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Dave Ogilvy spent 22 years with the Delta Police Department — most of them quietly doing the work that most officers only dream about. SWAT operator, ERT medic lead, police trainer, Cops for Cancer veteran, and one of the most respected voices in the room that nobody outside of it has ever heard from.
In this episode, Dave opens up about all of it.
We cover what it's really like to be involved in a police shooting, how he prepared himself — and his family — long before that day ever came, and what the aftermath actually looks like when the cameras aren't rolling. Dave also gets honest about losing two fingers on his gun hand, refusing to accept an adjusted physical standard, and fighting his way back onto the ERT on his own terms.
But this conversation goes deeper than tactics. We talk about what happens to your identity when the team is your whole world and then suddenly it isn't. We talk about the silent epidemic of cops who are great at the job and strangers at home. We talk about why seeking help is not weakness — and why waiting until you're in crisis to find a psychologist is already too late.
Dave is the kind of mentor that most people in this profession never get access to. Humble, direct, and completely without ego. He doesn't post on social media. He doesn't chase recognition. He just shows up, does the work, and makes everyone around him better.
This one is worth your full attention.
Topics covered:
What a police shooting actually feels like — before, during, and after
How to prepare your mind and your family for a critical incident
Losing two fingers and passing the same physical as everyone else
Identity loss after leaving the ERT and how to rebuild
Why policing is not family — and why that distinction matters
Cops for Cancer and 12+ years of giving back
Mental health stigma in law enforcement and how to break through it
The difference between the will to win and the will to train to win
What great police trainers actually do differently
Advice for anyone wanting to get on a tactical team
🎙️ Police Mentors is a podcast dedicated to sharing the hard-earned wisdom of experienced law enforcement professionals — the kind of conversations that don't happen in briefing rooms or on social media, but absolutely should.
#PoliceMentors #LawEnforcement #PolicePodcast #SWAT #EmergencyResponseTeam #PoliceMentalHealth #FirstResponders #PoliceTraining #TacticalPolicing #PoliceCulture #CopsForCancer #MentalHealthMatters #FirstResponderMentalHealth #PoliceLife #BlueLine #ThinBlueLine #PTSDAwareness #Resilience #LeadershipDevelopment #policeofficer
00:00 Police-Mentors Podcast Episode 3 with Dave Ogilvy
00:10 Introduction
03:53 Leaving Emergency Response Work
09:01 Identity
11:51 Overcoming Injury
15:58 The Will To Train To Win
17:59 Cops For Cancer
23:25 Positive Impact
25:51 There's Magic In The Uniform
29:26 Thin Blue Line
37:41 Fallen Officers
39:45 Shared Danger In Policing
40:39 Understanding Violence
46:48 "Did I Treat You Fairly?"
49:48 "Cuff Tuff"
51:08 Treating People Fairly
53:17 Helping People
58:36 Mental Health
01:09:00 Understanding Lethal Force
01:13:33 Self-Stigma
01:17:31 Police Bonds
01:21:22 Integrating Trauma
01:26:05 I've Got A Problem
01:33:46 Advice For New Members Of A Team
01:41:54 Team Before Self
01:42:51 Conclusion
Here is a link to a free chapter of my book on my website:
https://markbouchard.ca/stigma/
Or you can buy a paperback copy on Amazon here:
https://www.amazon.ca/Setting-My-Sights-Stigma-Thoughts/dp/1738943003/ref=sr_1_1?crid=UT5YKTZC6EKM&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.3NhFgyk5IO9ESyDyBLRTuA.3pAVYHo9cIwh3z4-o5aoNDlfFc3_tkNxtZGDx_PZVqs&dib_tag=se&keywords=setting+my+sights+on+stigma&qid=1772649553&sprefix=setting+my+sight%2Caps%2C114&sr=8-1
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Matt Domyancic shares his expertise with a background and both a division one NCAA strength coach and a police academy instructor. Matt has 3 master's degrees and shares a wealth of expertise by combining his knowledge of policing and human physiology. #policewellness #policeacademy
00:00 Preparing For The Police Academy
01:03 Physically Preparing For Police Academy
02:35 Know The Standards
05:48 Recovery - Sleep And Nutrition
12:06 Focus On Fundamentals
17:30 Strength Training Advice
21:49 Greasing The Groove
28:07 Injury Prevention - Know Your Limitations
33:33 Consistency Over Perfection
36:19 Cardio Training
40:55 Interval Training
42:58 Cardio Through Use Of Force Training
47:55 Mental Aspects Of Preparation
51:36 How To Connect With Matt
Follow Matt on:
His website: https://www.tacticalchaplain.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-domyancic-b7203b6/
Instagram:
1) https://www.instagram.com/thetacticalchaplain/
2) https://www.instagram.com/thinbluelinespirituality/
Check Out My Book:
Setting My Sights On Stigma: Thoughts From an Injured Mind was written to help police officers with the challenges of police work. I share my experience of being a cop who was diagnosed with PTSD, and more importantly, the lessons that I learned which helped me to heal. I wrote this book to help other cops to prepare for the challenges of a career in policing.
