The Front Line Briefing
The Front Line Briefing
Podcast Description
The Front Line Briefing is the podcast built for those who serve on the edge of crisis and community. Hosted by Dr. Sarit Levy, Chief Learning Officer at ZSchool, and Connor MacIvor, retired LAPD motor officer, each episode delivers tactical insights, real-world strategies, and powerful conversations for law enforcement, EMS, corrections, and frontline leaders. From opioid crisis response and mental health to de-escalation and field leadership, we explore what it takes to lead, survive, and thrive — with honor. Grounded in the C.A.R.E. model (Calm, Assess, Respond, Engage), this show equips today’s first responders with the clarity and courage to answer the call.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on critical themes such as opioid crisis response, mental health, de-escalation, and frontline leadership, with episodes like Fentanyl on the Front Lines providing tools and frameworks, specifically the C.A.R.E. model, aimed at enhancing responders' effectiveness and resilience in challenging situations.
The Front Line Briefing is the podcast built for those who serve on the edge of crisis and community. Hosted by Dr. Sarit Levy, Chief Learning Officer at ZSchool, and Connor MacIvor, retired LAPD motor officer, each episode delivers tactical insights, real-world strategies, and powerful conversations for law enforcement, EMS, corrections, and frontline leaders. From opioid crisis response and mental health to de-escalation and field leadership, we explore what it takes to lead, survive, and thrive — with honor. Grounded in the C.A.R.E. model (Calm, Assess, Respond, Engage), this show equips today’s first responders with the clarity and courage to answer the call.
Welcome to the debut episode of The Front Line Briefing, where mission meets mindset. In this episode, we confront the harsh reality of fentanyl, the opioid epidemic, and what law enforcement and first responders are not being trained to face — yet encounter daily.
Our co-host, Dr. Sarit J. Levy, Chief Learning Officer at ZSchool, brings unmatched expertise in building transformative education for public safety. With a Doctorate in Business Administration, a global footprint in executive training, and research published in multiple peer-reviewed journals, Dr. Levy has led groundbreaking initiatives to prepare professionals for complex, high-stakes environments. She’s now applying those same principles to help first responders navigate the fentanyl epidemic with confidence and care.
She introduces the C.A.R.E. model — Calm. Assess. Respond. Engage. — a framework created to empower those on the front line to handle opioid-related crises with greater awareness, de-escalation tools, and sustainable mental resilience.
Joining her is co-host Connor MacIvor, a retired LAPD motor officer and first responder with over two decades of real-world experience in crisis response, tactical leadership, and public trust work. Known as “Connor with Honor,” he brings the unfiltered reality of the badge, field-tested insight, and a voice for the boots on the ground.
🔎 In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why fentanyl isn’t just a drug issue — it’s a training failure
- What the C.A.R.E. model brings to every emergency call
- How Dr. Levy’s national education initiative is changing how we prepare officers
- The need to prioritize officer wellness alongside tactical readiness
- Real stories and raw lessons from years on the front lines
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