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Lt. Col. Grossman believes that our troops are not victims. He believes that reframing traumatic experiences as an opportunity for growth will allow returning heroes to have happy and healthy lives. The same mindset goes for law enforcement officers.

LEOs experience frequent trauma at work - I don't need to explain all the types. This can make you, or this can break you. Let's become stronger instead of breaking. Dave Grossman is on our side, and wants to see us do well day in, day out and into retirement.

-LEO

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I know, I know. You came back for more of Lt. Col. Dave Grossman. His next episode will release on Tuesday, so just hang tight! This one seemed fitting to release in tandem with his first interview.

I have personally experienced significant sleep issues to the point of seeing an insomnia doctor. What she told me over the course of several sessions I have done my best to put in this short episode.

If you're not sleeping, expect mental decline and physical health issues.

We all tend to try to self-treat and figure out what's going on. Unfortunately, sometimes the real solutions are counter intuitive.

Let's get your sleep on track so that you can live a long life of mental and physical health.

-LEO

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Meet the Colonel!

I met Lt. Col. Grossman (US Army - Retired) at a class in South Georgia over a decade ago. We were both students in a shooting / fighting transition class. He signed his book for me and wrote a nice personal note.

As a former Marine, I heard him speak several times. Col. Grossman regularly speaks with troops headed to combat. He has authored almost two dozen published books, most famously On Combat and On Killing.

Lt. Col. Grossman speaks in depth on the issue of sleep in the law enforcement and military communities, and the lasting effects that come with it.

Thank you, sir, for coming on - it was my honor to speak with you (and Charlie, of course) and help you spread the good word.

-LEO

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Happy Friday!

During the interview released Tuesday, January 6, 2026, Robert went into a general overview of use of deadly force investigations.

During this interview we will go further into the topic.

The knowledge you take away from these two episodes could save your career, freedom and financial security. Read and understand the case law linked in the previous description.

And once again and most importantly - bring this to someone you trust to test us. The salty old Sergeant that has been puttering around since the '80s and did some years on SWAT. The lieutenant that had three shootings as a young patrolman. Ask them if they were mentally prepared for what followed the incident and if our discussion is accurate regarding the factors to determine legality and what follows the shooting.

Not only will building your knowledge base protect you post-shooting, it will allow you to act more decisively at the time of the gunfight. It will help you prepare for the operation that leads to the incident.

Know the law, know the policy, succeed.

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Between homicide investigations, homicide supervision and state level investigations, Robert has spent considerable years collecting facts following violent crimes. If you wear a badge and carry a gun, there is a chance that at some point you will pull the trigger while aiming at a human.

Doing this without a justifiable reason is a crime - aggravated assault, attempted murder, murder.

Doing this within law and policy is deemed "justified" - kind of like that bad TV show where the cop in the cowboy hat shoots someone every episode and then says, "It's justified."

Having investigated many officer-involved deadly force encounters, Robert is highly qualified to discuss the legal standards involved in his investigations, case law, and generally what to expect in the hours and days following your incident.

After you pull the trigger is not the time to find out if you have to give a statement immediately, timing of report writing, and generally what the investigators will be looking at.

No surprises needed on the most traumatic and pivotal day of your career.

As always, you are encouraged to listen with a critical ear. If someone you work with has had one or multiple officer-involved shootings, encourage them to listen and confirm accuracy.

Relevant Case Law:

GRAHAM v. CONNOR, 490 U.S. 386 (1989) | FindLaw

TENNESSEE v. GARNER, 471 U.S. 1 (1985) | FindLaw

Other Resources:

Force Science - Research | Training | Consulting

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Good morning!

I want to take two minutes to share my goal for this new year and to thank the listeners for your time.

Stay safe!

-LEO

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In the first of several interviews with CIA Paramilitary Operations Officer (OO) and Marine / Silver Star recipient Adam Sikes, Adam will introduce himself and delve lightly into his background.

We all know the Central Intelligence Agency is a thing and that they tinker in the global intel realm. We've seen some TV shows, movies, and maybe read a book.

Adam will provide insight to what they actually do from firsthand experience.

This will be the first of several episodes, so stay tuned and enjoy!

-LEO

About - Adam Sikes

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Let's continue to analyze the best practices to safely take structures as LEOs. Christmas being in two days does not reduce the danger of this job. Continue to develop in order to go home safe.

When civilians watch videos of building clearing, they see the physical movement. They largely analyze with an untrained eye. They base their opinion on the result.

As LEOs, our goal is enhancement of the process. Out-think, out-maneuver, out-train the opposition.

Thank you for listening and for continuing in your own self-development. If you are deep in the holiday season and continuing down the road of reflection and growth, you are in the top 5%.

Keep it up, stay safe, stay warm, but stay frosty.

-LEO

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