<![CDATA[The Safety Zone]]>Mon, 16 Jan 2023 15:29:31 +0000Captivate.fmMike McCartyhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/c26c0b62-ad5a-4a9a-9670-382d0d1f70f0/fkpra0wixt2cmzedbvrpchht.pngThe Safety ZoneMike McCartyMike McCartyThe Safety Zone is engaging conversations on all aspects of violence prevention from experts who have decades of experiencing in specialized law enforcement, U.S. Secret Service, FBI, Navy Seal Teams, corporate security, hostage negotiations and school security. Mike McCarty & Melinda Ronn are the hosts. Melinda has spent decades in communication, having started in the George W. Bush White House where she served as a liaison to churches, ministries and pastors in the U.S. She now works with numerous media outlets nationally such as Fox, CNN, CBN and numerous other media groups. Mike has decades of violence prevention experience that started as a violent crime detective in Nashville, TN and was part of a small team that developed the nation's largest largest law enforcement-based violence prevention program which immediately reduced the number of domestic homicides by 50%. Mike left Nashville and started providing training and consulting for organizations such as U.S. Department of Justice- Violence Against Women Office, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Homeland Security and the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center. Today, Mike is the CEO of Safe Hiring Solutions which is a violence prevention, background screening, visitor management and threat assessment organization with more than 7,000 clients that include schools, churches, volunteer organizations and corporations.https://www.safehiringsolutions.com/podcastnoserialDr. Mark McNear: Finding My WordsDr. Mark McNear: Finding My WordsDr. Mark McNear discusses growing up in a home with an abusive father, his battles with addictions and rehab and ultimately his calling as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

]]>Dr. Mark McNear discusses growing up in a home with an abusive father, his battles with addictions and rehab and ultimately his calling as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

]]>63c10973-85da-4356-92ab-709b6081ce74Wed, 02 Nov 2022 11:15:00 -050030:57nofull34Mike McCartyNCOSE Releases The Dirty Dozen ListNCOSE Releases The Dirty Dozen ListThe National Center on Sexual Exploitation released their annual Dirty Dozen List of organizations that facilitate, enables or profits from sexual exploitation. We talk through the list. Many organizations not surprising but there are a couple that will raise your eyebrows.

]]>The National Center on Sexual Exploitation released their annual Dirty Dozen List of organizations that facilitate, enables or profits from sexual exploitation. We talk through the list. Many organizations not surprising but there are a couple that will raise your eyebrows.

]]>1515c98c-c0dc-4be9-8ef7-e1ab5df566c8Thu, 24 Mar 2022 07:15:00 -050030:59nofull33Mike McCartyHis Story, His Healing, His Plea to the Church: an Interview with Josh McDowellHis Story, His Healing, His Plea to the Church: an Interview with Josh McDowellJosh McDowell has spoken to more than 46 million people about the evidence of Jesus Christ since he turned from being agnostic and joined Campus Crusade for Christ in 1961 and shortly thereafter started Josh McDowell Ministry. He has written or co-authored 151 books including More Than A Carpenter and Evidence That Demands A Verdict.

Josh is also a survivor of horrific childhood sexual abuse, perpetrated by a trusted employee of his family. He joins us to discuss the sexual abuse he survived, sharing red flags that nobody noticed, while making a plea to pastors and church leaders to join us in preventing violence.

]]>Josh McDowell has spoken to more than 46 million people about the evidence of Jesus Christ since he turned from being agnostic and joined Campus Crusade for Christ in 1961 and shortly thereafter started Josh McDowell Ministry. He has written or co-authored 151 books including More Than A Carpenter and Evidence That Demands A Verdict.

Josh is also a survivor of horrific childhood sexual abuse, perpetrated by a trusted employee of his family. He joins us to discuss the sexual abuse he survived, sharing red flags that nobody noticed, while making a plea to pastors and church leaders to join us in preventing violence.

]]>57bc90ac-7ef6-4ba7-a88d-a839b0ba37d4Wed, 23 Feb 2022 09:55:00 -050036:10nofull32Mike McCartyEmpowering Church Leaders to Prevent AbuseEmpowering Church Leaders to Prevent AbuseWe have seen a surge in domestic violence and sexual abuse within the church, so we want to empower and encourage church leaders that violence is preventable.

