Where Do Cops Go When They’re The Ones That Need Help? with Shawn Thomas

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The Squad Room

Garrett Te Slaa

195 episodes

9 months ago

The Squad Room is a podcast devoted to optimizing the physical, mental, and emotional health and wellness of police officers, and law enforcement personnel. We tackle any subject that might improve first responder wellness and commitment to ourselves, our loved ones, and our communities we serve. Physical fitness, sleep and sleeping disorders, identifying PTSD, mindfulness and meditation, the importance of mentors and coaches - the list goes on!

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Where Do Cops Go When They’re The Ones That Need Help? with Shawn Thomas

The Squad Room

59 minutes 58 seconds

1 year ago

Where Do Cops Go When They’re The Ones That Need Help? with Shawn Thomas

Shawn is the founder of 1st Responder Conferences and a retired deputy from the King County Sheriff’s Office in Seattle, WA. Shawn retired in 2022 after 25 years of service as a Wellness and Resiliency Detective and a therapy K9 handler. During her career, Shawn worked patrol, as an undercover detective, a detective in the warrant unit, transit patrol and as an explosive K9 handler. She was also on the peer support team for 16 years and was a team leader for several years
At their conferences, they are dedicated to promoting awareness surrounding the difficulties of the profession and inspiring conversations that minimize the stigma associated with the layered stressors our first responders experience. They provide education, mental health tools, and resources for agencies, first responders, and their families. Their mission is to improve the quality of life for all who dedicate themselves to protecting and serving others.
Follow them on Instagram at @1st_responder_conferences or visit their website here to see a calendar of their events.
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