JAN 8, 2026 | LA VERNE, CA — The Debrief with Jon Becker, the acclaimed podcast examining leadership, decision-making, and real-world operations from elite tactical units and professionals, today announced the launch of Season 7, premiering January 14^th on www.thedebrief.live and streaming across all major podcast platforms.

The season opener hosts LAPD D-Platoon, widely regarded as one of the most experienced and respected SWAT teams in the world. The episode will examine LAPD D-Platoon’s hostage rescue operations, offering rare insight into how the team plans, adapts, and executes high-risk missions where coordination and timely decision-making directly determine outcomes. 

Season 7 will continue The Debrief’s commitment to blending critical incident analysis with broader leadership lessons drawn from law enforcement, military, and high-performance organizations. Additional episodes this season include:

• A conversation with James Kerr, author of Legacy: What the All Blacks Can Teach Us About the Business of Life, which explores culture, accountability, and sustained excellence in elite teams

• A detailed case study with the Butte County Sheriff’s Office on the investigation and takedown of a serial killer

Speaking about the upcoming season, host Jon Becker said:

“Season 7 reflects what The Debrief has always sought to do—go beyond headlines and outcomes and focus on how elite teams actually think, prepare, and operate. From hostage rescue to leadership culture, these conversations are about decision-making under pressure and the lessons that translate far beyond a single mission.”

Since its debut in 2022, The Debrief with Jon Becker has become the trusted platform for tactical professionals, leaders, and decision-makers seeking practical insights from real-world experience. The podcast continues to rank among the top government and leadership podcasts internationally, with over 1 million views and listens across all major platforms.

New episodes will be released every two weeks beginning January 14^th.

About The Debrief with Jon Becker
The Debrief is a no-holds-barred, interview-based podcast that provides deep insights into leadership, decision-making, and operational lessons from the world’s most elite tactical units. Each episode features firsthand accounts from law enforcement leaders and industry experts, offering lessons that extend beyond tactics to leadership, culture, and human performance under pressure.

Where to Listen
Listeners can find The Debrief with Jon Becker on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and Amazon, or visit www.thedebrief.live for the latest episodes and announcements.

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LA VERNE, CA | JAN 14, 2025 – “The Debrief with Jon Becker,” the acclaimed podcast that takes an in-depth look at incidents, practices, and lessons learned of elite tactical units, announces the launch of its highly anticipated fifth season. Featured episodes this season include critical incident reviews of the Greater Victoria ERT Police Ambush, the Pittsburgh Tree of Life Synagogue shooting, and the Uvalde school shooting, among others.

This season will also include the well-received Decision Making Exercises (DMEs) that began in Season 4, allowing Debrief listeners and teams to run tabletop exercises based on the current episode. Created by the California Association of Tactical Officers (CATO), these DMEs utilize a three-step exercise to place the listener into the shoes of responding officers and allow them to consider how they would have approached the situation.

Speaking about the new season, The Debrief host Jon Becker said, “We are excited to launch Season 5 and share the stories from some of our most awaited episodes. We remain so grateful to our audience and all the comments that we continue to get in support of the episodes and guests. We have been working on some of the episodes this season for a while and can’t wait to finally share them with you all. We also remain grateful to CATO for their contribution of the DMEs which help prepare our listeners to respond to similar incidents.”

The first episode of the season will debut Tuesday, January 14th, with the Greater Victoria Emergency Response Team, which will include a DME episode. Speaking with GVERT on this bank robbery & police ambush, we will also be launching a special episode Thursday, January 16th detailing the lessons learned by the agency. Episodes will continue to drop every 2 weeks.

About The Debrief – The Debrief is a no-holds-barred, interview-based podcast that provides deep insights into the leadership principles of the world’s most elite tactical units. Each episode shares compelling stories from military and law enforcement leaders, offering valuable lessons on forming and leading highly effective teams. The podcast’s overarching mission is to inspire and educate its audience, offering insights that create better leaders, thinkers, and individuals by shedding light on extraordinary stories in a productive and enlightening

About CATO – The California Association of Tactical Officers (CATO) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization with a reputation for excellence, integrity, and innovation. The field of tactics as it relates to law enforcement is so much more than traditional types of “tactical responses.” We believe that well-educated and equipped officers are better prepared to serve their communities when they have extensive training on how to resolve

tactical incidents in the safest manner possible. CATO goes beyond standard training by creating programs that expand the “tactical toolboxes” of officers with hands-on experience and knowledge shared by industry experts. CATO conducts in-person and on-line training as well as independent reviews for agencies. CATO’s also has a top-ranked podcast which is available on all major platforms.

Success and Recognition – Since its first season in June, 2022, The Debrief has garnered widespread acclaim, earning numerous accolades, including the prestigious Platinum Muse Award. The Debrief has consistently ranked in the top 20 government podcasts in a dozen countries, with more than 500,000 downloads to date.

The podcast has also been featured on other esteemed platforms, such as the CATO Podcast, Tactical Breakdown, NPA’s Policing Matters, and On the Blue Line. The Debrief was also prominently featured in publications like the NTOA Tactical Edge, Police & Security News, and Police1.com.

Where to Listen – Listeners can find The Debrief on popular podcast platforms such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and Amazon. To stay updated on the latest episodes and announcements, visit www.thedebrief.live.

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