All Episodes

5 mins #35 Sep 25, 16

CJ Evolution / September 25th / Episode 35 / Inner Strength

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. 

10 mins #34 Sep 23, 16

CJ Evolution / September 23rd / Episode 34 / Recent police shootings

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/

5 mins #33 Sep 18, 16

CJ Evolution / September 18th, 2016 / Episode #33 / Unfinished Business

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!

4 mins #32 Sep 11, 16

CJEvolution / September 11th, 2016 / Episode 32 / Motivational Sayings

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

6 mins #31 Sep 10, 16

CJ Evolution / September 10th / Episode 31 / Shooting the weapon out of the hand of the bad guy

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. 

10 mins #30 Sep 04, 16

CJ Evolution / September 4th / Episode 30 / Goal Setting. Why you need to set them.

Hello everyone and welcome to episode 30. In this episode, Patrick talks about the importance of goal setting, according the Jim Rohn (Famous American entrepreneur, author and motivational speaker). Goal setting is not just important for your criminal justice profession, it's also important in our personal lives. I hope everyone has a good and safe Labor Day.  Patrick  http://www.success.com/article/rohn-4-tips-for-setting-powerful-goals

10 mins #29 Sep 01, 16

CJ Evolution / September 1st / Episode 29 / False Confessions - Why they happen

Hello Everyone. Welcome back to CJ Evolution. In this episode Patrick talks about false confessions and The Innocence Project. This project was created in 1992 and is a national litigation and public safety organization that assists wrongfully incarcerated people through DNA testing. They have been successful in assisting many, but there are some misconceptions about false confessions, and the frequency in which they occur.  www.innocenceproject.org  Patrick 

8 mins #28 Aug 28, 16

CJ Evolution / August 28th / Episode 28 / How to minimize worry in your life

Hello everyone and welcome back. In this episode, Patrick talks about Dale Carnegie's tips and suggestions on how to minimize worry. We all worry about different things or circumstances, especially in law enforcement and criminal justice. Patrick sites some good tips from Carnegie. Stay safe everyone. Dale Carnegie's Lifetime Plan For Success - Check it out. 

7 mins #27 Aug 27, 16

CJ Evolution / August 27th / Episode 27 / How to make people like you

Welcome back everyone and thank you for tuning in. In this episode Patrick talks about the six principles to make people like you according to Dale Carnegie. Mr. Carnegie's principles and their applications are as sound today as when he first wrote them over 60 years ago! These principles apply directly to criminal justice professionals as well as everyone else, Dale Carnegie's Lifetime Plan for Success - Check it out!

6 mins #26 Aug 21, 16

CJ Evolution / August 21st / Episode 26 / The art of gratitude

Hello and welcome back. In this episode Patrick talks about the art of being grateful. We all suffer setbacks in our life and deal with a variety of issues. But, we all should be grateful for the people and things we do have in our lives, instead of focusing on what we don't have. 

6 mins #25 Aug 18, 16

CJ Evolution / August 18th/ Episode 25 / Education in and out of the classroom

Hello and welcome back everyone. In this episode, Patrick talks about formal education as well as the importance of education outside of the classroom. 

8 mins #24 Aug 14, 16

CJ Evolution / August 14th / Episode 24 / 5 Things you should know before getting into law enforcement

Welcome back. In this episode Patrick gives his 5 things one should know about before setting off for a career in law enforcement. 

5 mins #23 Aug 11, 16

CJ Evolution / August 11th / Episode 23 / Balance

Welcome back to CJEvolution. In this episode Patrick talks about the importance of balance in our lives. It is so important for criminal justice professionals to have something else outside of their work routine. Having a good balance of health and wellness and friends and family is a good start. 

32 mins #22 Aug 08, 16

CJ Evolution / August 7th / Episode 22 / Social Media and Other topics

Hello everyone and welcome back to Episode 22. We welcome special quest Marc Marty. Marc is a veteran law enforcement officer in California who specializes in social media for law enforcement. Patrick & Marc talk about Social media and other law enforcement topics. 

