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

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 - 00:01:26:00 Teaser 00:01:26:00 - 00:02:10:13 Intro 00:02:10:13 - 00:03:39:03 Ryan’s background 00:03:39:03 - 00:11:11:24 Ryan’s on-duty shooting 00:11:11:24 - 00:14:47:05 The true danger of complacency 00:14:47:05 - 00:17:23:06 The reality of a near-death experience 00:17:23:06 - 00:28:06:02 Concerns with seeking help 00:28:06:02 - 00:35:04:07 The importance of Ryan’s training in his shooting 00:35:04:07 - 00:38:14:17 The decline of fitness levels in law enforcement 00:38:14:17 - 00:40:44:20 How close was backup on the day of Ryan’s shooting? 00:40:44:20 - 00:48:14:13 The aftermath 00:48:14:13 - 00:52:25:04 How has Ryan’s mindset changed? 00:52:25:04 - 00:53:48:05 Ryan’s advice to other LEOs 00:53:48:05 - 00:54:55:04 Outro