S4E9: North American Landscape of Law Enforcement Wellness and Fitness - Patrick Szpak

Original Recording Date: 2025FEB07. 

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

TOPICS:

• Guest: Patrick Szpak - Physical Training Instructor at Edmonton Police Service, and Founder of Tactical Edge Wellness & Resiliency.
• Pat's story: chase experience, not opportunity.
• A national picture of fitness for law enforcement.
• Limitations & barriers for programs.
• The differences in component vs occupational testing.
• Legalities and correlation between assessments and the job.

REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Tactical Edge Wellness website: https://www.tacticaledgewellness.com/

Profiles and Social Media: 

1. Tactical Edge Wellness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tacticaledgewellness/
2. Find Pat on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/patrick-szpak-ma-cscs-rscc-cscp-43784883