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The meeting was a conversation between Schwartz and Kevin about Kevin's career path and his current mission. Kevin shared how he transitioned from the Air Force to the SAPD and then into teaching high school law enforcement. He explained his "three uniforms, one mission" concept, which focuses on mentorship, leadership, ethics, resilience, and education. Kevin described his experience teaching Principles of Law Enforcement and running a law enforcement club to help students find their direction in life. He shared stories of former students who went on to become police officers and Marines. Kevin also discussed the importance of public service and the value of early career planning for young adults. The conversation highlighted the similarities between military, law enforcement, and academic environments. Kevin does important with "Three Uniforms, One Mission".Send us Fan MailThanks for listening!  Please see the links below for more info!For in-person training options, click below to contact Nate:https://poplme.co/Paf6W7Ok/shareOnline Course: https://shopmtgsafety.comBook info:   https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DS2YL89W/Martell Training Group YouTube Website and Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClJxybli0pJX7qYymwwrE2AStrategic Safety & Security Group, LLC.https://sssgrp.net/Crosshair Tactics Website and YouTube Channel:https://crosshairtactics.com/https://youtu.be/F5ipAjog-cs?si=fadAbS97flAbji1uwww.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-schwartz-phd-b9b899249Strategic Training Concepts

The council members provided and overview of local government. They talked about the function of a mayor/council form of government. They discussed their four-year record in Washington Township, highlighting their focus on fiscal responsibility, transparency, and community engagement. They explained how they transformed the town's financial situation, increasing reserves from $118,000 to $5.9 million without significantly increasing taxes. The council emphasized their commitment to accessible and transparent government, including livestreaming meetings and maintaining open communication with residents. They also discussed upcoming projects that will position Washington Township as a medical hub and expressed their desire to continue serving if re-elected in column B. Additionally, how they have and do support law enforcement, fire and EMS. The council members list their personal phone numbers and answer every email that comes to them, all located on the website of Washington Township, Gloucester. The council vice president has been a firefighter for 40 years and continues to serve in law enforcement, he is a chief of a town nearby.Send us Fan MailThanks for listening!  Please see the links below for more info!For in-person training options, click below to contact Nate:https://poplme.co/Paf6W7Ok/shareOnline Course: https://shopmtgsafety.comBook info:   https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DS2YL89W/Martell Training Group YouTube Website and Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClJxybli0pJX7qYymwwrE2AStrategic Safety & Security Group, LLC.https://sssgrp.net/Crosshair Tactics Website and YouTube Channel:https://crosshairtactics.com/https://youtu.be/F5ipAjog-cs?si=fadAbS97flAbji1uwww.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-schwartz-phd-b9b899249Strategic Training Concepts

The podcast features a conversation between Jeff Schwartz and John Gallagher, a retired Philadelphia Police Department captain and current Director of Safety and Security at the Kimmel Center. Gallagher discussed his extensive career in law enforcement, including his rise to captain, his command roles, and his experiences in training and leadership. He praised Schwartz's company, Strategic Training Concepts, for providing high-quality first aid, CPR, and AED training to the Kimmel Center's staff, emphasizing the professionalism and positive impact of the training. Gallagher also described his private security company, Duke Watch Blue Line Protection, which offers property checks and security services primarily in Cape May County, New Jersey. The conversation touched on the importance of networking, mentorship, and maintaining high standards in both public and private sector security roles. John can be reached at (215-437-2844).Send us Fan MailThanks for listening!  Please see the links below for more info!For in-person training options, click below to contact Nate:https://poplme.co/Paf6W7Ok/shareOnline Course: https://shopmtgsafety.comBook info:   https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DS2YL89W/Martell Training Group YouTube Website and Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClJxybli0pJX7qYymwwrE2AStrategic Safety & Security Group, LLC.https://sssgrp.net/Crosshair Tactics Website and YouTube Channel:https://crosshairtactics.com/https://youtu.be/F5ipAjog-cs?si=fadAbS97flAbji1uwww.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-schwartz-phd-b9b899249Strategic Training Concepts

