First Response with PepperBall CEO Bob Plaschke
"First Response," is an interview series hosted by PepperBall CEO Bob Plaschke. This series aims to shine a spotlight on the thought leaders within the public safety industry and provide a platform for these individuals to share their experiences, insights, and the valuable lessons they've learned through their careers in law enforcement.
Podcasting since 2024 • 20 episodes
First Response with PepperBall CEO Bob Plaschke
Latest Episodes
First Response Podcast with Bob Plaschke, Episode 1 - Sgt. Michael Sugrue Walnut Creek Police Department (Ret.): Relentless Courage - PTSI and Police Leadership
In this debut episode, PepperBall CEO Bob Plaschke speaks with former Air Force captain and Walnut Creek Police Sergeant (ret.) Michael Sugrue, author of Relentless Courage, a book that chronicles his personal battle with mental health...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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First Response Podcast with Bob Plaschke, Episode 19: Chief Scott Hughes, Hamilton Township, Warren County, OH: From Hypervigilance To Better Training: A Chief’s Case For Major-League Policing
The front line is loud, but the mindset behind it is louder. Chief Scott Hughes joins us to unpack the lived reality of hypervigilance, why officers won’t sit with their backs to the door, and what constant scanning does to stress, health, and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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40:52
First Response with Bob Plaschke Episode 18, Doug Shoemaker Chief of Police, Denton, TX Police Department (Ret.): Leadership in Crisis: Navigating Modern Policing Challenges
What does policing look like beyond the dramatized TV portrayals and sensationalized headlines? In this illuminating conversation with retired Chief Doug Shoemaker, we uncover the profound realities of modern law enforcement leadership and the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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41:09
First Response with Bob Plaschke Episode 17 - Chief Ken Wallentine: You Matter Like I Matter: Rebuilding Trust in Law Enforcement
What does it mean to carry five generations of law enforcement legacy? Ken Wallentine, the Chief of the West Jordan (Utah) Police Department, takes us on a remarkable journey through 150 years of family policing history—from his great-great-gre...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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36:02
First Response with Bob Plaschke Episode 16 - Lt. Davin Cole (Ret.): Breaking Silence: A Hidden Mental Health Crisis
When retired Lieutenant Davin Cole reveals that police officers experience three to five traumatic events every month—the equivalent of what most civilians face in an entire lifetime—you begin to understand the monumental mental health challeng...
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