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 • 16 episodes
First Response with PepperBall CEO Bob Plaschke
Latest Episodes
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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First Response with Bob Plaschke Episode 15 - Deputy Chief Jim Martin: Community Policing Meets Modern Technology: How Pueblo PD is Saving Lives
What makes someone dedicate their life to policing? For Deputy Chief Jim Martin of the Pueblo Police Department, it's about community connection, innovation, and heart. Born and raised in Pueblo with family roots stretching back a century, Mart...
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First Response with Bob Plaschke Episode 14 - Deputy Director of Public Safety Brad Petersen, Cottage Grove, MN: Mental Health Challenges in an "Average" Police Force
The mental health challenges facing police officers in America's suburban departments deserve just as much attention as those in major metropolitan forces. Deputy Director of Public Safety, Brad Petersen of Minnesota's Cottage Grove Police Depa...
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Episode 13: David Berez, President of SIX4 Consultants, LLC
Join Bob Plaschke, CEO of PepperBall, in First Response, a podcast dedicated to diving deep into the lives and challenges of emergency responders. In Episode 13, Bob speaks with David Berez—retired patrol officer, nationally recognized Drug Rec...
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