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PoliceTrainingHQ

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Frequency: 1 episode/14d. Total Eps: 15

PoliceTrainingHQ focuses on all things policing. We dive into topics like training techniques, leadership development and the science of learning. Expect insightful discussions with field experts, experienced trainers and law enforcement leaders. From actionable tips for cadets and officers already in the field, to high-level strategies for instructors to academy directors, this podcast delivers something for everyone. We are dedicated to law enforcement excellence.

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PoliceTrainingHQ - Episode 15 - Blueprints from Blue to Gold: Anthony Bandiero Joins Police Training HQ

Season 1 · Episode 15

Sunday, July 20, 2025 • Duration 01:16:17

In this episode of the Police Training HQ Podcast, Mike Hughes and Walt Bauer sit down with one of the most respected legal instructors in law enforcement—Anthony Bandiero, attorney, former police sergeant, and founder of Blue to Gold Training. With over 70,000 officers and 7,000 attorneys trained, Anthony shares his journey from growing up in the projects of Las Vegas to becoming a nationally recognized legal trainer.

The conversation dives deep into:

The flaws in how search and seizure is traditionally taught in police academies.
Why depth of knowledge—and passion—matter more than ever.
The biggest misconceptions (and urban legends) in modern policing.
How to create better trainers through instructor certification.
Why scenario-based reps and decision-making frameworks build long-term retention.

Whether you're a new recruit, veteran FTO, or academy director, this episode offers clear, candid insights into raising the legal IQ of our profession—without killing the passion for the job.

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PoliceTrainingHQ - Episode 14 - Tactics That Work: SafeWrap

Season 1 · Episode 14

Friday, July 11, 2025 • Duration 46:24

In this special episode of the Police Training HQ Podcast, we’re on the road in Corpus Christi, Texas, where I had the opportunity to attend the SafeWrap Instructor Course—a hands-on, reality-based control tactics program built for today’s law enforcement challenges.

I sat down after Day 1 with Charlie Fernandez and Bernardo Figueiredo, two of the instructors leading the course. We talked about the evolution of defensive tactics, why simplicity matters under stress, and how SafeWrap fits into the bigger picture of officer safety, public trust, and effective policing.

We also touch on the value of Gracie Survival Tactics (GST), how officers can train smarter—not just harder—and what agencies should be doing to prepare their people for real-world control situations.

Big thanks to Sam Mitchell of the Corpus Christi Police Department for hosting us in their outstanding training facility, and to Chris Ellison from the Texas Department of Juvenile Justice for coordinating the course.

Whether you're a field officer, trainer, or agency leader, this is a conversation worth listening to.

Learn more at:

safewrapsystem.com

gracieuniversity.com/gst

#SafeWrap #GracieSurvivalTactics #GST #PoliceTrainingHQ #LawEnforcementTraining #ControlTactics #JiuJitsuForCops #CorpusChristiPolice #ChrisEllison #TDJJ #DefensiveTactics #PolicePodcast #TrainReal #RealWorldTraining #PoliceInstructor

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PoliceTrainingHQ - Episode 13 - Time with an ACE: Malcolm Jackson on Leadership, Legacy, and Raising the Bar in Public Safety

Season 1 · Episode 13

Monday, July 7, 2025 • Duration 01:32:07

In this episode, Mike and Walt sit down with Malcolm Jackson—a law enforcement and public safety leader with over 40 years of experience. Malcolm shares powerful reflections on how academy training has evolved since the 1970s, what great leadership looks like in public service, and how professionalism, ethics, and high standards are still the cornerstone of good policing.

From his time leading Tarrant County College’s academy—recognized statewide as a model program—to serving as a TCOLE Academy Contract Evaluator (ACE), Malcolm offers lessons every officer, trainer, and leader should hear.

We talk legacy, standards, training, hiring, and what the next generation needs to succeed.

Whether you’re just getting started or you’re shaping the future of law enforcement, this conversation will challenge and inspire you.

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PoliceTrainingHQ - Episode 12 - You Took the Class—Now What?

Season 1 · Episode 12

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 • Duration 01:05:23

In this episode, Mike and Walt break down a hard truth in law enforcement training: just because you took a high-quality class doesn’t mean you learned anything useful—at least not for long.

They discuss well-known programs like Force Science, Blue to Gold, and Street Cop Training, and why even the best content fades fast if officers don’t actively engage with it after the fact.

Learn practical ways to turn training into long-term retention and useful field performance, including:

Teaching takeaways to others
Rewriting reports using new articulation methods
Scheduling spaced recall for memory
Creating your own checklists and reference tools
Sharing insights in roll call or FTO

If you’re serious about making training stick—and turning “great info” into actual field performance—this episode gives you the roadmap.

Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.
Notes from the Episode

How to Make Training Stick

Retain it
Write a summary or teach it to someone else
Do this within 1–2 days

Apply it
Run a scenario, update a report, or debrief a real incident
Do this within 7 days

Reinforce it
Set calendar reminders to review and quiz yourself
Do this between 1 week and 3 months

Use it in the field
Add checklists, templates, or quick notes to your gear
Do this ongoing

Normalize it
Discuss key takeaways in roll call, FTO, or team meetings
Do this weekly or monthly

Ask yourself what’s changed in your mindset or behavior

PoliceTrainingHQ - Episode 11 - Lessons From The 10 Minute Trainer

Season 1 · Episode 11

Thursday, June 5, 2025 • Duration 01:15:04

In this episode, Walt Bauer and Mike Hughes go full nerd (their words) to unpack powerful takeaways from The 10-Minute Trainer by Sharon Bowman—a book that’s transformed the way they teach police recruits and instructors.