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Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 

]]>We have seen a surge in domestic violence and sexual abuse within the church, so we want to empower and encourage church leaders that violence is preventable.

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Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 

]]>d646a866-1999-4d92-b1ff-52adf39326a3Wed, 26 Jan 2022 15:45:00 -050022:37nofull31Mike McCartyA Survivor's Voice: Interview with Joelle CasteixA Survivor's Voice: Interview with Joelle CasteixJoelle Casteix is one of the leading global advocates and spokespeople for survivors of child sexual assault and cover-up. A founding member of the board of directors of the Zero Abuse Project, she has helped launch ZeroAbuse.ai, an innovative AI tool that evaluates the risk factors that suggest potential predatory individuals within an organization and those associated with cover-up. A former member of the adjunct faculty of the UCI School of Law, Joelle is the award-winning author of the bestsellers The Well-Armored Child: A Parent’s Guide to Preventing Child Sexual Abuse (RiverGrove Books) and The Power of Responsibility

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Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 

]]>Joelle Casteix is one of the leading global advocates and spokespeople for survivors of child sexual assault and cover-up. A founding member of the board of directors of the Zero Abuse Project, she has helped launch ZeroAbuse.ai, an innovative AI tool that evaluates the risk factors that suggest potential predatory individuals within an organization and those associated with cover-up. A former member of the adjunct faculty of the UCI School of Law, Joelle is the award-winning author of the bestsellers The Well-Armored Child: A Parent’s Guide to Preventing Child Sexual Abuse (RiverGrove Books) and The Power of Responsibility

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Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 

]]>056a293e-66bf-45c4-9ea3-32e0351392b4Wed, 17 Nov 2021 09:50:00 -050040:13nofull215Mike McCartyPreventing Child Sexual Abuse with the Learning ZonePreventing Child Sexual Abuse with the Learning ZoneWe have brought together a team of national experts that include a former violent crime detective, a national trainer, author and survivor, a children's ministry leader and a child forensic interviewing to create a dynamic and solutions-driven online child sexual abuse prevention training program for employees and volunteers who work with children. Stop the abuse before it happens.

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Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 

]]>We have brought together a team of national experts that include a former violent crime detective, a national trainer, author and survivor, a children's ministry leader and a child forensic interviewing to create a dynamic and solutions-driven online child sexual abuse prevention training program for employees and volunteers who work with children. Stop the abuse before it happens.

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Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 

]]>f897e029-61e6-4e8d-acca-bc107bb5e876Fri, 08 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -050021:53nofull214Mike McCartySuicide Prevention: An Interview with Glen Bloomstrom LivingWorks FaithSuicide Prevention: An Interview with Glen Bloomstrom LivingWorks FaithGlen Bloomstrom with LivingWorks Faith joins us to discuss suicide prevention and intervention and how they are equipping church and ministry to understand and intervene, especially in light of the the impact from the COVID pandemic.

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Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 

]]>Glen Bloomstrom with LivingWorks Faith joins us to discuss suicide prevention and intervention and how they are equipping church and ministry to understand and intervene, especially in light of the the impact from the COVID pandemic.

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Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 

]]>83524711-5b65-4869-ad0b-a44276e7edf3Thu, 09 Sep 2021 15:30:00 -050032:43nofull213Mike McCartyWhat is the Role of an SRO? Part 2 an Interview With SRO Chase LydayWhat is the Role of an SRO? Part 2 an Interview With SRO Chase LydayChase Lyday, Avon Schools Chief of Police, has been an SRO for 11 years and is currently the President of the Indiana SRO Assoc. as well as a board member of the National School Resource Officers Assoc. (NASRO). Chase helps us understand how SROs are trained and their role within a school.

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Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 

]]>Chase Lyday, Avon Schools Chief of Police, has been an SRO for 11 years and is currently the President of the Indiana SRO Assoc. as well as a board member of the National School Resource Officers Assoc. (NASRO). Chase helps us understand how SROs are trained and their role within a school.

