The guys finish their conversation with retired police officer Mr. Chris Lowrance by talking about what needs to happen going forward. Mr. Lowrance talks about some of the changes needed in the department that he retired from. They discuss the new societal norms of those joining the force and the challenges they face every day because of how law enforcement is now perceived.
Tune in to see the Police Office Experience and Changes Through a Therapist’s Eyes.
Listen for the following takeaways from the Show:
- Recognizing the stress caused by the understaffing of law enforcement officers.
- Need to look at adjusting the requirements to get people that are interested in joining.
- Officers were 28.4% more likely to receive help for mental health symptoms when they got 1 more hour of sleep.
- There is starting to be a realization of the need for mental health help.
- Society must adjust and join together to make improvements.
- Change needed to happen, but the message gets blurred when the line is crossed from peace to chaos.
- There needs to be accountability for when a person crosses the line.
- People need to be heard and we need a back-and-forth communication.
- Daryl Davis did this when talking to KKK members: https://people.com/human-interest/voices-against-racism-daryl-davis/
Part 1: https://www.throughatherapistseyes.com/2021/04/28/the-police-officer-experience-with-mr-chris-lowrance-ep132/
Part 2: https://www.throughatherapistseyes.com/2021/05/05/the-police-officer-experience-and-trauma-with-mr-chris-lowrance-ep133/
Part 3: https://www.throughatherapistseyes.com/2021/04/30/the-police-officer-experience-and-support-with-mr-chris-lowrance-ep134/
Part 4: https://www.throughatherapistseyes.com/2021/05/10/the-police-officer-experience-and-coping-with-mr-chris-lowrance-ep135/
Part 5: https://www.throughatherapistseyes.com/2021/05/10/the-police-officer-experience-and-improvements-with-mr-chris-lowrance-ep136/
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Chris, I thought your bullet points were right on target. Enjoyed the podcasts with Officer Lowrance, you, and Craig. Thanks.
Very cool Mrs. Roberts…. Mr. Lowrance was a delight to have on the show for sure, and We love to support what he is doing with his ride across the country!