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Tactical Tangents

Mike is a police SWAT team member, K9 handler, and tactical medic. Jim is an Air Force pilot with a background in close air support and combat search and rescue. Our goal is to elevate the conversatio... Read more

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143: Problem Solving As A Team Sport

143: Problem Solving As A Team Sport

In the pop-culture tactical world today it’s common to see Col. Boyd’s Decision Cycle, the famed “OODA Loop”, applied to... Read more

15 Aug 2023

1hr 4mins

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142: Making Sure the Kids are Alright

142: Making Sure the Kids are Alright

In any organization it’s almost a tradition to turn and look at the people coming up through the ranks behind you and be... Read more

1 Aug 2023

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141: Having Public Affairs Without Screwing Up

141: Having Public Affairs Without Screwing Up

Mike reminds us that “Responsibility to the Community” is not just a slogan on a squad car door in this episode, where h... Read more

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140: The Case of "The Mission v. The People"

140: The Case of "The Mission v. The People"

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138: Your Candle Only Has Two Ends

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134: Dangerous Driving

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