The Police Instructor's Podcast

Blended Learning and Law Enforcement with Kerry Avery

In this episode Michael Simpkins with Kerry Avery of Odin Training Solutions. We discuss current training trends, blended and online learning formats, virtual reality, and best practices when designing effective training programs. To learn more about Kerry and Odin Training Solutions visit her website at https://odintrainingsolutions.com/ [https://odintrainingsolutions.com/].

The Body Reacts Predictably with Scott O and Denver Kindiger

In this episode I speak with Scott Ogrodowczyk & Denver Kindiger of K.O. Combatives, a comprehensive defensive tactics system for police officers.

Autism Spectrum Disorder: Things to Consider with Ryan Roettger

In Episode 7 your host Michael Simpkins talks with Ryan Roettger of the Autism and Law Enforcement Coalition. Ryan shares his knowledge about law enforcement and people with Autism.

PTSD: It has nothing to do with how strong someone is... with Michelle Kixmiller

Hey everyone… Michael Simpkins here, welcome to Episode 6 of The Police Instructor’s Podcast… thank you for joining me today… I appreciate you taking the time to listen. In this episode I’m speaking with Michelle Kixmiller about PTSD in law enforcement… she’s going to share strategies that may help us recognize it and overcome it… Michelle Kixmiller is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Licensed Educator. She works with adults and children with mental health needs including post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, trauma recovery, and substance use disorders. Michelle currently works full time for a non-profit community mental health center and serves as nursing clinical instructor for Belmont University. Prior to her current position she has worked as both a critical care burn nurse at Vanderbilt Medical Center and as a medical-surgical nurse. Having lost her younger brother after a long battle with depression and alcoholism, Michelle is dedicated to erasing the stigma surrounding the topic of mental health that prevents individuals from getting the care they need. She speaks on topics such as mental health wellness, creating mentally healthy environments, and really just any and all things mental health. For any of you listening today who may be struggling with PTSD or more, know you’re not alone. Pay attention to this episode, listen all the way through, because Michelle has a wealth of knowledge to share about PTSD and mental wellness. Thank you for being here with me today Michelle, I’m excited you’re here, welcome to the Police Instructor’s Podcast. What You’ll Learn in this Episode: 1.Overview of PTSD (causes, signs and symptoms to look for outside of the stereotype) 2.Stress Continuum Model that can be used as a guide for early intervention: Click the following link to see the stress continuum model: https://www.dropbox.com/s/z2nzksqnmn4977s/PoliceStressFirstAid.pdf?dl=0 [https://www.dropbox.com/s/z2nzksqnmn4977s/PoliceStressFirstAid.pdf?dl=0] 3.First steps and finding the intervention that is right for you. 4.Importance of having resources readily available and easily accessible that can be accessed without fear of repercussion in regard to work and with maintained confidentiality.

An Attack That Changed His Life Forever with Danny Aloy

In this episode Michael Simpkins talks with Danny Aloy who shares a story of an on-duty attack that changed his life forever. Hey everyone… Michael Simpkins here, welcome to Episode 5 of The Police Instructor’s Podcast… thank you so much for joining me today… I appreciate you taking the time to listen. This podcast takes you on a journey with police officers, police instructors, and other industry experts to provide information on training trends, officer stories, and more. In this episode I’m speaking with Danny Aloy, a good friend, who has an incredible story to share. Danny retired from law enforcement after serving 19 years at local agencies in Tennessee and Florida. Make sure you pay attention because Danny’s going to share an incident that occurred in Santa Rosa County, Florida on July 22, 2004 that changed his life forever. Make sure to pay attention all the way through, and I’ll meet up with you at the end. Thank you for being here with me today Danny, I’m extremely excited you’re here, welcome to the Police Instructor’s Podcast.