Patrick Fitzgibbons

Hello everyone and welcome back to Microcast Monday. Short bursts of inspiration and motivation designed to get you started on the right path for your day and week. Thank you so much for the support, and because of YOU this podcast is Top Ranked. Please rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Give us that 5-Star Rating and Review.  A big shout out and THANK YOU to all the Criminal Justice Professionals who are working in a dangerous and ever-changing environment. Remember you are Honored, Cherished and LOVED. Keep up the great work.  We are so honored to be partnered with an amazing and innovative company like Detectachem. They assist in keeping YOU, the criminal justice professional safer. They have mobile threat detection that fits in the palm of YOUR hand that can detect illicit drugs, explosives and now COVID-19. Check out their link at www.cjevolution.com    What are your limiting beliefs? What are you thinking that is holding you back? Now, I don't want you to linger in that mindset, but I want you to be aware. The most powerful two words are I AM. I AM great. I AM powerful. I AM successful. Get into the habit of saying positive affirmations to yourself every day.    I was recently talking to a friend who wants to exit the law enforcement profession and he told me he is scared because he doesn't think he has any talents or skills to offer the private sector.  That is a mindset, and your mindset is 100% up to you. If you are living the life of your dreams right now and are happy then I am very happy for you. But, I know the majority of you are NOT.  Life transformations and changes will take place all the time. You can't control what you can't control. However, you CAN control how you react. I am going through a transformation right in my life. I call it a rebirth. I know my future is filled with success and happiness.    Are you ready?   YOUR REBIRTH STARTS NOW.   I hope you have a great and amazing day. Stay tuned for more great guests on The Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast.   www.cjevolution.com   Patrick    

Hello everyone and welcome back to The Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast. A top ranked Criminal Justice Show. Top ranked because of YOU, the listener and supporter. Thank YOU so much for the support over the years. Please rate a review this podcast on Apple Podcasts. Give us that 5-Star Rating and Review. A big shout out and THANK YOU to YOU, the criminal justice professional and other first responders that protect and serve the public every day. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the great work, stay safe and most importantly – Come home safe. So honored to be partnered with an amazing company like Detectachem. This company is helping keep our brave men and women who work in the criminal justice field 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   I am so excited to have my next guest on the show. My friend Dr. Steve Morreale stopped by. Dr. Morreale is a College Professor and Educator, a retired Federal Agent of many years of dedicated service and the host of the AMAZING podcast – The CopDoc Podcast.   In this show, Steve and I talk about a variety of topics regarding the Criminal Justice System, and how YOU can become BETTER personally and professionally.   About Steve: Dr. Stephen A. Morreale is Chair and Full Professor of Criminal Justice at Worcester State University. He serves as a facilitator for leadership sessions for police and public managers with Roger Williams University with the Justice System Training and Research Institute and the Leadership Institute. Since 2002, he has been a Contributing Faculty Member and Doctoral Mentor with the School of Public Policy and Administration at Walden University, teaching public management and criminal justice courses and supervising doctoral dissertations. Dr. Morreale served in law enforcement for 30 years, retiring as Assistant Special Agent in Charge for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Investigations, Inspector General. For 20 years, he served with the Drug Enforcement Administration, serving as a special agent and managing agent in enforcement groups, and as Chief of the Asset Forfeiture and Financial Investigations Section in New England. He served with the Dover, New Hampshire Police Department, and the U.S. Army Military Police Corps, as an M.P. and Military Police Investigator in the U.S. and Europe, during the Viet Nam era. Dr. Morreale holds a doctoral degree from Nova Southeastern University, aMasters’ Degree in Public Administration from Golden Gate University and a Bachelors’ Degree from Boston State College, now UMass Boston.   Find Dr. Morreale here:   https://www.copdocpodcast.com/   https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-steve-m-6109b72/   Stay tuned for more great guests and content on The Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast.   www.cjevolution.com   Patrick  

Hello everyone and welcome back to Microcast Monday. Short bursts of motivation and inspiration designed to get you on the right path for your day and week. Thank you all for the support for this amazing show and myself. I do appreciate YOU and I am grateful for YOU.  A big shout out of thanks and appreciation for our brave men and women who are working in the Criminal Justice Field. It's a very difficult environment, but everyday you go out and serve honorably and bravely. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the great work.  When you get up in the morning what are you thinking about? Are your thoughts focused on the negative? Are you focused on your anxiety or stress? Are you worried about money and how you are going to pay the bills? Or, are you focused on the positive in your life? Are you grateful?  When you start your day off in the negative, there is a pretty good chance you are going to remain in that mindset for the duration of the day #mindset.  We have all stubbed our toe(s) at one point or another right? Did that experience send you in a tail spin for the rest of the day? I know it has for me in the past. But, you don't have to stay in that mindset. You have the power.  Remember YOU control your thoughts. Your mind is a garden. What you PLANT in your mind will grow. Before you get out of bed I want you to start thinking about the positive in your life. I want you to be grateful. Even if your life sucks right now.  This simple act WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE.    Go out and conquer your day.   Stay tuned for more great guests and content and reach out to me at www.cjevolution.com   Patrick

