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A Tactical Pause: Leading in Law Enforcement
A Tactical Pause is the podcast for law enforcement officers and first responders at every stage of their career—from rookies to retirees. Hosted by retired Chief Deputy John Creamer, Deputy Executive Director of the Florida Deputy Sheriffs Association, this show delivers thoughtful and relevant conversations to help you navigate the ever-evolving landscape of public safety. Each episode dives into topics such as policing trends, officer wellness, financial planning and crime patterns. Industry…
Episodes
A Tactical Pause: Leading in Law EnforcementEpisode 42: How Early Detection Saved a Life
Listen as Wayne Rambo, a Marine Corps combat veteran, retired police officer and longtime FDSA board member, reflects on his 20-year career and his work…
A Tactical Pause: Leading in Law EnforcementEpisode 41: Grady Judd – Polk County Sheriff
Listen as Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd discusses Florida's proposed Amendment 3 and its potential impact on local government funding and public safety. He…
A Tactical Pause: Leading in Law EnforcementEpisode 40: Gator DeLoach - Putnam County Sheriff
Listen as Putnam County Sheriff Gator DeLoach discusses leadership, resilience and his 25-year career in law enforcement. He and host John Creamer explore the…
A Tactical Pause: Leading in Law EnforcementEpisode 39: Lori Alhadeff – Make Our Schools Safe
School safety remains a critical concern for communities across the country, and effective emergency response can make all the difference when seconds count…
A Tactical Pause: Leading in Law EnforcementEpisode 38: Chief George Perera – Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office
Artificial intelligence and cybercrime are evolving rapidly, and law enforcement agencies are increasingly challenged to keep pace with emerging technology and…
A Tactical Pause: Leading in Law EnforcementEpisode 37: Kent Showalter - Attorney
Law enforcement officers prepare for the risks of the job, but many never prepare for what happens if they don't make it home. After spending their careers…
A Tactical Pause: Leading in Law EnforcementEpisode 36: Anthony Seguin - Citrus County Fire Rescue and Technology Advocate
In this episode, host John Creamer talks with firefighter, paramedic, entrepreneur and technology advocate Anthony Seguin about leadership, wellness and the…
A Tactical Pause: Leading in Law EnforcementEpisode 35: Israel Reyes
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A Tactical Pause: Leading in Law EnforcementEpisode 34: George Sichler, New York Police Department (Ret.)
In this episode, host John Creamer speaks with retired New York Police Department officer George Sichler, whose 20-year career included patrol, gang…
A Tactical Pause: Leading in Law EnforcementEpisode 33: Shade McMillian – Leon County Sheriff's Office
In this episode, host John Creamer talks with Leon County Sheriff's Office Sergeant Shade McMillian to discuss recruiting and retention in law enforcement…
A Tactical Pause: Leading in Law EnforcementEpisode 32: Bonnie Eckman – Sensory Specialist
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A Tactical Pause: Leading in Law EnforcementEpisode 31: Chief Deputy Audie Rowell
In this episode, host John Creamer is joined by retired Chief Deputy Audie Rowell to reflect on a decades-long career in law enforcement — from patrol to…
A Tactical Pause: Leading in Law EnforcementThirty Episodes Strong: A Tactical Pause at One Year
In this episode, host John Creamer reflects on why the podcast began and revisits some of its most impactful moments — lessons learned, lives touched and where…
A Tactical Pause: Leading in Law EnforcementEpisode 29: Kimberly Caruso
In this episode, host John Creamer is joined by retired Miami Police Commander Kimberly Caruso to discuss the realities of a career in law enforcement — from…
A Tactical Pause: Leading in Law EnforcementEpisode 28: Jamie Peterson - Tallahassee-Leon County Consolidated Dispatch Agency
In this episode, host John Creamer speaks with Jamie Peterson of the Leon County Consolidated Dispatch Agency (CDA) about the response to the April 17, 2025…
A Tactical Pause: Leading in Law EnforcementEpisode 27: Mike Abbey - Tallahassee-Leon County Consolidated Dispatch Agency
In this episode, host John Creamer speaks with Mike Abbey of the Leon County Consolidated Dispatch Agency about the response to the April 17, 2025, active…
A Tactical Pause: Leading in Law EnforcementEpisode 26: Miami Dade County Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz
In this episode, host John Creamer talks with Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz of the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office about her historic first year as Miami-Dade's…
A Tactical Pause: Leading in Law EnforcementEpisode 25: U.S. Rep. Jimmy Patronis
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A Tactical Pause: Leading in Law EnforcementEpisode 24: Tracy Hejmanowski, Ph.D. – First Responder Project
In this episode, host John Creamer talks with Tracy Hejmanowski, Ph.D., a combat trauma psychologist with almost 20 years of experience supporting military and…
A Tactical Pause: Leading in Law EnforcementEpisode 23: Michael Laidler
