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Police Training
Ecological Dynamics
Motor Learning
Decision Making
Law Enforcement
Scenario Based Training
Pedagogical Shift
Use Of Force
Public Safety
Crisis Training
Implicit Learning
Law Enforcement Training
How We Learn To Move
Cultural Challenges In Training
College Of Policing
England and Wales
Decision Making In Law Enforcement
Information Processing Model
Self-Organization Model
Constraints-Led Approach

A free expert resource for Law Enforcement Trainers to talk about safety and risk management training Welcome to the Trainer's Bullpen where trainers in Law Enforcement come to hear experts talk about their work, experience, and research into human performance, particularly as it relates to the critical aspects of training motor learning and crisis decision-making. The purpose of the Trainer’s Bul... more

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In this episode, Dr. Jerry Ratcliffe discusses the importance of evidence-based policing, the challenges faced by police scholars in academia, and the need for more practical, scientifically minded police professionals. He shares insights ... more

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In this episode of the Trainer’s Bullpen, host Dan Fraser chats with learning researcher, practitioner expert and author of “Powerful Teaching” Patrice Bain. Patrice shares evidence-based learning strategies rooted in cognitive science, incl... more

Summary: This conversation explores the limitations of traditional police training focused on control and linear responses and introduces a new paradigm—Officer Safety 2.0—that emphasizes reflexivity, insight, and understanding the co-creation of enc... more

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Patrick Van Horne is the co-author of “Left of Bang” and the co-founder of The CP Journal, where he helps organizations get ahead of problems before they become emergencies. A former Marine Corps infantry officer who began his career followi... more

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Recent Guests

Jerry Ratcliffe
Professor of Practice and Faculty Director, Master of Applied Criminology and Police Leadership Program at the University of Pennsylvania; former London Metropolitan Police officer
University of Pennsylvania; Reducing Crime Podcast
Episode: EP66 ‘The Need for Copaganda Fascists’ with Dr. Jerry Ratcliffe
Patrice Bain
Education specialist, veteran K-12 educator, author of Powerful Teaching
Powerful Teaching (author)
Episode: EP65 ‘Powerful Teaching!’ with Patrice Bain
Benni Zaiser
Active-duty police officer, crisis negotiator, and psychologist specializing in decision-making under pressure
York Regional Police; University affiliations mentioned
Episode: Title: EP64 ‘Controlling Control: Rethinking Officer Safety Training’ with Dr. Benni Zaiser
Patrick Van Horne
Co-author of Left of Bang; Co-founder of CP Journal; former Marine Corps Infantry Officer
CP Journal / Left of Bang
Episode: EP63 ‘Left of Bang and Situational Awareness’ with Patrick Van Horne
Jack Bale
PhD candidate at La Trobe University focusing on ecological dynamics in combat shooting; former elite rifle shooter for Team Great Britain; national level coach in Finland
La Trobe University; Team Great Britain; Finnish national-level coach
Episode: EP62 ‘Task Ambiguity in Combat Shooting Environments’ with Jack Bale.
Stuart Armstrong
Workforce Development System Builder, Learning Innovation Architect, Skill Acquisition Specialist, Ecological Dynamicist
Talent Equation / Future Coach
Episode: EP61 ‘Coaching System Reset’ with Stuart Armstrong
Jordan McWilliams
Officer with RCMP Emergency Response Team; 17-year police veteran with extensive tactical experience
RCMP Emergency Response Team (Lower Mainland District)
Episode: EP60 ‘From Second Degree Murder to Exonerated — But Changed Forever’ with Officer Jordan MacWilliams
James Jay Gerace
Chief of Police, Town of Colonie Police Department
Town of Colonie Police Department
Episode: EP59 ‘Revolutionizing Police Training with Microdosing and Tactical Decision Games’ with Chief James ‘Jay’ Gerace
Pete Blair
Executive Director of the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training Center (ALERRT)
ALERRT Center
Episode: Title: EP58 ‘The Transfer Problem with Police Firearms Training’ with Dr. Rob Gray and Dr. Pete Blair

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 32 ratings
  • Excellent Resource for Trainers

    These interviews really make clear the research and how LE/Military training can benefit by applying it. Thank you, keep them coming!

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    Canada4 years ago

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High-quality guests who bring actionable insights for trainers and leaders.
Great mix of academic rigor and real-world application.
Engaging discussions that connect research to practical policing training.

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EP65 ‘Powerful Teaching!’ with Patrice Bain
Q: How would you implement retrieval exercises in a typical class without taking up too much time?
Use low-stakes retrieval activities, start with things students cannot fail, and progressively integrate quick quizzes, turns, and group retrieval to reinforce memory without heavy grading.
EP65 ‘Powerful Teaching!’ with Patrice Bain
Q: What are the four main 'Power Tools' and how do they work together in learning?
The four tools are retrieval practice, spacing, interleaving, and metacognition-driven feedback; together they support encoding, storage, retrieval, and monitoring of learning.
EP65 ‘Powerful Teaching!’ with Patrice Bain
Q: So, tell us about how you sort of got interested in this field.
Bain explains her journey from classroom teacher to researcher, meeting cognitive scientists, and initiating authentic classroom research that bridged theory and practice.
EP63 ‘Left of Bang and Situational Awareness’ with Patrick Van Horne
Q: How does orange function as a hinge for action in practice?
Orange represents when threats are recognized and a plan begins to form; it grants time to decide how to influence the outcome before being pressed by adrenaline and duress.
EP63 ‘Left of Bang and Situational Awareness’ with Patrick Van Horne
Q: What is the difference between passive and active awareness, and why does it matter?
Passive awareness is a broad, unfocused sense of noticing things; active awareness is a structured, purposeful process that identifies what to look for, how to interpret it, and what decisions to make, which accelerates decisive action.

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This show centers on evidence-based policing, high-performance training, and decision-making under pressure. Conversations regularly dissect how cognitive science, ecological dynamics, and realistic scenario design can improve officer safety, learning transfer, and leadership within law-enforcement agencies. Guests range from criminology researchers and university faculty to seasoned trainers and practitioners, all exploring practical methods to bridge academia and frontline policing, including how to design representative training, measure impact with counterfactuals, and foster adaptive judgment in chaotic environments. A standout throughline is the emphasis on realistic, context-rich learning rather than rote drills, with a strong focus ... more

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