Hello everyone and welcome back to the Top Ranked Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast. Top Ranked because of YOU! Thank you so much for the continued support for me and the show. Please give us that 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. Remember you are honored, cherished and you are loved. Keep up the great work. We are so honored to be partnered with a great company like Detectachem. This amazing and innovative company is helping keep our brave men and women safer by offering mobile threat detection that fits in the palm of their hands. This application-based technology can detect illicit drugs, explosives and now COVID-19. Check out their link at www.cjevolution.com   You are going to love my next guest Rod Khleif. Rod has made a lot of money in real estate over the years. He also lost 50 MILLION DOLLARS in 2008. But he GAINED IT ALL BACK. Do you want to know how?   MINDSET - YOU CAN ACCOMPLISH ANYTHING WITH THE PROPER MINDSET   An amazing and informative show   Rod says the following:   I immigrated to the US when I was six. We struggled to get by. I had to wear clothes from the Goodwill and eat expired food because that’s all we could afford. I decided when I was 18 that I was going to do real estate. Fast forward, and I've now personally owned and managed over 2,000 homes and apartment buildings. I'm host of the Top-ranked Real Estate Investment Podcast; “The Lifetime CashFlow Through Real Estate Investing Podcast" with more than 7,500,000 downloads. I'm also author of “How to Create Lifetime CashFlow Through Multifamily Properties” considered to be an essential “textbook” for aspiring and experienced multifamily investors. I'm passionate about real estate, business, life, success and giving back.I've combined my passion for real estate investing and personal development coaching with my personal philosophy of goal setting, envisioning, and manifesting success to train and coach people that want to escape the rat race.Experience:I started out buying houses in Denver in the 80's and ended up with over 500 single family homes there in a buy and hold strategy. I also had some apartment complexes. I then bought over 200 houses in Memphis. I then bought over 1,300 along the gulf coast of Florida along with some apartment complexes. I no longer love single family investing.My focus is now multifamily. I love talking and educating people about multifamily real estate investing one on one, as a coach, or through my podcast.   Find Rod here:     https://rodkhleif.com/   Member of the Forbes Real Estate Council:   https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesrealestatecouncil/people/rodkhleif/   Stay tuned for more great guests on The Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast   www.cjevolution.com   Patrick

Hello everyone and welcome back to Microcast Monday. Short bursts of inspiration and motivation to get you started on the right path for your week. Thank you for the support. Please give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts.  A big THANK YOU to all the brave men and women working in the criminal justice field. Remember you are honored, cherished and LOVED. Keep up the good work. We are so honored to be partnered with Detectachem. This amazing and innovative company has application-based technology that your organization NEEDS. Detecting illicit drugs, explosives and now COVID-19. Head over to www.cjevolution.com and see the link to Detectachem.    Forgiveness says you are given another chance to make a new beginning - Desmond Tutu As you go throughout your day I want you to think about the people in your life you aren't forgiving. We all have people that have hurt us with words or actions, but when you fail to forgive and you harbor resentment and anger, the only person it hurts is YOU. In order for you to ascend and heal emotionally to the next phase or level in your life you MUST learn to forgive. Start today. Go out and conquer your day and stay tuned for more great guests and content on The Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast.   www.cjevolution.com   Patrick

