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 38: Dr Kat Aguilera -Suicide Risk In Policing And The Case For Early Help
Suicide risk in policing doesn’t show up like a broken bone, yet the damage can be just as real and far more hidden. We sit down with Dr. Kat Aguilera, a UK chartered counseling psychologist who has spent 15 years alongside police officers, vet...
First Response with Bob Plaschke, Episode 37: Deputy Chief Mark Binicewicz - Policing, Privacy, and 911
How much information should police have access to, and who makes sure it's used responsibly? Deputy Chief Mark Binicewicz of the Smyrna, Georgia, Police Department joins Bob Plaschke to discuss Flock license plate readers, public trust, and acc...
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...