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Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 

]]>c7580285-33d3-4180-bff3-2ccab77727d3Wed, 21 Jul 2021 10:15:00 -050029:34nofull212Mike McCartyWhat is the Role of a School Resource Officer? Part 1What is the Role of a School Resource Officer? Part 1There is a movement across the U.S. to defund police and remove officers from schools because of a belief that police create a pipeline to prison in our schools. Is this true? We have a two part series on the role of a specialty trained school resource officer that also considers the difference between an SRO and a traditional school police department.

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Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 

]]>There is a movement across the U.S. to defund police and remove officers from schools because of a belief that police create a pipeline to prison in our schools. Is this true? We have a two part series on the role of a specialty trained school resource officer that also considers the difference between an SRO and a traditional school police department.

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Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 

]]>9d6e09cf-e90f-4c88-84e9-8353471dea7aWed, 14 Jul 2021 13:15:00 -050028:51nofull211Mike McCartyImpact of Domestic Violence on Kids & CommunityImpact of Domestic Violence on Kids & CommunityWe discuss the impact of witnessing domestic violence on children, how this has impacted co-host Melinda Ronn, and how violence in the home impacts the community.

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Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 

]]>We discuss the impact of witnessing domestic violence on children, how this has impacted co-host Melinda Ronn, and how violence in the home impacts the community.

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Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 

]]>441507b5-0174-4a33-9a9a-6777022509f4Thu, 17 Jun 2021 07:00:00 -050033:17nofull210Mike McCartyUnderstanding Violent PeopleUnderstanding Violent PeopleWe are seeing an explosion in violent crime in the U.S. Domestic violence murders are up over 130% in some states and as high as 170% in others. Mass shootings are on track to out-pace any year in recent history. We take time in this episode to talk about violent offenders. How we cannot lump all criminal behavior into one category. And that those who have shown a history of violence MUST be held accountable to protect society.

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Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 

]]>We are seeing an explosion in violent crime in the U.S. Domestic violence murders are up over 130% in some states and as high as 170% in others. Mass shootings are on track to out-pace any year in recent history. We take time in this episode to talk about violent offenders. How we cannot lump all criminal behavior into one category. And that those who have shown a history of violence MUST be held accountable to protect society.

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Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 

]]>85182af2-a8be-4ae0-adae-489b602cde6bFri, 21 May 2021 13:35:00 -050024:19nofull29Mike McCarty30x30 Initiative for More Women In Policing: Interview with Dottie Davis30x30 Initiative for More Women In Policing: Interview with Dottie DavisDottie Davis, internationally recognized law enforcement expert, retired Fort Wayne Police Department Deputy Chief of Police & pioneer in women in policing, shares the 30x30 Initiative and the mission to increase the number of women in policing over the next decade. This is true police reform.

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]]>Dottie Davis, internationally recognized law enforcement expert, retired Fort Wayne Police Department Deputy Chief of Police & pioneer in women in policing, shares the 30x30 Initiative and the mission to increase the number of women in policing over the next decade. This is true police reform.

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]]>c060b06f-8efd-42d2-8ae9-6be7e471c27cWed, 05 May 2021 11:35:00 -050028:25nofull28Mike McCartyInterview with David French: Exposing Kanakuk Kamps Super PredatorInterview with David French: Exposing Kanakuk Kamps Super PredatorSuper Predator, Pete Newman, abused children for more than a decade at one of the largest Christian camps in the United States. David French, senior editor for The Dispatch & New York Times bestselling author, joins us to discuss what he and his wife, Nancy, have uncovered on the sexual abuse at Kanakuk Kamps.

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Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 

]]>Super Predator, Pete Newman, abused children for more than a decade at one of the largest Christian camps in the United States. David French, senior editor for The Dispatch & New York Times bestselling author, joins us to discuss what he and his wife, Nancy, have uncovered on the sexual abuse at Kanakuk Kamps.

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Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 

]]>8666f4bd-797c-4237-bdf8-f9b54166e6d8Mon, 26 Apr 2021 15:52:00 -050044:20nofull27Mike McCartyHow Does SecurityCamp Help Churches Re-Open Safely?How Does SecurityCamp Help Churches Re-Open Safely?SecurityCamp for churches is a comprehensive training event that incorporates high impact presentations from national experts along with smaller guided discussions that are interactive.

