Episode 1001: Surviving the Unthinkable — Complacency, Training, and Life After a Near-Death Encounter w/ Ryan Dunehew

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Recorded18 Aug 2025

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Officer Ryan Dunehew recounts his on-duty shooting, the dangers of complacency, and how training and fitness played a critical role in his survival. He reflects on the near-death experience, the challenges of seeking help, the aftermath, and how his mindset has changed—sharing hard-earned advice for fellow law enforcement officers.-----00:00:00:00 - 00:01:26:00Teaser00:01:26:00 - 00:02:10:13Intro00:02:10:13 - 00:03:39:03Ryan’s background00:03:39:03 - 00:11:11:24Ryan’s on-duty shooting00:11:11:24 - 00:14:47:05The true danger of complacency00:14:47:05 - 00:17:23:06The reality of a near-death experience00:17:23:06 - 00:28:06:02Concerns with seeking help00:28:06:02 - 00:35:04:07The importance of Ryan’s training in his shooting00:35:04:07 - 00:38:14:17The decline of fitness levels in law enforcement00:38:14:17 - 00:40:44:20How close was backup on the day of Ryan’s shooting?00:40:44:20 - 00:48:14:13The aftermath00:48:14:13 - 00:52:25:04How has Ryan’s mindset changed?00:52:25:04 - 00:53:48:05Ryan’s advice to other LEOs00:53:48:05 - 00:54:55:04Outro

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