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Blue Grit Radio: the Police Performance Podcast: Mindset, Wellness, Leadership

Eric Tung
Police Culture
Mental Health
Leadership
First Responders
Wellness
Law Enforcement
Community Engagement
Police Leadership
Resilience
Police Training
Mindset
Peer Support
Work-Life Balance
Communication Skills
Policing
Police Hiring Process
Mentorship
Health and Wellness
Field Training Officers
Emotional Intelligence

Welcome to Blue Grit Radio: the podcast for police officers, first responders, and service-minded leaders who want to elevate their performance in career and life. Hosted by Eric Tung, an active police leader, trainer, and mentor, this show explores topics, lessons, and resources, for listeners with to achieve professional excellence and personal resilience.

Each episode features raw conversatio... more

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In this conversation, I sit down with Chad Barber-Simpson, an active police officer and creator of Blue and Beyond, to explore the real work of leadership inside police culture.  Chad offers distinct, practical, and grounded perspective having worked... more

In a world overflowing with information, law enforcement agencies face the challenge of sifting through vast amounts of data to make informed decisions. Eric and Jamie Algatt from Sound Thinking discuss the transformative role of AI in policing, emph... more

In this episode, I am joined by former police leader and tech innovator Christian Quinn for a wide-ranging conversation about a career that took an unconventional path through policing, leadership, and modern public safety. Christian shares how unexp... more

In this conversation, I visit with retired chief Dr. Ron Camacho to talk about the real work behind leadership: self-awareness, humility, trust, and the courage to confront ego. Ron shares the career journey that took him from rapid promotion in poli... more

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Recent Guests

Jamie Algatt
Representative of Sound Thinking, presenter on the episode
Sound Thinking
Episode: 353: How Police can use Tech to Work Smarter, not Harder w/ Jamie Algatt
Ron Camacho
Chief, Doctor, Police leadership expert
camachoconsulting.com / Northwestern / National Academy / Southern Police Institute
Episode: 351: Police Career Rise, Ego, Pressure & Growth w/ Dr. Ron Camacho
Jeremy Story
Chief of Police, Las Cruces (New Mexico)
Las Cruces Police Department
Episode: 350: Front-Line Police Leadership (Learning, Teaching, Training) w/ Chief Jeremy Story
Patrick Morgan
Police officer; supervisor of special operations; former Marine
law enforcement in Washington state
Episode: 348: Should People Become Cops? Mentoring Next Gen Protectors w/ Sgt. Pat Morgan
Jamie Lusk
Doctor/psychologist specializing in moral injury and trauma in first responders and veterans
Episode: 347: Identity & Challenges in Police & Law Enforcement w/ Dr. Jaimie Lusk
Tim Meyer
Chief, King County Sheriff's Office
King County Sheriff's Office
Episode: 346: Private Sector to Police Leader, Financial Health w/ Chief Tim Meyer
Eric Tung
Founder/Host of Blue Grit Radio Podcast; police leader and wellness advocate
Blue Grit Radio / Blue Grit Wellness
Episode: 344: Police Profession, Greater Purpose, Stoicism and Wellness on The Chief Exchange
Atharv Kumaria
Founder of Printable Dreams
Printable Dreams
Episode: 343: GOOD GRIT - How a Kid is Helping Others Dream Again, and How You Can Help!
Dr. Brooke Bartlett
Public safety and military psychologist, specializes in welfare programs and peer support
Center Tas, clinical practice in public safety and military psychology
Episode: 342: Moral Injury, Police & First Responders, Pathways & Prevention, Dr. Brooke Bartlett returns

Host

Eric Tung
Host of Blue Grit Radio and Police Performance-focused content; active police officer and wellness advocate.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 184 ratings
  • Quality Police Podcast

    Eric knows his stuff and interviews his guests with avid curiosity while at the same time imparting his experience in the policing profession.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JPC in NC
    United States7 months ago
  • This One Actually Gets It!

    Blue Grit (Eric) brings a level of humility and lived experience that hits hard, especially for those who’ve spent years being the calm in everyone else’s storm.

    He talks about the real stuff…leadership, burnout, identity, healing, without ever sounding preachy or performative.

    It’s not therapy. It’s not a TED Talk.

    It’s that rare middle ground where you think: Wow. That’s exactly what I’ve been trying to put into words.

    Keep up the great work, brother!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lightbearer1981
    United Statesa year ago
  • Blue Grit 💯

    Blue Grit is amazing and good information for future law enforcement officers and for current as well. Thank you Eric 🙏 I listen to your podcast everyday and every new episode as well thank you .

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    S.Boza
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great LE Podcast

    A great Podcast for LE or people that want to try to get into a law enforcement career especially in Washington state. Lots of helpful information.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    iona97
    United States2 years ago
  • Fantastic Listen for Cops and Those Wanting to Know More About Policing

    Blue Grit Radio is one of the most important shows in the podcast world, based on Eric's real-life and practical exploration of contemporary issues in the policing. I would recommend this to every cop on a beat to help broaden perspectives. I would also recommend Blue Grit Radio to community members who are curious as to what the real world of policing looks like compared to what TV and movies offer. Local politicians could benefit too, given they are responsible for providing protection and se... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    David A. Lyons
    United States2 years ago

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Guests and host are praised for authenticity and actionable takeaways.
Insightful discussions on leadership and officer wellness come through consistently.
Listeners appreciate real-life experience and practical, not preachy, guidance.

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353: How Police can use Tech to Work Smarter, not Harder w/ Jamie Algatt
Q: How does this technology help frontline officers and commanders differently?
It provides both rapid, on-the-ground prompts for officers and strategic, data-driven planning for supervisors and city leadership, improving both field efficacy and governance.
353: How Police can use Tech to Work Smarter, not Harder w/ Jamie Algatt
Q: What does SafetySmart Field Agent do with existing and external data sources?
It connects an agency's internal data with public data, enabling automated analysis, anomaly detection, and data-driven decision support across the field.
353: How Police can use Tech to Work Smarter, not Harder w/ Jamie Algatt
Q: How should agencies begin adopting AI without compromising safety or ethics?
Start with an AI policy aligned to DOJ/BJA standards, treat AI as a tool, and build guardrails and training to ensure responsible use and data integrity.
340: Police & Martial Arts, Training, Identity & More! w/ Jason Harney
Q: What should officers plan for as they approach retirement?
Plan for life after policing, find ways to contribute that give purpose (e.g., peer support, mentoring, community activities), and avoid losing identity by staying engaged in meaningful work.
340: Police & Martial Arts, Training, Identity & More! w/ Jason Harney
Q: What advice would you give to someone entering policing today?
Enter with an open mind, learn to listen, stay curious, and continuously train; build broad experiences across assignments to understand the big picture of policing.

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A practical, founder-led show focused on policing leadership, officer wellness, and resilient high-performance. Episodes blend real-world policing experiences with cross-disciplinary insights from psychology, spirituality, and coaching, emphasizing sleep, boundaries, peer support, and culture change. Listeners likely include current officers, aspiring leaders, and wellness advocates seeking actionable tactics to improve leadership, mental health, and organizational culture while staying effective on the job. A standout trait is its emphasis on holistic wellbeing as a core leadership virtue, not a sidebar to performance.

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7. Eric Tung
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