9 mins #21 Aug 03, 16

CJ Evolution / August 3rd / Anti Police Movements / Policing in the 21st Century

Hello everyone and welcome back to CJEvolution. This is the podcast designed for the criminal justice professional, hosted by another criminal justice professional. In this episode, Patrick talks about the Anti-police movements in the country and policing in the 21st Century. 

7 mins #20 Jul 30, 16

CJ Evolution / July 30th / Episode 20 / Mentors and Leadership

Welcome back everyone. In this episode, Patrick talks about the important of mentors and leaders in the CJ Profession. Now more than ever, everyone and every organization needs both. 

8 mins #19 Jul 27, 16

CJEvolution / July 27th / Episode 19 / Retirement and other topics

In this episode, Patrick talks about retirement from law enforcement, and some of the issues facing law enforcement. 

5 mins #18 Jul 23, 16

CJ Evolution / July 23rd / Episode 18 / CJ Evolution Relaunch

Hello and welcome back. In this episode Patrick talks about the relaunch of CJE and what is coming up in the future. Thank you for downloading this podcast. 

2 mins #17 Feb 24, 16

CJEvolution / February 23rd, 2016 / Lawenforcement.social / Cops on Blab.

Hello everyone and welcome back. With the new years comes new projects. Check out Lawenforcement.social. A great site that I am associated with. This site assists law enforcement professionals and agencies with social media. Download the Blab app and check out shows every Thursday night where I am a co-host. 

5 mins #16 Jan 07, 16

CJEvolution / January 6th, 2016 / Episode #16 / The Power of Connections

Hello everyone and welcome back. Welcome to the new year! In this podcast we talk about the Power of Your Connections. How your connections directly impact your success or failures in life. 

24 mins #15 Nov 07, 15

CJEvolution / November 6th / Episode #15 / Special Guest - Tamara Shelley

Hello everyone and welcome back. This episode we talk with Tamara Shelley from the Dallas Texas area.  An expert in firearms training, as well as corporate security and executive protection. Hope you enjoy. 

8 mins #14 Oct 28, 15

CJEvolution / October 28th, 2015 / Episode #14 / Random Chat

Welcome back everyone. This is episode #14. Patrick talks about good books that lift you up as well as the importance of the right mindset. 

4 mins #13 Oct 22, 15

CJEvolution / October 22nd, 2015 / Social Media in Law Enforcement

Hello Everyone. Welcome back - I am back, talking about the importance of social media in law enforcement. Happy Thursday.Patrick 

9 mins #12 Aug 30, 15

CJEvolution / August 30th / Episode #12 - Mentors, recent events and Periscope!

In this episode Patrick talks once again about the importance of mentors. He also talks about recent events in the news and Periscope. 

9 mins #11 Aug 22, 15

CJEvolution / August 22st / Episode #11 - Associations and Teams

Hello and welcome back. In this episode we talk about the importance of teams and associations. 

7 mins #10 Aug 21, 15

CJEvolution / August 21st / Episode #10 - Mentors

Hello everyone and welcome back. In this episode we talk about Mentors - Why you need them in your life.

16 mins #9 Aug 12, 15

CJEvolution / August 12th, 2015 / Episode 9

Hello everyone and welcome back. In this episode Patrick talks about some myths and misconceptions about law enforcement. Check us out on ITunes and give us a review. 

7 mins #8 Aug 04, 15

CJEvolution / August 4th, 2015 / Episode 8 / "Crossroads"

Hello everyone and welcome back to Episode 8 - In this episode I talk about prepping yourself for the day when you take the leap from law enforcement. Get prepared with this episode called "crossroads". We are now on Itunes and I would love a review - Please search for CJEvolution and let us know how we are doing. 

11 mins #7 Jul 27, 15

CJEvolution / July 27th, 2015 / Episode 7

This is a Q/A episode where the host answers some questions regarding the job of a police officer. Enjoy and please send comments to pjfitz40@gmail.com or patrick@cjevolution.comPatrick

6 mins #6 Jul 22, 15

CJEvolution / July 22nd, 2015 / Self Improvement - Episode 6

Hello and welcome back everyone - In this episode we will dive briefly into the important topic of self improvement and some recommendations to get started.