Hello everyone and welcome back to the show. The CJEvolution Podcast is Top Ranked because of YOU, the listener and supporter. Thank YOU very much. Please give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts. A big shout out and thank you to ALL the criminal justice professionals out there working in a very dangerous and uncertain environment. Remember you are HONORED, CHERISHED and above all you are LOVED. Keep up the great work.   It’s such an honor to be a partnered with an Amazing and Innovative Company like Detectachem. This company is helping keep our brave men, women and YOU safer, but offering mobile threat detection that fits in the palm of your hand. Detecting explosives, drugs and now COVID-19. This application-based technology is a MUST HAVE for your organization. Check out their link at www.cjevolution.com   My next guest is going to motivate and inspire you. Brock Bevell is living proof that anyone, including YOU, can overcome every obstacle life throws at you. Brock is a husband and father of 7 Children. He is a recovery coach and an advocate for those struggling with addiction. Brock has over 11 years of sobriety and 6.5 years working 1 on 1 with men and women who struggle with addiction. In 2001, while working as a Police Officer, Brock was involved in an accident where a mom was prostituting her daughter out for sex in exchange for drugs. During the incident, Brock was run over and sustained notable injuries to his ankle and knee. The injuries and surgeries from the accident led Brock on an extensive addiction to opioids. He openly shares his point of view of the life of an undercover cop, who dedicated his life to the often dangerous and clandestine world of informants, drug dealers, and addicts. While working as a police officer he shares his perception of those who suffer from addiction and alcoholism. On the flip side, Brock didn’t intend to become a drug addict, but nonetheless found himself in a knock down drag out battle with opioid addiction, even turning to selling narcotics to feed his growing and out of control addiction. The kicker you ask? The addict turned dealer and the thrill-seeking undercover cop is the same person – and that’s just the start of what is genuinely an incredible story of a man who at one point has to make the ultimate split-second decision as a police officer, finds himself growing to hate the addicts and dealers he is chasing, and ultimately becomes one himself. Brock does indeed persevere and now over eleven years sober, shares his amazing story of high drama, intrigue and most importantly hope with Chasing the Vase!   A great and powerful interview.   Find Brock here:   https://www.chasethevasechallenge.com/order-473856221616173919993   https://www.facebook.com/chasingthevase/   https://www.linkedin.com/in/brock-bevell-45858a19a/   More great guests and content are coming soon on The Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast   www.cjevolution.com   Patrick    

Hello everyone and welcome back to Microcast Monday. Short bursts of motivation and inspiration that will get you started in the right direction for your week. Thank you for the continued support for me and the show. I am grateful and appreciate YOU. Please give us that 5-Star Rating on Apple Podcasts.  A BIG Thank you to all the brave men and women who work in the criminal justice system. Remember you are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the great work.  I am so glad there is a company like Detectachem helping protect our brave men and women. Detectachem offers 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 our their link at www.cjevolution.com   Microcast Monday    I think a lot of people get caught up in the mistakes they have made personally and professionally and they dwell in that realm a lot. I know I do sometimes. I think of all the things I should have said differently, the compassion and empathy I should have given and so on. However, I do know that I continue to learn from my mistakes and grow from them. I encourage you to do the same. I also encourage you to BELIEVE that you ARE NOT DEFINED BY YOUR PAST. You have a chance RIGHT NOW to forge a new path with what you have learned.  YOU CAN DO IT. ANYONE CAN DO IT.   Go out and conquer your day and remember you are LOVED. Reach out to me at www.cjevolution.com   Patrick

Hello everyone and welcome back to the Top Ranked Criminal Justice (CJEvolution) Podcast. Top ranked because of YOU, the listener and supporter. I am very grateful and appreciative for each of you. If you are a new listener, welcome. We know you will love the show and content. If you are a long-time listener, welcome back. Please give us a 5-Star Rating on Apple Podcasts. A big shout out and THANK YOU to all the brave men and women who work and serve in the Criminal Justice Field. Remember you are HONORED, CHERISHED and YOU ARE LOVED. Keep up the great work and be safe. If you are looking for technology that can help keep your troops safer, look no further than Detectachem. This hand held technology is a MUST-HAVE for your organization. Detecting illicit drugs, explosives and NOW COVID-19. Check out their link at www.cjevolution.com   This is powerful show that will keep you on the edge of your seat. My friend, Victor Avila is back on the show. He is a former ICE Special Agent and is the Author of his new book, Agent Under Fire: A Murder and Manifesto. “Former ICE Special Agent Victor Avila’s story of survival and courage is a harrowing must read. His dedication to obtaining justice for his partner, Jaime Zapata, who was murdered just inches away while on assignment in Mexico, is honorable and a reflection of his character. The government coverup of what happened and their retaliation against him for telling the truth is unforgivable. You won’t be able to put this book down.” Agent Under Fire: A Murder and a Manifesto is a true story of unprecedented corruption, international intrigue, human trafficking, money laundering, drug-running, mass murders, and government evasion. Chalk full of page-turning stories and revelatory insights into Mexico’s criminal underworld, this book moves beyond the everyday true crime memoir and delves into the larger question of what it means for a family man to put his life on the line every day to topple some of the cruelest criminal organizations known to mankind. The book also serves as a manifesto, exploring solutions to misguided immigration policies and offering a unique perspective on what it will take to control our southern border and protect vulnerable American families.   You can find Victor and his book here:   www.agentunderfirebook.com   Stay tuned for more great episodes on The Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast   www.cjevolution.com   Patrick

