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.
First Response with PepperBall CEO Bob Plaschke
Latest Episodes
First Response with Bob Plaschke, Episode 36: Chief Daniel Janickey - From Fairfax to Vienna: Leading Through Change
The job of policing isn’t just chasing the worst people on their worst day. More often, it’s absorbing the stress, sadness, and anger and then showing up again the next day with patience and professionalism. That’s why this conversation with Vi...
First Response with Bob Plaschke, Episode 35: Chris Wigginton, Director, Georgia Public Safety Training Center - Training The Modern Police Officer
A state decides to double police academy hours and suddenly every assumption about “basic training” gets challenged. We sit down with Georgia Public Safety Training Center (GPSTC) Director Chris Wiggington to unpack why Georgia moves from 408 h...
First Response with Bob Plaschke, Episode 34: Chief Frank Frederickson - Serving Beyond the Uniform: A Chief’s Perspective on Policing
Policing looks very different from the outside than it does from behind the badge. In this conversation with retired Chief Frederickson, we hear what 43 years in law enforcement teaches about leadership, responsibility, loss, and the commitment...
First Response with Bob Plaschke, Episode 33: Sheriff Bob Jonsen - Leading Santa Clara County Through Crisis And Change
A sheriff’s office isn’t just patrol cars and 911 calls. It’s jails, courts, hospital security, transportation, staffing shortages, and a relentless 24/7 mission that never pauses. We sit down with Santa Clara County Sheriff Bob Jonsen to talk ...
First Response with Bob Plaschke, Episode 32: Deputy Chief Victor McDowell Jr - What If Trust Were The First Tactic
A housing authority with its own police department sounds unusual until you hear how it actually works. We're joined by Deputy Chief Victor McDowell Jr from the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) Police Department, one of the oldest...
