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Hello everyone and welcome back. Thank you for the support in this podcast. We wouldn't be here if it wasn't for you - The listener. Thank you again. In this episode, Patrick talks about the soon to be President of the United States, Donald Trump. No matter where you fall on the political spectrum, lets come together as a country and support our new President. If he doesn't do a good job, he gets booted out of office in four years. But, we need to respect and support the peaceful transition of power. Will Trump be good for law enforcement? Patrick talks about some of his first steps and how he believes law enforcement will have a brighter future under a Trump Presidency.  We have a lot of exciting guests coming on - Stay tuned. You won't be dissapointed.  Check out the new website at www.cjevolution.net Connect with Patrick on Twitter @Pat_Fitzgibbons and Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-j-fitzgibbons-699a6a24     Patrick -  

Hello everyone and welcome back. We all have very busy lives, especially the brave men and women in the criminal justice field. But, we all need to tak time out of our busy days and take time to reflect and create peaceful moments. In the end, the only aspect of your lifethat matters is who you have surrounded yourself with and the connections you have made. I would encourage everyone to start the day in reflection. Giving thanks for everyone and everything in your life. Create those peaceful moments. Doing this will change your life.  We have a lot of amazing guests coming on show soon. Stay tuned and be safe. www.cjevolution.net   Patrick 

Hello everyone and welcome back. Social media is so important in law enforcement, and to prove this we brought in an expert in law enforcement social media. Sergeant Marc Marty is a 20 year veteran of the Montebello Police Department in Montebello California. Marc is the training sergeant for his agency and is also responsible for recruitment, hiring, community relations and social media. A self proclaimed geek, lover of all tech and passionate about Law Enforcement Social Media, #LESM.  Marc is also a cohost on Lawenforcement.social - The premier social media site for law enforcement: http://lawenforcement.social/   In this episode, Marc not only talks about the importance of social media in law enforcement, he also talks about some fears that some administrators have about the implementation of social media platforms, but also gives tips an suggestions about overcoming those fears.  You can find Marc on Twitter @iDigitalCop, Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/iDigitalCop?fref=ts  and Instagram at iDigitalCop.   Enjoy  Patrick -  

Hello everyone and welcome back to the program. We are 8 days into the new year and once again innocent civilians are injured and killed at the hands of a madman in Fort Lauderdale. Many questions remain as the investigation ensues and our hearts go out to the victims of this horrible tradegy. In this episode, Patrick talks about being more of aware of our surroundings. So many times we are preoccupied with all the noise in our lives when we need to pay more attention to what is going on around us.  Please be safe everyone. www.cjevolution.net Patrick 

Hello and welcome back. In this episode Patrick welcomes special guest Vic Ferrari - Vic is the Author of Dickheads and Debauchery and Other Ingenious Ways to Die (2016). Vic is a former NYPD Detective who retired after 20 years of distinguished serivce. He is a former Bronx resident who now resides in Florida. Vic enjoys eating subpar food along with writing. He also likes cooking and spending time with his dog (Irish Wolfhound) who ignores him. A very funny episode which I am sure you will enjoy. Connect with Vic on Twitter: @vicferrari50  Check out his book on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/Dickheads-Debauchery-other-ingenious-ways-ebook/dp/B01GEVW100   Vics Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Dickheads-Debauchery-and-other-ingenious-ways-to-die-238351983202178/?fref=ts   Enjoy    

Hello everyone, and welcome back. Happy New Year to all and I hope everyone had a safe New Years Eve and New Years Day. Thank you to all the first responders for making us safe as we usher in a new year. 2017 is going to great year for each of you. You have to believe you can achieve anything, and you will. The new year is going to bring great guests and topics to the podcast. Thank you for the continued support. www.cjevolution.net   Patrick 

