Bend Don't Break

From a Routine Break-and-End Call to a Dangerous Shootout - Victoria Police Sergeant John Musicco's Story


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In 2015, Sgt John Musicco, a 14 year veteran with the Victoria Police Department, took what started out as a fairly standard break-and-enter call. The events following were anything further from standard. In the 3 ½ years that followed, John went through a process that, to this day, remains a big part of his life. His story is incredibly invaluable to hear and learn from. He shares the significant hurdles he faced, the strategies he used to cope and move forward, his key lessons, and advice

 

Key Takeaways:

[:45] Chief Neil Dubord welcomes John Musicco on to the podcast and kicks off the episode with an easy question: what did he have for breakfast?

[1:26] About today’s guest, John Musicco.

[1:59] John speaks about his background in policing at the Victoria Police Department.

[5:48] John tells the story of the significant call that came in November 2014 and the events that followed.

[14:11] John speaks about what was going through his head at the time of the incident.

[16:28] John speaks about the days and weeks that followed after the incident.

[19:41] Chief Neil Dubord explains the general process that follows after a critical injury or death.

[20:50] John speaks more about his experience following the incident and details the timeline of the event.

[22:19] Was John back at work during this whole process? And was VPD supportive?

[23:23] John speaks about the counseling he received.

[24:26] John speaks about how his family was feeling during this time.

[25:35] How long was John off work for? And did he take any more work off further down the line due to this incident?

[27:05] How long did it take to get an answer from the IIO?

[28ish] Did he feel he went back to work too soon?

[29:22] John speaks about the moment he broke down and discovered how he was going to start working through it and learn how to cope.

[33:50] John shares the information he received from the IIO 2 years after the incident.

[34:57] How is the media reacting to all of this?

[35:20] Did John know about all the processes he’d have to go through after the IIO?

[36:35] John speaks about the process of the coroner’s inquest.

[38:15] How was John was able to cope throughout this entire process? What were some of his strategies?

[41:34] John shares the results of the coroner’s request.

[42:40] Chief Neil Dubord reiterates John’s journey, key lessons, and advice.

[45:53] Aaron Hill chimes in to speak about his own experience with a similar incident.

[46:55] John gives his advice on letting your family in on the whole process.

[47:53] Chief Neil Dubord highlights some more key lessons from John’s story.

[49:15] Chief Neil Dubord summarizes John’s key strategies.

[49:36] Chief Neil Dubord thanks John for telling his story on the podcast.

[49:45] Aaron Hill comments on John’s story and also thanks him for joining.

[50:05] Why John wanted to share his story on the podcast today.

[50:46] Chief Neil Dubord awards John with a commitment coin.

 

Mentioned in this Episode:

Greens Plus

Victoria Police Department

IIO

OPCC

 

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