Hello everyone and welcome back to the Top Ranked Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast. Top ranked because of YOU, the listener and supporter. I am blessed and grateful to have all YOU AMAZING listeners and supporters and I thank you again. Please take a moment and give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts. If you are a new listener, welcome. We know you will love the show. If you are a long-time listener, welcome back. A big thank you to ALL the brave men and women in the Criminal Justice Field. Remember you ALL are honored, cherished and LOVED.   If you love coffee, you are going to LOVE the products from Four Sigmatic. From Coffee to Cocoa’s, they had it all and you will probably love it all. Check out their link at www.cjevolution.com In this world of constant threats to our brave first responders, its good to know you have a company in your corner. Detectachem is helping keep you safer by offering mobile threat detection that fits in 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 You are going to love this next show. Conrad Weaver stopped by show. Conrad Weaver is an Award-winning producer and President and owner of Conjostudios, LLC, a video production company based in Emmitsburg, Maryland.  Conrad received a Mid-America Regional EMMY® Award for his 2014 documentary feature, the Great American Wheat Harvest (2014).  His second feature length documentary film, Thirsty Land (2016) was completed in early 2016 and is currently available on Amazon Prime.  The award-winning documentary, Heroin’s Grip (2018) is Conrad’s third feature length documentary, and he is the executive producer and writer on a feature narrative film called Scars of an Orphan. Conrad is creating the must anticipated documentary called PTSD911. Emergency first responders are suffering from post-traumatic stress in record numbers, 
but they are often afraid of losing their job if they ask for help; this must change. PTSD911 is a documentary film about real people: normal, average human beings who have chosen to work in professions that require above average heroism, fortitude, and resolve. These men and women have jobs that require a willingness to face things that most of us can’t even imagine yet maintain a high level of dignity and professionalism.  First responders in fact repeatedly see and experience things that most of us will never see, causing compound issues related to post-traumatic stress injuries and disorders.   Such a great and informative show.   Watch the trailer and find out more about PTSD911 here:   https://ptsd911movie.com/   Find Conrad Weaver here:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/conjostudios/   Reach out the Conrad here:   conrad@conjostudios   Stay tuned for more great episodes at The Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast   www.cjevolution.com   Patrick        

Hello everyone and welcome back to Microcast Monday. Short bursts of inspiration and motivation to get you started on the right path for your week. If you are a long time listener welcome back, if you are a new listener - Welcome, we know you will LOVE the show. Please take a moment and give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts.  I want to thank everyone who continues to reach out to me in these difficult times, I appreciate it and YOU.  A big thanks to all the brave men and women who work in the criminal justice field. Remember this, YOU are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the great work.    As you head into your Monday, I want to talk to you about your continuing evolution. As you know, I wrote a book called EVOLVE in 2019, and it's now more than ever applicable to me. It needs to be for you too. As you hear this show, I want you to FEEL and BELIEVE that your life is amazing and anything is possible for you. 1) E - Elevate your mind. Everything starts with the correct mindset. Learn how to cultivate gratitude and start every day in gratitude.  2) V - Visualize. This is so important to your personal and professional success. Any successful athlete, CEO, Law Enforcement Officer (list goes on) has visualized there success before it happened. 3) O - Others. Who are you surrounding yourself with. THIS IS CRITICAL to your personal and professional success.  4) L - Love yourself. Look, if you don't love yourself and who you are with all of your weaknesses and strengths, how are you going to LOVE anyone else? 5) V - Victories. Live in the moment. Celebrate your victories, because you have many of them. Your alive right? Go from there. 6) E - Everyday be your best. Yes, the job can get to you. I know, I have been there. But, if you show up and give your best al all the time your attitude, motivation and work product will show.   Remember, YOU HAVE TO BELIEVE AND FEEL anything is possible and the world will be yours.   Grab a copy of my book EVOLVE - A Collection of Habits, Routines, and Advice to Take Charge of YOUR Life and Be Your Best Self.    Stay tuned for more great guests on The Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast.   Patrick  