Here is a link to a free chapter on my website:
https://markbouchard.ca/stigma/
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This is an interview with Nathan Romas to provide an overview of understanding organized crime based on his experience working on a gang suppression team. #organizedcrime #policeacademy #policeleadership
00:00 Understanding Organized Crime With Nathan Romas
01:37 Leadership
06:01 Organized Crime Is A Complex Web
07:33 Read Books On Organized Crime
12:52 How This Has Helped You Working Gang Suppression?
18:04 Educating Up The Chain Of Command
19:10 Policing Needs To Be More Agile
25:06 Key Advice For New Gang Cops - Informant Handling
33:51 Communication Skills Are Crucial
36:47 Informant Experience
38:49 Psychopathy And Hitmen
40:52 Advice For Dealing With High Risk Gangsters
42:58 Undercover Policing
46:11 Leveraging Partnerships Outside Of Law Enforcement
48:03 What Society Needs To Change About Gang Enforcement
52:06 Other Podcast Resources
53:58 How To Connect With Nathan?
Nathan Romas is a Canadian police officer, CEO of Vigilant Media Inc., and host of The Quiet Professional podcast which discusses topics of national security, intelligence, law enforcement, and justice. **Opinions and views expressed are his own unless otherwise stated. They do not represent that of any employer, associated group, or sponsor.**
Links:
https://linktr.ee/tqp780
If you want to check out my own book Setting My Sights On Stigma, you can get a free copy of my ebook on my website by signing up to be notified of my next book. Here is a link to a free chapter on my website:
https://markbouchard.ca/stigma/
If you want to buy it, you can buy it on amazon here:
https://www.amazon.com/Setting-My-Sights-Stigma-Thoughts/dp/1738943003/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3JM6ILQ1RX8DO&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.3NhFgyk5IO9ESyDyBLRTuA.yBBEk7VWU3Rsw4Hmo9-AMgDjg5Th1Tj2QNFrWVdhf0E&dib_tag=se&keywords=setting+my+sights+on+stigma&qid=1758935206&sprefix=setting+my+sights+on+stigma%2Caps%2C137&sr=8-1
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This is where I share my experience of post-traumatic stress symptoms and how I am healing out loud. My goal is to help reduce mental health stigma and to help show other people that they can be proactive in taking care of their mental health. #policewellness #policeacademy #policeculture #police #posttraumaticgrowth #posttraumaticstress
00:00 Police-Mentors Podcast #5 - My Experience As A Cop With Post-Traumatic Stress
00:20 Healing Out Loud
04:14 Another Example of PTSD Symptoms
06:02 Nightmares
07:17 Psychosomatic Stress
08:38 Setting My Sights On Stigma
09:21 Self-Stigma
10:00 Passive Suicidal Ideation
12:02 Alcohol
13:23 Sleep
14:32 Science Based Treatment Options
16:34 Hope For A Better Future
19:03 Psychological Versus Physical Injuries
20:30 Emotional Survival For Law Enforcement
If you want to check out my own book Setting My Sights On Stigma, you can get a free copy of my ebook on my website by signing up to be notified of my next book. Here is a link to a free chapter on my website:
https://markbouchard.ca/stigma/
