Original Recording Date: 2025JUN25.

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TOPICS:

• Guest: Dr. Rodney Schmaltz – Dr. Schmaltz is a public speaker, author, and Professor of Psychology at MacEwan University. His insights have been featured at TEDx, international psychology and business conferences, and in media outlets including The Globe and Mail, Canadian Business, CBC, and Global News. He is the co-author of Psychology: From Inquiry to Understanding, a bestselling introductory textbook that integrates scientific skepticism into real-world problem-solving, as well as a forthcoming book exploring common myths about productivity. The book will offer practical, research-backed strategies for improving how we work, focusing on what helps rather than what simply sounds appealing.
• The doctor’s work explained.
• Great at arguing our points, not good at hearing others.
• The hard task of critical thinking and negotiating positions.
• How ‘smart’ people fall for extreme or extraordinary ideas.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Dr. Schmaltz’s personal website: https://www.rodneyschmaltz.com/
2. Dr. Schmaltz's best-selling textbook ‘Psychology: From Inquiry to Understanding’: https://www.pearson.com/en-ca/subject-catalog/p/psychology-from-inquiry-to-understanding-canadian-edition/P200000002450/9780137375349
3. MacEwan Profile: https://www.macewan.ca/academics/academic-departments/psychology/our-people/profile/?profileid=schmaltzr0

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Find Dr. Schmaltz on:
   • LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/rodneyschmaltz
   • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rodney.schmaltz.9/

Original Recording Date: 2025JUN17.

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Co-host John Simpson.

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TOPICS:

• Guest: Bob Lewis – gave 30 years of service with the Collier County Sheriff's Office, in Naples, Florida (26 of which were spent within special operations). This included extensive experience in the areas of SWAT and Bomb Squad. Bob has done consultation work with the National Tactical Officer's Association where he helped develop and implement some foundational programs from, Active shooter response to SWAT / EOD integration.
• Sniper qualification and evolution.
• The development of Bomb Unit; not easy work; timing and recognizing opportunity.
• Leadership, justify your asks, straight talk.
• Future of special operations.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Organizations Bob wished to highlight:
   • AMP Research: www.ampresearch.com
   • National Tactical Officers Association: www.NTOA.org
   • Cherry Engineering: www.cherryengineeringinc.com
2. John's books!
   • Foundations of Patrol Rifle Marksmanship: https://www.amazon.com/Foundations-Patrol-Rifle-Marksmanship-Simpson/dp/1608854809
     • Government sales: https://www.blue360media.com/products/foundations-of-patrol-rifle-marksmanship
   • Foundations of Sniper Marksmanship: https://www.amazon.com/Foundations-Sniper-Marksmanship-John-Simpson/dp/1608852121
     • Government Sales:

       https://www.blue360media.com/products/foundations-of-sniper-marksmanship

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Find Bob on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmdrspecops/
2. Find John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-simpson-b6114b59

Original Recording Date: 2025JUN23.

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TOPICS:

• Guest: Mubin Shaikh - a former under undercover human source for CSIS and agent with the RCMP Integrated National Security Enforcement Team. Mubin has infiltrated ISIS social media networks from 2012-2018. He is a SME who has spoken with both U.S. and Canadian governments. Mubin is a Counter Extremism Specialist for the renowned NGO, Parents for Peace and has been featured in his own exhibit in the New International Spy Museum.
• Understanding the thought processes of radicalized individuals.
• "Narrative warfare" and Western vulnerabilities.
• Radicalization & extremism: calling it out from within the community.
• Lessons for youth.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Parents For Peace - Mubin's profile: Mubin Shaikh - Parents For Peace
2. Spy Museum: International Spy Museum - Washington DC

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Find Mubin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mubins/

Original Recording Date: 2025JUN17.

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TOPICS:

• Guests: Prairie Region Directors Kevin Halwa and Jeff McGowan.
  • National Police Federation: is the sole certified bargaining agent for regular Members and reservists of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police below the rank of Inspector. The National Police Federation (NPF) was certified to represent ~20,000 RCMP Members serving across Canada and internationally in the summer of 2019. We are the largest police labour relations organization in Canada, the second largest in North America and the first independent national association to represent RCMP Members.
• The push to remain police of jurisdiction.
  • Where is the Alberta Provincial Police Service at?
• Funding.
  • Fulfilling mandates and addressing gaps from municipal to federal policing.
• Recruitment & training.
  • Innovate and streamline.
• Procurement
  • Police are not “just” another government department.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. National Police Federation: https://npf-fpn.com/
   • RCMP Facing The Future: Evolution, Integration, Readiness. https://npf-fpn.com/app/uploads/securepdfs/2025/06/NPF-Report_RCMP-Facing-the-Future_June-2025.pdf

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Find the National Police Federation on:
   • X: https://twitter.com/npffpn
   • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nationalpolicefederation/
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nationalpolicefederation/
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/npf_fpn/?igshid=14s1qkc6wvczk
   • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0QxNjeMspVgEiplTklCObw
2. Find Director McGowan on:
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-mcgowan-654709101/
3. Find Director Halwa on:
   • X: https://x.com/halwakevin
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-halwa-30b9b8234

Original Recording Date: 2025JUN09.