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Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 


]]>SecurityCamp for churches is a comprehensive training event that incorporates high impact presentations from national experts along with smaller guided discussions that are interactive.

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Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 


]]>e97ba6e9-6f4a-45f7-bfe6-d5fa5f78f82dFri, 09 Apr 2021 14:32:00 -050023:32nofull26Mike McCartyClosing the Boyfriend LoopholeClosing the Boyfriend LoopholeDomestic violence is one of the most committed and under reported crimes in the U.S. We are joined by Laura Berry, Executive Director of the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence, to discuss a loophole in federal legislation related to protective orders and removing firearms from boyfriends or girlfriends who are the respondents in a protective order.

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Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 

]]>Domestic violence is one of the most committed and under reported crimes in the U.S. We are joined by Laura Berry, Executive Director of the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence, to discuss a loophole in federal legislation related to protective orders and removing firearms from boyfriends or girlfriends who are the respondents in a protective order.

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Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 

]]>88469b45-2e4e-4efe-9acc-49d8c68f3c45Tue, 16 Mar 2021 14:15:00 -050029:26nofull25Mike McCartyUnderstanding Sexual Exploitation of Children at SchoolUnderstanding Sexual Exploitation of Children at SchoolAlmost daily we see a student who has been sexually exploited by a school employee, coach or volunteer. We discuss the pandemic problem and offer solutions for reducing the risk to our children and creating a stronger defense to keep predators out of our schools.

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Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 

]]>Almost daily we see a student who has been sexually exploited by a school employee, coach or volunteer. We discuss the pandemic problem and offer solutions for reducing the risk to our children and creating a stronger defense to keep predators out of our schools.

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Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 

]]>c600a2b8-b7b2-49ef-8f30-467f2c3bccbfFri, 26 Feb 2021 13:15:00 -050029:02nofull24Mike McCartyNational Center on Child Exploitation Twitter Lawsuit: Interview with Attorney Lisa HabaNational Center on Child Exploitation Twitter Lawsuit: Interview with Attorney Lisa HabaTwitter has been slow to act on child sexual exploitation but fast at removing political opinions this past year. We are joined by attorney Lisa Haba, one of two attorneys who filed a lawsuit against Twitter on behalf of the National Center on Sexual Exploitation in response to Twitter's slow response to find child pornography objectionable and remove it before the content was shared 167,000 times and retweeted more than 2,223 times.

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]]>Twitter has been slow to act on child sexual exploitation but fast at removing political opinions this past year. We are joined by attorney Lisa Haba, one of two attorneys who filed a lawsuit against Twitter on behalf of the National Center on Sexual Exploitation in response to Twitter's slow response to find child pornography objectionable and remove it before the content was shared 167,000 times and retweeted more than 2,223 times.

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Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 

]]>6213ae06-3203-4691-ba7e-9976bd20a54aWed, 17 Feb 2021 09:00:00 -050026:51nofull23Mike McCartyCatch a Predator: Interview With Retired Detective James McLaughlinCatch a Predator: Interview With Retired Detective James McLaughlinJim McLaughlin spent more than 30 years investigating, interviewing and capturing child sex offenders and was one of 6 investigators in the U.S. to begin investigating internet child sexual exploitation which resulted in the arrest of more than 800 predators in 30 countries.

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]]>Jim McLaughlin spent more than 30 years investigating, interviewing and capturing child sex offenders and was one of 6 investigators in the U.S. to begin investigating internet child sexual exploitation which resulted in the arrest of more than 800 predators in 30 countries.

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]]>adf6b7a7-c307-4e7a-b0e1-41bd4a2a9a32Tue, 26 Jan 2021 15:45:00 -050036:40nofull22Mike McCartyLessons from the Texas Church ShootingLessons from the Texas Church ShootingA pastor was killed and two others injured in a a shooting at an East Texas church on 1/3/2021. What are the lessons can we learn from this horrible tragedy to help prevent this from happening again?

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Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 

]]>A pastor was killed and two others injured in a a shooting at an East Texas church on 1/3/2021. What are the lessons can we learn from this horrible tragedy to help prevent this from happening again?