If you want to buy it, you can buy it on amazon here:
https://www.amazon.com/Setting-My-Sights-Stigma-Thoughts/dp/1738943003/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3JM6ILQ1RX8DO&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.3NhFgyk5IO9ESyDyBLRTuA.yBBEk7VWU3Rsw4Hmo9-AMgDjg5Th1Tj2QNFrWVdhf0E&dib_tag=se&keywords=setting+my+sights+on+stigma&qid=1758935206&sprefix=setting+my+sights+on+stigma%2Caps%2C137&sr=8-1
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This is an overview of some key suicide researchers and how I think their research is connected to police suicide. #policesuicide
00:00 Police-Mentors Podcast #4 - Police Suicide
00:56 Rethinking Suicide
02:47 Dr. Thomas Joyner's Model
04:31 You're Not Immune To This
04:57 My Experience Of Passive Suicidal Ideation
06:34 Perceived Burdensomness
07:39 Dr. John Violanti - Police Suicide: Epidemic In Blue
09:28 Practical Considerations For Preventing Police Suicide
10:42 Dr. Johnson - Fatal 10 For Law Enforcement Suicide
14:53 Ontario Coroner's Review Into 9 Police Suicides
16:47 CIPSRT
19:55 Lived Experience Of Police Widows
24:03 Help And Healing Are Possible
24:42 You Don't Want To Die
1) Police Suicide: Epidemic in Blue - Dr. John Violati:
https://markbouchard.ca/police-suicides-epidemic-in-blue/
2) Practical Considerations for Preventing Police Suicide - Johnson, Papazoglu, Violanti and Pascarella:
https://www.amazon.ca/Practical-Considerations-Preventing-Police-Suicide-ebook/dp/B09MK4PX72/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1GLGJ2UJAIJ7A&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.JvXN2hosL2y9S3nZOKg9gw.z2FaHFpNtb1DeMcZe0U3Yvs5b1e5IlaAK4DeB42edfs&dib_tag=se&keywords=practical+considerations+for+preventing+police+suicide&qid=1754428793&sprefix=practical+considerations+for+preventing+police+suicide%2Caps%2C151&sr=8-1
3) Why People Die By Suicide - Dr. Thomas Joiner:
https://www.amazon.ca/Why-People-Suicide-Thomas-Joiner/dp/0674019016/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1FUJ64IG3IA1K&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.6oBX-6TRc_nVoEAGwBXs8Slwcv8g6ux_dWgnlGHCY4QgjIhKomEoUHJC3x_UeOlKFECyTCUFWeGZXWtapQsQBWp0gSq-M8eTyQsYv5l4snUmTNyKHbeWDmwoRBjmTqnAQSjLy81zp5ZfNUEFM14Xa3t23Nv06YgmasHTGHKXqGPqoN39wEbe-EYmnbW6Oy6dB50BB5M_Xq33qd8JlAHhsw.K_4E55rqkWusdAfyFQW-Lk0pcaEveWM4mAJE6WE9zf4&dib_tag=se&keywords=why+people+die+by+suicide&qid=1754428838&sprefix=why+people+die+by+suicide%2Caps%2C163&sr=8-1
4) Myths About Suicide - Dr. Thomas Joiner:
https://www.amazon.ca/Myths-about-Suicide-Thomas-Joiner/dp/0674061985/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3CM9YES4T17TX&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.kv2urACm-Iq2NJ6A2oNJ18hOAG5TAatCvdOFZQv-5TRdIg60Hvke1Aq3griCLtAzcTmANUjnfdx7JKz3ka332vbRdsSxSqFTup9E-KJN_A8.CaOdyOoVcrV0n_W-GsVbt8VNDSDNbbMgNFTmt6NHR9Y&dib_tag=se&keywords=myths+about+suicide&qid=1754428861&sprefix=myths+about+suicide%2Caps%2C163&sr=8-1
5) Rethinking Suicide: Why prevention fails and how we can do better - Craig Bryan:
