Police-Mentors Podcast

About Police-Mentors Podcast

Helping applicants become cops. Helping cops become better. This podcast provides educational content for those in law enforcement and for those who aspire to get hired into law enforcement. It will teach civilians how to become cops and will help those already in law enforcement to be their best. This will include bringing on guests who are doing this job at the highest levels, to share their wisdom and experience with others.

Publisher

rvcz52bouchar

Category

education · government

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Apr 2025

Latest episode

15 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

8 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   15 Apr 2026

   After The Shooting: A Police Trainer On What Nobody Talks About

   Dave Ogilvy spent 22 years with the Delta Police Department — most of them quietly doing the work that most officers only dream about. SWAT operator, ERT medic lead, police trainer, Cops for Cancer veteran, and one of the most respected voices in the room that nobody outside of it has ever heard from.In this episode, Dave opens up about all of it.We cover what it's really like to be involved in a police shooting, how he prepared himself — and his family — long before that day ever came, and what the aftermath actually looks like when the cameras aren't rolling. Dave also gets honest about losing two fingers on his gun hand, refusing to accept an adjusted physical standard, and fighting his way back onto the ERT on his own terms.But this conversation goes deeper than tactics. We talk about what happens to your identity when the team is your whole world and then suddenly it isn't. We talk about the silent epidemic of cops who are great at the job and strangers at home. We talk about why seeking help is not weakness — and why waiting until you're in crisis to find a psychologist is already too late.Dave is the kind of mentor that most people in this profession never get access to. Humble, direct, and completely without ego. He doesn't post on social media. He doesn't chase recognition. He just shows up, does the work, and makes everyone around him better.This one is worth your full attention.Topics covered:What a police shooting actually feels like — before, during, and afterHow to prepare your mind and your family for a critical incidentLosing two fingers and passing the same physical as everyone elseIdentity loss after leaving the ERT and how to rebuildWhy policing is not family — and why that distinction mattersCops for Cancer and 12+ years of giving backMental health stigma in law enforcement and how to break through itThe difference between the will to win and the will to train to winWhat great police trainers actually do differentlyAdvice for anyone wanting to get on a tactical team🎙️ Police Mentors is a podcast dedicated to sharing the hard-earned wisdom of experienced law enforcement professionals — the kind of conversations that don't happen in briefing rooms or on social media, but absolutely should.#PoliceMentors #LawEnforcement #PolicePodcast #SWAT #EmergencyResponseTeam #PoliceMentalHealth #FirstResponders #PoliceTraining #TacticalPolicing #PoliceCulture #CopsForCancer #MentalHealthMatters #FirstResponderMentalHealth #PoliceLife #BlueLine #ThinBlueLine #PTSDAwareness #Resilience #LeadershipDevelopment #policeofficer 00:00 Police-Mentors Podcast Episode 3 with Dave Ogilvy00:10 Introduction03:53 Leaving Emergency Response Work09:01 Identity11:51 Overcoming Injury15:58 The Will To Train To Win17:59 Cops For Cancer23:25 Positive Impact25:51 There's Magic In The Uniform29:26 Thin Blue Line37:41 Fallen Officers39:45 Shared Danger In Policing40:39 Understanding Violence46:48 "Did I Treat You Fairly?"49:48 "Cuff Tuff"51:08 Treating People Fairly53:17 Helping People58:36 Mental Health01:09:00 Understanding Lethal Force01:13:33 Self-Stigma01:17:31 Police Bonds01:21:22 Integrating Trauma01:26:05 I've Got A Problem01:33:46 Advice For New Members Of A Team01:41:54 Team Before Self01:42:51 ConclusionHere is a link to a free chapter of my book on my website: https://markbouchard.ca/stigma/Or you can buy a paperback copy on Amazon here:https://www.amazon.ca/Setting-My-Sights-Stigma-Thoughts/dp/1738943003/ref=sr_1_1?crid=UT5YKTZC6EKM&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.3NhFgyk5IO9ESyDyBLRTuA.3pAVYHo9cIwh3z4-o5aoNDlfFc3_tkNxtZGDx_PZVqs&dib_tag=se&keywords=setting+my+sights+on+stigma&qid=1772649553&sprefix=setting+my+sight%2Caps%2C114&sr=8-1

2. 

