First Response with PepperBall CEO Bob Plaschke

Join Bob Plaschke, CEO of PepperBall, in First Response, a podcast dedicated to diving deep into the lives and challenges of emergency responders. In Episode 6, Bob Stewart, a seasoned law enforcement executive with over 50 years of experience, discusses the evolution of policing, community engagement, and police accountability. Stewart's rich career spans leadership roles across various police departments and his insights into operationalizing community efforts, rethinking patrol structures, and addressing modern challenges in policing provide valuable lessons for today’s public safety leaders. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the issues shaping public safety in America today.

Join Bob Plaschke, CEO of PepperBall, in First Response, a podcast dedicated to diving deep into the lives and challenges of emergency responders. In Episode 7, Bob speaks with Chief Kevin Denny of the Channel Islands Nebraska Police Department.

Chief Denny runs an approximately 100 sworn officer agency and articulates the challenges Police Chiefs face in recruiting and training officers. He explores the hurdles to ensuring he and their officers connect with the public to rebuild the trust/relationship that has been lost in the last years. Chief Denny also talks about how to make our schools safer and in the process help our children better connect with/relate to police officers. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the issues shaping public safety in America today.

Adam Gardner is a seasoned law enforcement professional with over 15 years of experience. Currently, he serves as a Police Corporal in the Professional Standards Division of the City of Leander, Texas. His responsibilities include training and developing both new recruits and seasoned officers, as well as conducting internal affairs investigations.
Adam holds numerous specialized certifications, including TCOLE Firearms Instructor, Less Lethal Impact Munitions Instructor, Pepperball Instructor, AR-15 Armorer, and Glock Armorer. He is also certified as a Force Science Analyst and has completed advanced courses in internal affairs through the Texas Police Chiefs Association and FBI-LEEDA.
Adam is committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and accountability in law enforcement. He is dedicated to enhancing police training methodologies to improve cognitive retention and critical incident survivability, ensuring the safety of officers and the communities they serve

Join Bob Plaschke, CEO of PepperBall, in First Response, a podcast dedicated to diving deep into the lives and challenges of emergency responders. In Episode 8, Bob speaks with Chief Lance Arnold of the Weatherford, TX Police Department.
Since June 2017, Arnold served as the Chief of Police for the Weatherford Police Department, a suburb of Fort Worth, Texas. While serving as Police Chief, he has also served the citizens of Weatherford as the Director of Public Safety and Assistant City Manager. Prior to his time in Weatherford, Arnold served for 20 years with the Norman Police Department in Oklahoma. Chief Arnold’s impressive law enforcement credentials, and his diverse background in municipal government, makes him a positive disruptor who builds thriving workplace cultures to achieve extraordinary outcomes through innovation and continuous improvement.In January of 2025, Arnold will join the Broken Arrow OK, Police Department as their Chief of Police.

Join Bob Plaschke, CEO of PepperBall, in First Response, a podcast dedicated to diving deep into the lives and challenges of emergency responders. In Episode 9, Bob speaks with Chief Patrick Patton of the Kenosha, WI, Police Department.

Chief Patton entered law enforcement after serving in the United States Marine Corps.He began his career with the City of Kenosha Police Department. From 2006-2022, he held several positions on the department such as Officer, Detective, Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Captain. He also served as a firearms instructor, SWAT, Field Training Officer and founded the Kenosha Police Department Civil Disturbance Response Team. In 2022, Patton was appointed to Chief of Police of the City of Kenosha Police Department.

Patton is a strong believer that modern law enforcement success should take a community-focused approach and emphasize community engagement. Chief Patton is also a certified PepperBall non-lethal system advocate and he emphasizes the four tenets of procedural justice.