https://www.amazon.ca/Rethinking-Suicide-Prevention-Fails-Better-ebook/dp/B09LJ3BF1S/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3DX28IG2H2EV&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Zg7_DUo9fhrmS5h5cOFC5eP7Yssmhjz2YJGYSIyrxAdQf6qqIbM3DIMFzppLEajv_30KKv37C_KI5R_OyAM6-JmSNAuUBNp5IOUTCfIbm1uBMFtV7U3FioEyNM5zrZcTbUt50c4FC8bxGuHwC0OdR8wl_TOzu7qfCA7LPdBtHS6yUrYkotQoSGIlbhZvb4x4nS2D-HN3ykjvmjD-1zKOIy0YO5OXdzA4D5CPf-m8Id9wDTEUzVNvF0_fExk-x0BGWvL7eTfc4Fy7f_4KITDvRC8fjr6Zmd7g4GXd8E2WmrU.LV_ceuzcCVsqcnjNSIHUbdCb9ypbCWi5rzwxtfCRclw&dib_tag=se&keywords=rethinking+suicide&qid=1754428907&sprefix=rethinking+suicide%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-1
6) Ontario Coroner's Inquest into Police Suicide:
https://markbouchard.ca/suicidal-ideation-plans-and-attempts-among-public-safety-personnel-in-canada/
7) Don't Forget Your Roots - Sarah Routhier:
https://markbouchard.ca/dont-forget-your-roots/
https://www.amazon.ca/Dont-Forget-Your-Roots-organizations/dp/177790840X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=Q82R1UIALGYQ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gAeCTD3unEuemBixNcXCZDV8p7IaXt1gdkr1lsfhf3-xiubRkzNXa-bdytdlH1XUG2qY9FybQG-uy0MdM5BPDKB4Ui6ZNdGzroN0NAJs-zsFp3EX-GCIv-1lUZOKV3KxfrFYayrXbbvDWOgojtPnKx8A3ZWkMIRWS43xLRwx_i-sd3JAOpI7SUhqSvnrKatiTi3YkNEgw8LER6r29ud9vLhrhJXnpIZXlqkXt7WFWr_bnAMzCTbMFqObhGC_1iDotGBO_vs-zcREh9o9s4TJQo7KcUhHyjjxmwj-DqyfMQM.R6VFoZ9AV1eWq0jTSkYgln-g_AVekGTMr14RmiIBbyI&dib_tag=se&keywords=don%27t+forget+your+roots&qid=1754428961&sprefix=don%27t+forget+your+root%2Caps%2C164&sr=8-1
8) Finding My Fire - Sheri Lux:
https://www.amazon.ca/Finding-My-Fire-Sheri-Lux-ebook/dp/B0BP2M9J2B/ref=sr_1_1?crid=102F9UY8XJRMY&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.MLYUbcpNXl7rCtE03y3xzVxbzvnSNREf2Jtg1q4zJtOhv3hauOpwcL30poFBSMEMPR4x5mY6XUHlwZeW-vfm9IIRE6NsdwN7FWsWJOi9L8mAKSgiiM8rfVUr40ynY8GvWHDBipAj9gcVTJhwd_nKkLpTHevHQcB5w0JrzuTpN-zLTyuF8xeso_BaMYy2CZjIpzjjvQ5sy8v9GE0HWCSrMQ.GRYb2EkSHeTLXQF3zVJZQgA9Ujdckomc-UDGCa1HiSs&dib_tag=se&keywords=finding+my+fire&qid=1754428995&sprefix=finding+my+fir%2Caps%2C163&sr=8-1
9) Dr. Olivia Johnson and the Blue Wall Institutes Fatal Ten Factors for police suicide:
https://www.bw-institute.com/our-team/dr-olivia-johnson/
If you want to check out my own book Setting My Sights On Stigma, you can get a free copy of my ebook on my website by signing up to be notified of my next book. Here is a link to a free chapter on my website:
https://markbouchard.ca/stigma/
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This is an interview with one of my mentors, Dave Ogilvy. He shares the lessons that he has learned in his 22 year policing career. This includes his insights from a life changing physical injury from a crash, his time as a police trainer and his extensive experience on an Emergency Response (SWAT) Team. #policepodcast #policetrainingacademy #policeculture
00:00 Police-Mentors Podcast Episode 3: The will to prepare to win with Dave Ogilvy
00:10 Introduction
03:53 Leaving Emergency Response (SWAT) Team
09:01 Identity
11:51 Overcoming Injury
15:58 The Will To Train To Win
17:59 Cops For Cancer
23:25 Positive Impact
25:51 There's Magic In The Uniform
29:26 Thin Blue Line
37:41 Fallen Officers
39:45 Shared Danger In Policing
40:39 Understanding Violence
46:48 "Did I Treat You Fairly?"
