Friends of Street Stoic

Advanced Police Concepts was founded to provide quality law enforcement training for 21st century professionals. Law enforcement is changing every day and with that, law enforcement agencies must keep pace. That is where we come in.

As CURRENT professional law enforcement officers, our team relentlessly works to bring the most up-to-date training to our student and peers. We believe training should be educational, productive, but also fun and interesting. We strive to humbly provide all these in every training we do. Click Here

We aim to provide content to support field training officers and coordinators. Whether you are building a new program, revamping a current program, or looking for ways to improve your current program SEFTOA has the resources and information you need to make informed decisions. 

By connecting law enforcement agencies across the Southeastern United States, SEFTOA provides a platform for field training officers and coordinators to tap into a network of professionals for any challenge you are currently facing. Click Here 

Hard Target Solutions was founded to give the “best practices” of instruction and consultation in emergency preparedness to schools, businesses, and places of worship.  We also offer instruction to  private citizens in personal protection, home defense, firearm skills, and how to handle critical incidents like active shooters.  We are not like other training companies.  We have the skill set, knowledge, and actual operational experience to bring you the best overall instruction that will work for you.  We are a full spectrum business.  We handle everything from CPR/AED, policy creation, staff workshops, physical security considerations and more. CLICK HERE 

The Stoic Sentinel focuses on the practical application of the ancient Greek and Roman philosophy of Stoicism to improve the profession of law enforcement. Stoicism focuses on virtuous living, self-awareness, discipline, and controlling what is in our power to lead more fulfilled lives. It is tailor-made for the stresses and challenges of policing. Click Here 

Th First Responder community has many job specific ailments, concerns, and challenges. First Response Wellness Academy teaches you how to take your health into your own hands in a practical and lasting way. 

In order to live a higher quality life, maintaining optimal wellness is key. Everything we feel and do relates to our well-being and directly affects our actions and emotions. In order to subdue stress, reduce illness, reduce job related injuries and ensure positive moments in your life, you must achieve optimal wellness. Click Here 

Law Officer is the only major law enforcement website and media company owned and operated by current and former law enforcement professionals and supported by media scholars and professionals (who are also current and former law enforcement officers). This unique facet makes Law Officer more than just a media company, but a true advocate for the law enforcement profession.

Law Officer is committed to providing news, editorials, books, and other media relevant to the law enforcement community.

Our audience and contributors include law enforcement officers of every rank, 911 dispatchers, family members, first responders, and others who support justice, law, and order—and want to put a stop to crime. Click Here 

Sergeant Jon Rappa started his career working in Loss Prevention in 1991, where he was tasked with interviewing dishonest employees. His law enforcement career started in 1997 when he accepted a position with the Florida Department of Corrections. He served with DOC for 4 years and left as a Sergeant. Jon became a Police Officer in 2001, working with the Lighthouse Point Police Department and the Gainesville Police Department. 

He has been assigned to numerous positions with in the agencies to include: Patrol Officer, Field Training Officer, DEA Task Force, Narcotics Detective working a “Deep Undercover” assignment, Street & Violent Crimes Investigator, Juvenile Detective, and Robbery/Homicide Detective. 

He has been teaching law enforcement related classes since 2017 and has taught for Santa Fe Institute of Public Safety, Law Enforcement Advanced Programs, and Advanced Police Concepts. He is known for his strong Interview and Interrogation Skills and is currently writing on a book on Interview & Interrogation. Click Here