Hello everyone and welcome back to the Top Ranked Criminal Justice Podcast. Thank you all for choosing to listen to the show. If you are a first-time listener, welcome to the show we know you will love it. If you are a long-time listener welcome back. We appreciate your support. Please take a moment and rate and review this show on Apple Podcasts. We sure would appreciate it. A big shout out and THANK YOU to all the brave men and women who work in the Criminal Justice System. In these difficult times, remember you are honored, cherished and LOVED! Keep up the great work. If you manage your departments extra duty program, I know how difficult that can be with all the other projects and assignments you have going on. Check out Extra Duty Solutions. They can help YOU and your organization manage your extra duty program better and more efficiently. Check out their link at www.extradutysolutions.com If you want some cool apparel you can wear in and out of the gym, you have to check out the apparel and gear from The Badge Life. From tank tops to hoodies, they have it all. Great apparel supporting our brave men and women who serve in law enforcement. This company was created for law enforcement by a law enforcement officer. Check out their link here: https://www.thebadgelife.com/?ref=mps6ijw7ivep   Get ready. You are going to LOVE my next Guest. Gregory Gadson stopped by the show. He is an American actor, motivational speaker, retired decorated United States Army Colonel. He attended West Point. He holds two master’s Degree’s; one is from Georgetown University. He is also a graduate of The Command and General Staff College and he became an Army War College Fellow at the Institute of World Politics in Washington, DC. Gregory made his acting debut in the blockbuster movie, Battleship, a 2012 American science fiction naval war film, as Lieutenant Colonel Mick Canales, playing a war veteran who regains his appetite for the fight when Oahu is threatened by an alien attack. Director Peter Berg, having seen news articles about Gadson, decided to cast him as an army officer trying to recover from the loss of his legs. In this amazing interview we talk about the devastating injury he sustained while serving his country, and his road back from recovery. We also talk about leadership and how its more important than ever, his movie debut and much more! Find Gregory here:   https://www.hopeforthewarriors.org/about/board-of-directors-councils/col-gregory-d-gadson-usa-ret/   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoWIcvB6zA4   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregory_D._Gadson   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yaCQ_TUWxg4   Stay tuned for more great guests and The Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast.   www.cjevolution.com   Patrick              

Hello everyone and welcome back to the Top Ranked Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast. Top ranked because of you the listener and supporter. Thank you so much for the continued support for me and the show. I do appreciate it. If you are not subscribed to the show, please do so. If you are a new listener – Welcome. We know you will love the show. If you are a long-time listener then welcome back. Please take a moment and give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts. If you love coffee, check out the great products from Four Sigmatic. I am a huge fan of this company, and I bet you will be too. Check out their link at www.cjevolution.com Get 15% off your purchases using the promo code CJEVO. In these trying time in law enforcement, it is good to know there are companies like Detectachem which help keep our brave men and women safer. This application-based technology can detect illicit drugs, explosives and now COVID-19. You need this technology for your organization. Check out their link at www.cjevolution.com   If you are a father or you plan on becoming a father, you don’t want to miss my next guest. Alec Lace is on the show. Alec is a father of four who, in 2018, launched the now popular podcast, First Class Fatherhood with a vision to change the narrative of fatherhood and family life. The show quickly became one of the top parenting podcasts in America due to Alec interviewing some of the most famous fathers in the world including Dean Can, Deion Sanders, Tony Hawk and Tom Brady and many more. One of his recent interviews was the One and Only Matthew McConaughey.   A great show with a great guest.   Find Alec and The First Class Fatherhood Podcast here:   https://firstclassfatherhood.com/home/   Stay tuned for more great guests on The Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast   www.cjevolution.com   Patrick          

Hello everyone and welcome back to Microcast Monday. I hope everyone is doing well. It is a very difficult time for law enforcement, communities and the country as a whole. I hope everyone can come together and work together to get through these difficult times.  Thanks to all the brave men and women who work in the criminal justice field. Remember you are honored, cherished and you are loved. Keep up the great work.  As you all know, I shared some news a couple of days ago about some personal problems I was going through. I am still going through personal problems, but I am staying healthy and hopeful for the future. I know what whatever happens I will be fine. Remember when you are going through difficult times, you have to keep going as best as you can.  For all that have reached out to me, prayed with me and continue to offer support - I thank you. If I didn't reach out to you personally, please know that you are in my prayers and again THANK YOU. The Criminal Justice Podcast is not going away either. A friend asked me if that was a possibility and the answer is NO. The show continues because of YOU. The listener and supporter.  If you want to reach out to me, you can do so at www.cjevolution.com   Thank you =)   Patrick