   16 Oct 2025

   Preparing For The Police Academy - Police Mentors Podcast Episode 7

   Matt Domyancic shares his expertise with a background and both a division one NCAA strength coach and a police academy instructor. Matt has 3 master's degrees and shares a wealth of expertise by combining his knowledge of policing and human physiology. #policewellness #policeacademy 00:00 Preparing For The Police Academy01:03 Physically Preparing For Police Academy02:35 Know The Standards05:48 Recovery - Sleep And Nutrition12:06 Focus On Fundamentals17:30 Strength Training Advice21:49 Greasing The Groove28:07 Injury Prevention - Know Your Limitations33:33 Consistency Over Perfection36:19 Cardio Training40:55 Interval Training42:58 Cardio Through Use Of Force Training47:55 Mental Aspects Of Preparation51:36 How To Connect With MattFollow Matt on:His website: https://www.tacticalchaplain.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-domyancic-b7203b6/Instagram: 1) https://www.instagram.com/thetacticalchaplain/2) https://www.instagram.com/thinbluelinespirituality/Check Out My Book:Setting My Sights On Stigma: Thoughts From an Injured Mind was written to help police officers with the challenges of police work. I share my experience of being a cop who was diagnosed with PTSD, and more importantly, the lessons that I learned which helped me to heal. I wrote this book to help other cops to prepare for the challenges of a career in policing.Here is a link to a free chapter on my website:https://markbouchard.ca/stigma/

3. 

   10 Oct 2025

   Police-Mentors Podcast Episode 6: Organized Crime With Nathan Romas

   This is an interview with Nathan Romas to provide an overview of understanding organized crime based on his experience working on a gang suppression team. #organizedcrime #policeacademy #policeleadership 00:00 Understanding Organized Crime With Nathan Romas01:37 Leadership06:01 Organized Crime Is A Complex Web07:33 Read Books On Organized Crime12:52 How This Has Helped You Working Gang Suppression?18:04 Educating Up The Chain Of Command19:10 Policing Needs To Be More Agile25:06 Key Advice For New Gang Cops - Informant Handling33:51 Communication Skills Are Crucial36:47 Informant Experience38:49 Psychopathy And Hitmen40:52 Advice For Dealing With High Risk Gangsters42:58 Undercover Policing46:11 Leveraging Partnerships Outside Of Law Enforcement48:03 What Society Needs To Change About Gang Enforcement52:06 Other Podcast Resources53:58 How To Connect With Nathan?Nathan Romas is a Canadian police officer, CEO of Vigilant Media Inc., and host of The Quiet Professional podcast which discusses topics of national security, intelligence, law enforcement, and justice. **Opinions and views expressed are his own unless otherwise stated. They do not represent that of any employer, associated group, or sponsor.**Links:https://linktr.ee/tqp780If you want to check out my own book Setting My Sights On Stigma, you can get a free copy of my ebook on my website by signing up to be notified of my next book. Here is a link to a free chapter on my website:https://markbouchard.ca/stigma/If you want to buy it, you can buy it on amazon here:https://www.amazon.com/Setting-My-Sights-Stigma-Thoughts/dp/1738943003/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3JM6ILQ1RX8DO&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.3NhFgyk5IO9ESyDyBLRTuA.yBBEk7VWU3Rsw4Hmo9-AMgDjg5Th1Tj2QNFrWVdhf0E&dib_tag=se&keywords=setting+my+sights+on+stigma&qid=1758935206&sprefix=setting+my+sights+on+stigma%2Caps%2C137&sr=8-1

4. 

