What type of impact can one officer have on an individual or even a whole community? Join Floyd Wiley, program lead for the VALOR Officer Safety and Wellness Program, and Lieutenant Don Christman, a training specialist at the St. Lucie County, Florida, Sheriff’s Department, as they discuss the consequences of disrespect and how officers need to maintain a professional demeanor during every interaction.
This project was supported by Grant No. 15PBJA-22-GK-01404-VALO awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance. The Bureau of Justice Assistance is a component of the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs, which also includes the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the National Institute of Justice, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, the Office for Victims of Crime, and the SMART Office. Points of view or opinions in this document are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.
The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only and does not substitute for or replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. You should always seek the advice of your physician or qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding medical conditions or treatments before undertaking any new health-care regimen, fitness, or nutrition program. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something said in this podcast.
VALOR Voices podcasts feature songs "These Fair Hands" by Nick Jaina and "September Sky" by Per Kiilstofte, available under a
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