Hello everyone and welcome back to The Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast. A show for criminal justice professionals, hosted and created by a Criminal Justice Professional. If you are a first-time listener, welcome. We know you are going to love the show. If you are a long-time listener, welcome back. Please take a moment and rate and review this show on Apple Podcasts. Give us that 5-Star Rating, we sure would appreciate it. A big THANK YOU to all the brave men and women who work in the criminal justice field.  It’s a very difficult environment, but remember you are Honored, Cherished and above all YOU ARE LOVED. Keep up the great work. If you love coffee, you are going to LOVE the products from Four Sigmatic. I am a huge fan of The Lions Mane Mushroom Coffee and I bet you will be too. Check out their link at www.cjevolution.com and get 15% off your purchases using PROMO Code CJEVO. We are so honored to be partnered with Detectachem. This amazing company is helping keep our brave men and women safer by offering mobile threat detection that fits in the palm of their hands. Detecting illicit drugs, explosives and now COVID-19. Check out their link at www.cjevolution.com Imagine you are in a foreign country surrounded by people who want to harm and/or kill you. Imagine you are in this country to protect American interests and assets. Lastly, imagine all hell breaks loose one day and you are under attack. It was an honor to have Mark “Oz” Geist on the show. Mark "Oz" Geist is a member of the Annex Security Team that fought the Battle of Benghazi, Libya, from September 11 to September 12, 2012. A Colorado native, Mr. Geist joined the United States Marine Corps in 1984. During his time in the service, he served in Barracks Duty in the Philippines, then with the 2nd Battalion 9th Marines Golf Company, as well as the Surveillance and Target Acquisition Platoon. He then was chosen to serve in the newly formed Marine Cadre program as an Anti-/Counter- Terrorism Instructor. Upon the completion of a very successful tour and re-enlistment, Mr. Geist changed his military occupational specialty to the Intelligence field, specializing in Interrogation Translation. He attended language school where he studied Persian Farsi. After serving 12 years in the United States Marine Corps, Mr. Geist became a Deputy Sheriff in Teller County, Colorado. In that role, he was assigned as liaison with the Vice Narcotics and Intelligence Unit in Colorado Springs, Colorado, as well as an Investigator for Crimes against Children. Certified as a Forensic Interviewer of children, he investigated numerous case of abuse in which he helped to secure convictions of the perpetrators. He then took a job as Chief of Police in Fowler, Colorado. After leaving the Fowler Police Department, Mr. Geist began his own business in private investigations as well as bounty hunting and bail bonds. In 2004, Mr. Geist began doing contract security work in Iraq. He worked for Triple Canopy, providing Personal Security Details for Department of State personnel in Baquba, Iraq. Upon the completion of that contract he worked for USIS, the United States Investigative Services, training Iraqi SWAT teams and Personal Security Details. He also served as a mentor/advisor to the Personal Security Detail of Dr. Ayad Allawi, the former Prime Minister of Iraq. Mr. Geist finished his career as a security contractor in Benghazi, Libya, where he was credited with helping to save the lives of more than 25 Americans. Mr. Geist is still recovering from the injuries he sustained in the battle. He is a co-author of the bestselling book "13 Hours: The Inside Account of What Really Happened in Benghazi." Find Mark here: https://www.markgeist.com/ https://premierespeakers.com/mark-geist/bio https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-geist-3664141/   Stay tuned for more Great guests on The CJEvolution Podcast www.cjevolution.com        

Hello everyone and welcome back to the Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast. Thank you for listening to the show. This is why this PODCAST is TOP RANKED. Please take a moment and rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Give us that 5-Star Rating and Review. A big thanks for the brave men and women who are first responders, and, in the military, who protect our communities and this great country every day. Remember you are honored, cherished and you are loved. Keep up the great work. We are so honored to be partnered with a great company like Detectachem. Check out this link at www.cjevolution.com This amazing and innovative company is helping keep our first responders and military personnel safer by offering mobile threat detection that fits in the palm of your hands. Detecting illicit drugs, explosives and now COVID-19. This must have equipment for your agency. Again, check out their link at www.cjevolution.com If you are in charge of your organization’s extra duty program, along with other projects and assignments on YOUR plate, it can get pretty overwhelming. Trust me, I know. You need to check out Extra Duty Solutions. This company helps law enforcement agencies add efficiency and effectiveness to their extra duty programs while allowing them to focus on what matters – The safety of their citizens. They work with Law Enforcement agencies everywhere to help administer their extra duty programs. They can help in the following areas: Client interaction, scheduling, client invoicing and collections, officer payments, feedback and so much more. Their services are provided at NO COST to the department and minimal cost to the clients. Programs can be customized to meet the goals and unique needs of ANY agency. Check them out at www.extradutysolutions.com and tell them Patrick from CJEvolution sent you.   Such an honor to have Pat Welsh on the show. Pat Welsh is an author, speaker and trainer with over 30 years of law enforcement experience on the front line of the violent streets of America. He has been trained by the best, including the FBI and Secret Service. He has been recognized during his outstanding police career by such agencies and groups as the FBI, Secret Service, Dayton Police Department and the National Police Athletic League. He has been on protection details of 3 Presidents and other dignitaries. He is a member of the International Association of Chief's of Police. He has trained thousands of cops, civilian and military police, on the Warrior, Servant, Leader mindset through his company PJ Welsh and Associates, LLC.   We cover many areas in this interview: From recruitment and training, the defund the police movement, the power of developing the correct mindset, his great book Warrior-Servant-Leader: Life Behind the Badge, and so much more.   A great interview.   Find Pat Welsh here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pat-welsh-jd-sas-ap-82b79490/   His book: https://www.amazon.com/Warrior-Servant-Leader-Behind-Badge-Pat-Welsh/dp/151680516X/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=pat+welsh&qid=1617220949&sr=8-4   Stay tuned more for great guests on The Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast   www.cjevolution.com   Patrick        