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Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 

]]>3d59be49-cf8c-4107-bb03-179d72c341afSat, 09 Jan 2021 16:15:00 -050025:10nofull21Mike McCartyLessons From Sandy Hook Elementary School ShootingLessons From Sandy Hook Elementary School ShootingWe are coming up in the 8 year anniversary of the horrible tragedy and shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT. We discuss what we have learned over the past 8 years, the importance of creating a culture of prevention and how we honor the victims and survivors by doing everything we can to prevent future violence in our schools, workplaces, and communities.

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]]>We are coming up in the 8 year anniversary of the horrible tragedy and shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT. We discuss what we have learned over the past 8 years, the importance of creating a culture of prevention and how we honor the victims and survivors by doing everything we can to prevent future violence in our schools, workplaces, and communities.

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Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 


]]>1496de17-063d-412a-966f-eeb4dcc8a39eTue, 08 Dec 2020 11:45:00 -050027:52nofull124Mike McCartyHow to Keep Your Business Safe During a Pandemic, Civil Unrest & UncertaintyHow to Keep Your Business Safe During a Pandemic, Civil Unrest & UncertaintyWhat are practical steps an organization can take to protect themselves during a surging pandemic, increasing civil unrest and continued uncertainty in the U.S.?

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]]>What are practical steps an organization can take to protect themselves during a surging pandemic, increasing civil unrest and continued uncertainty in the U.S.?

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Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 

]]>cd4b3b13-8f29-4ab8-b064-57370f2a45f0Thu, 19 Nov 2020 12:30:00 -050021:32nofull123Mike McCartyHow Does Jail Reform Impact Your Community: Interview With Pasadena, TX Chief Josh BrueggerHow Does Jail Reform Impact Your Community: Interview With Pasadena, TX Chief Josh BrueggerThere has been a lot of discussion in recent months about "bail reform" and we have noticed the unintended impact in on community safety in communities that have adopted this model. All legislation carries a risk of "unintended circumstances" and bail reform is intended to insure that individuals arrested for low level, non-violent offenses do not remain incarcerated because they lack resources or adequate legal representation. However, Chief Josh Bruegger explains how wide-sweeping use of bail reform on violent offenders can place the community at risk.

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]]>There has been a lot of discussion in recent months about "bail reform" and we have noticed the unintended impact in on community safety in communities that have adopted this model. All legislation carries a risk of "unintended circumstances" and bail reform is intended to insure that individuals arrested for low level, non-violent offenses do not remain incarcerated because they lack resources or adequate legal representation. However, Chief Josh Bruegger explains how wide-sweeping use of bail reform on violent offenders can place the community at risk.

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Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 

]]>bb5368d9-634f-4a2e-b9a9-8ccc9f875788Thu, 05 Nov 2020 10:40:00 -050023:52nofull122Mike McCartyWhat I Learned From My Career in the Secret Service: Interview with Paul Dvorak Part 2What I Learned From My Career in the Secret Service: Interview with Paul Dvorak Part 2Paul Dvorak, retired Secret Service Agent and SafeVisitor Solutions Advisory Board Member, discusses his 23+ years with the Secret Service that included five years on President George W Bush Protective Detail and leading security at two United Nations General Assembly Meetings and how that applies to keeping organizations safe today.

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]]>Paul Dvorak, retired Secret Service Agent and SafeVisitor Solutions Advisory Board Member, discusses his 23+ years with the Secret Service that included five years on President George W Bush Protective Detail and leading security at two United Nations General Assembly Meetings and how that applies to keeping organizations safe today.

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Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 

]]>7b9d5bc0-b558-4984-822a-ad2e1b399d0fThu, 22 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -050022:59nofull121Mike McCartyWhat I Learned From My Career in the Secret Service: Interview with Paul Dvorak Part 1What I Learned From My Career in the Secret Service: Interview with Paul Dvorak Part 1Paul Dvorak, retired Secret Service Agent and SafeVisitor Solutions Advisory Board Member, discusses his 23+ years with the Secret Service that included five years on President George W Bush Protective Detail and leading security at two United Nations General Assembly Meetings and how that applies to keeping organizations safe today.

