018: How did the Miami Dade County Chiefs of Police Association, officer wellness initiative begin?
Description
Our guest on this episode is Chief Rene Landa from the South Miami Police Department. In this episode we review the progress of the Miami Dade County Chiefs of Police Association officer wellness initiative. Over 18 months later and 1000 officers that have gone through the training, this initiative continues strong.
Timestamps
0:00:00 - Interview with Chief Landa: Exploring the Struggle Well Initiative
0:02:32 MDCACP Officer Wellness Program in Miami-Dade County
0:03:59 Caller: Young Student asking how far a taser goes.
0:08:55 Through Struggles: Discussion on building relationships and releasing Stress
0:11:10 Chief Landa, 42 Years in Law Enforcement, never before seeing all Dade County Chiefs agreeing and supporting officer wellness initiative.
0:13:00 Importance of Family Support, chaplains, and civilian personell to recieve this training.
0:37:34 Comparing Diminished and Abundant Life in Law Enforcement
0:45:13 Caller: Appreciation for Police Officers from Former "Bad Guy"
53:50 Importance of supervisors doing well themselves in Law Enforcement
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