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Patrick Fitzgibbons

Patrick Fitzgibbons is a retired Police Commander and former Army Paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division. He is now a Program Lead for FHE Health in their Shatterproof Program for First Responders located in Deerfield Beach, Florida. He is passionate about helping first responders who are struggling, and he also sought treatment for his struggles. He holds advanced degrees in organizational leadership and business, and is currently studying to become a licensed mental health clinician in the State of Florida. Patrick also speaks to first responder organizations about health and wellness for personnel.

Appears in 823 Episodes

#493

Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast: Microcast Monday: Choose Advice Given to You Wisely

Hello everyone and Welcome Back to Microcast Monday. I hope your day is off to a great start. Remember you control your day and your thoughts.  A big thanks to all the brave men and women who work in the criminal justice field. Thank you for your continuing service and sacrifice. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the great work and please be safe.  Thanks to Detectachem first responders everywhere are safer. This company offers mobile threat detection that fits in the palm of your hand. Detecting illicit drugs, explosives and now COVID-19. Check out their link at www.cjevolution.com  Microcast Monday: I am sure you get advice from different people in your life. I know I do. Advice regarding your relationships, career and financial advice to name a few. Have you ever thought on the advice you are getting and who you are getting it from? Let's take relationship advice for you from family and friends. Have you ever noticed that some of the advice you are getting are from people who's relationships are in trouble? So, why would you take their advice?  Some people are very adamant about their advice and the need for you to take it. Do what makes YOU HAPPY. Life has a way of working itself out in your favor as long as you are open and remain positive.  Stay tuned for more great guests on the top ranked Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast. Stay safe friends.   www.cjevolution.com   Patrick
#492

Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast: Microcast Monday: Stop worrying about what others think

Hello everyone and welcome back to Microcast Monday. I hope your day is off to a great start. Please be safe and remember you are honored cherished and loved. Thank you for your service to your community and your agencies.  If You or someone you know is suffering from mental health issues, addiction or both please reach out to Shatterproof - FHE for First Responders. This program saved my life and it can save yours too. Sure, I took the first step but Shatterproof walked with me and provided me with the foundation for my continuing recovery. Please reach out to Alex Menas from Shatterproof. (919) 717-0915 https://fherehab.com/services/first-responders/#:~:text=Shatterproof%20is%20designed%20to%20help,contribute%20to%20substance%20use%20disorders. You know when I was in some of my darkest places I was ashamed and fearful of initially reaching out for help. As a first responder I was taught and encouraged to bury my issues. You know what I am talking about. The hardest thing I did was reach out, and I am forever grateful I did. I was also very afraid of what others might think of me. Family and Friends. I then came to realize that I didn't care what others might think of me because my health and wellbeing were more important. I was grateful of the outpouring of support and love from family and friends.  Stop worrying about what others think. Sure we all want to be accepted but remember YOU you need to work on YOU first so you can be better for others.  Please be safe and stay tuned for more great guests on the CJEvolution Podcast www.cjevolution.com   Patrick  
#491

Criminal Justice Evolution: Microcast Monday - Become Selfish

Hello everyone and welcome back to the Top Ranked Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast. Thank you so much for the continued support. If you love the show please take a moment and give us that 5-Star Rating on Apple Podcast.  A big shout out and Thank You! Thank you for serving and protecting our communities and this great country. Remember YOU are honored cherished and loved. Keep up the great work.  We are so honored to be partnered with Detectachem. This company is helping keep YOU safer by providing handheld mobile threat detection. Protecting you against illicit drugs, explosives and now COVID-19. This application-based technology is a must have for your organization. Check out their link at www.cjevolution.com  If you are looking for a speaker for your organization, I would love to be considered. Providing inspiration and motivation to Criminal Justice Professionals is what I do. You can find more information about my speaking at https://www.cjevolution.com/speaking-engagements/ Are you selfish? If not, I would encourage you to become selfish. Let me explain. I am talking about becoming selfish in certain areas of your life. The important areas? Your mental health, physical health and spiritual health (if you are in to that). There is nothing wrong with wanting to better yourself.  Does this mean you become selfish with your love ones or friends? NO! It means that if you don't take care of yourself first and learn to be selfish then you will not be your best self for others.  So, start becoming selfish so the better version of YOU can come out =) Go out and conquer your day, and be safe. Stay tuned for more great episodes. www.cjevolution.com   Patrick  
#490

Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast: Microcast Monday - Life is not designed to be easy

Hello everyone and welcome back to Microcast Monday. I am very happy to be with you today, and I hope you are having a good start to your week. I started MM to give you a shot of motivation and inspiration for your new week. If you love the show, please take a moment and give us that 5-Star Rating on Apple Podcast. The Criminal Justice Profession has and continues to take a beating. I hope you know that the majority of American's support YOU and the hard work you do. Always remember that. Also remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Please be safe and keep up the great work.  Detectachem is a great company with one goal in mind - Keep our brave first responders and military safer by offering mobile threat detection that you hold in your hands. Detecting illicit drugs, explosives and now COVID-19. Check out their link at www.cjevolution.com  There were many times in the past where I would wake up, and dread the day ahead. All the BS that was facing me, and wondering whether or not I would be able to get through it. I lived like this for many years. Maybe YOU are right now.  But something happened when I hit the bottom in my life. I realized that every trouble, challenge or defeat was making me stronger. You see, I don't believe that things JUST HAPPEN to me anymore. I believe life happens to me for a reason. To make me stronger and to provide me with the experience and education to move forward and hopefully not make the same mistakes. Life is not easy. It was never designed that way. Sure, there are highs and lows, but I believe that so much of life is the attitude we bring to it, and guess what? YOU CONTROL YOUR ATTITUDE.  So much of life is wrapped up with YOUR mindset. If you want to be happier, then change your mindset. Yes, it takes hard work and action but YOU control that. No one else.  I believe in YOU. I love you and will always support you. Go out and conquer your day, and remember you can reach out to me at www.cjevolution.com Patrick
#488

Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast: Your Better Days are Ahead

Hello everyone and Happy Monday. I hope your day is off to a great start. Remember you CONTROL your day.  Thank you for listening to my show. I appreciate you. If you have a moment please give us a 5-Star Rating on Apple Podcasts. A big THANK YOU to all the brave men and women working in The Criminal Justice Field. Thank you for what you do. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the great work and please be safe. Do you want to keep your First Responders / Military Personnel Safer? Look no further than Detectachem. This application-based technology is a must have for your organization. Check out their link at www.cejvolution.com  Are you looking for a motivational speaker and presenter for your organization? I love talking to first responders, and coaching them. Check out my link for speaking and coaching at www.cjevolution.com When I was going through the darkest periods of my life, I knew I needed to change. I knew deep down that my life was worth living for. Your life is worth living for too. I took a step forward into the unknown, and that step changed my life. With coaching and therapy from Shatterproof FHE (Deerfield Beach FL),my life changed for the better and it keeps getting better. But, it takes continuous work from me. Nothing falls into your lap. You have to take the step forward for YOU, and YOU alone. I believe in you, and I love you. If you or someone you know needs help, I am always here to listen and help anyway I can. You can check out my links at www.cjevolution.com Stay tuned for more great guests on the top ranked CJEvolution Podcast. Take care and be safe   Patrick
#487

Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast: Microcast Monday - You Control Your 2022

Hello everyone and welcome back to Microcast Monday. Thank you for tuning in. I know you have many options, but we appreciate you listening.  I big shout out and thank you to all the brave men and women who work in the Criminal Justice Field. Whatever you are doing and wherever you are at, thank you for your continued service and dedication. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the great work and be safe. Do you want to keep your front line personnel safer? Check out Detectachem. This amazing company is helping keep YOU the criminal justice professional safer. They offer mobile threat detection that fits on the palm of your hands. Detecting illicit drugs, explosives and now COVID-19. This application-based technology is a must have for your organization. Check out their link at www.cjevolution.com  Do you need a dynamic and passionate speaker for your organization? I love talking to criminal justice organizations about leadership, overcoming obstacles and resiliency. Check out my speaking engagement tab at www.cjevolution.com and book me today!  Please keep Colorado in your prayers. Many residents of Boulder County lost their homes and everything else in the horrific fires recently.  God Bless them all.  As you head into your day and the new year remember that YOU CONTROL YOUR 2022. Sure you might have difficulties and challenges (We all do), but they aren't anything you can't overcome. Remember that your mindset sets the tone for everything else.  I love you and I believe in you. Go out and conquer your day, week and the new year.  I would love to hear from you! Also, if you have a moment please give us that 5-Star rating on Apple Podcasts. Be safe. Until next time.   Patrick   www.cjevolution.com   
#485

