Brownie In Blue

Matt Domyancic joins me on this episode and tackles the mental health issues of policing. He provides vast and in depth knowledge on how mental health is the key to a sustainable and happy life in policing. In the world of defunding police , political backlash, and demonizing the police mental health is paramount now more than ever in combating depression , isolation, and worse suicide. Matt provides a holistic and “upstream” approach to combating downstream problems. Matt, along with me, want to provide support to all those LEOs who are suffering. You are not alone !

Guest , Zeek Arkham, tackles race, politics, and law enforcement and how it relates to him as a African American Law Enforcement Officer in Gotham City, better known as the Big Apple. Zeek is a brave new voice that gets shouted down by the liberal establishment and ostracized by the mainstream media. Zeek Arkham is courageous and unabashedly conservative and pro Trump.

Phil joins me on this podcast and gives the behind the scenes look of how important sworn law enforcement personnel are in schools. He provides the empathetic/mentorship/ and friendly characteristics of what School Resource Officers provide in our schools. He bucks the narrative of defunding the police or in this case getting rid of SROs in schools. His powerful words and experience needs to be championed by those who have children in schools . Bravo Phil! Thank you for your service.

I provide an insiders view of what a police officer thinks and does while conducting a traffic stop. Traffic stops are one of the most dangerous scenarios for an officer and for a citizen. This is to inform non officers the mindset of why police do certain things and what can escalate an officers suspicion or actions during a traffic stop.

Will, an 11 year veteran in Law Enforcement and African American, takes on the narrative being pushed by the mainstream media narrative that blacks should be terrified of law enforcement. He expresses his views from being an African American community member and a law enforcement member. His message is comforting in that “accountability” is the forgotten foundation in wrong doing.

Steve, a 23 year law enforcement veteran, details his story and experiences of being Latin and being blue. He sheds light on the Latin community and how they view policing out in the west coast. He also gives an insider perspective on the mind of a law enforcement officer and the narrative being pushed by BLM. Lastly, Steve shares his experiences in how he as a Latin Officer and Hispanic gang detective positively affects the Latin community through his proactive policing.

Al, a 30 year career Law Enforcement professional, joins me as my first guest. He delves deep into his own experiences with leadership and the effectiveness or non effectiveness of leadership in relation to mental health. His thoughts and feelings resonate with the men and women of law enforcement but he brings up points and suggestions that would help all sectors of leadership- empathy. Al is the epitome of courage in times of crisis. Come and listen to his vulnerability and insightful thoughts on mental health and leadership.

The difference between empathy and sympathy and how it effects policing the community or internally on police departments.

My take from 20 years of experience in Law Enforcement on mental health and how it’s viewed in policing .

Policing and their Use for Force guidelines and how it applies to split second decisions. Check out this video as well: https://youtu.be/yfi3Ndh3n-g