   29 Sept 2025

   Police-Mentors Podcast #5 - My Experience As A Cop With Post-Traumatic Stress

   This is where I share my experience of post-traumatic stress symptoms and how I am healing out loud. My goal is to help reduce mental health stigma and to help show other people that they can be proactive in taking care of their mental health. #policewellness #policeacademy #policeculture #police #posttraumaticgrowth #posttraumaticstress 00:00 Police-Mentors Podcast #5 - My Experience As A Cop With Post-Traumatic Stress00:20 Healing Out Loud04:14 Another Example of PTSD Symptoms06:02 Nightmares07:17 Psychosomatic Stress08:38 Setting My Sights On Stigma09:21 Self-Stigma10:00 Passive Suicidal Ideation12:02 Alcohol13:23 Sleep14:32 Science Based Treatment Options16:34 Hope For A Better Future19:03 Psychological Versus Physical Injuries20:30 Emotional Survival For Law EnforcementIf you want to check out my own book Setting My Sights On Stigma, you can get a free copy of my ebook on my website by signing up to be notified of my next book. Here is a link to a free chapter on my website:https://markbouchard.ca/stigma/If you want to buy it, you can buy it on amazon here:https://www.amazon.com/Setting-My-Sights-Stigma-Thoughts/dp/1738943003/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3JM6ILQ1RX8DO&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.3NhFgyk5IO9ESyDyBLRTuA.yBBEk7VWU3Rsw4Hmo9-AMgDjg5Th1Tj2QNFrWVdhf0E&dib_tag=se&keywords=setting+my+sights+on+stigma&qid=1758935206&sprefix=setting+my+sights+on+stigma%2Caps%2C137&sr=8-1

5. 

