Original Recording Date: 2024AUG27.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Matt's and Mark's stories.
• Creation of the book and the authoring process.
• Why standards matter and meeting expectations.
  • The other side of the debate!
• Measurements, correct and relevant data.
• Changing minds - management, unions, government.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Websites:

1. 100 Firehall Workouts: Extinguishing Excuses: Home - 100 Firehall Workouts
2. Firefighter Fitness Canada: Firefighter Pin Test | Fitness Incentive Program For Firefighters Across Canada (firefighterfitness.ca)

Connect:

1. Firefighter Fitness Canada on:
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firefighterfitnesscanada/
   • Facebook: Firefighter Fitness Canada | Burlington ON | Facebook
2. 100 Firehall Workouts on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/100firehallworkouts/
3. Find Mark on LinkedIn: Mark Arnold - Firefighter Fitness Canada | LinkedIn
4. Find Matt on LinkedIn: Matt Russell - Firefighter Fitness Canada | LinkedIn

Original Recording Date: 2024AUG27.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• NPF's highlights from 5 years as the sole-certified, bargaining agent for RCMP membership.
• Why We Serve and telling members' stories.
• Campaigns to keep the RCMP.
  • Correcting the narrative on contract policing.
• Resourcing, more members, better equipment / technology.
• Federal policing, recruiting, direct entry, and balancing expectations.
• Municipal services in contrast to RCMP.
• What's next?

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Websites:

1. NPF: https://npf-fpn.com/
2. NPF Benevolent Foundation: https://npf-fpn.com/donate/

Connect:

1. Find the NPF on:
   • X: https://twitter.com/npffpn
   • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nationalpolicefederation/
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nationalpolicefederation/
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/npf_fpn/?igshid=14s1qkc6wvczk
   • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0QxNjeMspVgEiplTklCObw

Original Recording Date: 2024AUG14.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• C-CPR’s story, the why now, and motivation.
• A former Deputy Chief and former Police Commissioner on change; easier from in- or outside?
• National standards.
  • What skills are to be taught at this level?
  • A true profession: training, pay, impact by the number.
• Expectations across the nation.
  • Less Ottawa?
• The process of creating the vision.
• What’s next?

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Websites:

1. C-CPR website: https://c-cpr.com

Connect:

1. Find the Coalition on:
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coalition-for-canadian-police-reform/?viewAsMember
   • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CoalitionCPR
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coalitioncpr/
   • X: https://twitter.com/CoalitionCPR
   • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoalitionCPR
   • Email: info@c-cpr.com

NOTE: Matt experienced a power outage just prior to recording time. We managed to get things going, but with some reduced audio quality. Please forgive the few dips in audio volume.

Original Recording Date: 2024JUL16.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Professional themes (attitudes, behaviours).
• Different or distorted outlooks.
• Norms – from trickle down effect, to peer groups and expectations.
• Teaching the next generation?
• Types of leadership and power dynamics.
• A good debate on symbolism and the Thin Blue Line.
  • Public perception and narratives on symbols.
  • Own the meaning.
  • Education

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Websites:

1. Matthew Wood at improve.able: improve.able | Leading Change in Public Safety (improve-able.com)
2. Mark Bouchard at: Home - MarkBouchard

Connect:

1. Find Matthew on:
   • Linktree: https://linktr.ee/improve.able
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-wood-cd/
   • X: https://x.com/improve_able
   • YouTube: https://www.instagram.com/improve.able
2. Find Mark on:
   • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eugene.hugh.5/
   • X: X
   • YouTube (Police-Mentors): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfwA9oIepmhkvO7Stbh1A3A
   • LinkedIn: Mark Bouchard - Police RCMP | LinkedIn

Original Recording Date: 2024AUG14.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• William’s story.
  • The work of Customs and targeting organized crime.
• Money laundering.
  • Bank complicity.
  • Structuring / Smurfing.
  • Weak justice. Messy terminology. Both sides of the border.
• State sponsored crime.
  • Mexico – USA – Canada.
• Systems Targeting!!! Important for investigators.
• Issues with the political beast.
  • Who’s got your best interests at heart?

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Websites:

1. MUST WATCH! 60 Minutes – William Gately – Operation Casablanca: https://youtu.be/J5WmP32Uy2E
2. William's book, Dead Ringer: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/274321.Dead_Ringer
3. Scott's book, Mosaic Effect: https://www.amazon.ca/Mosaic-Effect-Communist-Americas-backyard-ebook/dp/B09CRZGFQP/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=.
4. Contact Scott at Hybrid War: https://hybridwar.ca/ AND Close Hold: https://closehold.ca/.

Connect:

1. Find William on:
   • LinkedIn (and for Casablanca PC&I contact): https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-gately-01b60729
2. Find Scott on:
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcgregor-intelligence.
   • Twitter: https://twitter.com/5eyes_Scott.

Original Recording Date: 2024JUL26.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Paul's story.
  • Extension of the books.
• Informant motives.
  • It's not all about the Benjamins.
• Self-awareness.
  • Responsibility / accountability / harm / outcomes.
• Play-in-the-gray.
• Criminal perspectives on justice and the law.
• Paul's next adventures (movies and books).

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Websites:

1. Paul Derry Consulting Inc.: Home | Paul Derry Consulting
2. The Horsemen's Whore: The Horsemen's Whore | RCMP (horsemenswhore.com)
3. Paul's books: Books | Paul Derry

Connect:

1. Find Paul on:
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulderry1/
   • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paul.derry.14418101
   • X: https://twitter.com/Paul_Derry
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulderry1/
   • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWiilX4mmuKBulKQXzUsnqQ/featured

Original Recording Date: 2024JUL18.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Katherine’s story.
  • Working with LE, new perspective, change of opinion.
• Defining culture / sub-cultures / norms.
• Inside police services.
  • Staying alive.
  • Civilian to sworn member point-of-view.
• Commonality of stressors
  • Coping strategies.
• Solutions.
  • Employee engagement.
  • What change looks like and how to implement it.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Connect:

1. LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/kathancock

Original Recording Date: 2024JUL18.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

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TOPICS:

• Matt's recent travels, squaring yourself away, helping others.
• Failure to Train.
  • Physical / hard skills.
    • Minimal standards - better than basic.
    • Conveying violence.
  • Mental / emotional strength.
    • Betrayal - moral injury.
    • Reading material.
• Solutions.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Matt's website: Tactical Chaplain
   • Matt on Tony Blauer's Know Fear Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/live/X2MfoIndo-E?si=C0zHmHLNrDPR6-bX
   • Help Matt help others, DONATE: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-domyancic-b7203b6/
2. Mark's website: Home - MarkBouchard
   • Mark's NEW YouTube channel (Police-Mentors): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfwA9oIepmhkvO7Stbh1A3A
   • Setting My Sights On Stigma: Thoughts From an Injured Mind: Setting My Sights On Stigma: Thoughts From An Injured Mind eBook : Bouchard, Mark, Sundahl, Daniel: Amazon.ca: Kindle Store

Connect:

1. Find Matt on:
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinbluelinespirituality/
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-domyancic-b7203b6/
2. Find Mark on:
   • X: https://twitter.com/MarkBouchard52
   • Instagram: Mark Bouchard (@markbouchard52) • Instagram photos and videos
   • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eugene.hugh.5/
   • LinkedIn: Mark Bouchard - Police RCMP | LinkedIn