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]]>Paul Dvorak, retired Secret Service Agent and SafeVisitor Solutions Advisory Board Member, discusses his 23+ years with the Secret Service that included five years on President George W Bush Protective Detail and leading security at two United Nations General Assembly Meetings and how that applies to keeping organizations safe today.

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Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 

]]>e2662b1c-064b-4942-915c-70389a4e27acFri, 16 Oct 2020 12:15:00 -050022:01nofull120Mike McCartyAre We Creating a Culture for Sexual PredatorsAre We Creating a Culture for Sexual PredatorsWe are seeing states like CA pass laws that allow 14 year old children to "consent" to sex with adults, judges legislating from the bench to expunge sexual convictions of offenders to the Netflix documentary Cuties that sexualizes tweens.

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]]>We are seeing states like CA pass laws that allow 14 year old children to "consent" to sex with adults, judges legislating from the bench to expunge sexual convictions of offenders to the Netflix documentary Cuties that sexualizes tweens.

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Music: "Slow Burn", "Decisions" by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) License-Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 

]]>19f37015-1184-42da-acf2-61238192b87fFri, 09 Oct 2020 08:00:00 -050029:38nofull119Mike McCartyThe Predator Among Us: A Candid Conversation with former Child Sex Abuse Crime Detective Jeff WiserThe Predator Among Us: A Candid Conversation with former Child Sex Abuse Crime Detective Jeff WiserFormer Metro Nashville Child Sex Abuse Detective Jeff Wiser walks us through one of the most high profile cases in Nashville involving an affluent, "old money" Belle Meade teacher, son of prominent attorney and politician, who victimized boys for more than 30 years.

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]]>Former Metro Nashville Child Sex Abuse Detective Jeff Wiser walks us through one of the most high profile cases in Nashville involving an affluent, "old money" Belle Meade teacher, son of prominent attorney and politician, who victimized boys for more than 30 years.

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]]>fe59684d-6f39-4ea0-817c-af9ccf723340Thu, 24 Sep 2020 15:50:00 -050037:52nofull118Mike McCartyCA Bill Opens Dangerous Door to Sexual PredatorsCA Bill Opens Dangerous Door to Sexual PredatorsThe CA Legislature passed SB 145 which states that a 14 year old or older child, that "consents" to sex with someone no more than 10 years older, does not have to register as a sex offender. It is awaiting the governor's signature.

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]]>The CA Legislature passed SB 145 which states that a 14 year old or older child, that "consents" to sex with someone no more than 10 years older, does not have to register as a sex offender. It is awaiting the governor's signature.

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]]>61dd4218-5f3a-4a72-a5e2-ba0f3b98d89cFri, 11 Sep 2020 16:30:00 -050022:20nofull117Mike McCartyWhy SafeMinistry Exists with Director Don KeehnerWhy SafeMinistry Exists with Director Don KeehnerDon Keehner joins us to discuss why SafeMinistry exists and how his 30+ years as a pastor, 17 years with one of the fastest growing churches in the U.S., helps him understand the needs of the church.

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]]>Don Keehner joins us to discuss why SafeMinistry exists and how his 30+ years as a pastor, 17 years with one of the fastest growing churches in the U.S., helps him understand the needs of the church.

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]]>bd2d5975-6cd7-4ce7-8121-12e008e90276Thu, 03 Sep 2020 10:15:00 -050035:22nofull116Mike McCartyBusiness Tips on How to Survive and Thrive During a PandemicBusiness Tips on How to Survive and Thrive During a PandemicCovid-19 struck the U.S. with lightening speed, creating havoc for businesses. This week we discuss lessons learned from COVID and how we have adapted our business to a changing world.

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]]>Covid-19 struck the U.S. with lightening speed, creating havoc for businesses. This week we discuss lessons learned from COVID and how we have adapted our business to a changing world.

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]]>db4d785c-f17a-4957-b208-f59581088048Fri, 28 Aug 2020 09:00:00 -050029:22nofull115Mike McCartyInside The Mind of a Sex OffenderInside The Mind of a Sex OffenderWe have seen a movement that is trying to classify pedophilia as non- criminal and even groups who want to normalize their thinking. The truth is that research clearly shows that sex offenders are incurable, manipulators and often have a long list of victims.