   15 Sept 2025

   Police-Mentors Podcast #4 - Police Suicide

   This is an overview of some key suicide researchers and how I think their research is connected to police suicide. #policesuicide00:00 Police-Mentors Podcast #4 - Police Suicide00:56 Rethinking Suicide02:47 Dr. Thomas Joyner's Model04:31 You're Not Immune To This04:57 My Experience Of Passive Suicidal Ideation06:34 Perceived Burdensomness07:39 Dr. John Violanti - Police Suicide: Epidemic In Blue09:28 Practical Considerations For Preventing Police Suicide10:42 Dr. Johnson - Fatal 10 For Law Enforcement Suicide14:53 Ontario Coroner's Review Into 9 Police Suicides16:47 CIPSRT19:55 Lived Experience Of Police Widows24:03 Help And Healing Are Possible24:42 You Don't Want To Die1) Police Suicide: Epidemic in Blue - Dr. John Violati:https://markbouchard.ca/police-suicides-epidemic-in-blue/2) Practical Considerations for Preventing Police Suicide - Johnson, Papazoglu, Violanti and Pascarella:https://www.amazon.ca/Practical-Considerations-Preventing-Police-Suicide-ebook/dp/B09MK4PX72/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1GLGJ2UJAIJ7A&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.JvXN2hosL2y9S3nZOKg9gw.z2FaHFpNtb1DeMcZe0U3Yvs5b1e5IlaAK4DeB42edfs&dib_tag=se&keywords=practical+considerations+for+preventing+police+suicide&qid=1754428793&sprefix=practical+considerations+for+preventing+police+suicide%2Caps%2C151&sr=8-13) Why People Die By Suicide - Dr. Thomas Joiner:https://www.amazon.ca/Why-People-Suicide-Thomas-Joiner/dp/0674019016/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1FUJ64IG3IA1K&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.6oBX-6TRc_nVoEAGwBXs8Slwcv8g6ux_dWgnlGHCY4QgjIhKomEoUHJC3x_UeOlKFECyTCUFWeGZXWtapQsQBWp0gSq-M8eTyQsYv5l4snUmTNyKHbeWDmwoRBjmTqnAQSjLy81zp5ZfNUEFM14Xa3t23Nv06YgmasHTGHKXqGPqoN39wEbe-EYmnbW6Oy6dB50BB5M_Xq33qd8JlAHhsw.K_4E55rqkWusdAfyFQW-Lk0pcaEveWM4mAJE6WE9zf4&dib_tag=se&keywords=why+people+die+by+suicide&qid=1754428838&sprefix=why+people+die+by+suicide%2Caps%2C163&sr=8-14) Myths About Suicide - Dr. Thomas Joiner:https://www.amazon.ca/Myths-about-Suicide-Thomas-Joiner/dp/0674061985/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3CM9YES4T17TX&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.kv2urACm-Iq2NJ6A2oNJ18hOAG5TAatCvdOFZQv-5TRdIg60Hvke1Aq3griCLtAzcTmANUjnfdx7JKz3ka332vbRdsSxSqFTup9E-KJN_A8.CaOdyOoVcrV0n_W-GsVbt8VNDSDNbbMgNFTmt6NHR9Y&dib_tag=se&keywords=myths+about+suicide&qid=1754428861&sprefix=myths+about+suicide%2Caps%2C163&sr=8-15) Rethinking Suicide: Why prevention fails and how we can do better - Craig Bryan:https://www.amazon.ca/Rethinking-Suicide-Prevention-Fails-Better-ebook/dp/B09LJ3BF1S/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3DX28IG2H2EV&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Zg7_DUo9fhrmS5h5cOFC5eP7Yssmhjz2YJGYSIyrxAdQf6qqIbM3DIMFzppLEajv_30KKv37C_KI5R_OyAM6-JmSNAuUBNp5IOUTCfIbm1uBMFtV7U3FioEyNM5zrZcTbUt50c4FC8bxGuHwC0OdR8wl_TOzu7qfCA7LPdBtHS6yUrYkotQoSGIlbhZvb4x4nS2D-HN3ykjvmjD-1zKOIy0YO5OXdzA4D5CPf-m8Id9wDTEUzVNvF0_fExk-x0BGWvL7eTfc4Fy7f_4KITDvRC8fjr6Zmd7g4GXd8E2WmrU.LV_ceuzcCVsqcnjNSIHUbdCb9ypbCWi5rzwxtfCRclw&dib_tag=se&keywords=rethinking+suicide&qid=1754428907&sprefix=rethinking+suicide%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-16) Ontario Coroner's Inquest into Police Suicide:https://markbouchard.ca/suicidal-ideation-plans-and-attempts-among-public-safety-personnel-in-canada/7) Don't Forget Your Roots - Sarah Routhier:https://markbouchard.ca/dont-forget-your-roots/https://www.amazon.ca/Dont-Forget-Your-Roots-organizations/dp/177790840X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=Q82R1UIALGYQ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gAeCTD3unEuemBixNcXCZDV8p7IaXt1gdkr1lsfhf3-xiubRkzNXa-bdytdlH1XUG2qY9FybQG-uy0MdM5BPDKB4Ui6ZNdGzroN0NAJs-zsFp3EX-GCIv-1lUZOKV3KxfrFYayrXbbvDWOgojtPnKx8A3ZWkMIRWS43xLRwx_i-sd3JAOpI7SUhqSvnrKatiTi3YkNEgw8LER6r29ud9vLhrhJXnpIZXlqkXt7WFWr_bnAMzCTbMFqObhGC_1iDotGBO_vs-zcREh9o9s4TJQo7KcUhHyjjxmwj-DqyfMQM.R6VFoZ9AV1eWq0jTSkYgln-g_AVekGTMr14RmiIBbyI&dib_tag=se&keywords=don%27t+forget+your+roots&qid=1754428961&sprefix=don%27t+forget+your+root%2Caps%2C164&sr=8-18) Finding My Fire - Sheri Lux:https://www.amazon.ca/Finding-My-Fire-Sheri-Lux-ebook/dp/B0BP2M9J2B/ref=sr_1_1?crid=102F9UY8XJRMY&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.MLYUbcpNXl7rCtE03y3xz

6. 

