A Tactical Pause: Leading in Law Enforcement

A Tactical Pause: Leading in Law Enforcement

Florida Deputy Sheriffs Association

Episodes 29
Avg. Duration 52m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (7)
Since Mar 2025
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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Episodic
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97%
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About This Podcast

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 thought leaders join the conversation to explore the future of law enforcement—covering intelligence-led policing, emerging technologies and more. Through it all, leadership remains the thread that ties every discussion together. Step back, gain critical insights and lead with confidence in your career.

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Recent Episodes

Episode 29: Kimberly Caruso

Apr 08, 2026 55m

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 the academy to command. They discuss the…

Episode 28: Jamie Peterson - Tallahassee-Leon County Consolidated Dispatch Agency

Mar 25, 2026 57m

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, active shooter incident at Florida State…

Episode 27: Mike Abbey - Tallahassee-Leon County Consolidated Dispatch Agency

Mar 11, 2026 1h 14m

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 shooter incident at Florida State…

Episode 26: Miami Dade County Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz

Feb 25, 2026 52m

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 first elected sheriff since 1966. She shares…

Episode 25: U.S. Rep. Jimmy Patronis

Feb 11, 2026 41m

In this episode, host John Creamer is joined by U.S. Rep. Jimmy Patronis to discuss his path from growing up in a Florida family restaurant business to serving as Florida's chief financial officer…

Episode 24: Tracy Hejmanowski, Ph.D. – First Responder Project

Jan 29, 2026 50m

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 first responders, about her transition…

Episode 23: Michael Laidler

Jan 14, 2026 1h 3m

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 in high-pressure local and federal law…

Episode 22: Corporal Jeffery "JP" James-Potts, Orange County Sheriff's Office (Part 2)

Dec 31, 2025 53m

In this episode, host John Creamer continues his conversation with Orange County Cpl. Jeffery James-Potts about his extraordinary story of survival, resilience and leadership under extreme pressure.…

Episode 21: Corporal Jeffery "JP" James-Potts, Orange County Sheriff's Office (Part 1)

Dec 17, 2025 1h 21m

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 of survival, resilience and leadership…

Episode 20: Bridget Truxillo, JD - Lady Law Shield

Dec 05, 2025 51m

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 Law Shield. After leaving her role as a…

Episode 19: Remembering TPD Sgt. Dale Green

Nov 19, 2025 18m

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 2002. His death forever changed the agency…

Episode 18: Leah Kaylor, Ph.D., MSCP

Nov 05, 2025 50m

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 Drug. Drawing on years of clinical…

Episode 17: Bonnie Eckman - Sensory Specialist

Oct 22, 2025 56m

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 trauma-informed care. With a background in…

Episode 16: Capt. Joshua Bitsko (Ret.)

Oct 08, 2025 57m

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 in K9, SWAT and leadership roles. Captain…

Episode 15: Matt Dunagan - Florida Sheriffs Association Executive Director

Sep 24, 2025 56m

In this episode, host John Creamer speaks with Matt Dunagan, executive director of the Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA), the largest sheriffs association in the nation. Dunagan reflects on his path…

Episode 14: Major George Perera - Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office

Sep 10, 2025 55m

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 Sheriff's Office's Cyber Crimes Bureau and…

Episode 13: Capt. Kelly Burke, Tallahassee Police Department

Aug 27, 2025 56m

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 the Tallahassee Police Department…

Episode 12: Lt. Robbie Robinson

Aug 13, 2025 57m

In this episode, Lt. Robbie Robinson joins host John Creamer to share financial survival tips every first responder should hear. With 30 years at the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office, Robbie has…

Episode 11: Podcast Rewind with Host John Creamer

Jul 31, 2025 40m

On this episode of A Tactical Pause, join host John Creamer for a summer rewind. He takes a look back at the first 10 episodes of the show and goes into more detail about some of the pressing issues…

Episode 10: Chief Chris Summers, Leon County Sheriff's Office

Jul 16, 2025 1h 1m

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 and university law enforcement, Chief…

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A Tactical Pause: Leading in Law Enforcement has published 29 episodes since March 2025, covering topics in Education, Self-Improvement.

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A Tactical Pause: Leading in Law Enforcement is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 52m.

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