Hello everyone and welcome back. John R. Beyer spent nearly a decade in a Southern  California law enforcement agency as a traffic officer, a training officer, and as a member of the elite Specials Weapons Assault Team (SWAT) before moving into the educational field. In that capacity, he served as a teacher for both regular and special education before moving into school and district levels of administration for a total of over twenty-five years in education. He is currently the co-founder and head writer for the J and L Research and Exploration blog  with his lovely spouse Laureen, co-founder. He has been published in dozens of magazines and finished his Doctorate in Educational Management from Pepperdine University in 2001 and completed his PhD. in Clinical Psychology in January of 2014. He resides on a small ranch in the High Desert of Southern California. He has also been involved in acting  within the Western genre. You can look him up on IMDB and find many videos on YouTube.His latest short story was published May of 2016 in Foliate Oak Literary Magazine  at http://www.foliateoak.com/For further information concerning Black Opal Books please visit: www.blackopalbooks.comYou can also follow my non-fiction pieces by visiting: www.jandlresearchandexploration.blogspot.com   Hope you enjoy this interview.   Patrick 

Hello everyone and Merry Christmas. I hope everyone is having a safe and happy holiday with family and friends. Remember our brave men and women in law enforcement, and the armed forces of this great country who protect us all each and everyday. As we wind down 2016, lets take a moment to reflect on our accomplishments and our failures for the year. Remember without failure, we cannot have success. Check out the new website.  www.cjevolution.net   Patrick 

Hello everyone, and welcome back. I am a very big fan of Jeffrey Gitomer and I bought a book in 2006 called The Little Black Book of Connections. This is a great read (not too long) from Jeffrey that talks about very important ways to connect and keep connected in the work place, as well as our personal lives. Check it out, and enjoy!   Please check out my new website - www.cjevolution.net.  Patrick    Jeffery Gitomer's - Little Black Book of Connections. 6.5 Assets for Networking your way to Rich Relationships. Bard Press, Austin (2006). 

Hello everyone and welcome back In this episode, Patrick talks about the importance of understanding the landmark use of force case Graham V. Connor. This case determines the legality of every law enforcement use of force incident. In this day and age, this case is more important than ever. Enjoy. Please get a sneak peak of my new website www.cjevolution.net case reference: http://www.policemag.com/channel/patrol/articles/2014/10/understanding-graham-v-connor.aspx   Patrick - 

Hello everyone and welcome back. This is episode 50 of CJEvolution, and thank you for the continued support. In this episode Patrick talks about the lense in which criminal justice professionals see the world. Law enforcement isn't correct all the time, but most CJ professionals have a good read on situations and people. However, as we have talked about before we need to maintain the good balance in our life. Stay warm and stay safe.   Patrick 

Hello and welcome back. Most officers will encounter a use of force issue in their career. The Police Executive Research Forum (PERF), provides officers and departments great information on not only how to nagivate through a use of force incident, but often how to avoid a use of force issue / incident altogether. A great source of information. The link is below:   http://www.policeforum.org/assets/30%20guiding%20principles.pdf   Have a good start to your week.   Patrick 

Hello everyone and welcome back. We hope you all had a happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday. In this episode, Patrick talks about reaping what we sow. We all know Officers who have gotten into trouble during their careers and might have even lost their jobs. What causes this? There are a myriad of ways officers can get into disciplinary problems or lose their careers, but most of the time it comes down to basic principals that everyone should abide by. Be safe everyone Patrick 

Welcome back and Happy Thanksgiving. As we gather with friends and family this holiday season lets not forget the brave men and women who protect our communities ever day of every year. Many first responders are separated from their families to protect all of us. Please remember the brave officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty and their families. 

Hello everyone and welcome back. A lot of listeners to the podcast are not affiliated with the criminal justice field and I appreciate those listeners downloading the podcast. It's good to shed light on some misconceptions in police work and give our non criminal justice audience a glimpse into some of the decisions and calls law enforcement officers go to make on a daily basis. Remember that not everything you watch on television or the movies in regards to criminal justice is what actually happens in real life. Be safe - Thank you for the support. Patrick 

Everyone who aspires to become a police officer must successfully navigate the various steps needed to wear the badge. In this episode Patrick offers tips and suggestions to have a successful oral board experience. Happy Monday.   Patrick 

