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Criminal Justice Evolution
by Patrick Fitzgibbons
The Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast is a growth and development podcast for criminal justice professionals. It was created for criminal justice professionals and hosted by a retired criminal justice professional.
Episodes
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MM 348: Finding Your Identity After Retirement
Retirement can leave first responders wrestling with a difficult question: Who am I without the career? In this Microcast Monday, Patrick explores the emotional impact of leaving a purpose-driven profession, the identity traps that often follow, and what he learned through his own transition.
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MM 347: Why Toughness Alone Is Failing Our Profession
In this Microcast Monday episode, Patrick challenges one of the oldest beliefs in public safety culture: that toughness by itself is enough. He explores why resilience still matters, but also why unchecked stress, silence, and carrying everything alone may be doing more harm than good across law...
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Bail Reform with Ken Good: Justice, Safety, or Political Theater?
In this episode of Criminal Justice Evolution, Patrick Fitzgibbons sits down with attorney Ken W. Good to unpack one of the most divisive issues in criminal justice today – Bail reform. Drawing on decades of experience in bail law, appellate advocacy, and criminal justice policy, Ken cuts through...
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MM 346: 3 Things Every Agency Should Know About Burnout
Welcome back to Criminal Justice Evolution. I’m Patrick Fitzgibbons. Today’s message is for leaders, supervisors, and agencies that care about their people. Whether law enforcement, fire, EMS, dispatch, or corrections – your people are carrying a lot right now. So here are 3 things every agency...
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MM 345: Live like it's your last day
For many first responders, life moves fast – call to call, shift to shift – until one day you realize how much has been put on hold. The conversations not had. The moments missed. The toll the job has taken. This episode of Microcast Monday is a reminder to pause and take stock. To reconnect with...
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MM 344: The Perfection Trap
In this Microcast Monday, Patrick calls out the perfection trap – when one tries to avoid mistakes, over-controls everything, and beat themselves up when falling short. Go conquer your week! We have some great guests coming in the future. Criminal Justice Evolution March 30, 2026
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MM 343: The Turning Point
In this weeks episode, Patrick focuses on the moment you realize you can’t keep going the way you are – and why that awareness isn’t weakness. If something in your life needs to change, this episode is a simple nudge to stop waiting and start making your moves. Criminal Justice Evolution March…
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MM 342: The Dark Side of Being the Strong One
In this Microcast Monday, Patrick explores the dark side of always being “the strong one” – the supervisor, the leader, the dependable person who feels like they can’t crack. He touches on emotional regulation, leadership loneliness, hidden depression, and why leaders often struggle to ask for...
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MM 341: Strong doesn't mean unaffected
In this short solo episode, Patrick Fitzgibbons challenges a dangerous misunderstanding about strength: the belief that strong people are supposed to be unaffected by what they experience. First responders, leaders, and high performers are often praised for their toughness and composure. But…
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MM 340: When Strength Turns Into Silence
In this Microcast Monday, Patrick looks at why the most capable people – first responders, veterans, and leaders – often go quiet when they’re hurting. He unpacks how silence can start as a survival skill, but over time turns into isolation, accumulated stress, and distance from the people who...
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MM 339: Consistency Over Perfection
In this Microcast Monday, Patrick speaks to first responders running on empty: you don’t need to be “on” to keep moving forward. It’s a grounded reminder that some seasons aren’t for growth – they’re for staying steady, not sliding backward, and knowing when to reach for support. Criminal Justice...
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MM 338: Not Everyone Deserves Access
Happy new year! In this Microcast Monday, Patrick makes the case for selective access: in high-stress work, oversharing with the wrong people can drain your energy, erode trust, and create problems you did not need. He breaks down the difference between privacy and secrecy, and why clear…
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MM 337: A Reset, Not a Resolution
As the calendar flips, Patrick offers a brief reset for first responders and high-stress professionals who feel worn down, stuck, or quietly asking, “is this it?” He reflects on the weight many carry into a new year, the difference between being tough and being healthy, and why a new calendar…
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MM 336: A Season of Service, Strength, and Support
In this Microcast Monday, Patrick delivers a steady, no-fluff message for first responders navigating the holiday stretch – long shifts, missed family time, and the extra emotional weight that can show up when everyone else seems to be celebrating. This episode is a reminder that strength doesn’t...
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MM 335: Let me ask you a question
In this week’s Microcast Monday, Patrick challenges listeners with a simple but uncomfortable question: When was the last time you were truly honest with how you are doing? There are public answers and truthful answers. Criminal Justice Evolution December 15, 2025 If the job has been taking more...
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MM 334: Everyday should be your Thanksgiving
In this episode of Microcast Monday, Patrick shares a simple reminder to treat every day like Thanksgiving – not about eating turkey, but about giving thanks. If you’re alive and reading this, consider yourself lucky. The point? Be more grateful for what you have rather than complaining about…
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Pickleball Behind Bars with Roger BelAir
In this week's episode, Patrick talks with Roger BelAir – a retired finance executive who introduced pickleball to jails and prisons. They trace how one visit turned into requests from facilities nationwide, leading to front-page USA Today coverage in 2018. Criminal Justice Evolution Episode 758...