   26 Jul 2025

   Police-Mentors Podcast Episode 3: The will to prepare to win with Dave Ogilvy

   This is an interview with one of my mentors, Dave Ogilvy. He shares the lessons that he has learned in his 22 year policing career. This includes his insights from a life changing physical injury from a crash, his time as a police trainer and his extensive experience on an Emergency Response (SWAT) Team. #policepodcast #policetrainingacademy #policeculture 00:00 Police-Mentors Podcast Episode 3: The will to prepare to win with Dave Ogilvy00:10 Introduction03:53 Leaving Emergency Response (SWAT) Team09:01 Identity11:51 Overcoming Injury15:58 The Will To Train To Win17:59 Cops For Cancer23:25 Positive Impact25:51 There's Magic In The Uniform29:26 Thin Blue Line37:41 Fallen Officers39:45 Shared Danger In Policing40:39 Understanding Violence46:48 "Did I Treat You Fairly?"49:48 "Cuff Tuff"53:17 Helping People58:36 Mental Health01:09:00 Understanding Lethal Force01:13:33 Self-Stigma01:17:31 Police Bonds01:21:22 Integrating Trauma01:26:05 I've Got A Problem01:33:46 Advice For New Members Of A Team01:41:55 Team Before Self01:42:51 ConclusionHere is a link to a free chapter on my website:https://markbouchard.ca/stigma/Setting My Sights On Stigma: Thoughts From an Injured Mind was written to help police officers with the challenges of police work. I share my experience of being a cop who was diagnosed with PTSD, and more importantly, the lessons that I learned which helped me to heal.https://www.amazon.ca/s?k=setting+my+sights+on+stigma&crid=5S9MC7PHD474&sprefix=setting+my%2Caps%2C188&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_10

7. 

   24 Apr 2025

   Police-Mentors Podcast #2: Lethal Force Psychology For Law Enforcement

   This provides an overview of the psychology of lethal force that everyone in law enforcement should be taught. I spent a decade teaching this to myself to heal myself from my experiences as a cop. #officersafety #officerinvolvedshooting 00:00 Police-Mentors Podcast #2: Lethal Force Psychology For Law Enforcement01:07 Suicide By Cop Attempt #102:23 "SHOOT" - "MOVE"03:26 Active Shooter Training04:43 Cops Want To Help People06:15 Would've said "Blast 'em"08:03 Evolution Of Resistance11:10 Physiology14:14 Suicide By Cop15:48 Setting My Sights On Stigma17:37 Suicide By Cop Attempt #220:35 1000 Yard Stare21:36 The Flinch23:45 Suicide By Cop Interview27:28 Public Pressure33:29 Subjective Decisions36:17 Action - Reaction37:37 Proximity39:01 Suicidal Thoughts40:38 Nightmares41:23 Understanding Trauma42:45 Don't Shoots49:14 Posturing51:07 Safety Priorities52:50 SummaryCheck Out My Book:Setting My Sights On Stigma: Thoughts From an Injured Mind was written to help police officers with the challenges of police work. I share my experience of being a cop who was diagnosed with PTSD, and more importantly, the lessons that I learned which helped me to heal. I wrote this book to help other cops to prepare for the challenges of a career in policing.Here is a link to a free chapter on my website:https://markbouchard.ca/stigma/You can also download the ebook from my website for free. I didn't write this book to sell it to you. I wrote it to help you.

8. 

   16 Apr 2025

   Police-Mentors Podcast#1: I Want To Be A Cop - with former police academy instructor Matt Domyancic

   This episode is to provide a basic overview for those who want to become a police officer. Matt Domyancic has experienced in SWAT, as an academy instructor, a police chaplain, peer support and has 3 Master's Degrees. If you want to be a cop, this is a great place to learn some wisdom from a top expert in the field. #policeapplication #policeculture #policeacademy #policewellness 00:00 I Want To Be A Cop with Math Domyancic01:50 Know Your Values08:36 Emotional Survival For Law Enforcement09:47 Fitness Advice For Police Recruits18:31 Parasympathetic Nervous System Activiation26:32 Setting My Sights On Stigma27:03 Firearms Training29:09 How To Get Free Copies Of My Book29:58 Police Culture35:19 Integrating Trauma37:24 Ability To Listen41:47 Book Recommendations48:06 Making Meaning49:57 Develop Healthy Habits54:47 Where to Find Matt Domyancic's WorkFollow Matt on:His website: https://www.tacticalchaplain.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-domyancic-b7203b6/Instagram: 1) https://www.instagram.com/thetacticalchaplain/2) https://www.instagram.com/thinbluelinespirituality/Check Out My Book:Setting My Sights On Stigma: Thoughts From an Injured Mind was written to help police officers with the challenges of police work. I share my experience of being a cop who was diagnosed with PTSD, and more importantly, the lessons that I learned which helped me to heal. I wrote this book to help other cops to prepare for the challenges of a career in policing.Here is a link to a free chapter on my website:https://markbouchard.ca/stigma/

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