This is a Subscriber Pre-Release. The public episode will be published on Friday - March 7, 2025.

In this episode we discuss common reasons why recruits fail the academy. You need to be locked on for the entire academy. Find out in this episode.

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Great news!! Ken and Donovan's new eBooks are now available! Listen to this special announcement.

-Ken's book is "Police Background Investigations: Inside the Mind of a Background Investigator. "

-Donovan's book is "Mastering the Police Interview: A Guide for Aspiring Officers."

Bonus: Our books are discounted 50% for podcast subscribers!!

You're going to love these great new podcast offerings!!

Purchase your copies today:

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This is a subscriber pre-release. The public episode will be available in Friday-February 21, 2025.

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In this episode we interview Julian and Nate from Inner Circle Protection in Arizona. They teach tactical firearms training to police and civilians. We discussed why police applicants need to know about firearms before and after being hired.

Website: https://inner360protection.com/

Ken's book is "Police Background Investigations: Inside the Mind of a Background Investigator. " Bonus: Ken's book is discounted 50% for podcast subscribers!!Donovan's book is "Mastering the Police Interview: A Guide for Aspiring Officers."

You're going to love these great new podcast offerings!!

Purchase your copies today:

Ken's Book: ⁠https://payhip.com/b/BFYjg⁠

Donovan's Book: ⁠https://payhip.com/b/AVlRT

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Great news!! Ken and Donovan's new eBooks are now available! Listen to this special announcement.

Ken's book is "Police Background Investigations: Inside the Mind of a Background Investigator. "

Donovan's book is "Mastering the Police Interview: A Guide for Aspiring Officers."

Bonus:Ken's book is discounted 50% for podcast subscribers!!

You're going to love these great new podcast offerings!!

Purchase your copies today:

Ken's Book: https://payhip.com/b/BFYjg

Donovan's Book: https://payhip.com/b/AVlRT

In this episode we interview former officer Scott Medlin. Scott's story in compelling. He was a U.S. Marine and police officer. His path changed mid-career and he's now a sought-after public speaker for first responders. You don't want to miss this one!

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In this special presentation, Commander Eric Tung tells us about his new "Blue Grit Police Testing & Hiring Guide."

You can find the guide at https://www.bluegritwellness.com/product-page/police-testing-hiring-guide

Welcome to Season 5!! In this episode, Ken interviews special guests Captain Robin Pertillo of LAPD Recruitment & Employment Division (RED), and Investigator Jesse Cohen of the Westminster, CO PD Recruitment Unit. Also joining as a guest/co-host is Donovan Heavener of the Federal Way PD (WA). The topic is police recruitment in 2025. We're sure you'll enjoy the valuable insights our guests provided!

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This is a SUBSCRIBER PRE-RELEASE. The episode will be available to the public on Friday - January 10th.

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On this episode we see how backgrounds are down in the great state of Texas! We sit down with Jared to talk about his journey to being hired. We think you'll really enjoy this episode!

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In this episode we interview Washington State Patrol Trooper Bryan Villanueva. He was adopted in a family that didn't provide a good upbringing. A deputy sheriff mentored him and set him on the right path. He shares his story of adversity, success, and the path to applying and getting hired!

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