Tactical Tangents

In this short episode, Jim introduces the idea of layering safety and security to "trap errors" and mitigate the risk of human error. We want to help you do dangerous jobs safely. Like what we're doing? Head over to Patreon and give us a buck for each new episode. You can also make a one-time contribution at GoFundMe. Intro music credit Bensound.com Photo Credit : BenAveling

School Shootings seem to be on the rise, is gun control the answer? How many red flags does someone have to show before you intervene? Let's look at the evidence and learn from the recent cases like Parkland and Uvalde. Links: A Study of the Pre-Attack Behaviors of Active Shooters in the US ALERRT Active Attack Data Why Meadow Died by Andrew Pollack and Max Eden Like what we're doing? Head over to Patreon and give us a buck for each new episode. You can also make a one-time contribution at GoFundMe. Intro music credit Bensound.com

*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" tabindex="-1" data-turn-id= "request-67245502-ea58-8012-9dd0-db230dc4bb0e-1" data-testid= "conversation-turn-108" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn= "assistant"> Mike and Jim break down how tactical commanders accelerate decision-making in dynamic, high-risk environments by clearly framing the problem, establishing commander's intent, and defining acceptable risk. They discuss how clarity of purpose and trust in subordinates reduce friction, enable decentralized execution, and allow decisions to be made at the speed of the problem rather than the speed of approval. We discuss how disciplined initiative and violence of action are cultivated through pre-established decision thresholds (the "line in the sand"), implicit communication, and a command climate that rewards decisive action when plans degrade and uncertainty is unavoidable. Like what we're doing? Head over to Patreon and give us a buck for each new episode. You can also make a one-time contribution at GoFundMe. Intro music credit Bensound.com

Mike has a quick rant about when someone says "Be safe tonight!" What does that even mean? Link: The "X" defined Like what we're doing? Head over to Patreon and give us a buck for each new episode. You can also make a one-time contribution at GoFundMe. Intro music credit Bensound.com

People who have worked together long enough can almost read each other's minds, and that sense of shared consciousness and implicit communication is the secret sauce to taking a team dynamic to the next level. Mike and Jim discuss group dynamics and ways to develop the bonds to take teamwork to the next level. Links: Boyd: The Fighter Pilot Who Changed the Art of War By Robert Coram The Starfish and the Spider: The Unstoppable Power of Leaderless Organizations by Ori Brafman Shared Consciousness and High Performing Teams by Khe Hy: Like what we're doing? Head over to Patreon and give us a buck for each new episode. You can also make a one-time contribution at GoFundMe. Intro music credit Bensound.com

An ex-police officer went off the deep end and committed a series of ambushes as he sought revenge for alleged injustices that lead to his firing. Christopher Dorner declared "unconventional, asymmetric warfare" against LAPD and targeted police officers and their families, resulting in 4 murders and several other attempts. Dorner's story ended when Deputies cornered him in a cabin and set the place on fire with burning chemical munitions. Mike tells the story with some editorial on tactics and mis-steps of law enforcement along the way. Warnings Unheeded by Andy Brown Dorner Wikipedia Article LA Times Series Like what we're doing? Head over to Patreon and give us a buck for each new episode. You can also make a one-time contribution at GoFundMe. Intro music credit Bensound.com

Four refugees entered a "Good Guy" electronics store and took over 40 employees hostage. After hours of deteriorating crisis negotiations, a SWAT team conducted a dynamic hostage rescue. We cover the "doomed captives" concept, tactical considerations, and what went right and wrong. YouTube Clip Wikipedia page Heads or Tails: A True Hostage Story of Terror, Torture and Ultimate Survival A Clear Shot - Movie Like what we're doing? Head over to Patreon and give us a buck for each new episode. You can also make a one-time contribution at GoFundMe. Intro music credit Bensound.com

Jim gives us a quick review of the key tactical and strategic lessons coming out of Ukraine, including things like the role of tanks in modern conflict, drones and air power, and information warfare. Russia has been learning lots of lessons like: stay out of Ukraine! Bayraktar Video Like what we're doing? Head over to Patreon and give us a buck for each new episode. You can also make a one-time contribution at GoFundMe. Intro music credit Bensound.com

Whether you are trying to deliver consistent training to thousands of people or manage a major critical incident one thing is for certain: More is not always better. But a lot of tasks at major events are manpower intensive and we need to make the most of the available resources. This is a thought exercise especially for people who work in either really big or really small organizations who want to be able to scale up or down according to their needs, and who need to develop expertise in their front line troops and supervisors. Like what we're doing? Head over to Patreon and give us a buck for each new episode. You can also make a one-time contribution at GoFundMe. Intro music credit Bensound.com

Mike is a retired Special Agent from Homeland Security Investigations who also worked as a local cop back in the day. Now Mike hosts the ASP Podcast where he deep-dives critical self-defense encounters from both the civilian and public safety worlds. We compare and contrast federal and local law enforcement, and then we talk about some of the aggregate trends and lessons from the interviews he's done since he started the podcast for Active Self Protection. Like what we're doing? Head over to Patreon and give us a buck for each new episode. You can also make a one-time contribution at GoFundMe. Intro music credit Bensound.com