Dave Ogilvy spent 22 years with the Delta Police Department — most of them quietly doing the work that most officers only dream about. SWAT operator, ERT medic lead, police trainer, Cops for Cancer veteran, and one of the most respected voices in the room that nobody outside of it has ever heard from.

In this episode, Dave opens up about all of it.

We cover what it's really like to be involved in a police shooting, how he prepared himself — and his family — long before that day ever came, and what the aftermath actually looks like when the cameras aren't rolling. Dave also gets honest about losing two fingers on his gun hand, refusing to accept an adjusted physical standard, and fighting his way back onto the ERT on his own terms.

But this conversation goes deeper than tactics. We talk about what happens to your identity when the team is your whole world and then suddenly it isn't. We talk about the silent epidemic of cops who are great at the job and strangers at home. We talk about why seeking help is not weakness — and why waiting until you're in crisis to find a psychologist is already too late.

Dave is the kind of mentor that most people in this profession never get access to. Humble, direct, and completely without ego. He doesn't post on social media. He doesn't chase recognition. He just shows up, does the work, and makes everyone around him better.

This one is worth your full attention.

Topics covered:

What a police shooting actually feels like — before, during, and after

How to prepare your mind and your family for a critical incident

Losing two fingers and passing the same physical as everyone else

Identity loss after leaving the ERT and how to rebuild

Why policing is not family — and why that distinction matters

Cops for Cancer and 12+ years of giving back

Mental health stigma in law enforcement and how to break through it

The difference between the will to win and the will to train to win

What great police trainers actually do differently

Advice for anyone wanting to get on a tactical team

🎙️ Police Mentors is a podcast dedicated to sharing the hard-earned wisdom of experienced law enforcement professionals — the kind of conversations that don't happen in briefing rooms or on social media, but absolutely should.

#PoliceMentors #LawEnforcement #PolicePodcast #SWAT #EmergencyResponseTeam #PoliceMentalHealth #FirstResponders #PoliceTraining #TacticalPolicing #PoliceCulture #CopsForCancer #MentalHealthMatters #FirstResponderMentalHealth #PoliceLife #BlueLine #ThinBlueLine #PTSDAwareness #Resilience #LeadershipDevelopment #policeofficer

00:00 Police-Mentors Podcast Episode 3 with Dave Ogilvy

00:10 Introduction

03:53 Leaving Emergency Response Work

09:01 Identity

11:51 Overcoming Injury

15:58 The Will To Train To Win

17:59 Cops For Cancer

23:25 Positive Impact

25:51 There's Magic In The Uniform

29:26 Thin Blue Line

37:41 Fallen Officers

39:45 Shared Danger In Policing

40:39 Understanding Violence

46:48 "Did I Treat You Fairly?"

49:48 "Cuff Tuff"

51:08 Treating People Fairly

53:17 Helping People

58:36 Mental Health

01:09:00 Understanding Lethal Force

01:13:33 Self-Stigma

01:17:31 Police Bonds

01:21:22 Integrating Trauma

01:26:05 I've Got A Problem

01:33:46 Advice For New Members Of A Team

01:41:54 Team Before Self

01:42:51 Conclusion

Here is a link to a free chapter of my book on my website:

https://markbouchard.ca/stigma/

Or you can buy a paperback copy on Amazon here:

https://www.amazon.ca/Setting-My-Sights-Stigma-Thoughts/dp/1738943003/ref=sr_1_1?crid=UT5YKTZC6EKM&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.3NhFgyk5IO9ESyDyBLRTuA.3pAVYHo9cIwh3z4-o5aoNDlfFc3_tkNxtZGDx_PZVqs&dib_tag=se&keywords=setting+my+sights+on+stigma&qid=1772649553&sprefix=setting+my+sight%2Caps%2C114&sr=8-1

Matt Domyancic shares his expertise with a background and both a division one NCAA strength coach and a police academy instructor. Matt has 3 master's degrees and shares a wealth of expertise by combining his knowledge of policing and human physiology. #policewellness #policeacademy

00:00 Preparing For The Police Academy

01:03 Physically Preparing For Police Academy

02:35 Know The Standards

05:48 Recovery - Sleep And Nutrition

12:06 Focus On Fundamentals

17:30 Strength Training Advice

21:49 Greasing The Groove

28:07 Injury Prevention - Know Your Limitations

33:33 Consistency Over Perfection

36:19 Cardio Training

40:55 Interval Training

42:58 Cardio Through Use Of Force Training

47:55 Mental Aspects Of Preparation

51:36 How To Connect With Matt

Follow Matt on:

His website: https://www.tacticalchaplain.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-domyancic-b7203b6/

Instagram:

1) https://www.instagram.com/thetacticalchaplain/

2) https://www.instagram.com/thinbluelinespirituality/

Check Out My Book:

Setting My Sights On Stigma: Thoughts From an Injured Mind was written to help police officers with the challenges of police work. I share my experience of being a cop who was diagnosed with PTSD, and more importantly, the lessons that I learned which helped me to heal. I wrote this book to help other cops to prepare for the challenges of a career in policing.

Here is a link to a free chapter on my website:

https://markbouchard.ca/stigma/

This is an interview with Nathan Romas to provide an overview of understanding organized crime based on his experience working on a gang suppression team. #organizedcrime #policeacademy #policeleadership

00:00 Understanding Organized Crime With Nathan Romas

01:37 Leadership

06:01 Organized Crime Is A Complex Web

07:33 Read Books On Organized Crime

12:52 How This Has Helped You Working Gang Suppression?

18:04 Educating Up The Chain Of Command

19:10 Policing Needs To Be More Agile

25:06 Key Advice For New Gang Cops - Informant Handling

33:51 Communication Skills Are Crucial

36:47 Informant Experience

38:49 Psychopathy And Hitmen

40:52 Advice For Dealing With High Risk Gangsters

42:58 Undercover Policing

46:11 Leveraging Partnerships Outside Of Law Enforcement

48:03 What Society Needs To Change About Gang Enforcement

52:06 Other Podcast Resources

53:58 How To Connect With Nathan?

Nathan Romas is a Canadian police officer, CEO of Vigilant Media Inc., and host of The Quiet Professional podcast which discusses topics of national security, intelligence, law enforcement, and justice. **Opinions and views expressed are his own unless otherwise stated. They do not represent that of any employer, associated group, or sponsor.**

Links:

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If you want to check out my own book Setting My Sights On Stigma, you can get a free copy of my ebook on my website by signing up to be notified of my next book. Here is a link to a free chapter on my website:

https://markbouchard.ca/stigma/

If you want to buy it, you can buy it on amazon here:

https://www.amazon.com/Setting-My-Sights-Stigma-Thoughts/dp/1738943003/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3JM6ILQ1RX8DO&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.3NhFgyk5IO9ESyDyBLRTuA.yBBEk7VWU3Rsw4Hmo9-AMgDjg5Th1Tj2QNFrWVdhf0E&dib_tag=se&keywords=setting+my+sights+on+stigma&qid=1758935206&sprefix=setting+my+sights+on+stigma%2Caps%2C137&sr=8-1