They break down:

Why attention span isn’t just a student problem—it’s a brain issue
How to use teach-backs, memory palaces, and ticket-out-the-door strategies for lasting retention
The science behind intentional focus and why it fades fast
How breaking instruction into chunks can increase learning without sacrificing depth
Real classroom examples from use-of-force, search and seizure, and constitutional law training
Why instructors must earn attention, not demand it

They also introduce the idea of “cognitive investment”—when students are not just listening but mentally engaged in ways that improve recall and decision-making under pressure.

Mentioned in this episode:
The 10-Minute Trainer by Sharon Bowman (not affiliated, just a great resource):
🔗 https://www.amazon.com/dp/0787996629

Want to see this material applied to police training?

Check out the Police Trainers’ Playbook, a short, low-cost reference filled with 40 use examples:
🔗 https://www.policetraininghq.com/shop

From nerding out over myelination to testing smarter—not harder—this episode is packed with tools you can use immediately.

🎧 Listen now. Apply today. Train smart.

PoliceTrainingHQ - Episode 10 - The Power of the Teach Back

Season 1 · Episode 10

Monday, May 26, 2025 • Duration 01:00:35

In this episode of the PoliceTrainingHQ Podcast, Walt Bauer and Mike Hughes delve into the concept of 'teach back' as a powerful learning tool in police training. They discuss how active recall and cognitive engagement can enhance retention and understanding of complex topics. The conversation emphasizes the importance of practical application, student engagement, and the neurological aspects of learning, including myelination and dendritic connections. The hosts also share real-world examples and feedback from their teaching experiences, highlighting the need for relevance and continuous improvement in police training methodologies.

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PoliceTrainingHQ - Episode 9 - Comfort vs. Competence

Friday, May 16, 2025 • Duration 01:01:51

In this episode, Walt and Mike get personal—and pointed—about a comment that tried to dismiss their teaching model as just a “nice theory.” But they push back with experience, neuroscience, and a challenge to every instructor stuck in old methods.

They break down:

Why “Autonomy, Relevance, and Practical Application” isn’t theory—it’s brain science
How their workbook system primes cadets' brains for real application
What dopamine, effort, and retrieval have to do with long-term retention
Why some instructors cling to familiar methods, even when they’re not effective
The cultural pull of nostalgia and the danger of mistaking it for strategy

Bottom line: If you want your students to grow, you’ve got to grow too.

This episode is a call for instructors to stop prioritizing their own comfort—and start focusing on instructor and student competence.

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PoliceTrainingHQ - Episode 8 - Updates, Plans, and Shout Outs

Season 1 · Episode 8

Saturday, May 10, 2025 • Duration 28:14

In Episode 8 of the Police Training HQ Podcast, Mike and Walt take a break from heavy training topics to share a quick update with listeners. They talk about where they’ve been teaching lately, what’s coming up next, and some exciting plans to roll out video-based training reviews. You’ll also hear about upcoming guests and a few well-deserved shout outs to friends and supporters of PoliceTrainingHQ.

It’s a casual check-in to keep our community in the loop—and a chance to say thanks.

Subscribe and stay tuned—new training content and guest interviews are just around the corner.

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PoliceTrainingHQ - Episode 7 - Beyond Step 3: Unlocking Real Learning in Police Training

Season 1 · Episode 7

Thursday, April 10, 2025 • Duration 42:09

In this episode, Mike Hughes and Walt Bauer dive deep into the learning retention process and how most police training stalls out at Step 3—Working Memory Activation.

Drawing from brain science, real-world experience, and instructional design, they break down the 8-stage learning retention process, showing how instructors can move beyond information overload and into true long-term learning and real-world transfer.

Highlights include:

The brain structures and chemicals that power retention
Why feedback, emotion, and sleep matter more than repetition
Tools and techniques to drive retrieval and application
What’s keeping most training stuck—and how to break through

BONUS: Download the companion guide from this episode at: www.policetraininghq.com/downloads

If you're a police trainer, academy instructor, or just passionate about better training, this episode gives concrete tools to move beyond the lecture—and into lasting learning.

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PoliceTrainingHQ - Episode 6 - If I Were in Charge: Recruits on Real Training That Works

Season 1 · Episode 6

Sunday, March 30, 2025 • Duration 40:19

In this episode, Walt Bauer sits down at Sul Ross University with two police recruits and a university officer to talk about their week of training with Police Training HQ. The group reflects on the scenarios, teach-backs, and active learning strategies used during the week—methods grounded in the PTHQ model of Autonomy, Relevance, and Practical Application.

Walt turns the table and asks: “If you were in charge of training, what would you do?” Their unanimous answer? Scenarios. The conversation dives into why hands-on, realistic training beats lecture-heavy instruction and how it better prepares officers for the street. Whether you’re a cadet, trainer, or veteran officer, this episode is a powerful reminder of how much more we can learn when training mirrors the real world.

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