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]]>We have seen a movement that is trying to classify pedophilia as non- criminal and even groups who want to normalize their thinking. The truth is that research clearly shows that sex offenders are incurable, manipulators and often have a long list of victims.

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]]>32ba306f-a450-4dc9-8ffe-3c8532fb5144Thu, 20 Aug 2020 11:45:00 -050037:34nofull114Mike McCartyReducing the Risk of a Perfect Storm for School ViolenceReducing the Risk of a Perfect Storm for School ViolenceSolutions for reducing risk for a perfect storm for school violence by not creating tunnel vision on COVID-19 or implementing protocols that may reduce health risks but lead to increased risk of school violence.

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]]>Solutions for reducing risk for a perfect storm for school violence by not creating tunnel vision on COVID-19 or implementing protocols that may reduce health risks but lead to increased risk of school violence.

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]]>7f08c554-a23d-4c37-b032-c1f019d0d236Fri, 14 Aug 2020 09:00:00 -050027:25nofull113Mike McCartyAre We Creating a Perfect Storm for Increased School Violence?Are We Creating a Perfect Storm for Increased School Violence?Is our laser focus on COVID-19 and defunding law enforcement creating a perfect storm for increased school violence?

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]]>Is our laser focus on COVID-19 and defunding law enforcement creating a perfect storm for increased school violence?

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]]>c241c9ea-3e78-4670-a4dd-c7f86d93b9b9Thu, 06 Aug 2020 09:00:00 -050027:16nofull112Mike McCartyHow to Open Corporate Offices Safely During PandemicHow to Open Corporate Offices Safely During PandemicWe discuss tools and solutions for safely re-opening our offices during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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]]>We discuss tools and solutions for safely re-opening our offices during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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]]>a3654663-1a54-438d-8f32-24eb44276f67Mon, 27 Jul 2020 17:55:00 -050026:24nofull111Mike McCartyDon't Let Your Screening Program Be the Path of Least Resistance for a Sexual AbuserDon't Let Your Screening Program Be the Path of Least Resistance for a Sexual AbuserMost large organizations that work with children are using background screening solutions that provide little protection against sexual abusers. We discuss the problem of church background screening and the solutions that provide a stronger barrier.

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]]>Most large organizations that work with children are using background screening solutions that provide little protection against sexual abusers. We discuss the problem of church background screening and the solutions that provide a stronger barrier.

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]]>5ec5e3ec-ed30-45fc-989a-c917befde140Mon, 20 Jul 2020 14:45:00 -050028:33nofull110Mike McCartyRestoration & Church Safety: Understanding the Sexual AbuserRestoration & Church Safety: Understanding the Sexual AbuserChurch and ministries are a house for sinners but what is the proper role of restoration with a sexual abuser? Church and ministries have an obligation to protect our children, congregants and ministry. Join us for a tough discussion on restoration and safety.

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]]>Church and ministries are a house for sinners but what is the proper role of restoration with a sexual abuser? Church and ministries have an obligation to protect our children, congregants and ministry. Join us for a tough discussion on restoration and safety.

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]]>c2d65e18-248c-4aa6-a599-59072a83a489Fri, 10 Jul 2020 15:00:00 -050035:20nofull19Mike McCartyPolice in Schools: Understanding The Role of SRO's vs Law EnforcementPolice in Schools: Understanding The Role of SRO's vs Law EnforcementThe national discussion about removing police from schools does not seem to distinguish between School Resource Officers and school police officers. There has been a growing movement over the past 5 years for schools to create their own police departments. Law enforcement is distinctly different from the role of a specially recruited and training school resource officer.

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]]>The national discussion about removing police from schools does not seem to distinguish between School Resource Officers and school police officers. There has been a growing movement over the past 5 years for schools to create their own police departments. Law enforcement is distinctly different from the role of a specially recruited and training school resource officer.

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]]>dfad07dc-2465-443a-afc9-2cde73c7777aThu, 02 Jul 2020 15:15:00 -050022:55nofull18Mike McCartyRecruiting: The Foundation of Healthy OrganizationsRecruiting: The Foundation of Healthy OrganizationsThe murder of George Floyd has illustrated how critical recruiting the right people into your organization is. The vast majority of employees, volunteers or vendors who demonstrate unacceptable behaviors have red flags that often times can be connected before we select them. Rarely do the organizations create problem employees, volunteers or vendors.

