043: Finding Purpose After the Police Radio Goes Silent - Manuel Inguanzo (Ret. City of Miami Police)
Description
Officer Manny Inguanzo reflects on his 31-year career with the City of Miami Police Department, sharing how faith sustained his marriage, guided career transitions, and prepared him for retirement. His journey from patrolling Miami's toughest neighborhoods to finding purpose beyond the badge offers wisdom for officers at any stage of service.
• Started policing in 1993 in Model City (Liberty City) during peak gang activity
• Attributes 31-year marriage survival to "the grace of the Lord" and meaningful conversations with his wife
• Faith played crucial role in maintaining integrity on duty and resisting common temptations in policing
• Transitioned from patrol to staffing to Office of Emergency Management as God directed his path
• Emphasizes saving time off for genuine needs rather than calling in sick unnecessarily
• Recommends consistent financial planning through deferred compensation from career start
• Finding true joy comes from family and spiritual fulfillment, not just financial security
• Discovering purpose and creating structure are essential challenges in retirement
• Teaching children in Sunday school proves more challenging than chasing criminals
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