After incorporating his knowledge of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to subdue a subject during an armed encounter, guest Randy Wark saw just how useful that training tactic could be in his work as a law enforcement officer. With a focus on achieving non...
What happens when two of your passions intersect? Guest Jamie Borden reveals how his career as both a law enforcement officer and professional musician allowed him the unique opportunity to situate himself at the cross section of the community he...
When it comes to yoga, many first responders may not initially see the advantages it can bring to their personal and professional lives. This week, guest Vance Row, who served as a police officer for more than twenty years, shares his story about...
With all of his focus toward working in the petroleum industry, Mark Candies entered law enforcement for a temporary employment opportunity in 1985. Thirty-six years later, he retired from the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office as a highly...
This week, Marion, Virginia, Chief of Police John Patrick Clair recounts the moment from his career that left him asking himself, "Am I just going to work as a police officer or be one?" After a domestic violence call culminated with him facing down...
Retired Federal Bureau of Prisons chief, author, and host of The Prison Officer Podcast, Michael Cantrell, brings a correctional officer’s perspective to Between the Lines this week. Working under the constant threat of danger, witnessing violent...
In the last of our ILEETA 2023 series, NAFTO Executive Board Member and Training Coordinator, Officer Graham Tinius of the Sandy Police Department spends time with Michael and Brent to discuss the successes and challenges of officer training. Coming...
Recorded at ILEETA 2023 in St. Louis, retired Chief Tim Barfield of the Wellington Police Department joins Mike and Brent for a discussion about leadership, emotion, and the importance of addressing mental health. Over his 42 years of law...
To celebrate the 50th episode of Between the Lines, Co-host Brent Hinson and Executive Producer Aaron Bevill conspired to surprise Host Michael Warren by inviting two of his favorite podcast hosts, Greg Williams and Brian Marren, from The Left of...
In another episode recorded at the 2023 ILEETA conference in St. Louis, Mike and Brent sit down with the sharp-dressed 2017 Instructor of the Year and NAFTO Executive Director, Sergeant Dan Greene. Having trained more than 250 officers in his 26...