On this episode we sit down with The Former TTPOA President Graham Smith and totally embarrass him.  Graham as been a mentor, brother and leader to so many people throughout his long TTPOA career.  Thank you for everything you've done for us and we love you... Graham has been with the Irving Police Department since 1990. He worked in the Patrol Div, Gang Unit and in 2001 he transferred to the Tactical Unit/SWAT where he served full-time for 18 years.  He is currently assigned as an academy...

On this episode we sit down with new TTPOA board member Jake Labhart.  Jake is a former Army Infantryman, who upon leaving the military founded In Extremis Performance where he worked with law enforcement special operations units at the federal, state, and local level. Over the last 5 years he has worked exclusively with law enforcement special operations units to build human performance programs to optimize performance, readiness, and longevity.  He began developing research backed physical...

On this episode we sit down with Matt Smith of Dallas SWAT and discuss "No Knock and Knock & Announce" warrant service.  We understand that this is a hot topic in the current climate facing Law Enforcement and SWAT Teams across the country and we would like for you to make your own decision. Matt has been with DPD for 22 years and a part of Dallas SWAT for over 17 years.  Matt has taught Basic SWAT, Advanced SWAT, Hazardous Warrant Entry, Hostage Rescue CQB, Advanced Hostage Rescue CQB,...

In this episode we sit down with husband and wife team Chase and Heather Twedell of F1RST (First Responder Stress and Trauma) and Nate from the Sports Academy at The Star. https://www.htwedell.org https://thestar.sportsacademy.us Dr. Heather Twedell received her doctorate in forensic psychology from Alliant University in 2011.  She is a licensed psychologist in the states of Texas and California.  Dr. Twedell's work with first responders, along with her family ties to law enforcement, gives...

On this episode we sit down with current LE / SWAT Wives and discuss the realities of being married to an LEO.

We sit down with Scott Jedlinski of Modern Samurai Project and some guy named Russ.  Scott Jedlinski is a lifelong martial artist (TKD, Muay Thai, BJJ). He has received hundreds of hours of training from people considered to be the best in the industry ranging from tactical/self-defense to competition. ​Scott is a Master class shooter in USPSA and is the 16th recipient of the F.A.S.T Drill (#15) coin along with being a four stripe BJJ Purple Belt under Charles Gomes of Gracie Barra. Russ is...

We talk with the new TTPOA President and the Vendor Coordinator to discuss the 2022 TTPOA SWAT Conference.  The conference this year will be held at the Kalahari Resort in Round Rock..  Guys check out TTPOA.org for more updates to come...!!! https://www.ttpoa.org https://www.kalahariresorts.com/texas/

On this episode we sit down with Matt Pranka who is the owner of Xray Alpha, has 26 years of military experience in Special Operations and is a USPSA Grand Master in production Division.

Day 3 is done and all that is left is the Obstacle Course.....!!!  We sit down with the Texas A&M Marksman Team and the Team Leader from Brazos County SWAT and go over the events from Day 3 of the comp.

Day 2 of the 2021 TTPOA SWAT Competition.....  We sit down and go over the events of the day and the overall standings.  The Rocky Run, Hostage Rescue and the Jungle Run.  

Today was the first day of the 2021 TTPOA Competition where all 33 teams ran the Sniper Challenge.....   We sit down with the Lubbock SWAT who took first place and with Neenah PD, WI who traveled 19 hours to get the the competition.  The 2021 competition is off and running boys...!!   Stay Safe and Train Hard 

The night before the start of the 2021 TTPOA SWAT Competition....! We sit down with TTPOA Board members and two team members of the San Antonio SWAT Team.  San Antonio is a 13X winner of the competition and you'll understand why after you listen to this episode...  Good Luck to all teams... Stay Safe and Train Hard...!!!

