Retired Irving, Texas Police Chief Jeff Spivey sits down with Patrick to reflect on his 35+ year career and the lessons he’s carrying forward into his work with Sworn.AI. From leading a department through major growth to pioneering programs like Code Responders, Spivey shares how collaboration, data-driven strategy, and community partnerships can reshape the role of police in addressing today’s public safety challenges.

The conversation also explores the future of policing, with an emphasis on officer wellness, leadership accountability, and the role of technology. Spivey and Patrick dive into the promise of wearable tech, AI-driven health insights, and civilianization strategies to improve efficiency and protect officer well-being. Together, they paint a picture of a profession at a crossroads—one that must invest in the health and resilience of its people to ensure long-term trust and success.

• Lessons from Jeff Spivey’s 35+ year law enforcement career and time as Chief of Police in Irving, TX.

• The role of data in guiding public safety strategy beyond crime stats.

• How programs like Code Responders improve outcomes for mental health crises.

• Opportunities and challenges of civilianizing certain police roles.

• Why officer wellness is critical to the future of policing.

• The potential of AI and wearable technology to monitor and support public safety workers.

• How partnerships with academic institutions can bring new problem-solving approaches to policing.

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In this episode of The Coptimizer Podcast, Patrick Flannelly sits down with Lou Barani, nationally recognized security expert and advisor to Davista Technologies and Hive Logic, for a cutting-edge discussion on how AI is transforming threat detection and public safety.

From school security to large-scale events like the Olympics, Lou walks us through how integrated, AI-driven platforms are proactively identifying risks and automating threat responses — including active shooter prevention, predictive policing, and real-time threat assessment.

If you’re in law enforcement, school administration, or private security — or simply someone who believes safety and innovation should go hand in hand — this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

🔑 Topics include:

• The integration of Davista and Hive Logic technologies

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• How AI can identify at-risk individuals before incidents occur

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• Applications of AI in law enforcement, schools, and large public events

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• The role of predictive analytics in reducing response times

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• Why embracing tech is essential for modern public safety

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On this episode of The Coptimizer Podcast, Patrick Flannelly sits down with Jeff Asher, founder of Asher Analytics and one of the nation’s leading voices in crime data analysis. Together, they unpack the critical role that accurate data and efficient response times play in modern policing.

Jeff shares how New Orleans transformed its average police response from 180 minutes down to 50–60 minutes—not by adding officers, but by rethinking staffing, hiring civilians, and leveraging technology. He highlights the reality that only about 30% of property crimes and 50% of violent crimes are reported, and explains how slow responses make those numbers worse.

The conversation dives into:

• Why is integrating analysts into leadership teams essential for strategic decision-making?
• How civilian roles and technology solutions can free officers to focus on core police work.
• The limits of AI in crime analysis—and why human expertise is still indispensable.
• The connection between faster response times, improved clearance rates, and stronger community trust.
• The value of accurate reporting and standardized data in shaping more innovative policing strategies.

This is a must-listen episode for law enforcement leaders, policymakers, and anyone interested in the future of policing and public safety.

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In this powerful episode of The Coptimizer Podcast, host Patrick Flannelly sits down with Chief Chad McCluskey of the Waukee, Iowa Police Department for a conversation that bridges bricks, badges, and bold leadership. With a career that began in fire services and evolved into law enforcement leadership, Chief McCluskey brings a multidisciplinary perspective to modern policing.

We explore his journey from Kansas to Iowa, including the unique challenges and victories of designing and building a $43 million state-of-the-art police facility focused on wellness, sustainability, and employee mental health. From geothermal heating systems to natural light-infused workspaces and fully equipped gyms, this is more than a building—it’s a blueprint for the future of public safety infrastructure.

Chief McCluskey also shares key leadership lessons, including the importance of continuous education, mentorship, and participation in professional associations like the Iowa Chiefs of Police. With insights on recruitment, public safety integration, and practical advice for new leaders, this episode offers a thoughtful blend of real-world application and visionary strategy.

Whether you’re a law enforcement leader, city planner, or wellness advocate, this conversation delivers actionable inspiration and a call to invest in the people who protect our communities.

Books Recommended by Chief McCluskey:

• Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink

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In this episode of The Coptimizer Podcast, Patrick Flannelly sits down with retired Chief of Police Doug Shoemaker for an honest conversation about wellness, leadership, and the evolving challenges of modern policing.

Doug reflects on his 33-year career that began in Jefferson City, Missouri, and shares how pivotal moments like Ferguson and George Floyd reshaped law enforcement. Together, Patrick and Doug tackle the often-overlooked importance of police leaders prioritizing their own health, including using measurable metrics like insulin resistance to evaluate wellness.

The discussion highlights:

• Wellness & Leadership: Why chiefs and command staff must take care of themselves first to better lead their officers.

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• The “Eight Minutes” Code: The value of trusted peer networks and having people you can call when leadership feels isolating.

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• The Curve: Doug’s work with this leadership development initiative is designed to strengthen culture and create mission-driven leaders in policing.

