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PODCAST: Looking for Solutions to Mass Casualty Events (Part 2)| Monday Morning Roll Call | 023

 

Looking for Solutions to Mass Casualty Events (Part 2) | MONDAY MORNING ROLL CALL | Episode 023

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Monday Morning Roll Call is released every week by On The Blue Line and provides a short overview of issues that matter to you and provides encouragement for the week ahead.

In this episode we discuss:

  • This week we answer another question from our closed Facebook Group, On The Blue Line Guild. Be sure to join us!
  • This is Part 2 to this conversation, if you missed last week’s podcast you will want to go back and listen to that episode first. In there we lay the groundwork for this week’s conversation. 
  • This week, we discuss the intent of our founding fathers and the importance of seeking the intent of the early framers of the Constitution and its Amendments when we try to interpret freedoms through a “modern” lens.   

After the episode: 

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PODCAST: Looking for Solutions to Mass Casualty Events (Part 1)| Monday Morning Roll Call | 022

Looking for Solutions to Mass Casualty Events (Part 1) | MONDAY MORNING ROLL CALL | Episode 022

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Monday Morning Roll Call is released every week by On The Blue Line and provides a short overview of issues that matter to you and provides encouragement for the week ahead.

**NEW** We now have a Patreon Account. What is a Patreon Account? It is a way for you to join with our mission by pledging as little as $1.00 per episode ($4.00 a month) to help fund the content and programming that we bring to you each week.

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We hope you will continue to enjoy the programming from OTBL and please continue to tell others about the mission of OTBL- Thank you so much for your support!

In this episode we discuss:

  • This week we answer another question from our closed Facebook Group, On The Blue Line Guild. Be sure to join us!
  • We discuss the recent tragedies involving Mass Casualties including an incident out of California involving a machete.
  • Before getting into a conversation about gun control in Part 2 (releases next week), we first ask ourselves if we are considering the root cause(s) of the problem and if we are making a rational decision or a decision solely based on emotion.
  • Finally this week, we encourage you to think about your own decision making and approach to controversial matters.   

After the episode:

If you enjoy the Monday Morning Roll Call, we encourage you to check out our Interview Podcast , The Interview Room.

On The Blue Line was founded and is operated by active-duty law enforcement to fulfill the mission of providing guidance, resources and community for law enforcement officers, first responders, and military personal in their off-duty lives.

HONOR | EDUCATE | DEFEND

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PODCAST: My Greatest Fear Starting Out| Monday Morning Roll Call | 021

Welcome to Monday Morning Roll Call | Episode 021 | My Greatest Fear Starting Out

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Monday Morning Roll Call is released every week by On The Blue Line and provides a short overview of issues that matter to you and provides encouragement for the week ahead.

**NEW** We now have a Patreon Account. What is a Patreon Account? It is a way for you to join with our mission by pledging as little as $1.00 per episode ($4.00 a month) to help fund the content and programming that we bring to you each week.

If you are enjoying what OTBL has to offer and would like to join us, please click here: patreon.com/OnTheBlueLine.

If you are not in a position to help at this time, we hope you will continue to enjoy the programming from OTBL and please continue to tell others about the mission of OTBL- Thank you so much for your support!

In this episode we discuss:

  • Each Podcast episode is now available on video on our YouTube Channel.
  • This week we answer another question from our closed Facebook Group, On The Blue Line Guild. Be sure to join us!
  • Finally, we remind you that the year is quickly moving along and we consider where we are on goals that we set for the year. We encourage you to make sure to regularly assess your goals in order to keep on track with reaching your target.   

After the episode:

If you enjoy the Monday Morning Roll Call, we encourage you to check out our Interview Podcast , The Interview Room.

On The Blue Line was founded and is operated by active-duty law enforcement to fulfill the mission of providing guidance, resources and community for law enforcement officers, first responders, and military personal in their off-duty lives.

HONOR | EDUCATE | DEFEND

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PODCAST: Find a Cure, Not a Scapegoat| Monday Morning Roll Call | 020

Welcome to Monday Morning Roll Call | Episode 020 | Find a Cure, Not a Scapegoat

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Monday Morning Roll Call is released every week by On The Blue Line and provides a short overview of issues that matter to you and provides encouragement for the week ahead.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Each Podcast episode is now available on video on our YouTube Channel.
  • This week we discuss disrespect towards law enforcement, specifically the water-throwing in NYC.
  • We contrast this with a Thank You note, I received this week from Thankful For Our Heroes in Blue and discuss the support from everyday members of the community for law enforcement.
  • We discuss the idea of finding a cure, instead of finding someone to blame when something goes wrong.
  • We consider this idea of taking responsibility and why people play the “Blame Game,” from an article by Dr. Susan Whitbourne in Psychology Today.
  • Finally, we encourage you to take responsibility when things go wrong and to work towards finding a solution and allowing the mistake to become a catalyst for success. 