In this episode, host John Creamer is joined by Michael Laidler, a leadership keynote speaker and resilience strategist with more than 20 years of experience…
A Tactical Pause: Leading in Law EnforcementEpisode 22: Corporal Jeffery "JP" James-Potts, Orange County Sheriff's Office (Part 2)
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A Tactical Pause: Leading in Law EnforcementEpisode 21: Corporal Jeffery "JP" James-Potts, Orange County Sheriff's Office (Part 1)
In this episode, host John Creamer is joined by Corporal Jeffery "JP" James-Potts of the Orange County Sheriff's Office for Part 1 of his extraordinary story…
A Tactical Pause: Leading in Law EnforcementEpisode 20: Bridget Truxillo, JD - Lady Law Shield
In this episode, host John Creamer is joined by Bridget Truxillo, JD, a former deputy sheriff, practicing lawyer and founder of My Protective Wellness and Lady…
A Tactical Pause: Leading in Law EnforcementEpisode 19: Remembering TPD Sgt. Dale Green
In this episode, host John Creamer honors Sgt. Daniel "Dale" Green, a respected Tallahassee Police Department officer who was killed in the line of duty in…
A Tactical Pause: Leading in Law EnforcementEpisode 18: Leah Kaylor, Ph.D., MSCP
In this episode, host John Creamer is joined by Leah Kaylor, Ph.D., MSCP, a licensed clinical psychologist for the FBI and best-selling author of If Sleep Were…
A Tactical Pause: Leading in Law EnforcementEpisode 17: Bonnie Eckman - Sensory Specialist
In this episode, host John Creamer speaks with Bonnie Eckman, a mental health and addiction recovery professional with more than a decade of experience in…
A Tactical Pause: Leading in Law EnforcementEpisode 16: Capt. Joshua Bitsko (Ret.)
On this episode, host John Creamer is joined by Captain Joshua Bitsko, who retired from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department after decades of service…
A Tactical Pause: Leading in Law EnforcementEpisode 15: Matt Dunagan - Florida Sheriffs Association Executive Director
In this episode, host John Creamer speaks with Matt Dunagan, executive director of the Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA), the largest sheriffs association in…
A Tactical Pause: Leading in Law EnforcementEpisode 14: Major George Perera - Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office
In this episode, host John Creamer speaks with Major George Perera of the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office. Major Perera serves as Commander of the Miami-Dade…
A Tactical Pause: Leading in Law EnforcementEpisode 13: Capt. Kelly Burke, Tallahassee Police Department
On this episode, host John Creamer talks with Capt. Kelly Burke about the vital role of law enforcement chaplaincy programs. Captain Burke served 25 years with…
A Tactical Pause: Leading in Law EnforcementEpisode 12: Lt. Robbie Robinson
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A Tactical Pause: Leading in Law EnforcementEpisode 11: Podcast Rewind with Host John Creamer
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A Tactical Pause: Leading in Law EnforcementEpisode 10: Chief Chris Summers, Leon County Sheriff's Office
In this episode, host John Creamer speaks with Chief Chris Summers of the Leon County Sheriff's Office. With over 40 years of experience in municipal, county…
A Tactical Pause: Leading in Law EnforcementEpisode 9: David Odom - Consolidated Dispatch Agency
In this episode, host John Creamer speaks with David Odom, director of the Consolidated Dispatch Agency in Tallahassee, one of the largest consolidated…
A Tactical Pause: Leading in Law EnforcementEpisode 8: Miami Dade County Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz
In this episode, host John Creamer speaks with Miami Dade County Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz, the first duly elected sheriff of Miami-Dade County in decades…
A Tactical Pause: Leading in Law EnforcementEpisode 7: Shelley Stevens, LMFT
In this episode, host John Creamer speaks with counselor Shelley Stevens, LMFT. Shelley has been committed to and involved in recovery work for 20 years. Her…
A Tactical Pause: Leading in Law EnforcementEpisode 6: Doug and Karen Monda -- Survive First
On this episode of A Tactical Pause, Host John Creamer is joined by Doug and Karen Monda, founders of Survive First. Survive First emerged from the personal…
A Tactical Pause: Leading in Law EnforcementEpisode 5: Dr. Michael Steele
In this episode of A Tactical Pause, host John Creamer welcomes Dr. Michael Steele, Ed.D., a former U.S. Marine, retired Orange County deputy sheriff and…
A Tactical Pause: Leading in Law EnforcementEpisode 4: Walton County Sheriff Mike Adkinson
In this episode of A Tactical Pause, host John Creamer sits down with Walton County Sheriff Mike Adkinson to explore emerging technology trends in law…
A Tactical Pause: Leading in Law EnforcementEpisode 3: Matt Walsh – FDLE Deputy Commissioner
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A Tactical Pause: Leading in Law EnforcementEpisode 2: Larry Beresnoy - President of TacOps
In this episode, host John Creamer speaks with Larry Beresnoy, president of TacOps, about the critical role of timely and relevant tactical training. They…
A Tactical Pause: Leading in Law EnforcementEpisode 1: FDSA Executive Director Keith Dean
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