Hello everyone and welcome back. The last couple of days have been a whirlwind with the election of Donald Trump. A lot of people thought Mr. Trump didn't have a chance to win, but he pulled it off. Mainly due to his perseverance and his goals of becoming Commander in Chief. Never give up on your goals.    Happy Veterans Day to all of the brave men and women who serve and have sacraficed to give us the freedoms we hold so dear.   Have a great Friday.   Patrick 

Hello and welcome back. In this episode Patrick talks about the importance of having a good balance between body and soul. We all probably need to be taking care of ourselves in one way shape or form, and it all starts with taking better care of our bodies. If we are taking care of our bodies then we are taking care of our soul. The key to any success starts with this. 

Hello and welcome back to CJEvolution. In this episode Patrick talks about the benefit of being pessimistic in law enforcement. It could literally save your life. However, the key is to know when to turn off that pessimism when we leave work and come home to our families and friends.  Patrick 

Happy Sunday everyone and welcome back. In this episode Patrick talks about motivations and the fact that we all start at the same place. Have a great weekend.  Patrick 

Happy Friday everyone. We hit 40 episodes thanks to you. In this episode Patrick talks briefly about the clown problem this Halloween. He recommends a great book he just listened to on Audible, and recaps a show with friend Mitch Jackson. Mitch Jackson and Mike Bires host Lawandorder.live every week. Patrick was fortunate to co-host with Mitch Jackson on October 20th, and the topic was safety when it comes to online dating. To view the show follow the link: http://bit.ly/theshow-online-dating Patrick 

Hello everyone, and welcome back. In this episode Patrick talks about a formula that according to the great Dale Carnegie will work wonders for you.  Patrick 

Hello everyone and welcome back. In this episode Patrick interviews a very special guest. Her name is Jennifer Fitzgibbons, his wife. In the episode Jennifer talks about some of the challenges of being married to a law enforcement professional. She also talks about overcoming obstacles that come along with the job, and how to support our men and women in law enforcement. 

Hello and welcome back. In this episode Patrick has Mitch Jackson on the show. Mitch is a successful trial lawyer in Orange County CA, and is part of the law firm Jackson & Wilson, Inc. Mitch has received numerous awards over the years including the prestigious CLAY (California Lawyer Attorneys of the Year) award for litigation in 2013. Mitch talks about the art of good communication, how to become more successful on social media and issues and possible solutions facing law enforcement. Note: I apologize for the echos in the episode. New recording software that I am learning.  Patrick 

Hello everyone and welcome back. We all are busy with our professional lives. As criminal justice professionals we tend to get wrapped up with our everyday lives in our jobs. We need to take time and realize without our families (significant others, parents, brother and sisters) most of us wouldn't be where we are today. They often are the stability in our lives in a life of instability. We need to cultivate and nurture those relationships. 

Hello everyone and welcome back to CJEvolution. In this episode Patrick talks about inner strength. The law enforcement profession faces many challenges ahead, but they all can be won if we dig deep and find our inner strength. We all the capacity to beat any challenges or obstacles that come our way. Be safe everyone. 

Hello everyone and welcome back to CJ Evolution. In this episode, Patrick talks about the recent shootings in Tulsa and Charlotte. Why aren't people complying with the police anymore? Police one video: http://www.policeone.com/officer-shootings/articles/223946006-Video-captures-scene-of-deadly-Charlotte-police-shooting/

Hello everyone, and welcome back. In this episode, Patrick talks about unfinished business. What are the things, or tasks you aren't tackling in your life to get you to that next level? In order for each of us to reach any level of success we need to handle our unfinished business. Happy Sunday everyone!

Hello everyone, and welcome back. Remembering 9/11. Motivational sayings to keep you going through the rough patches in life. 

Hello everyone and welcome back. In this episode Patrick talks about use of force encounters where officers unfortunately have to use their firearms. Questions sometimes arise on why the officer aims center mass, and why can't the officer just shoot to wound? Or shoot the weapon out of the hands of the bad buy. A lot of what people know about these types of encounters they learn from television and the movies.