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• Small Agency Challenges: With 80% of U.S. departments having fewer than 25 officers, Doug emphasizes the need for shared best practices and support networks.

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• Technology & Efficiency: His current work with Peregrine involves helping agencies integrate data to free officers for proactive policing.

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• Shared Connections: The conversation closes on a lighter note, with Patrick and Doug bonding over their mutual passion for bourbon, underscoring the importance of relationships and shared experiences beyond the badge.

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In this powerful and honest episode of The Coptimizer Podcast, Chief Chad Dick shares his life-changing journey through The Chiefs Reset—a four-month metabolic health pilot program designed specifically for law enforcement professionals in Indiana. As a veteran of the Indiana State Police and now Chief of Police in Jasper, Indiana, Chad opens up about the silent epidemic affecting police officers: insulin resistance and its wide-reaching impact on health, performance, and longevity.

Through a combination of lab testing, low-carb nutrition, fasting protocols, and consistent accountability, Chad not only transformed his physical health but also redefined his approach to leadership and wellness. This is not just a story about weight loss—it’s about leading from the front, building resilient departments, and rethinking how we care for our most valuable resource: our people.

Top 10 Takeaways from This Conversation:

1. Insulin Resistance is a Hidden Crisis
   Especially dangerous in high-stress professions like policing, it often remains undetected until serious illness sets in.

2. Early Detection Saves Lives
   Comprehensive lab testing, such as the LPIR score, can identify risk years before symptoms appear.

3. Lifestyle Changes Are Powerful
   Chad reduced his LPIR score from 70 to 12 through nutrition and fasting—without any medication.

4. Departments Are Missing the Mark
   Most law enforcement agencies still lack structured wellness and metabolic health programs.

5. Food Matters More Than Fitness
   The program emphasizes that roughly 80% of health outcomes are driven by nutrition.

6. Metabolic Health Equals Operational Readiness
   Better metabolic health results in improved focus, energy, and emotional resilience.

7. Personal Accountability Drives Change
   Chad logged his meals, measured ketones, and relied on peer support to stay consistent.

8. Genetics Must Be Considered
   Genetic factors like LP(a) contribute to cardiovascular risk—knowing your numbers is essential.

9. Prevention Is More Cost-Effective Than Crisis Care
   Investing in prevention helps avoid costly outcomes like diabetes, heart disease, and extended sick leave.

10. Health is Holistic
    This is not a crash diet. It’s a long-term metabolic restoration program rooted in science and sustainability.

Whether you’re a chief of police, a wellness coordinator, or a decision-maker in public safety, this episode offers a transformational roadmap grounded in science and lived experience. Discover how optimizing one leader can impact an entire department—and why The Chiefs Reset could be the key to boosting officer health, morale, and performance for years to come.

Listen now at TheCoptimizer.com or on your favorite podcast platform.

Interested in joining The Chiefs Reset? Reach out to learn how your agency can participate in the next cohort.

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“What if we treated our first responders like professional athletes?”

In this powerful episode, retired Chief Patrick Flannelly welcomes Alec Wons, founder of Ready Rebound and a former strength coach for NFL athletes, for a raw and solution-driven conversation on the urgent need to transform how we support the physical and mental health of first responders.

Alec’s mission is deeply personal—and deeply necessary. He draws from elite sports performance, business innovation, and personal tragedy to reimagine recovery and resilience for those who protect and serve. From expedited injury recovery to mental health resources, Alec lays out a compelling blueprint for how agencies can support their people before burnout, injury, or tragedy takes its toll.

Together, Patrick and Alec explore:

• Why traditional wellness programs fail—and what actually works
• The hidden cost of shift work and outdated injury protocols
• How trauma, stress, and musculoskeletal injuries silently erode performance and morale
• Why systemic change is needed to treat officers like high-performing tactical athletes
• The leadership imperative: How chiefs can drive meaningful culture change

Plus: Learn how Alec’s new book and his work with fire and police departments nationwide are creating momentum for a better future—and why now is the time to act.
🧩 It’s not just about surviving the job—it’s about bouncing back stronger.

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In this gripping episode of The Coptimizer Podcast, retired ATF Deputy Assistant Director and 9/11 responder Peter Forcelli joins host Patrick Flannelly for an unfiltered conversation about the untold story behind Operation Fast and Furious—one of the most controversial federal operations in U.S. law enforcement history.

With firsthand insights, Forcelli debunks political myths and explains how a poorly managed, local operation spiraled out of control, endangering lives and undermining trust in federal agencies. But this episode goes far deeper than headlines.

Together, Patrick and Peter explore:

• The infighting and dysfunction that plague federal law enforcement systems
• How Peter’s decision to blow the whistle led to years of surveillance, stress, and professional exile
• The personal toll of high-stakes policing, from PTSD to post-9/11 cancer, and the painful journey to seek help
• Real talk about law enforcement leadership—what integrity looks like when the system doesn’t have your back
• A hard look at the cost of silence, the power of standing up for what’s right, and how agencies fail when accountability is absent

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