Hello everyone and welcome back to Microcast Monday. Short bursts of inspiration and motivation to get you started on the right foot for your week ahead.  If you are a new listener, welcome we know you will love the show. If you are long-time listener welcome back. Thank you so much for the support.  A big shout out and thanks 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. Remember you are honored, cherished and you are loved. Keep up the great work.  We are so honored to be be partnered with Detectachem. This amazing and innovative company is helping keep our brave men and women safer by offering mobile threat detection that fits in the palm of their hands. Detecting illicit drugs, explosives and now COVID-19. This is must have technology for your organization. Check out their link at www.cjevolution.com  Heading to the gym? You need some kick-ass apparel and equipment from The Badge Life. From Tank Tops to Hoodies they have it all and you are going to love their products. This company was created by a first responders for first responders. Check out The Badge Life: https://www.thebadgelife.com/?ref=mps6ijw7ivep It's that time of year again, Spring cleaning. I have a bunch of projects around the house and I also start with our garages that seem to get messy throughout the winter months. More importantly though, I working on my internal Spring Cleaning. If you are struggling with toxicity, negativity and other bad things going on in your life, first of all you are not alone. Second, it's time to engage in some internal Spring cleaning. Remember The Law of Attraction - What you put out you are going to get in return. Plant good seeds in your mind and get rid of the weeds that have taken over your garden.  Start YOUR SPRING CLEANING TODAY.    Stay tuned for more great guests on The Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast.   www.cjevolution.com   Patrick 

Hello everyone and welcome back to the Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast. A top ranked show because of YOU, the listener and supporter. Thank you! Please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Give us that 5-Star Rating and Review. A big shout out to the Brave Men and Women who serve our communities. Remember you are honored, cherished and you are LOVED. Keep up the great work. If you love coffee, you are going to LOVE coffee from Four Sigmatic. From Coffees to Cocoa’s, they have it all. Check out their link at www.cjevolution.com and get 15% off your purchases using the promo code CJEVO. We are so honored to be partnered with a company like Detectachem. From Coffee to Cocoa’s, they have it all. I am a big fan of The Lions Mane Mushroom Coffee and I bet you will be too. This coffee gives me that clarity and focus that I need to get me through my day. Head over to www.cjevolution.com and see the link to Detectachem. It was such an honor to have Chief Neil Gang on the show. He is the Chief of Police in Pinole California. He is a keynote speaker on the topic of Officer Wellness, and he is the creator of “The Asher Model.” More about Chief Gang: Strategic director, relationship builder, and inspiring communicator with 30+ years' law enforcement experience and a strong commitment to community outreach, crime prevention, public safety and 21st Century Policing philosophies. Leverages innovative leadership principles to drive police organizational development. Collaborative and assertive, yet calm, instilling an atmosphere of accountability through the organization. Knowledgeable with progressive and contemporary policing practices, modern training, crime prevention, and investigative techniques, technology and public safety dispatching. Brings a solid reputation for strong work ethic, excellent communication, perceptive listening, common sense problem-solving and relationship building.  In this episode we cover a lot of area from Officer Wellness, Officer Recruitment and Retention and Changing the Culture in Law Enforcement.   Chief Gang is a change agent and trail blazer with the goal of making the law enforcement profession better.   You can find Chief Gang here:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilgang/   https://www.ci.pinole.ca.us/city_government/police   Stay tuned for more great episodes of The Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast   www.cjevolution.com   Patrick        

Hello everyone and welcome back to the Show. We continue to grow because of you, the Listener and Supporter. Please rate and review this show when you have a moment and give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts. A big shout out to the brave men and women who work in the Criminal Justice Field. Thank you for what you do. Remember you are honored, cherished and you are LOVED. Keep up the great work. If you love coffee, you are doing to love the products from Four Sigmatic. From Coffee to Cocoa’s, they have it all and you are going to LOVE it all. Check out their link at www.cjevolution.com and get 15% off your purchases using promo code CJEVO. We are so honored to be partnered with an amazing company like Detectachem. This company is helping keep our brave men and women who serve and protect 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   Such an honor to have Retired Police Chief Rodney Muterspaw on the show. He had a very successful 30-year law enforcement career, and he is also the author of the successful book, The Blue View: The Uncut Journal of an Ohio Police Chief. This book is an unedited and raw journal written by a police officer over a thirty-year period. From his first day in the police academy to his last day as the Chief of Police in Middletown, Ohio, home of Hillbilly Elegy, you will feel as though you are right there with the author through the entire book, in a uniform, in a cruiser, and in his personal life. Never written to be released to the public, this easy-to-read format portrays the actual unfiltered personal journals of Chief Rodney Muterspaw, an award-winning Ohio Police Chief and Congressional guest at the Presidential State of the Union. You will feel the gamut of emotions as you follow him as a rookie, a patrol officer, investigator, narcotics officer, internal affairs supervisor, a Chief of Police, and a parent in one of the most well-known smaller cities in the Midwest. Many topics discussed in this great interview. Find Rodney here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodney-muterspaw-07568214/ https://twitter.com/chiefmuterspaw   Find The Blue View here: https://www.amazon.com/Blue-View-Uncut-Journal-Police/dp/B08R4F8PR1/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=The+blue+View&qid=1616599111&sr=8-1   Stay tuned for more great episodes on The Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast   www.cjevolution.com        