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]]>The murder of George Floyd has illustrated how critical recruiting the right people into your organization is. The vast majority of employees, volunteers or vendors who demonstrate unacceptable behaviors have red flags that often times can be connected before we select them. Rarely do the organizations create problem employees, volunteers or vendors.

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]]>8e93f2ce-baed-465f-87ab-a3effcc97bbcFri, 26 Jun 2020 11:00:00 -050034:38nofull17Mike McCartyGeorge Floyd: Facing Injustice by Focusing on the Root Problem within Law EnforcementGeorge Floyd: Facing Injustice by Focusing on the Root Problem within Law EnforcementWe discuss racism, recruiting and a law enforcement culture that requires change.


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]]>We discuss racism, recruiting and a law enforcement culture that requires change.


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]]>45145402-929e-455c-88f1-6e74539041c7Fri, 12 Jun 2020 13:30:00 -050040:18nofull16Mike McCartyHow to Keep Kids Safe in a Virtual WorldHow to Keep Kids Safe in a Virtual WorldIt is important to understand how those who seek to harm our kids can use technology such as Zoom and social media during this pandemic to groom our kids and make them vulnerable for later abuse.

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]]>It is important to understand how those who seek to harm our kids can use technology such as Zoom and social media during this pandemic to groom our kids and make them vulnerable for later abuse.

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]]>9f408dec-9d53-4ae4-b526-0a6d9b48ba62Fri, 05 Jun 2020 07:30:00 -050030:21nofull15Mike McCartyThe Truth About Church Background ChecksThe Truth About Church Background ChecksMost churches do not understand how to conduct a quality background check and sadly, the background screening industry is highly unregulated and often peddles cheap database products that are no barrier to a sex offender.

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]]>Most churches do not understand how to conduct a quality background check and sadly, the background screening industry is highly unregulated and often peddles cheap database products that are no barrier to a sex offender.

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]]>e3962334-3c7f-41c0-b520-988a16dca30fFri, 29 May 2020 08:00:00 -050039:05nofull14Mike McCartyStopping Crime Before It Starts: PreventionStopping Crime Before It Starts: PreventionCrime prevention works! Join our discussion on crime prevention versus reacting to violence and how this model should be the foundation of an organizations safety and security program.

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]]>Crime prevention works! Join our discussion on crime prevention versus reacting to violence and how this model should be the foundation of an organizations safety and security program.

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]]>fddcbe1a-cb54-459a-b89b-7e0a66f73f2cFri, 22 May 2020 11:15:00 -050028:51nofull13Mike McCartyHow Technology Can Help Us Re-Open our CommunitiesHow Technology Can Help Us Re-Open our CommunitiesHow can thermal body temperature cameras help mitigate the risk of COVID-19 as we open up our communities.

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]]>How can thermal body temperature cameras help mitigate the risk of COVID-19 as we open up our communities.

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]]>4b9fdb2b-ce16-40f6-a36b-2f4ea12974edThu, 14 May 2020 08:00:00 -050029:12nofull12Mike McCartyPeace of Mind Re-ImaginedPeace of Mind Re-ImaginedSafe Hiring Solutions is one of the fastest growing integrated security firms in the U.S. so join us as we discuss what lead founder and CEO Mike McCarty to go into a career in law enforcement and later start a company that is dedicated to keeping us safe, especially our children. This will take us down a path of one of the most shocking crimes in U.S. history and hope that shaped Mike's life.

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]]>Safe Hiring Solutions is one of the fastest growing integrated security firms in the U.S. so join us as we discuss what lead founder and CEO Mike McCarty to go into a career in law enforcement and later start a company that is dedicated to keeping us safe, especially our children. This will take us down a path of one of the most shocking crimes in U.S. history and hope that shaped Mike's life.

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]]>b927295c-0a9e-4464-b4d0-fac911d77478Fri, 01 May 2020 09:00:00 -050034:51nofull11Mike McCarty