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MM 333: Holiday Season Blues
In this episode of Microcast Monday, Patrick speaks to the other side of the holidays: while many celebrate, others face depression and spend the season alone. Criminal Justice Evolution November 24, 2025
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Incarceration to Inspiration with Yusef Andre Wiley
Patrick and Yusef Andre Wiley—founder of Timelist Group, a California nonprofit focused on reentry services, inmate programs, housing support, and crime prevention—break down three essentials: why you’re never out of the fight, how to build an Overcome Mindset, and practical steps to go after...
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MM 332: The Comeback Mindset
In this episode of Microcast Monday, Patrick talks about his comeback from his darkness and the techniques and best practices that can keep you moving forward. Criminal Justice Evolution November 10, 2025
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MM 331: The World Changes When You Do
Change your habits, change your life. In this Microcast Monday, Patrick lays it out plainly: growth – personal and professional – comes from doing the work, not waiting for a rescue. If you want different results, own your choices, fix the habits holding you back, and remember no one is coming to...
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MM 330: It's Never Too Late
"Too old, not qualified, no connections..." – Patrick’s heard it all, and he’s lived the reset himself. In this quick Microcast Monday, he shares why starting over at age 50 didn’t end his story – and reminds you that forward is the only direction. FHE Health and The Shatterproof Program for…
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The Power of Stem Cells with Dr. Tommy Rhee
Patrick sits down with Dr. Tommy Rhee – board-certified chiropractor, regenerative medicine innovator, and former Tampa Bay Buccaneers team chiropractor – to discuss topical stem cell therapy. Their conversation centers around cellular regeneration, the everyday habits that keep your body cared...
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MM 329: You do You
People-pleasing drains your peace. In this Microcast Monday, Patrick makes the case for choosing your growth over others’ opinions. Drawing on Mel Robbins’ “Let Them Theory” idea, he lays out a simple mindset to protect your mental health, focus on what you can control, and take your power back....
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Get More Sleep with Lori Oliver
If we don’t sleep well, we can’t live well. Patrick sits down with Lori Oliver, Co-Founder of The Inactive Company, to talk about the conversations that sparked the brand, practical hacks you can try tonight, and why they built the Inactivator – the first performance sleep mask. Listener perk…
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MM 328: When Saying "Sorry" Stops Working
Saying sorry matters – but repeating the same apology without change erodes trust and peace of mind. In this Microcast Monday, Patrick breaks down how to replace empty sorries with visible action. Criminal Justice Evolution October 6, 2025
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MM 327: The Power of Associations
Who you surround yourself with shapes your future. In this Microcast Monday, Patrick shares why your associations matter just as much in adulthood as they do for kids. From letting go of toxic ties to surrounding yourself with people who elevate you, this episode is a reminder that your...
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Serving Vets Better with Chas Sampson
Air Force veteran and Seven Principles Group CEO Chas Sampson has guided 25,000+ vets through VA claims. We dig into why so many never file in the first place, the one mindset shift that improves outcomes, and what elite customer service really looks like – from the VA desk to the NFL locker…
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MM 326: The Price of Being Right
On this Microcast Monday, Patrick gets honest about the old impulse to “win” every argument – and how recovery taught him to choose peace instead. If you’re a first responder or a high-drive leader, consider this gut-check for the week: is being right worth your sleep, your relationships, and…
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MM 325: Your feelings can get you in trouble
When emotions run hot, bad decisions follow. In this short reminder, Patrick talks about pressing pause – especially when you’re angry, sad, or drained. Criminal Justice Evolution September 8, 2025 Patrick appears in the new documentary See Through the Darkness, releasing on World Suicide...
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Mindfulness and Psychedelics For Trauma and PTSD with Neil Markey
Former Captain in the U.S. Army’s Special Operations 2nd Ranger Battalion and Beckley Retreats CEO Neil Markey joins Patrick to unpack how mindfulness and psychedelic-assisted practices can support healing from PTSD and trauma, how treatment is evolving, and why shared group experiences can make…
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MM 324: Check Your Engine Light
When your car dashboard’s check-engine light flips on, you head to the shop – right? So why keep driving when your mood crashes or anxiety rises? In this Microcast Monday, Patrick urges first responders to treat our internal check-engine light seriously: stop, get checked out, and don’t wait for…
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MM 323: Tactical Patience
This Microcast Monday, Patrick reflects on the power of waiting in a world hooked on instant gratification. Patience is not the ability to wait, but the ability to keep a good attitude while waiting. Criminal Justice Evolution August 18, 2025
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MM 322: Stop Chasing Likes
In this Microcast Monday, we talk about seeking internal validation. Too often, we chase approval from others – likes, praise, recognition – thinking it will make us whole. While there’s nothing wrong with wanting to be loved, your happiness shouldn’t depend on it. Learn to cultivate self-love…
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The Good and Bad of Police Work, with Thomas Carchidi
Tune in for an insightful conversation with mixed martial arts expert and former police officer, Thomas Carchidi. In this episode, Thomas shares stories from his career, diving into the highs and lows of law enforcement as detailed in his book, A Life in Law Enforcement, A Police Memoir, The…
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MM 321: Memento Mori
Welcome back to another episode of Microcast Mondays. Tune in as Patrick explores the importance of acknowledging life's fleeting nature. Criminal Justice Evolution July 28, 2025 Ditto Transcription provides certified, accurate, cost-effective transcription services for professionals in law...