Clint Bruce was born in Arkansas and raised in Texas. A standout football player, Bruce was given the opportunity to play at multiple Division One programs. Ultimately, Bruce took his sense of patriotism and passion for the game to the United States Naval Academy. Bruce is one of the most decorated Navy Athletes in the Academy’s history. He was a four-year letter winner, captain of the football team, MVP, and named to multiple all-star teams during his career. Bruce is also one of the few...

On this episode we sit down with SWAT Team Leaders and talk leadership on several levels.  This is part one of a two part series.  Part two of this series will be us and the Team Leaders answering your "Leadership Questions"..   Please send us all your leadership questions.   Please summit questions to [email protected]

As a Marine for over 20 years (12 active duty), the majority of his military career has been serving as a reconnaissance team leader. Cliff has done several deployments including both Desert Shield and Desert Storm in 1990 & 1991. In 1992, Cliff again deployed, this time to Somalia. Cliff finished his active duty in San Diego as a drill instructor. In 1996, Cliff left active duty to spend more time with his family and joined the LAPD. During his time as a police officer, Cliff has worked...

Erica Gaines is the President and CEO of TacMobility: Controlling the Mind + the Machine, a training program whose vision is to heal the racial divide between people of color (POC) and police officers through law enforcement wellness and community dialogue.  Having met over 100,000 officers since 2013, “The Knife Girl'' has gained wide acceptance into the LEO community. While an unlikely candidate to advocate for police, this dark-skinned, multi-racial woman from Phoenix, AZ, continues to use...

On this episode we sit down with Chuck Pressburg from Presscheck Consulting.  During our conversation Chuck gets serious about his own demons and life changing events.....  SGM(R) Pressburg retired from the US Army on January 1, 2017 after 26 years of active service, mostly in Special Operations and Special Missions Units. After Infantry and Airborne Training in 1990, Chuck completed the Ranger Indoctrination Program and was assigned to the 1st Bn, 75th Ranger Regiment.  

In this episode we sit down with Brittany Mae of Point Firearms Instruction and discuss life experiences, teaching, training and things we shouldn't say....  Brittany has a passion for people and training. After completing her Bachelors of Science degree in Outdoor Adventure Recreation and Wilderness Leadership she went on organizing team building, growth through risk, and leadership experiences around the world.  She has also taught children and adults the English language through...

In this episode of the TTPOA Podcast we sit down with Robert Vogel, 24-time National Champion and 3-time World Champion to discuss firearms training.  Robert is truly serious about real-world practical shooting.  Whether your forte is Competition, LE / Military or personal defense, if your goal is to be a "better shooter" then he will help you with that.  

On this episode we sit down with Matt Little of GreyBeard Actual.  Matt Little, is a US Army Special Forces combat veteran who has extensive law enforcement experience, including serving as training coordinator and an operational supervisor on a major metropolitan SWAT team, and has worked as a government contractor in non-permissive environments. Additionally, Matt is a lifelong martial artist and former national level competitor. He is also ranked as a master class shooter with pistol and...

On this episode we sit down with Greg "Gravy" Coker.  Greg served 22 years in the U.S. Army, 15 years as an AH-6 “Little Bird” attack helicopter instructor pilot who was specially recruited, assessed, and selected in the Army’s only Special Operations Helicopter unit, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment. He was one of the senior Lead Instructor Pilots and planner responsible for planning and executing special operations missions in support of our nation’s most elite special operations...

In this late night episode after a couple drinks we sit down with Dale and Brennan from the 2008 smash hit Step Brothers.... Well not exactly, we are actually sitting down with Dan Brokos and Jared Reston but they did remind us a lot of Dale and Brennan...

This episode we sit down with Mike Pannone and discuss training and mindset in the LE world.  Mike is a former operational member of U.S. Marine Reconnaissance, Army Special Forces (Green Beret) and 1st SFOD-D (Delta Force) as well as a competition...

Thank you for tuning into the first episode of the “TTPOA Podcast”.  For those that don’t know, TTPOA stands for Texas Tactical Police Officer Association and we are a nonprofit organization that provides affordable training to Law Enforcement in the...