After a distinguished career in public service, Bill recently concluding his tenure as a Police Captain and Commander of the Operations Division with the Voorhees Township Police Department. His professional journey began on the front lines of policing and evolved into executive-level leadership, where he oversaw complex operations, shaped departmental policy, and invested deeply in personnel development.Throughout his career, officer wellness and resilience became central to his leadership philosophy, not as an abstract concept but as a personal mission shaped by tragic losses within the profession and the cumulative realities of service. Those experiences, combined with decades of supervisory and command responsibility, led him to pursue advanced training in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and to intentionally bridge the worlds of law enforcement, education, and mental health.Send us Fan MailThanks for listening!  Please see the links below for more info!For in-person training options, click below to contact Nate:https://poplme.co/Paf6W7Ok/shareOnline Course: https://shopmtgsafety.comBook info:   https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DS2YL89W/Martell Training Group YouTube Website and Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClJxybli0pJX7qYymwwrE2AStrategic Safety & Security Group, LLC.https://sssgrp.net/Crosshair Tactics Website and YouTube Channel:https://crosshairtactics.com/https://youtu.be/F5ipAjog-cs?si=fadAbS97flAbji1uwww.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-schwartz-phd-b9b899249Strategic Training Concepts

Five deployments as a Navy SEAL operator, turned firefighter as a safer vocation, Richard brings a unique perspective to the table. He also has an organization called the EvolvedManMission.com Listen in and find a journey from childhood adversity, to adversity overcome to be a Navy SEAL, journey to being an active firefighter and creating/running the EvolvedManMission from Richard.Send us Fan MailThanks for listening!  Please see the links below for more info!For in-person training options, click below to contact Nate:https://poplme.co/Paf6W7Ok/shareOnline Course: https://shopmtgsafety.comBook info:   https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DS2YL89W/Martell Training Group YouTube Website and Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClJxybli0pJX7qYymwwrE2AStrategic Safety & Security Group, LLC.https://sssgrp.net/Crosshair Tactics Website and YouTube Channel:https://crosshairtactics.com/https://youtu.be/F5ipAjog-cs?si=fadAbS97flAbji1uwww.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-schwartz-phd-b9b899249Strategic Training Concepts

Kerri Heddell is a CEO, digital brand strategist, book editor, copywriter, publicist, and survivor advocate dedicated to helping authors, executives, and visionaries turn trials into a powerful, undeniable presence. Combining strategic brand management with a background in Criminology and Political Science, Kerri works side-by-side with clients to edit compelling manuscripts, write high-converting copy, design custom websites and landing pages, execute dynamic PR strategies, and launch complete, revenue-generating personal brands.About The Ester4ProjectFounded on the powerful principle of stepping into purpose and taking bold action "for such a time as this," The Ester4Project was created to break cycles of silence, elevate survivors, and build a sustainable path to recovery. Operating as a hybrid social enterprise, the organization channels strategic business momentum and agency services directly into lasting social impact:● The Stage: A bold, empowering platform offering corporate keynotes, workshops, digital branding, website design, copywriting, book editing, and media strategy focused on resilience, leadership, and breaking the silence surrounding trauma.● The Sanctuary: A non-profit 501(c)(3) dedicated to providing safe housing, trauma-informed rehabilitation, legal advocacy, and clinical mental health resources for survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking.Visti Kerri at www.esther4project.comSend us Fan MailThanks for listening!  Please see the links below for more info!For in-person training options, click below to contact Nate:https://poplme.co/Paf6W7Ok/shareOnline Course: https://shopmtgsafety.comBook info:   https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DS2YL89W/Martell Training Group YouTube Website and Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClJxybli0pJX7qYymwwrE2AStrategic Safety & Security Group, LLC.https://sssgrp.net/Crosshair Tactics Website and YouTube Channel:https://crosshairtactics.com/https://youtu.be/F5ipAjog-cs?si=fadAbS97flAbji1uwww.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-schwartz-phd-b9b899249Strategic Training Concepts

