Category Archives for "Professional"
June 12, 2019
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Ask WYE – Issue 22 – Don’t Wait for Tomorrow with Andy Borello
Another installment of our advice to first responders of the past, friend of the show Andy Borello sent us a Speakpipe with some fantastic advice: Don’t listen to Little Orphan Annie. OK, we’re paraphrasing, but waiting for the sun to come out tomorrow is not good advice, as we learn from this retired, veteran cop. […]
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June 5, 2019
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Firefighter Mentorship with Instructor Chris Baker
Instructor Chris Baker joins WYE to discuss Firefighter Mentorship and why it is so important for experienced Firefighters, Medics and Officers to pass along what they know before retirement. This week we discuss: Why mentorship is actually LESS than what you think it is but will have far more impact than you ever imagined The […]
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May 22, 2019
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Doug Wyllie, PoliceOne, and the Policing Matters Podcast
Policing Matters Podcast host Doug Wyllie stops by the MCPD Studios for a chat about his role as former Editor of PoliceOne.com with no cop experience and how smart departments shape the media narrative. The guys crowded around one microphone while Doug spread out and really explored the space. We haven’t budgeted your donations from […]
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May 15, 2019
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Ask WYE – Issue 20 – IFAK Individual First Aid Kit
Law Enforcement and EMS are sometimes required to carry specific equipment if they themselves are injured in the line of duty, especially in an active shooter scenario. This week WYE asks Motorcop what he carries in his IFAK (Individual First Aid Kit) and the answer may surprise you! This week we learn: What 4 things […]
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May 8, 2019
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Rod Rifredi from Below 100 and how to prevent LODD
Below100.org aims to prevent line of duty deaths (LODD) by changing the culture of the three disciplines to allow for more common sense and less machismo. Rod Rifredi joins WYE to discuss the basic tenets of Below100.org, including: Wear your belt Wear your vest Watch your speed What’s Important Now? Don’t be complacent But, as […]
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April 24, 2019
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Promotional Interview 101 with Andrew Borrello
Passing the promotional oral board exam can be tricky but today’s guest has all the answers to ensure you maximize each answer! Author, and retired Captain Andy Borrello, has almost 20 years of experience dealing with promotional exams. His book, Police Promotions Super Course, walks a potential candidate through everything you need to know to […]
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April 17, 2019
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Ask WYE – Issue 18 – Advice 15+ Years in the Making
We asked those of you on the job for 15 years or more to send us what advice you would give the rookie you. Today we crack open the mailbox and give you advice from two of your fellow listeners that we think fit nicely together. The first two we’ll feature are from Rod and […]
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April 10, 2019
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MC’s Aspirations for Promotion
This episode wraps up MC’s adventure through preparing for the Sergeant’s exam with an announcement that he got the results and he made the promotion list! Now what? Does he sit down with the family and discuss shifts or assignments that won’t work, such as weekend graves or radio? Has he looked around other Sgt. […]
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March 27, 2019
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Naked Shenanigans and Body Cams
In case you’re tuning in hoping one of your hosts is described in the title, we’ll spare you that and instead bring you a story out of Orangeburg South Carolina where 26 year old Paul Tarashuck was hit and killed shortly after EMTs failed to treat him properly while PD watched. Possibly MORE shocking than […]
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March 13, 2019
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Leadership with Dr Jack Enter Part 2
Dr Jack Enter is still in the studio as your hosts, Motorcop and the Happy Medic change topics from what it takes to become a leader to what it takes to BE a good leader. This episode starts with making MC a Sergeant and we dive right into what it takes to lead by example, […]
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