Hello everyone and welcome back to Microcast Monday. Short bursts of inspiration and motivation to get you started on your week. Thank you ALL for your support. Please head over to Apple Podcasts and give us that 5-Star Rating and Review. A big shout out to ALL the brave men and women who work in the Criminal Justice Field. Thank you for what you do. Remember you are honored, cherished and you are loved. Keep up the great work. I love coffee. I bet some of you do too. You are going to LOVE Four Sigmatic. My favorite is Lions Mane Mushroom Coffee. You can find the link to Four Sigmatic on www.cejvolution.com We are so honored to be partnered with Detectachem. This company is helping keep our first responders safe 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 Heading to the gym? Do you have some kick-ass gym apparel and gear? Look no further than The Badge Life. From tank tops to hoodies to various gym gear, you will LOVE their products. And you will be supporting our brave first responders. This company was created for YOU, The First Responder by another First Responder. Here is the Link to The Badge Life. https://www.thebadgelife.com/?ref=mps6ijw7ivep   Do you have a morning routine? If you do great, but if you don’t, I recommend you develop one. One that will fit your needs. My morning starts with the following: Gratitude – Before my feet hit the floor in the morning, I am going through a gratitude practice. I start will all the people that are in my life and go from there. This one practice can change your life. The more grateful you are the more of what you want will come into your life. Pray – I pray early in the morning after my gratitude. Meditate – I meditate for at least 10 minutes. There are many apps out there to help you get started. Here is one: https://www.calm.com/ Journal – I write down my daily goals and objectives and other important information that I want to accomplish – I also journal at night to recap the day. Work out – I spend at least 1 to 1.5 hours at the gym. Your body runs it all. You have to take care of your body. When you take care of your body you also take care of your mind. Like anything a morning routine takes time to develop, and it takes dedication. Remember any change in your life is going to take work. When you develop a morning routine / ritual it will soon become habit. Your habits and routines can change your life for the better, of worse. Develop your morning ritual today. Stay tuned for more great guest on The Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast www.cjevolution.com Patrick

Hello everyone and welcome back to Microcast Monday. Short bursts of inspiration and motivation to get you started on the right path for your week. A special thanks to all the brave men and women who work in the criminal justice field. Thank you for what you do. Remember you are honored, cherished and you are loved.  Keep up the great work. If you love coffee, you are going to LOVE coffee from Four Sigmatic. From Cocoa’s to Coffee, they have it all and you will LOVE it all. I am a big fan of Four Sigmatic Mushroom Coffee. Check out their link at www.cjevolution.com and get 15% off your purchases using PROMO CODE CJEVO. So excited to tell you about ONNIT. Who is ONNIT? We’re athletes, biohackers, professionals, retirees, parents, gamers, fighters, tradespeople, and forever students. We’re all human, trying to get a little better at what we love every day. The human body is our instrument that we play to achieve greatness and optimizing it for peak performance requires the proper nutrition, fitness, and supplementation. ONNIT provides these foundations to support your human journey. I take my Alpha Brain every day. Alpha BRAIN is a dietary supplement that helps support cognitive functions, including memory, mental speed and focus. Check out their link here: https://onnit.sjv.io/c/1453034/973987/5155 I talk to a lot of people, and one of the common themes I hear is that a lot of people believe that they are defined by the mistakes they have make in their past. We all have made mistakes and failures and we all will continue make them in the future, but that doesn’t define who you are. Research shows that we have, on average, 70k thoughts a day. And 90% of those thoughts are the same thoughts we had the day before. Imagine if you changed 5% of your thoughts. Say 10%. You could change your life for the better. Remember that ever day is a RESET. Every day you can forge a new path in your life. You have that power. You are not defined by your past. Go forth and conquer your day. Stay tuned for more great guests on the Top Ranked Criminal Justice Evolution Podcasts. Reach out to Patrick at www.cjevolution.com and give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts.   Patrick