James GeeringHost and CEO at Behind the Shield PodcastParamedic, Firefighter, AdvocateListen in for a great conversation with some amazing insights/resources with James!Send us Fan MailThanks for listening!  Please see the links below for more info!For in-person training options, click below to contact Nate:https://poplme.co/Paf6W7Ok/shareOnline Course: https://shopmtgsafety.comBook info:   https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DS2YL89W/Martell Training Group YouTube Website and Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClJxybli0pJX7qYymwwrE2AStrategic Safety & Security Group, LLC.https://sssgrp.net/Crosshair Tactics Website and YouTube Channel:https://crosshairtactics.com/https://youtu.be/F5ipAjog-cs?si=fadAbS97flAbji1uwww.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-schwartz-phd-b9b899249Strategic Training Concepts

An interview with Ernest Stevens, a former San Antonio police officer and mental health unit pioneer, discussing his 30-year career, the development of mental health and officer wellness programs in law enforcement, the challenges officers face with mental health stigma, and the impact of the documentary “Ernie and Joe Crisis Cops” on public and officer awareness of mental health issues in policing, along with the importance of communication, financial stability, mission, and faith in officer wellness and community relationships.Send us Fan MailThanks for listening!  Please see the links below for more info!For in-person training options, click below to contact Nate:https://poplme.co/Paf6W7Ok/shareOnline Course: https://shopmtgsafety.comBook info:   https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DS2YL89W/Martell Training Group YouTube Website and Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClJxybli0pJX7qYymwwrE2AStrategic Safety & Security Group, LLC.https://sssgrp.net/Crosshair Tactics Website and YouTube Channel:https://crosshairtactics.com/https://youtu.be/F5ipAjog-cs?si=fadAbS97flAbji1uwww.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-schwartz-phd-b9b899249Strategic Training Concepts

Al is the lead operator instructor with 20 years policing experience in Cook County (IL) agencies. Al is also a retired Infantry Marine Gunnery Sergeant with 21 years of service to the Marine Corps and has deployed numerous times overseas in support of OIF and other missions in the Pacific Area of Operations. Al is a Combat Action Ribbon and Purple Heart Recipient. Al delivers a variety of combat tactics and firearms deployment methods based in combat experience and delivers instruction with survival at the forefront of all training.  Whether you’re working as a police officer, a soldier, or are a civilian who carries concealed, a gunfight is a fight for your life. Al trains you to “Win By An Overwhelming Margin” by training what you can do, and when you can do it.Al is a Nationally Certified Instructor in firearms training. He is also a certified State of Illinois Master Firearms Instructor-Trainer, a Red Dot Optic Instructor-Trainer, a Tactical Trauma Care/Basic First Aid/Tourniquet Instructor-Trainer, Rapid Deployment and Rescue Task Force Instructor, a Reality-Based Scenario Instructor, De-escalation Instructor and a Use of Force Instructor among other disciplines. Al is also a graduate of the Marine Corps’ Advanced Infantry Unit Leader’s Course and Combat Lifesaver Course. The discussion involves varies facets of training, officer safety, military and civilian tactical topics. Including leadership, development of training, winning mindset and other great topics.Send us Fan MailThanks for listening!  Please see the links below for more info!For in-person training options, click below to contact Nate:https://poplme.co/Paf6W7Ok/shareOnline Course: https://shopmtgsafety.comBook info:   https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DS2YL89W/Martell Training Group YouTube Website and Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClJxybli0pJX7qYymwwrE2AStrategic Safety & Security Group, LLC.https://sssgrp.net/Crosshair Tactics Website and YouTube Channel:https://crosshairtactics.com/https://youtu.be/F5ipAjog-cs?si=fadAbS97flAbji1uwww.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-schwartz-phd-b9b899249Strategic Training Concepts

A great discussion with the owner and CEO of Vortex, the nation's leading optics brand! Send us Fan MailThanks for listening!  Please see the links below for more info!For in-person training options, click below to contact Nate:https://poplme.co/Paf6W7Ok/shareOnline Course: https://shopmtgsafety.comBook info:   https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DS2YL89W/Martell Training Group YouTube Website and Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClJxybli0pJX7qYymwwrE2AStrategic Safety & Security Group, LLC.https://sssgrp.net/Crosshair Tactics Website and YouTube Channel:https://crosshairtactics.com/https://youtu.be/F5ipAjog-cs?si=fadAbS97flAbji1uwww.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-schwartz-phd-b9b899249Strategic Training Concepts