Episode 17: Bonnie Eckman - Sensory Specialist
A Tactical Pause: Leading in Law Enforcement
Release Date: 10/22/2025
Episode 18: Leah Kaylor, Ph.D., MSCP
A Tactical Pause: Leading in Law Enforcement
In this episode, host John Creamer is joined by Leah Kaylor, Ph.D., MSCP, a licensed clinical psychologist for the FBI and best-selling author of If Sleep Were a Drug. Drawing on years of clinical experience with law enforcement, military personnel and first responders, Dr. Kaylor explains how sleep directly affects cognitive function, emotional regulation and long-term health. She breaks down the stages of sleep and their critical roles in brain and body recovery, the physiological impact of chronic sleep deprivation and the connection between poor rest and impaired judgment. Join John and...
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Episode 17: Bonnie Eckman - Sensory Specialist
A Tactical Pause: Leading in Law Enforcement
In this episode, host John Creamer speaks with Bonnie Eckman, a mental health and addiction recovery professional with more than a decade of experience in trauma-informed care. With a background in occupational therapy, Bonnie specializes in sensory modulation techniques that help emergency responders navigate PTSD, trauma, nervous system dysregulation and emotional burnout. Together they discuss programs that address the specific needs of law enforcement, firefighters, EMTs, 911 dispatchers and others on the front lines.
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Episode 16: Capt. Joshua Bitsko (Ret.)
A Tactical Pause: Leading in Law Enforcement
On this episode, host John Creamer is joined by Captain Joshua Bitsko, who retired from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department after decades of service in K9, SWAT and leadership roles. Captain Bitsko and his team played an integral role during the October 1 Route 91 Harvest Festival shooting in Las Vegas, where a lone gunman opened fire on the crowd from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. John and Josh discuss that incident, the toll that years of high-intensity operations took on Josh’s physical and mental health and the path to recovery that followed.
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Episode 15: Matt Dunagan - Florida Sheriffs Association Executive Director
A Tactical Pause: Leading in Law Enforcement
In this episode, host John Creamer speaks with Matt Dunagan, executive director of the Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA), the largest sheriffs association in the nation. Dunagan reflects on his path to the role, the importance of the elected sheriff to public trust and how FSA mobilizes during hurricanes and other crises. The discussion also highlights why legislative unity is the sheriffs’ greatest strength and explores the challenges and opportunities facing Florida law enforcement today.
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Episode 14: Major George Perera - Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office
A Tactical Pause: Leading in Law Enforcement
In this episode, host John Creamer speaks with Major George Perera of the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office. Major Perera serves as Commander of the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office's Cyber Crimes Bureau and leads the South Florida Cyber Crime Task Force—one of the largest in the nation. A nationally recognized expert on cybercrime and artificial intelligence (AI), he has shared his expertise across the U.S. and internationally. John and Major Perera dive into the challenges and opportunities of the digital age, exploring AI as a powerful tool for both innovation and exploitation, along with other...
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Episode 13: Capt. Kelly Burke, Tallahassee Police Department
A Tactical Pause: Leading in Law Enforcement
On this episode, host John Creamer talks with Capt. Kelly Burke about the vital role of law enforcement chaplaincy programs. Captain Burke served 25 years with the Tallahassee Police Department (TPD), working in investigations, operations and SWAT. Today, he is an ordained pastor and leads the chaplaincy program at TPD. Together, John and Kelly discuss what it takes to build, sustain and expand a chaplaincy program that supports both officers and the community.
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Episode 12: Lt. Robbie Robinson
A Tactical Pause: Leading in Law Enforcement
In this episode, Lt. Robbie Robinson joins host John Creamer to share financial survival tips every first responder should hear. With 30 years at the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office, Robbie has made it his mission to help others “retire well” by reducing stress through financial literacy. His practical advice could save you money and help you retire with the same passion and purpose you started with.
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Episode 11: Podcast Rewind with Host John Creamer
A Tactical Pause: Leading in Law Enforcement
On this episode of A Tactical Pause, join host John Creamer for a summer rewind. He takes a look back at the first 10 episodes of the show and goes into more detail about some of the pressing issues facing law enforcement. You’ll also get a sneak peek at upcoming guests and topics in the works. Don’t miss this opportunity to catch up, reflect and prepare for what’s ahead.
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Episode 10: Chief Chris Summers, Leon County Sheriff’s Office
A Tactical Pause: Leading in Law Enforcement
In this episode, host John Creamer speaks with Chief Chris Summers of the Leon County Sheriff’s Office. With over 40 years of experience in municipal, county and university law enforcement, Chief Summers shares insights from a distinguished career in leadership. Together, John and Chris discuss how to manage the monotony that can often stymie an individual's success. It’s a relevant conversation about the often-unspoken challenges facing today’s law enforcement professionals.
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Episode 9: David Odom - Consolidated Dispatch Agency
A Tactical Pause: Leading in Law Enforcement
In this episode, host John Creamer speaks with David Odom, director of the Consolidated Dispatch Agency in Tallahassee, one of the largest consolidated dispatch centers in Florida. Together, they explore the complex challenges of not only working as a telecommunicator in today’s world but also leading those on the front lines of emergency communication. John and Director Odom dive into the emotional, mental and physical tolls that our first responders endure every day. Odom also shares the story behind the nationally recognized wellness program he developed for CDA staff and why prioritizing...
info_outlineIn this episode, host John Creamer speaks with Bonnie Eckman, a mental health and addiction recovery professional with more than a decade of experience in trauma-informed care. With a background in occupational therapy, Bonnie specializes in sensory modulation techniques that help emergency responders navigate PTSD, trauma, nervous system dysregulation and emotional burnout. Together they discuss programs that address the specific needs of law enforcement, firefighters, EMTs, 911 dispatchers and others on the front lines.