Criminal Justice Evolution: Bridget Truxillo, Fmr LEO, Lawyer & Founder of My Protective Wellness

Hello everyone and welcome back to The Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast. Thank you so much for the support. Please remember our first responders who protect and serve everyday, especially in this holiday season. A big Thank You to all the Criminal Justice professionals out there. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Please be safe!  It is such an honor to be partnered with Detectachem. This amazing company is helping keep our criminal justice professionals / military personnel safer with their mobile threat technology. This application-based technology is a must-have for your organization. Detecting illicit drugs, explosives and now COVID-19. Check out their link at www.cjevolution.com  I am very excited to have Bridget Truxillo on the show. She is the first guest I have had on the podcast in a long time and it was an honor talking with her. SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCE: David III (Bridget's son) stopped in to say hi and wave. =) Bridget Truxillo is the Founder and CEO of Protective Wellness. Bridget knows the challenges law enforcement officers face, both outside and inside their agencies based on her experiences as a Deputy Sheriff in Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida. Bridget started out in Patrol, but very quickly transferred to the  Narcotics and Organized Crime Unit (NOCU), and also became the only female member of  the SWAT team.  During her time in the NOCU, Bridget routinely conducted undercover buys of narcotics and effectuated many arrest and search warrants as a result of her undercover operations.  While on the SWAT team, Bridget participated in serving search warrants, active shooter and hostage situations, competed twice in SWAT Round-up International  (an International SWAT competition), as well as many hundreds of hours of training. Although being a Deputy Sheriff allowed Bridget to serve the public, Bridget realized she wanted to find a way to serve the law enforcement and first responder community directly so she left law enforcement to attend law school as a means to glean the knowledge and skills necessary for this purpose. After 13+ years practicing law in civil litigation, Bridget was able to curate a unique business dedicated to representing and supporting law enforcement officers and first responders. Bridget is a graduate of the University of Florida (Go Gators!) with a B.S. degree in Environmental Horticulture (yes, she really likes plants), and the University of St. Thomas School of Law in Miami, FL with a J.D.  Bridget is licensed to practice law in Texas, Florida, New York and Louisiana, and lives in Houston, TX with her beautiful, smart, and fun husband and three kids. You can find My Protective Wellness here: https://www.myprotectivewellness.com/   Stay tuned for more great guests on the CJEvolution Podcast   www.cjevolution.com   Patrick         
#484

Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast: Microcast Monday -Keep Your Mind Open

Happy Monday Everyone. I hope your day is off to a great start. If you love this show, please give us that 5-Star Rating on Apple Podcasts.  A big shout out and Thank You to all the brave men and women working in The Criminal Justice Field. Remember that you are honored, cherished and loved. Don't believe everything you see on the media. The vast majority of Americans support and love you. Keep up the great work. A big thanks to our sponsor Detectachem. This amazing and innovative company is helping keep our first responders safer by offering mobile threat detection that fits in the palm of your hands. Detecting illicit drugs, explosives and now COVID-19. This application-based technology is a must have for your organization. Check out their link at www.cjevolution.com Today I want you to think about direction and options in your life. Are you keeping your mind open to possibilities or options you have in front of you? It could be options in your organization. It could be options for your personal life. It could be options for treatment for addiction or mental health. Remember you always have options in the course you want to take. However, sometimes we don't keep our mind open. Remember change is going to happen whether you like it or not.  So today please go forward and remember you are never stuck. There are always solutions to every problem or issue you might have. You just have to keep your mind open and take that first step. I would love to hear from you. I love talking to first responders and organizations about resiliency, leadership and mental health for first responders. You can find my scheduling link below.    https://www.cjevolution.com/speaking-engagements/   Go out and conquer your day. Be safe.    Patrick       
#483

Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast: Microcast Monday - New Beginnings

