Police-Mentors Podcast #5 - My Experience As A Cop With Post-Traumatic Stress

After The Shooting: A Police Trainer On What Nobody Talks About

Dave Ogilvy spent 22 years with the Delta Police Department — most of them quietly doing the work that most officers only dream about. SWAT operator, ERT medic lead, police trainer, Cops for Cancer veteran, and one of the most respected voices in the room that nobody outside of it has ever heard from. In this episode, Dave opens up about all of it. We cover what it's really like to be involved in a police shooting, how he prepared himself — and his family — long before that day ever came, and what the aftermath actually looks like when the cameras aren't rolling. Dave also gets honest about losing two fingers on his gun hand, refusing to accept an adjusted physical standard, and fighting his way back onto the ERT on his own terms. But this conversation goes deeper than tactics. We talk about what happens to your identity when the team is your whole world and then suddenly it isn't. We talk about the silent epidemic of cops who are great at the job and strangers at home. We talk about why seeking help is not weakness — and why waiting until you're in crisis to find a psychologist is already too late. Dave is the kind of mentor that most people in this profession never get access to. Humble, direct, and completely without ego. He doesn't post on social media. He doesn't chase recognition. He just shows up, does the work, and makes everyone around him better. This one is worth your full attention. Topics covered: What a police shooting actually feels like — before, during, and after How to prepare your mind and your family for a critical incident Losing two fingers and passing the same physical as everyone else Identity loss after leaving the ERT and how to rebuild Why policing is not family — and why that distinction matters Cops for Cancer and 12+ years of giving back Mental health stigma in law enforcement and how to break through it The difference between the will to win and the will to train to win What great police trainers actually do differently Advice for anyone wanting to get on a tactical team 🎙️ Police Mentors is a podcast dedicated to sharing the hard-earned wisdom of experienced law enforcement professionals — the kind of conversations that don't happen in briefing rooms or on social media, but absolutely should. #PoliceMentors #LawEnforcement #PolicePodcast #SWAT #EmergencyResponseTeam #PoliceMentalHealth #FirstResponders #PoliceTraining #TacticalPolicing #PoliceCulture #CopsForCancer #MentalHealthMatters #FirstResponderMentalHealth #PoliceLife #BlueLine #ThinBlueLine #PTSDAwareness #Resilience #LeadershipDevelopment #policeofficer 00:00 Police-Mentors Podcast Episode 3 with Dave Ogilvy 00:10 Introduction 03:53 Leaving Emergency Response Work 09:01 Identity 11:51 Overcoming Injury 15:58 The Will To Train To Win 17:59 Cops For Cancer 23:25 Positive Impact 25:51 There's Magic In The Uniform 29:26 Thin Blue Line 37:41 Fallen Officers 39:45 Shared Danger In Policing 40:39 Understanding Violence 46:48 "Did I Treat You Fairly?" 