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TOPICS:

• Guests:
  • Albert 'Jits' Hobaugh II - Served in the 12th Special Forces Group and later with the 75th Ranger Regiment. Albert's public service continued as he went on to be a paramedic, special agent, and tactical operator with the ATF. After a career-ending injury in 2018, Albert retired with honors and continues to serve communities and support fellow veterans by being a mentor for the Three Rangers Foundation and is an author.
  • Matt Domyancic - Medically retired police officer with his MS in forensic science, MS in sports psychology and Masters in pastoral theology. He's now a one-man non-profit police chaplain, peer support, and wellness and resiliency advocate for first responders and veterans
• One of many instances of brain trauma.
• The onset, discovery, and seeking help.
  • Put in the hard work, maintain the follow through.
• We all have our own path.
  • Some of the options available to both veterans and first responders.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Albert's book 'Blacksheep Ghost: The early years: The Life and Making of a Special Agent' under the pseudonym Jack Grodey:
   1. Amazon Canada: https://a.co/d/4ElCrOS
   2. Amazon USA: https://a.co/d/8BSkU7m
2. Albert's website Jits Publishing (under construction): https://www.jitspublishing.com/
3. Matt's website - Tactical Chaplain: https://www.tacticalchaplain.com/

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Find Albert on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/albert-h-43a6031a5/
2. Find Matt on:
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-domyancic-b7203b6/
   • Instagram at:
     • Thin Blue Line Spirituality: https://www.instagram.com/thinbluelinespirituality/
     • The Tactical Chaplain: https://www.instagram.com/thetacticalchaplain/

Original Recording Date: 2025MAY22.

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TOPICS:

• Guests: President Brandon Sontag and Treasurer Kenny Van Dyke – California Force Instructors Association (CALFIA) - As a non-profit organization in California, our mission is to develop balanced and educated Use of Force Instructors. We do this by providing training and resources and partnering within our regions.
• The smart application of force.
• Using facts, law, and experience to guide decisions.
• The problem of politics in use of force.
• Decisions: from the desk to the street.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. California Force Instructors Association: https://calfia.org/
2. The Briefing Room: https://www.thebriefingroom.com/

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Find CALFIA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calfia_org/
2. Find The Briefing Room on:
   • IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebriefingroomofficial/
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-briefing-room-llc/

Original Recording Date: 2025MAY14.

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TOPICS:

• Guests: Executive Director Jean Bota and Director Becky Wylie-Jardine - Alberta Community Crime Prevention Association - ACCPA's goal is to ensure safety to Albertans and their communities through education and crime prevention awareness. They are the connector between rural and urban communities and agencies.
• ACCPA's history.
• Speaking to the right level.
  • Working with individuals to the various levels of government.
• How to be a collective voice.
  • Providing context and fact to the narratives.
• Education and Solutions.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Alberta Community Crime Prevention Association website: https://albertacrimeprevention.com/

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Find ACCPA on:
   • YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@albertacommunitycrimepreve5239
   • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/albertacrimeprevention
   • X: https://www.twitter.com/ABcrimeprevent
   • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/72067627
   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alberta_crime_prevention
2. Find Jean on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jean-bota-269a9326
3. Find Becky Wylie-Jardine on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/becky-wylie-jardine-m-a-icps-19251144

Original Recording Date: 2025MAY14.

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TOPICS:

• Guest: Detective-Sergeant John Khoshandish - unit commander for the York Regional Police Tactical Intelligence Unit, leading intelligence development on organized crime, and supporting national security, counter-terrorism, and foreign interference investigations.
• The unique work of the Tactical Intelligence Unit.
• Who is actually paying attention?
  • Mandates, investigative threshold, and the role of municipal law enforcement.
• Game-time: appealing to emotion vs. logic.
• Diaspora: Who can they turn to? What can they expect?
• The missing legislation and the expectations of law enforcement.

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REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Det.-Sgt. Khoshandish on panel for SAC-LHR: Power, Pressure, and Propaganda: SAC-LHR: Power, Pressure, and Propaganda - B'nai Brith Canada

Profiles and Social Media:

1. Find Det.-Sgt. Khoshandish on LinkedIn: John Khoshandish - Detective Sergeant - Intelligence Bureau - York Regional Police | LinkedIn