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We believe Tactics are a science, and the Art is in how we apply those tactics. Members of the California Association of Tactical Officers (CATO) interview a variety of guests and discuss lessons learned, the evolution of tactics, and other contemporary issues facing law enforcement.
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![Ep 77: Building Resiliency with Justin Dodge](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/5542166/CATO_Podcast_Logo_outlines_Social_Mediaa2ogv_300x300.png)
Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
Ep 77: Building Resiliency with Justin Dodge
Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
On June 15, 2023, Denver Police Sergeant Justin Dodge was working the Denver Nuggets celebratory parade when he found himself caught under the wheels of an 80,000 lb fire truck carrying the players.
Lying in the street, Dodge promised himself that if the tourniquets held and he could get to the hospital in time, he would stage an epic comeback. Eight surgeries later, including one that amputated his leg inches below the knee, he's back!
Justin works as a full-time SWAT team supervisor and has found a new passion in motivational speaking. The subject of a PBS documentary, Justin, is just a phone call away for anyone struggling.
We hope his testimony inspires you to build resiliency so you can become the hero of your own story.
Learn more at https://heavyvictory.com/
Follow him on Instagram at: @heavy_victory_
![Ep 76: Lessons Learned from the Ohio Tactical Officers Association](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/5542166/CATO_Podcast_Logo_outlines_Social_Mediaa2ogv_300x300.png)
Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
Ep 76: Lessons Learned from the Ohio Tactical Officers Association
Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
It's been said that it's more important how you think than what you think. CATO VP, Marcus Sprague, was fortunate to represent CATO at the Ohio Tactical Officers Association Conference in Sandusky, Ohio.
![Ep 75: Exploring Traumatic Brain Injuries, PTSD and CopLine](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/5542166/CATO_Podcast_Logo_outlines_Social_Mediaa2ogv_300x300.png)
Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
Ep 75: Exploring Traumatic Brain Injuries, PTSD and CopLine
Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
CopLine wants to aid in reducing the stigma associated with asking for help. They believe (as CATO does), that it is imperative for police officers to have a safe place to talk about anything occurring in their life. For more information about CopLine, please visit www.copline.org. Whether you or someone you know is having a "bad day" or a full-blown mental health crisis, CopLine is here with the motto "Cops Understand Cops".
Call the hotline: 1-800-COPLINE or 1-800-267-5463.
![Ep 74: The Reality of First Responder Wellness Programs with Clinical Coordinator, Teal Ankeny](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/5542166/CATO_Podcast_Logo_outlines_Social_Mediaa2ogv_300x300.png)
Wednesday May 22, 2024
Wednesday May 22, 2024
In this episode of the CATO Podcast, Marcus talks with First Responder Wellness Clinical Coordinator Teal Ankeny. Teal's background places her in a unique position to understand some of the wellness challenges facing the first responder community. She and the team at First Responder Wellness have dedicated themselves to serving our community and have achieved a variety of positive results in preventing and treating some of our profession's negative impacts.
To learn more about First Responder Wellness, visit the First Responder Wellness Website.
![Ep 73: Our Common Challenges: Reflecting on Five Years of SWAT Team Leader Courses](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/5542166/CATO_Podcast_Logo_outlines_Social_Mediaa2ogv_300x300.png)
Wednesday May 08, 2024
Ep 73: Our Common Challenges: Reflecting on Five Years of SWAT Team Leader Courses
Wednesday May 08, 2024
Wednesday May 08, 2024
CATO Team Leader Instructors Kenny Brayton and Kris Jenny sit down with Marcus to reflect on lessons learned while teaching CATO's SWAT Team Leader course over the last five years. The trio discussed common challenges shared by the majority of teams, how teams address these challenges and the things that great teams do consistently well.
![Ep 72: Failing to Plan Is Planning to Fail](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/5542166/CATO_Podcast_Logo_outlines_Social_Mediaa2ogv_300x300.png)
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Ep 72: Failing to Plan Is Planning to Fail
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
One of our Founding Fathers, Benjamin Franklin, said it best, “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail!” It's a critical element to tactical operations and we're discussing it on the latest CATO Podcast. Kris Jenny and Marcus analyze the importance of planning and how to evolve from a collaborative response to a coordinated response. They present a primer on what planning really is, what it looks like, and when and how you should document it.
![Ep 71: Round Table with State Tactical Associations](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/5542166/CATO_Podcast_Logo_outlines_Social_Mediaa2ogv_300x300.png)
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Ep 71: Round Table with State Tactical Associations
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
CATO Vice President, Marcus Sprague, had the honor of attending a meeting with several tactical associations from all across the country. He took advantage of the opportunity and asked a few folks to discuss some of the issues we all face. The group discussed leadership, recruiting, selection processes, annual testing, keeping training fresh and engaging, and how they deal with the challenge of finding training locations.
Marcus was joined by Sheriff Eric Blankenship of the Alabama Tactical Officers Association, Lt. George Bradley and Jon Brock of the South Carolina Tactical Association, and Barry Cape, Vice President of the Rocky Mountain Tactical Team Association.
![Ep 70: Sound Doctrine Chapter 7: Strategy and Tactics, Part 2](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/5542166/CATO_Podcast_Logo_outlines_Social_Mediaa2ogv_300x300.png)
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Ep 70: Sound Doctrine Chapter 7: Strategy and Tactics, Part 2
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Marcus and guest-host, Kris Jenny, discuss Part 2 of Chapter 7 of Sound Doctrine: A Tactical Primer, Sid Heal's 2000 book, which has become an indispensable part of tactical training. Kris and Marcus finish their discussion on the final portion of Chapter 7 of Sound Doctrine. They review fundamental tactics such as The Hammer and Anvile, Envelopment, and the Pincer Movement.
![Ep 69: A proactive approach to Mental Wellness with Dr. Stephen Odom and Retired Sgt Jeff McGreevy](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/5542166/CATO_Podcast_Logo_outlines_Social_Mediaa2ogv_300x300.png)
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Marcus sits down with Retired Sergeant Jeff McGreevy and the founder of First Responder Wellness, Dr. Stephen Odom. Dr. Odom and Jeff discuss their experiences serving the 1st responder community, what works with peer support programs, and a few things some organizations are doing wrong. Dr. Odom does a deep dive on setting yourself up for longevity and how we need to take a long term, preventive approach to mental health wellness.
To learn more about First Responder Wellness, visit the First Responder Wellness Website.
![Ep 68: Sound Doctrine Chapter 7: Strategy and Tactics, Part 1](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/5542166/CATO_Podcast_Logo_outlines_Social_Mediaa2ogv_300x300.png)
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
Ep 68: Sound Doctrine Chapter 7: Strategy and Tactics, Part 1
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
Marcus and guests Travis Norton and Kris Jenny discuss Part 1 of Chapter 7 of Sound Doctrine: A Tactical Primer, Sid Heal's 2000 book, which has become an indispensable part of tactical training. The group discusses Sid's insightful and compelling advice on strategy and tactics, as well as maneuvering in time, and how we can apply this thinking to current tactical situations.