49:48 "Cuff Tuff" 51:08 Treating People Fairly 53:17 Helping People 58:36 Mental Health 01:09:00 Understanding Lethal Force 01:13:33 Self-Stigma 01:17:31 Police Bonds 01:21:22 Integrating Trauma 01:26:05 I've Got A Problem 01:33:46 Advice For New Members Of A Team 01:41:54 Team Before Self 01:42:51 Conclusion Here is a link to a free chapter of my book on my website: https://markbouchard.ca/stigma/ [https://markbouchard.ca/stigma/] Or you can buy a paperback copy on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.ca/Setting-My-Sights-Stigma-Thoughts/dp/1738943003/ref=sr_1_1?crid=UT5YKTZC6EKM&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.3NhFgyk5IO9ESyDyBLRTuA.3pAVYHo9cIwh3z4-o5aoNDlfFc3_tkNxtZGDx_PZVqs&dib_tag=se&keywords=setting+my+sights+on+stigma&qid=1772649553&sprefix=setting+my+sight%2Caps%2C114&sr=8-1 [https://www.amazon.ca/Setting-My-Sights-Stigma-Thoughts/dp/1738943003/ref=sr_1_1?crid=UT5YKTZC6EKM&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.3NhFgyk5IO9ESyDyBLRTuA.3pAVYHo9cIwh3z4-o5aoNDlfFc3_tkNxtZGDx_PZVqs&dib_tag=se&keywords=setting+my+sights+on+stigma&qid=1772649553&sprefix=setting+my+sight%2Caps%2C114&sr=8-1]

Preparing For The Police Academy - Police Mentors Podcast Episode 7

Matt Domyancic shares his expertise with a background and both a division one NCAA strength coach and a police academy instructor. Matt has 3 master's degrees and shares a wealth of expertise by combining his knowledge of policing and human physiology. #policewellness #policeacademy 00:00 Preparing For The Police Academy 01:03 Physically Preparing For Police Academy 02:35 Know The Standards 05:48 Recovery - Sleep And Nutrition 12:06 Focus On Fundamentals 17:30 Strength Training Advice 21:49 Greasing The Groove 28:07 Injury Prevention - Know Your Limitations 33:33 Consistency Over Perfection 36:19 Cardio Training 40:55 Interval Training 42:58 Cardio Through Use Of Force Training 47:55 Mental Aspects Of Preparation 51:36 How To Connect With Matt Follow Matt on: His website: https://www.tacticalchaplain.com/ [https://www.tacticalchaplain.com/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-domyancic-b7203b6/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-domyancic-b7203b6/] Instagram: 1) https://www.instagram.com/thetacticalchaplain/ [https://www.instagram.com/thetacticalchaplain/] 2) https://www.instagram.com/thinbluelinespirituality/ [https://www.instagram.com/thinbluelinespirituality/] Check Out My Book: Setting My Sights On Stigma: Thoughts From an Injured Mind was written to help police officers with the challenges of police work. I share my experience of being a cop who was diagnosed with PTSD, and more importantly, the lessons that I learned which helped me to heal. I wrote this book to help other cops to prepare for the challenges of a career in policing. Here is a link to a free chapter on my website: https://markbouchard.ca/stigma/ [https://markbouchard.ca/stigma/]

Police-Mentors Podcast Episode 6: Organized Crime With Nathan Romas

