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Episode 17: Bonnie Eckman – Sensory Specialist
In this episode, host John Creamer speaks with Bonnie Eckman, a mental health and addiction recovery professional with more than a decade of experience in trauma-informed care. With a background in occupational therapy, Bonnie specializes in sensory…
Episode 16: Capt. Joshua Bitsko (Ret.)
In this episode, host John Creamer is joined by Captain Joshua Bitsko, who retired from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department after decades of service in K9, SWAT and leadership roles.
Episode 15: Matt Dunagan – Florida Sheriffs Association Executive Director
In this episode, host John Creamer speaks with Matt Dunagan, executive director of the Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA), the largest sheriffs association in the nation.
Episode 14: Major George Perera – Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office
Host John Creamer talks with Major George Perera of the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office about AI, cybercrime, and emerging tech in law enforcement.
Equipping Florida’s Deputies: Professionally, Mentally and Financially
Nearly two decades ago, Florida’s sheriffs charged me with starting an association to protect something very important to Florida: our deputies. We began with their professional well-being—giving them peace of mind knowing that if they are disabled or killed on or off duty, we will take care of them or their families when they no longer can.
Episode 13: Capt. Kelly Burke – Tallahassee Police Department
On this episode, host John Creamer talks with Capt. Kelly Burke about the vital role of law enforcement chaplaincy programs.
Episode 12: Lt. Robbie Robinson
In this episode, Lt. Robbie Robinson joins host John Creamer to share financial survival tips every first responder should hear.
Episode 11: Podcast Rewind with Host John Creamer
On this episode of A Tactical Pause, host John Creamer takes a look back at the first 10 episodes of the show.
Episode 10: Chief Chris Summers – Leon County Sheriff’s Office
In this episode, host John Creamer speaks with Chief Chris Summers of the Leon County Sheriff’s Office. With over 40 years of experience in municipal, county and university law enforcement, Chief Summers shares insights from a distinguished…
Episode 9: David Odom – Consolidated Dispatch Agency
In this episode, host John Creamer speaks with David Odom, director of the Consolidated Dispatch Agency in Tallahassee, one of the largest consolidated dispatch centers in Florida.
Episode 8: Miami Dade County Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz
In this episode, host John Creamer speaks with Miami Dade County Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz, the first duly elected sheriff of Miami-Dade County in decades.
Episode 7: Shelley Stevens, LMFT
In this episode, host John Creamer speaks with counselor Shelley Stevens, LMFT. Shelley has been committed to and involved in recovery work for 20 years.
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