EPISODE · Jul 11, 2025 · 2H 19M
#174 After Dark - Inside SWAT, Leadership & Team Culture w/ Jason - @SierraOne
from Iron Sights · host Iron Sights
In this After Dark episode of the Iron Sights Podcast, I sit down with Jason—better known as Sierra One on Instagram and the founder of Silver Lake Special Projects.Jason’s background is deep. He’s a military veteran, a former SWAT team member with both large metro and interagency experience, and currently leads the training unit at his agency. But beyond the resume, he’s a guy who’s committed to doing things right—leaving his environment better than he found it.We get into a wide range of topics in this one: tactical training, leadership culture inside agencies, career progression, the complexities of interagency teams, and how to build buy-in within your unit. Whether you’re in the job, thinking about the job, or just interested in what it takes to lead from the front, you’ll get value here.Enjoy today's show!Timestamps:00:00 Intro05:46 Jason’s Background & Career Start16:16 Transition To Law Enforcement & SWAT31:23 Competitive Shooting & Career Shift42:41 Multi-Jurisdictional SWAT Challenges47:00 Leadership, Structure & Team Dynamics52:00 Inclusion, Mentorship & Team Building01:02:40 Training Philosophy & Skill Development01:16:08 Autonomy & Improvement In Training01:32:36 Tactical Training & Traffic Stops01:39:04 Low-Visibility Ops & Tactical Shifts01:48:57 Human Trafficking & ICAC Missions02:08:44 Final Thoughts & Looking AheadRed Dot Fitness Training Programs:rdfprograms.comOnline Membership (Full Access To All Programs & Virtual Coaching):https://www.reddotfitness.net/online-membershipVirtual Coaching:https://www.reddotfitness.net/virtual-coachingSelf-Guided Programs:https://www.reddotfitness.net/Self-Guided-Programs1Connect With Us:Website - https://ironsightspodcast.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ironsightspodcast/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/
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In this After Dark episode of the Iron Sights Podcast, I sit down with Jason—better known as Sierra One on Instagram and the founder of Silver Lake Special Projects. Jason’s background is deep. He’s a military veteran, a former SWAT team member with both large metro and interagency experience, and currently leads the training unit at his agency. But beyond the resume, he’s a guy who’s committed to doing things right—leaving his environment better than he found it. We get into a wide range of ...
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