This is an interview with Nathan Romas to provide an overview of understanding organized crime based on his experience working on a gang suppression team. #organizedcrime #policeacademy #policeleadership 00:00 Understanding Organized Crime With Nathan Romas 01:37 Leadership 06:01 Organized Crime Is A Complex Web 07:33 Read Books On Organized Crime 12:52 How This Has Helped You Working Gang Suppression? 18:04 Educating Up The Chain Of Command 19:10 Policing Needs To Be More Agile 25:06 Key Advice For New Gang Cops - Informant Handling 33:51 Communication Skills Are Crucial 36:47 Informant Experience 38:49 Psychopathy And Hitmen 40:52 Advice For Dealing With High Risk Gangsters 42:58 Undercover Policing 46:11 Leveraging Partnerships Outside Of Law Enforcement 48:03 What Society Needs To Change About Gang Enforcement 52:06 Other Podcast Resources 53:58 How To Connect With Nathan? Nathan Romas is a Canadian police officer, CEO of Vigilant Media Inc., and host of The Quiet Professional podcast which discusses topics of national security, intelligence, law enforcement, and justice. **Opinions and views expressed are his own unless otherwise stated. They do not represent that of any employer, associated group, or sponsor.** Links: https://linktr.ee/tqp780 [https://linktr.ee/tqp780] If you want to check out my own book Setting My Sights On Stigma, you can get a free copy of my ebook on my website by signing up to be notified of my next book. Here is a link to a free chapter on my website: https://markbouchard.ca/stigma/ [https://markbouchard.ca/stigma/] If you want to buy it, you can buy it on amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Setting-My-Sights-Stigma-Thoughts/dp/1738943003/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3JM6ILQ1RX8DO&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.3NhFgyk5IO9ESyDyBLRTuA.yBBEk7VWU3Rsw4Hmo9-AMgDjg5Th1Tj2QNFrWVdhf0E&dib_tag=se&keywords=setting+my+sights+on+stigma&qid=1758935206&sprefix=setting+my+sights+on+stigma%2Caps%2C137&sr=8-1 [https://www.amazon.com/Setting-My-Sights-Stigma-Thoughts/dp/1738943003/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3JM6ILQ1RX8DO&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.3NhFgyk5IO9ESyDyBLRTuA.yBBEk7VWU3Rsw4Hmo9-AMgDjg5Th1Tj2QNFrWVdhf0E&dib_tag=se&keywords=setting+my+sights+on+stigma&qid=1758935206&sprefix=setting+my+sights+on+stigma%2Caps%2C137&sr=8-1]

Police-Mentors Podcast #5 - My Experience As A Cop With Post-Traumatic Stress

This is where I share my experience of post-traumatic stress symptoms and how I am healing out loud. My goal is to help reduce mental health stigma and to help show other people that they can be proactive in taking care of their mental health. #policewellness #policeacademy #policeculture #police #posttraumaticgrowth #posttraumaticstress 00:00 Police-Mentors Podcast #5 - My Experience As A Cop With Post-Traumatic Stress 00:20 Healing Out Loud 04:14 Another Example of PTSD Symptoms 06:02 Nightmares 07:17 Psychosomatic Stress 08:38 Setting My Sights On Stigma 09:21 Self-Stigma 10:00 Passive Suicidal Ideation 12:02 Alcohol 13:23 Sleep 14:32 Science Based Treatment Options 16:34 Hope For A Better Future 19:03 Psychological Versus Physical Injuries 20:30 Emotional Survival For Law Enforcement If you want to check out my own book Setting My Sights On Stigma, you can get a free copy of my ebook on my website by signing up to be notified of my next book. Here is a link to a free chapter on