Hello everyone and welcome back to Microcast Monday. Happy Monday everyone! I know this day is going to be great for you.  Thank you all for listening to the show and your continued support.    I want to give a big Thank You to all the brave men and women who continue to serve their communities with honor and dedication. Please be safe and remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the great work and stay safe.   It is such an honor to be partnered with Detectachem. This amazing company is keeping YOU safer by offering mobile threat detection that fits in the palm of your hand - Detecting illicit drugs, explosives and now COVID-19. Check out their link at www.cjevolution.com    I am very happy this morning. Grateful to be alive and grateful for all the close family and friends that are in my life and continue to support and love me. As many of you know, not too long ago I was in a dark place. I was depressed, stressed, fearful and I wanted to take my life. It wasn't until I reached out to my network that I found the place I needed to be. The Shatterproof program for first responders at FHE saved my life.    I love life now and I am excited for what the future holds for me. I am no longer fearful about what I can't control. I focus on what I can control and I take it day by day. My treatment taught me the tools to guide me along the way.    My new mission is to help the first responder / veteran communities more than I have been. Through my public speaking, coaching and podcast I hope to help in more of a direct way. You can find more information about these at www.cjevolution.com    If you are suffering or you know someone who is please reach out to TRUSTED friends and family. If you need information about Shatterproof in FL you can find it here: SHATTERPROOF@FHE First Responders’ Addiction Treatment Program (fherehab.com)   If you want to reach out to me directly you can find my contact information at www.cjevolution.com My cell number is: 303.960.0819   One of my favorite quotes is by Martin Luther King, JR. " You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step."    Go out and conquer your day.   Patrick    
#479

Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast: Stressed? Use this Technique

Hello everyone and welcome back to Microcast Monday. Short bursts of inspiration and motivation to get you started on the right track with your week.  A big shout out and THANK YOU to all the criminal justice professionals. Thank you for what you do. Remember, you are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the great work.  Our show today is brought to you by Viking Law Enforcement Consulting, LLC. Viking offers assistance to law enforcement agencies and clients including: Best practices, technology optimization, forensics and case reviews. Viking helps companies bid for government contracts. Reach out to Viking today at www.vikinglec.com to schedule your free 15 minute phone consultation.  Are you stressed? We all get stressed at some points in our lives. Personal and professional pressures seem to consume our day's and sometimes it can feel overwhelming. I know. I want to share a technique that I have started to utilize that helps ground me. Some of you might have heard of this technique, but some probably haven't.  It's called: 5 , 4 , 3 , 2 1 If you have a moment sit down and try to relax. Do the following.  5 - See five things that are in front of you. 4 - Feel four things you can touch. 3 - Things you can hear. 2 - Things you can smell. 1 - Thing you can taste.   This is a powerful exercise that I hope you utilize throughout YOUR day. Remember, stress doesn't have to consume you.   Stay tuned for more great episodes on The CJEvolution Podcast.   www.cjevolution.com   Patrick
#476

Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast: Chad Bruckner - Retired LEO, Successful Entrepreneur & Mental Health Advocate

Hello everyone and welcome back to The CJEvolution Podcast. A top ranked show because of YOU! Thank you so much for the continued support. If you could leave a 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts we sure would appreciate it. A big thank you to all the brave men and women who work in the Criminal Justice Field. Thank you for what you do every day. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the great work. Our show today is brought to you by Viking Law Enforcement Consulting, LLC. Viking offers assistance to law enforcement agencies and clients including: Best Practices, Technology Optimization, Forensics, and Case Reviews. Viking also helps companies bid for government contracts. Reach out to Viking today at www.vikinglec.com to schedule your free 15-minute phone consultation.  https://www.vikinglec.com So excited to have my friend Chad Bruckner on the show. Chad M. Bruckner is Managing Partner and Licensed Private Investigator at Pennsylvania-based Intercounty Investigations & Solutions — a one-stop shop for cutting-edge private investigations, background screens, law enforcement training, consultation and more.Results matter, and after accruing high-level expertise via two decades of experience in law enforcement and the military, Chad is uniquely positioned to provide private citizens, corporate entities, law firms and government agencies with the solutions they require.Detective. Undercover Officer. Background Investigator. Mobile Device Examiner. Lead Field Training Officer. Patrol Squad Leader. Chad held all those critical roles, and more, during a 13-year career in law enforcement serving a large borough in the Philadelphia suburbs. Having conducted more than 1,000 serious and often complex criminal investigations — including homicides, kidnappings, narcotics, fraud, sex crimes, and more — Chad developed and employed a razor-sharp set of skills to solve cases and elicit numerous confessions.As a detective, Chad established a trailblazing Street Crimes Unit that solved 100% of all shootings and robberies within his police department’s jurisdiction during his tenure. The unit made over 250 felony drug arrests between 2012 and 2015, and was responsible for a 40% reduction in crime during that period. At the same time, Chad became a court-recognized expert in several disciplines — exceptionally valuable expertise that he now brings to his clients.Prior to his law enforcement career, Chad served eight years in the United States Army. A combat veteran, he supervised more than 300 operations in Iraq as an Infantry Squad Leader. During his military service, Chad was recognized once as Battalion NCO of the Year and in 2004 had the distinct honor of being recognized as Brigade (approx. 4,000 soldiers) NCO of the year.A certified police instructor who currently teaches a variety of courses to Police Academy cadets, Chad is also a trained volunteer with Police Crisis Intervention & Stress Management teams. One of his many missions is to serve first responders on the front lines and help reduce the stigma of mental health advocacy in first responders. Chad teaches courses designed to help individuals maximize their potential and chart a path for peak performance, leadership development and improved well-being.Chad holds a master’s degree in Digital Forensics and a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from DeSales University. A great interview.   You can find Chad here: Intercounty Investigations & Solutions https://intercountyis.com/ Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-m-bruckner-07892b18a/   Stay tuned for more great episodes on The CJEvolution Podcast www.cjevolution.com   Patrick  
#475

Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast: Microcast Monday - How to ELIMINATE Your Challenges

Hello Everyone and Happy Monday.  I hope you all are having a good start to your week. Thank you for supporting this podcast. Please rate and review the show on Apple Podcast. Give us that 5-Star Rating and Review.  A big thanks to all the brave men and women who work in the Criminal Justice Field. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Don't believe all the negativity out there about first responders - Remember the majority of Americans support and love you. Keep up the great work. Our show today is brought to you by Viking Law Enforcement Consulting, LLC. Viking offers assistance to law enforcement agencies and clients including: Best Practices, Technology Optimization, Forensics, and Case Reviews. Viking also helps companies bid for government contracts. Reach out to Viking today at www.vikinglec.com to schedule your free 15-minute phone consultation.  https://www.vikinglec.com   On to Microcast Monday.  I was asked recently how I get through the challenges I am facing. My response is always the same. I believe that better days are ahead and I will be stronger and more resilient because of my challenges. And, I am putting forth the ACTION to make this happen for me. You have challenges too. We all do. What are you doing to change your circumstances? Are you hoping that things will get better? Hope is never a good strategy by itself. There has to be ACTION behind it.  You have to believe in yourself first, before anything can come to you. Visualization, Manifestation and Meditation are all good starts towards achieving your goals and dreams, but remember it all comes down to the INNER WORK first.    Go out and conquer your day and week and stay tuned for more great guests on The CJEvolution Podcast.   www.cjevolution.com   Patrick
#474

Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast: Anthony McNeil - Retired LEO & CEO of Everyday Heroes Podcast Network

Hello everyone and welcome back to The CJEvolution Podcast. We appreciate you listening and supporting the show. Please share this episode with your family and friends and give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts. A big shout out and THANK YOU to all the brave men and women who work in the Criminal Justice Field. Thank you for what you do, and remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the great work and be safe. If you want to keep your front-line personnel safer, you have to check out Detectachem. This amazing and innovative company is helping keep your front-line personnel safer by offering mobile threat detection that can fit in the palm of their hands. Detecting illicit drugs, explosives and now COVID-19. This application-based technology is a MUST HAVE for your organization. Check out their link at www.cjevolution.com Our show today is brought to you by Viking Law Enforcement Consulting, LLC. Viking offers assistance to law enforcement agencies and clients including: Best practices, technology optimization, forensics and case review. Viking also helps companies bid for government contracts. Reach out to Viking today at www.vikinglec.com to schedule your FREE 15-MINUTE phone consultation. It is such an honor to talk to my next guest – Anthony McNeil. Anthony is a Retired Police Officer, served 20 years with Southfield PD (Michigan). Worked patrol, FTO, hostage negotiator and detective. During his time in law enforcement, He was awarded many department citations and merits! And he was named, "Everyday Hero" by local TV station WDIV.Business owner for 26 years. He is also the host and founder of 'The Off Duty Podcast" and if that was not enough, he is now the CEO/founder of the "Everyday Heroes Podcast Network.” In this episode, Anthony and I talk about his career in law enforcement, challenges facing the profession and how to overcome and his entrepreneurial journey. You can find Anthony and his podcast here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-mcneil09/ https://theoffdutypodcast.com/ https://heroespodcastnetwork.com/   Stay tuned for more great guests on The CJEvolution Podcast   www.cjevolution.com   Patrick
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