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A Life on the Line, with Bert "Maverick" Gonzalez
In this episode, host Patrick Fitzgibbons sits down with Retired Police Sergeant Bert "Maverick" Gonzalez, a 37-year veteran of the Miami-Dade Police Department. From narcotics to post-9/11 airport security, Bert shares gripping stories and hard-earned lessons from his diverse career, offering a...
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MM 320: To Live is To Suffer
Welcome back to another episode of Microcast Monday. In today's show, Patrick draws inspiration from Friedrich Nietzsche and explores how suffering is just a natural part of living a full life. Criminal Justice Evolution July 21, 2025
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Stop Overthinking, with Neil Schoepp
In this episode, I talk with Neil Schoepp – a 24 year veteran of law enforcement and the fire service. Neil says our subconscious minds can hijack our ability to execute. His attitude is infectious and he gives first-responders practical and much needed advice. Criminal Justice Evolution Episode...
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MM 319: Still Standing
In this Microcast Monday, Patrick delivers a reminder for anyone who's been through the wringer: You're still standing. Life hits hard — professionally, personally — but every time you rise, you get stronger. If you're struggling right now, this one’s for you.
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MM 318: Why So Many First Responders Skip Treatment
In this Microcast Monday, Patrick breaks down the hidden barriers that keep many first responders from seeking mental-health and wellness support – from cultural expectations and peer pressure to fears of career fallout and the “hero” narrative. He also flips each obstacle on its head, offering...
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The Pain of Losing a Child
In this episode I talk with Brent and Paula AuCoin who lost their adult son, Christopher P AuCoin, to Suicide in 2022 at the age of 52. Chris was a former US Marine who served in Operation Desert Storm and was a part of many combat missions. He then went on to serve as a New Hampshire State...
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MM: 317: Taking Risks
Today, Patrick talks about how growth stalls without risk, reminding you that nothing drops in your lap, and explains how to use the tools you already carry to forge your own way forward. Criminal Justice Evolution June 30, 2025
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Unbreakable Valor with Shaun Murphy (Part 1)
Welcome back to another episode of CJEvolution. This week's guest is U.S. Army Veteran Shaun “Mister Motivation” Murphy. We discuss how to turn failure into fuel, wield a mindset that lifts you beyond imagined limits, trade hype for real hope, and channel the law of attraction by aligning your...
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MM 316: Don't Just Identify Problems, Bring Solutions
Welcome back to another episode of Microcast Monday. Today, Patrick digs into why spotting issues is easy – but earning a leader’s trust takes showing up with fixes. Learn how to shift from problem-identifier to solution-maker and move the mission forward. Criminal Justice Evolution June 23, 2025...
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MM 315: When Kindness Backfires
Stop trying to be the family punching bag. Chronic people-pleasing invites manipulation, drains your energy, and kills real respect. In this quick Microcast Monday, Patrick lays out why ‘nice’ shouldn’t mean “walk all over me,” how to spot subtle guilt tactics, and three boundary lines you can...
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I.G.N.I.T.E with Sheriff Chris Swanson
Sheriff Chris Swanson runs Michigan’s 5th-largest sheriff’s office and, since 2020, he’s been flipping the playbook on incarceration with I.G.N.I.T.E.– “Inmate Growth Naturally & Intentionally Through Education.” The program delivers daily math, reading, and job-skills classes inside the Genesee...
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MM 314: Find Your 3AM Crew
Happy Monday! In this solo episode, Patrick breaks down the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people – your 3AM crew. The ones who show up when things fall apart. Negative energy is contagious, so take inventory: who lifts you up, and who drags you down? Ditto Transcription…
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Fast Transcripts, Smarter Policing with Ditto's Ben Walker
Ben Walker, founder/CEO of Ditto Transcripts, explains how certified, on-demand transcription slashes paperwork and stress for law-enforcement pros. We also discuss officer burnout, how outsourcing interviews buys back patrol time, and the tech wave modernizing evidence handling. If you care…
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MM 313: Dropping an Anchor
Feeling tossed by anxiety? In today's episode of Microcast Monday, Patrick breaks down ACT’s “anchor” move: acknowledge what’s happening, lock in on your breath and body, and let the storm pass. Use it to halt rumination, regulate emotions, and regain control – anytime, anywhere.
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The Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast is a growth and development podcast for criminal justice professionals. It was created for criminal justice professionals and hosted by a retired criminal justice professional.
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