my website: https://markbouchard.ca/stigma/ [https://markbouchard.ca/stigma/] If you want to buy it, you can buy it on amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Setting-My-Sights-Stigma-Thoughts/dp/1738943003/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3JM6ILQ1RX8DO&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.3NhFgyk5IO9ESyDyBLRTuA.yBBEk7VWU3Rsw4Hmo9-AMgDjg5Th1Tj2QNFrWVdhf0E&dib_tag=se&keywords=setting+my+sights+on+stigma&qid=1758935206&sprefix=setting+my+sights+on+stigma%2Caps%2C137&sr=8-1 [https://www.amazon.com/Setting-My-Sights-Stigma-Thoughts/dp/1738943003/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3JM6ILQ1RX8DO&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.3NhFgyk5IO9ESyDyBLRTuA.yBBEk7VWU3Rsw4Hmo9-AMgDjg5Th1Tj2QNFrWVdhf0E&dib_tag=se&keywords=setting+my+sights+on+stigma&qid=1758935206&sprefix=setting+my+sights+on+stigma%2Caps%2C137&sr=8-1]

Police-Mentors Podcast #4 - Police Suicide

This is an overview of some key suicide researchers and how I think their research is connected to police suicide. #policesuicide 00:00 Police-Mentors Podcast #4 - Police Suicide 00:56 Rethinking Suicide 02:47 Dr. Thomas Joyner's Model 04:31 You're Not Immune To This 04:57 My Experience Of Passive Suicidal Ideation 06:34 Perceived Burdensomness 07:39 Dr. John Violanti - Police Suicide: Epidemic In Blue 09:28 Practical Considerations For Preventing Police Suicide 10:42 Dr. Johnson - Fatal 10 For Law Enforcement Suicide 14:53 Ontario Coroner's Review Into 9 Police Suicides 16:47 CIPSRT 19:55 Lived Experience Of Police Widows 24:03 Help And Healing Are Possible 24:42 You Don't Want To Die 1) Police Suicide: Epidemic in Blue - Dr. John Violati: https://markbouchard.ca/police-suicides-epidemic-in-blue/ [https://markbouchard.ca/police-suicides-epidemic-in-blue/] 2) Practical Considerations for Preventing Police Suicide - Johnson, Papazoglu, Violanti and Pascarella: https://www.amazon.ca/Practical-Considerations-Preventing-Police-Suicide-ebook/dp/B09MK4PX72/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1GLGJ2UJAIJ7A&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.JvXN2hosL2y9S3nZOKg9gw.z2FaHFpNtb1DeMcZe0U3Yvs5b1e5IlaAK4DeB42edfs&dib_tag=se&keywords=practical+considerations+for+preventing+police+suicide&qid=1754428793&sprefix=practical+considerations+for+preventing+police+suicide%2Caps%2C151&sr=8-1 [https://www.amazon.ca/Practical-Considerations-Preventing-Police-Suicide-ebook/dp/B09MK4PX72/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1GLGJ2UJAIJ7A&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.JvXN2hosL2y9S3nZOKg9gw.z2FaHFpNtb1DeMcZe0U3Yvs5b1e5IlaAK4DeB42edfs&dib_tag=se&keywords=practical+considerations+for+preventing+police+suicide&qid=1754428793&sprefix=practical+considerations+for+preventing+police+suicide%2Caps%2C151&sr=8-1] 3) Why People Die By Suicide - Dr. Thomas Joiner: https://www.amazon.ca/Why-People-Suicide-Thomas-Joiner/dp/0674019016/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1FUJ64IG3IA1K&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.6oBX-6TRc_nVoEAGwBXs8Slwcv8g6ux_dWgnlGHCY4QgjIhKomEoUHJC3x_UeOlKFECyTCUFWeGZXWtapQsQBWp0gSq-M8eTyQsYv5l4snUmTNyKHbeWDmwoRBjmTqnAQSjLy81zp5ZfNUEFM14Xa3t23Nv06YgmasHTGHKXqGPqoN39wEbe-EYmnbW6Oy6dB50BB5M_Xq33qd8JlAHhsw.K_4E55rqkWusdAfyFQW-Lk0pcaEveWM4mAJE6WE9zf4&dib_tag=se&keywords=why+people+die+by+suicide&qid=1754428838&sprefix=why+people+die+by+suicide%2Caps%2C163&sr=8-1 [https://www.amazon.ca/Why-People-Suicide-Thomas-Joiner/dp/0674019016/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1FUJ64IG3IA1K&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.6oBX-6TRc_nVoEAGwBXs8Slwcv8g6ux_dWgnlGHCY4QgjIhKomEoUHJC3x_UeOlKFECyTCUFWeGZXWtapQsQBWp0gSq-M8eTyQsYv5l4snUmTNyKHbeWDmwoRBjmTqnAQSjLy81zp5ZfNUEFM14Xa3t23Nv06YgmasHTGHKXqGPqoN39wEbe-EYmnbW6Oy6dB50BB5M_Xq33qd8JlAHhsw.K_4E55rqkWusdAfyFQW-Lk0pcaEveWM4mAJE6WE9zf4&dib_tag=se&keywords=why+people+die+by+suicide&qid=1754428838&sprefix=why+people+die+by+suicide%2Caps%2C163&sr=8-1] 4) Myths About Suicide - Dr. Thomas Joiner: https://www.amazon.ca/Myths-about-Suicide-Thomas-Joiner/dp/0674061985/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3CM9YES4T17TX&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.kv2urACm-Iq2NJ6A2oNJ18hOAG5TAatCvdOFZQv-5TRdIg60Hvke1Aq3griCLtAzcTmANUjnfdx7JKz3ka332vbRdsSxSqFTup9E-KJN_A8.CaOdyOoVcrV0n_W-GsVbt8VNDSDNbbMgNFTmt6NHR9Y&dib_tag=se&keywords=myths+about+suicide&qid=1754428861&sprefix=myths+about+suicide%2Caps%2C163&sr=8-1 [https://www.amazon.ca/Myths-about-Suicide-Thomas-Joiner/dp/0674061985/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3CM9YES4T17TX&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.kv2urACm-Iq2NJ6A2oNJ18hOAG5TAatCvdOFZQv-5TRdIg60Hvke1Aq3griCLtAzcTmANUjnfdx7JKz3ka332vbRdsSxSqFTup9E-KJN_A8.CaOdyOoVcrV0n_W-GsVbt8VNDSDNbbMgNFTmt6NHR9Y&dib_tag=se&keywords=myths+about+suicide&qid=1754428861&sprefix=myths+about+suicide%2Caps%2C163&sr=8-1] 5) Rethinking Suicide: Why prevention fails and how we can do better - Craig Bryan: https://www.amazon.ca/Rethinking-Suicide-Prevention-Fails-Better-ebook/dp/B09LJ3BF1S/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3DX28IG2H2EV&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Zg7_DUo9fhrmS5h5cOFC5eP7Yssmhjz2YJGYSIyrxAdQf6qqIbM3DIMFzppLEajv_30KKv37C_KI5R_OyAM6-JmSNAuUBNp5IOUTCfIbm1uBMFtV7U3FioEyNM5zrZcTbUt50c4FC8bxGuHwC0OdR8wl_TOzu7qfCA7LPdBtHS6yUrYkotQoSGIlbhZvb4x4nS2D-HN3ykjvmjD-1zKOIy0YO5OXdzA4D5CPf-m8Id9wDTEUzVNvF0_fExk-x0BGWvL7eTfc4Fy7f_4KITDvRC8fjr6Zmd7g4GXd8E2WmrU.LV_ceuzcCVsqcnjNSIHUbdCb9ypbCWi5rzwxtfCRclw&dib_tag=se&keywords=rethinking+suicide&qid=1754428907&sprefix=rethinking+suicide%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-1 [https://www.amazon.ca/Rethinking-Suicide-Prevention-Fails-Better-ebook/dp/B09LJ3BF1S/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3DX28IG2H2EV&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Zg7_DUo9fhrmS5h5cOFC5eP7Yssmhjz2YJGYSIyrxAdQf6qqIbM3DIMFzppLEajv_30KKv37C_KI5R_OyAM6-JmSNAuUBNp5IOUTCfIbm1uBMFtV7U3FioEyNM5zrZcTbUt50c4FC8bxGuHwC0OdR8wl_TOzu7qfCA7LPdBtHS6yUrYkotQoSGIlbhZvb4x4nS2D-HN3ykjvmjD-1zKOIy0YO5OXdzA4D5CPf-m8Id9wDTEUzVNvF0_fExk-x0BGWvL7eTfc4Fy7f_4KITDvRC8fjr6Zmd7g4GXd8E2WmrU.LV_ceuzcCVsqcnjNSIHUbdCb9ypbCWi5rzwxtfCRclw&dib_tag=se&keywords=rethinking+suicide&qid=1754428907&sprefix=rethinking+suicide%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-1] 6) Ontario