49:48 "Cuff Tuff"
53:17 Helping People
58:36 Mental Health
01:09:00 Understanding Lethal Force
01:13:33 Self-Stigma
01:17:31 Police Bonds
01:21:22 Integrating Trauma
01:26:05 I've Got A Problem
01:33:46 Advice For New Members Of A Team
01:41:55 Team Before Self
01:42:51 Conclusion
Here is a link to a free chapter on my website:
https://markbouchard.ca/stigma/
Setting My Sights On Stigma: Thoughts From an Injured Mind was written to help police officers with the challenges of police work. I share my experience of being a cop who was diagnosed with PTSD, and more importantly, the lessons that I learned which helped me to heal.
https://www.amazon.ca/s?k=setting+my+sights+on+stigma&crid=5S9MC7PHD474&sprefix=setting+my%2Caps%2C188&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_10
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This provides an overview of the psychology of lethal force that everyone in law enforcement should be taught. I spent a decade teaching this to myself to heal myself from my experiences as a cop. #officersafety #officerinvolvedshooting
00:00 Police-Mentors Podcast #2: Lethal Force Psychology For Law Enforcement
01:07 Suicide By Cop Attempt #1
02:23 "SHOOT" - "MOVE"
03:26 Active Shooter Training
04:43 Cops Want To Help People
06:15 Would've said "Blast 'em"
08:03 Evolution Of Resistance
11:10 Physiology
14:14 Suicide By Cop
15:48 Setting My Sights On Stigma
17:37 Suicide By Cop Attempt #2
20:35 1000 Yard Stare
21:36 The Flinch
23:45 Suicide By Cop Interview
27:28 Public Pressure
33:29 Subjective Decisions
36:17 Action - Reaction
37:37 Proximity
39:01 Suicidal Thoughts
40:38 Nightmares
41:23 Understanding Trauma
42:45 Don't Shoots
49:14 Posturing
51:07 Safety Priorities
52:50 Summary
Check Out My Book:
Setting My Sights On Stigma: Thoughts From an Injured Mind was written to help police officers with the challenges of police work. I share my experience of being a cop who was diagnosed with PTSD, and more importantly, the lessons that I learned which helped me to heal. I wrote this book to help other cops to prepare for the challenges of a career in policing.
Here is a link to a free chapter on my website:
https://markbouchard.ca/stigma/
You can also download the ebook from my website for free. I didn't write this book to sell it to you. I wrote it to help you.
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This episode is to provide a basic overview for those who want to become a police officer. Matt Domyancic has experienced in SWAT, as an academy instructor, a police chaplain, peer support and has 3 Master's Degrees. If you want to be a cop, this is a great place to learn some wisdom from a top expert in the field. #policeapplication #policeculture #policeacademy #policewellness
00:00 I Want To Be A Cop with Math Domyancic
01:50 Know Your Values
08:36 Emotional Survival For Law Enforcement
09:47 Fitness Advice For Police Recruits
18:31 Parasympathetic Nervous System Activiation
26:32 Setting My Sights On Stigma
27:03 Firearms Training
29:09 How To Get Free Copies Of My Book
29:58 Police Culture
35:19 Integrating Trauma
37:24 Ability To Listen
41:47 Book Recommendations
48:06 Making Meaning
49:57 Develop Healthy Habits
54:47 Where to Find Matt Domyancic's Work
Follow Matt on:
His website: https://www.tacticalchaplain.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-domyancic-b7203b6/
Instagram:
1) https://www.instagram.com/thetacticalchaplain/
2) https://www.instagram.com/thinbluelinespirituality/
Check Out My Book:
Setting My Sights On Stigma: Thoughts From an Injured Mind was written to help police officers with the challenges of police work. I share my experience of being a cop who was diagnosed with PTSD, and more importantly, the lessons that I learned which helped me to heal. I wrote this book to help other cops to prepare for the challenges of a career in policing.
Here is a link to a free chapter on my website:
https://markbouchard.ca/stigma/
