#174 After Dark - Inside SWAT, Leadership & Team Culture w/ Jason - @SierraOne

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In this After Dark episode of the Iron Sights Podcast, I sit down with Jason—better known as Sierra One on Instagram and the founder of Silver Lake Special Projects.

Jason’s background is deep. He’s a military veteran, a former SWAT team member with both large metro and interagency experience, and currently leads the training unit at his agency. But beyond the resume, he’s a guy who’s committed to doing things right—leaving his environment better than he found it.

We get into a wide range of topics in this one: tactical training, leadership culture inside agencies, career progression, the complexities of interagency teams, and how to build buy-in within your unit. Whether you’re in the job, thinking about the job, or just interested in what it takes to lead from the front, you’ll get value here.

Enjoy today's show!

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

05:46 Jason’s Background & Career Start

16:16 Transition To Law Enforcement & SWAT

31:23 Competitive Shooting & Career Shift

42:41 Multi-Jurisdictional SWAT Challenges

47:00 Leadership, Structure & Team Dynamics

52:00 Inclusion, Mentorship & Team Building

01:02:40 Training Philosophy & Skill Development

01:16:08 Autonomy & Improvement In Training

01:32:36 Tactical Training & Traffic Stops

01:39:04 Low-Visibility Ops & Tactical Shifts

01:48:57 Human Trafficking & ICAC Missions

02:08:44 Final Thoughts & Looking Ahead

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