Words of the Wise Podcast: Chief Jerry Shoemaker — Decompress, Be Honest, Stay Human скачать в хорошем качестве

Words of the Wise Podcast: Chief Jerry Shoemaker — Decompress, Be Honest, Stay Human

Chief Shoemaker reflects on a career shaped by a culture that once demanded silence, toughness, and emotional suppression—and he’s clear about what he wishes he’d known sooner. Trauma isn’t something you can outrun. Ignoring it only compounds the damage. He urges young officers to decompress early, talk openly, and recognize that seeking help is not weakness but wisdom. Counseling, vulnerability, and emotional honesty are part of staying alive in a profession that exposes you to more pain than most people encounter in a lifetime. He drives home another truth: integrity is everything. Mistakes will happen—everyone faceplants. What matters is owning it. Be honest, confront problems before they grow, and protect the trust that makes you effective in your community and within your department. Shoemaker’s message is straightforward and hard-earned: you're human, you’re going to stumble, and that’s okay. What counts is how quickly you stand up, tell the truth, and take care of yourself along the way.