045: From Stolen Hondas to Spiritual Growth - Michelle Verdin (Sergeant Miami Police Department)
Description
Sergeant Michelle Verdin shares her 17-year journey with the Miami Police Department, revealing how faith, forgiveness, and mental health education transformed both her personal life and approach to law enforcement. Her story highlights the intersection of professional dedication and spiritual growth in a career often marked by challenging circumstances.
• Born and raised in Hialeah with no family background in law enforcement
• Joined Miami PD after being challenged during a ride-along with narcotics officers
• Holds a master's degree in mental health counseling with a specialty in pastoral counseling
• Learned the value of forgiveness after having her customized Honda Civic repeatedly stolen
• Applies Philippians 4:8 as a guiding principle for managing difficult situations
• Currently supervises the chaplaincy detail and works in community relations
• Emphasizes the importance of having interests and support systems outside of police work
• Highlights available mental health resources for officers including EAP and peer support groups
• Experienced significant personal hardship two years ago that deepened her faith
• Was baptized last year after a spiritual journey that began with seeds planted by chaplains
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