After the episode:

If you enjoy the Monday Morning Roll Call, we encourage you to check out our Interview Podcast , The Interview Room.

On The Blue Line was founded and is operated by active-duty law enforcement to fulfill the mission of providing guidance, resources and community for law enforcement officers, first responders, and military personal in their off-duty lives.

HONOR | EDUCATE | DEFEND

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PODCAST: Define Your Standard| Monday Morning Roll Call | 019

Welcome to Monday Morning Roll Call | Episode 019 | Define Your Standard

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Monday Morning Roll Call is released every week by On The Blue Line and provides a short overview of issues that matter to you and provides encouragement for the week ahead.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Finally, we encourage you to start this week to develop your personal code and the standard by which you want to live.

After the episode:

If you enjoy the Monday Morning Roll Call, we encourage you to check out our Interview Podcast , The Interview Room.

On The Blue Line was founded and is operated by active-duty law enforcement to fulfill the mission of providing guidance, resources and community for law enforcement officers, first responders, and military personal in their off-duty lives.

HONOR | EDUCATE | DEFEND

 

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PODCAST: The Business of Outrage Culture| Monday Morning Roll Call | 018

Welcome to Monday Morning Roll Call | Episode 018 | The Business of Outrage Culture

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Monday Morning Roll Call is released every week by On The Blue Line and provides a short overview of issues that matter to you and provides encouragement for the week ahead.

In this episode we discuss:

After the episode:

If you enjoy the Monday Morning Roll Call, we encourage you to check out our Interview Podcast , The Interview Room.

On The Blue Line was founded and is operated by active-duty law enforcement to fulfill the mission of providing guidance, resources and community for law enforcement officers, first responders, and military personal in their off-duty lives.

HONOR | EDUCATE | DEFEND

 

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PODCAST: A Time of Crisis| Monday Morning Roll Call | 017

Welcome to Monday Morning Roll Call | Episode 017 | A Time of Crisis

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In this episode:

  • This week we discuss the weighty subject of law enforcement suicide and the phone call I received right before sitting down to press record on this show.
  • We talk about the importance of knowing your why, and understanding why we do what we do and what should be our thought process in times of crisis.
  • We talk about knowing that you are loved and that your life influences the lives around you.
  • We then discuss the importance of knowing your resources, who do you call in a time of crisis? And do others know that they can call you in a time of crisis?
  • PLEASE IF YOU ARE STRUGGLING AND NEED SOMEONE TO TALK TO, THERE IS NO SHAME IN REACHING OUT ! REACH OUT TO A FRIEND, A LOVED ONE, OR CONTACT THE NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE AT 1-800-273-8255.

Your opinion matters! Please leave comments and feedback on whatever media you are listening to this show. Also, please feel free to email with any questions that you would like dealt with in future episodes. This show is for you the listener and we need your help for it to become a great resource for everyone On the Blue Line. 

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Also, join our closed Facebook Group where we continue these discussions and strive to help all of those On the Blue Line to achieve wholeness and happiness in their everyday life. 

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PODCAST: What Freedom Demands| Monday Morning Roll Call | 016

Welcome to Monday Morning Roll Call | Episode 016 | What Freedom Demands

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Our Newsletter is just releasing and will keep you up-to-date with the podcast, writings, contest, news and more. JOIN TODAY!

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In this episode:

  • This week we wish everyone a fun, safe Fourth of July with family and friends. 
  • We discuss the Declaration of Independence and the lessons about Freedom that it contains. 
  • We read the poem, Freedom, by Tye Bohls and discuss the true costs associated with Freedom.
  • We discuss the fact that Freedom demands responsibility.
  • Finally, we leave you with a quote by Benjamin Franklin about liberty and safety. 

Your opinion matters! Please leave comments and feedback on whatever media you are listening to this show. Also, please feel free to email with any questions that you would like dealt with in future episodes. This show is for you the listener and we need your help for it to become a great resource for everyone On the Blue Line. 

Visit our website for the most up-to-date information and resources.

Also, join our closed Facebook Group where we continue these discussions and strive to help all of those On the Blue Line to achieve wholeness and happiness in their everyday life. 

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