings together the most sought-a...
February 06, 2020
IRT - Round 01 - Part 2 of 3 - Use of Force and Defensive Tactics
The Instructors’ Roundtable (ITR) is a Panel Discussion, recorded live to video, moderated by Tactical Breakdown’s host Adam Kinakin in association with the team at Calibre Press. The program brings together the most sought-a...
February 06, 2020
IRT - Round 01 - Part 1 of 3 - Use of Force and Defensive Tactics
The Instructors’ Roundtable (ITR) is a Panel Discussion, recorded live to video, moderated by Tactical Breakdown’s host Adam Kinakin in association with the team at Calibre Press. The program brings together the most sought-a...
January 21, 2020
Staying in the Fight & Optimizing your Body with Dave Morrow
Want to learn how 10-15 minutes a day can extend your careers? How a small, consistent regiment can prevent career-ending injuries? EPISODE PAGE: https://thebreakdown.ca/024 Adam sits down with fellow podcaster Dave Morrow, h...
January 17, 2020
Evolution of Policing: From Training to the Street with Jason Cvitanov
How does training translate to the field? This is one of many questions Adam and Jason discuss during this episode. They talk law enforcement, defensive tactics, use of force, training modalities, and the future of police off...
January 07, 2020
Use of Force Training and Critical Thinking with Chris Lussow
In this first episode of 2020, Adam speaks with Christopher Lussow, a 32-year veteran law enforcement professional with twenty (20) years dedicated to the Emergency Task Force (ETF). They talk Use of Force options, training, ...
December 31, 2019
2019 AAR and What to Expect in 2020
On June 10th, 2019, we dropped the first episode of the Tactical Breakdown Podcast and it has been a whirlwind since then. We have been downloaded over 5000 times to over 14 countries around the world. The best part... we ar...
December 24, 2019
SPECIAL EPISODE: Making Great Action Movies with Christian Gudegast
Adam had the opportunity to sit down with the writer and director of Den of Thieves , Christian Gudegast. He explains just how difficult it is to make a realistic action movie in Hollywood and the extra steps he takes to ensu...
December 19, 2019
The Human Element: Building Communtiy During Crisis with Bryan Ward
Are you building a ‘human face’ into your department or agency? Dive into the importance of building relationships within the community and Bryan explains why children should be the primary focus for community policing progra...
December 13, 2019
Public Order Policing, Riots, and Response with Sgt. Darwin Tetreault
This episode dives into the RCMP National Public Order Program. Darwin and Adam discuss the purpose of public order programs, tactical posture and deployment, equipment, training, spontaneous incidents (ie. riots), and where ...
December 05, 2019
Being the One: Into the Squad Room with Garrett TeSlaa
Adam and fellow podcaster, Garret TeSlaa, take time to discuss what it means to be the ONE for your agency. What are the things that we as leaders should be sharing with the men and women under our command and what impact tha...