Coroner's Inquest into Police Suicide: https://markbouchard.ca/suicidal-ideation-plans-and-attempts-among-public-safety-personnel-in-canada/ [https://markbouchard.ca/suicidal-ideation-plans-and-attempts-among-public-safety-personnel-in-canada/] 7) Don't Forget Your Roots - Sarah Routhier: https://markbouchard.ca/dont-forget-your-roots/ [https://markbouchard.ca/dont-forget-your-roots/] https://www.amazon.ca/Dont-Forget-Your-Roots-organizations/dp/177790840X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=Q82R1UIALGYQ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gAeCTD3unEuemBixNcXCZDV8p7IaXt1gdkr1lsfhf3-xiubRkzNXa-bdytdlH1XUG2qY9FybQG-uy0MdM5BPDKB4Ui6ZNdGzroN0NAJs-zsFp3EX-GCIv-1lUZOKV3KxfrFYayrXbbvDWOgojtPnKx8A3ZWkMIRWS43xLRwx_i-sd3JAOpI7SUhqSvnrKatiTi3YkNEgw8LER6r29ud9vLhrhJXnpIZXlqkXt7WFWr_bnAMzCTbMFqObhGC_1iDotGBO_vs-zcREh9o9s4TJQo7KcUhHyjjxmwj-DqyfMQM.R6VFoZ9AV1eWq0jTSkYgln-g_AVekGTMr14RmiIBbyI&dib_tag=se&keywords=don%27t+forget+your+roots&qid=1754428961&sprefix=don%27t+forget+your+root%2Caps%2C164&sr=8-1 [https://www.amazon.ca/Dont-Forget-Your-Roots-organizations/dp/177790840X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=Q82R1UIALGYQ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gAeCTD3unEuemBixNcXCZDV8p7IaXt1gdkr1lsfhf3-xiubRkzNXa-bdytdlH1XUG2qY9FybQG-uy0MdM5BPDKB4Ui6ZNdGzroN0NAJs-zsFp3EX-GCIv-1lUZOKV3KxfrFYayrXbbvDWOgojtPnKx8A3ZWkMIRWS43xLRwx_i-sd3JAOpI7SUhqSvnrKatiTi3YkNEgw8LER6r29ud9vLhrhJXnpIZXlqkXt7WFWr_bnAMzCTbMFqObhGC_1iDotGBO_vs-zcREh9o9s4TJQo7KcUhHyjjxmwj-DqyfMQM.R6VFoZ9AV1eWq0jTSkYgln-g_AVekGTMr14RmiIBbyI&dib_tag=se&keywords=don%27t+forget+your+roots&qid=1754428961&sprefix=don%27t+forget+your+root%2Caps%2C164&sr=8-1] 8) Finding My Fire - Sheri Lux: https://www.amazon.ca/Finding-My-Fire-Sheri-Lux-ebook/dp/B0BP2M9J2B/ref=sr_1_1?crid=102F9UY8XJRMY&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.MLYUbcpNXl7rCtE03y3xzVxbzvnSNREf2Jtg1q4zJtOhv3hauOpwcL30poFBSMEMPR4x5mY6XUHlwZeW-vfm9IIRE6NsdwN7FWsWJOi9L8mAKSgiiM8rfVUr40ynY8GvWHDBipAj9gcVTJhwd_nKkLpTHevHQcB5w0JrzuTpN-zLTyuF8xeso_BaMYy2CZjIpzjjvQ5sy8v9GE0HWCSrMQ.GRYb2EkSHeTLXQF3zVJZQgA9Ujdckomc-UDGCa1HiSs&dib_tag=se&keywords=finding+my+fire&qid=1754428995&sprefix=finding+my+fir%2Caps%2C163&sr=8-1 [https://www.amazon.ca/Finding-My-Fire-Sheri-Lux-ebook/dp/B0BP2M9J2B/ref=sr_1_1?crid=102F9UY8XJRMY&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.MLYUbcpNXl7rCtE03y3xzVxbzvnSNREf2Jtg1q4zJtOhv3hauOpwcL30poFBSMEMPR4x5mY6XUHlwZeW-vfm9IIRE6NsdwN7FWsWJOi9L8mAKSgiiM8rfVUr40ynY8GvWHDBipAj9gcVTJhwd_nKkLpTHevHQcB5w0JrzuTpN-zLTyuF8xeso_BaMYy2CZjIpzjjvQ5sy8v9GE0HWCSrMQ.GRYb2EkSHeTLXQF3zVJZQgA9Ujdckomc-UDGCa1HiSs&dib_tag=se&keywords=finding+my+fire&qid=1754428995&sprefix=finding+my+fir%2Caps%2C163&sr=8-1] 9) Dr. Olivia Johnson and the Blue Wall Institutes Fatal Ten Factors for police suicide: https://www.bw-institute.com/our-team/dr-olivia-johnson/ [https://www.bw-institute.com/our-team/dr-olivia-johnson/] If you want to check out my own book Setting My Sights On Stigma, you can get a free copy of my ebook on my website by signing up to be notified of my next book. Here is a link to a free chapter on my website: https://markbouchard.ca/stigma/ [https://markbouchard.ca/stigma/]