In this powerful and honest episode of The Coptimizer Podcast, Chief Chad Dick shares his life-changing journey through The Chiefs Reset—a four-month metabolic health pilot program designed specifically for law enforcement professionals in Indiana. As a veteran of the Indiana State Police and now Chief of Police in Jasper, Indiana, Chad opens up about the silent epidemic affecting police officers: insulin resistance and its wide-reaching impact on health, performance, and longevity.

Through a combination of lab testing, low-carb nutrition, fasting protocols, and consistent accountability, Chad not only transformed his physical health but also redefined his approach to leadership and wellness. This is not just a story about weight loss—it’s about leading from the front, building resilient departments, and rethinking how we care for our most valuable resource: our people.

Top 10 Takeaways from This Conversation:

1. Insulin Resistance is a Hidden Crisis
   Especially dangerous in high-stress professions like policing, it often remains undetected until serious illness sets in.

2. Early Detection Saves Lives
   Comprehensive lab testing, such as the LPIR score, can identify risk years before symptoms appear.

3. Lifestyle Changes Are Powerful
   Chad reduced his LPIR score from 70 to 12 through nutrition and fasting—without any medication.

4. Departments Are Missing the Mark
   Most law enforcement agencies still lack structured wellness and metabolic health programs.

5. Food Matters More Than Fitness
   The program emphasizes that roughly 80% of health outcomes are driven by nutrition.

6. Metabolic Health Equals Operational Readiness
   Better metabolic health results in improved focus, energy, and emotional resilience.

7. Personal Accountability Drives Change
   Chad logged his meals, measured ketones, and relied on peer support to stay consistent.

8. Genetics Must Be Considered
   Genetic factors like LP(a) contribute to cardiovascular risk—knowing your numbers is essential.

9. Prevention Is More Cost-Effective Than Crisis Care
   Investing in prevention helps avoid costly outcomes like diabetes, heart disease, and extended sick leave.

10. Health is Holistic
    This is not a crash diet. It’s a long-term metabolic restoration program rooted in science and sustainability.

Whether you’re a chief of police, a wellness coordinator, or a decision-maker in public safety, this episode offers a transformational roadmap grounded in science and lived experience. Discover how optimizing one leader can impact an entire department—and why The Chiefs Reset could be the key to boosting officer health, morale, and performance for years to come.

Listen now at TheCoptimizer.com or on your favorite podcast platform.

Interested in joining The Chiefs Reset? Reach out to learn how your agency can participate in the next cohort.

“What if we treated our first responders like professional athletes?”

In this powerful episode, retired Chief Patrick Flannelly welcomes Alec Wons, founder of Ready Rebound and a former strength coach for NFL athletes, for a raw and solution-driven conversation on the urgent need to transform how we support the physical and mental health of first responders.

Alec’s mission is deeply personal—and deeply necessary. He draws from elite sports performance, business innovation, and personal tragedy to reimagine recovery and resilience for those who protect and serve. From expedited injury recovery to mental health resources, Alec lays out a compelling blueprint for how agencies can support their people before burnout, injury, or tragedy takes its toll.

Together, Patrick and Alec explore:

• Why traditional wellness programs fail—and what actually works
• The hidden cost of shift work and outdated injury protocols
• How trauma, stress, and musculoskeletal injuries silently erode performance and morale
• Why systemic change is needed to treat officers like high-performing tactical athletes
• The leadership imperative: How chiefs can drive meaningful culture change

Plus: Learn how Alec’s new book and his work with fire and police departments nationwide are creating momentum for a better future—and why now is the time to act.
🧩 It’s not just about surviving the job—it’s about bouncing back stronger.

In this gripping episode of The Coptimizer Podcast, retired ATF Deputy Assistant Director and 9/11 responder Peter Forcelli joins host Patrick Flannelly for an unfiltered conversation about the untold story behind Operation Fast and Furious—one of the most controversial federal operations in U.S. law enforcement history.

With firsthand insights, Forcelli debunks political myths and explains how a poorly managed, local operation spiraled out of control, endangering lives and undermining trust in federal agencies. But this episode goes far deeper than headlines.

Together, Patrick and Peter explore:

• The infighting and dysfunction that plague federal law enforcement systems
• How Peter’s decision to blow the whistle led to years of surveillance, stress, and professional exile
• The personal toll of high-stakes policing, from PTSD to post-9/11 cancer, and the painful journey to seek help
• Real talk about law enforcement leadership—what integrity looks like when the system doesn’t have your back
• A hard look at the cost of silence, the power of standing up for what’s right, and how agencies fail when accountability is absent