Bend Don't Break

PART TWO. Starlight Casio Shooting - Jordan MacWilliams


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On this episode of Bend Don’t Break, your host, Neil Dubord, is joined by Constable Jordan MacWilliams once again, to continue his story from last week’s episode.

 

Jordan has gone through significant events over the last several years — making him the perfect person to discuss the topic of resiliency in the field.

 

His story starts on November 8th, 2012, a fateful night in both his life and work. Having been sent to a dangerous hostage situation at Starlight Casino, Jordan has to make one of the toughest decisions of his life for the safety of his colleagues. In this episode, Jordan outlines the events that followed this event: his court appearances, avoiding the media, and managing his stress, emotions, and feelings around the whole ordeal. He also highlights key factors in how he managed to overcome his struggles surrounding the situation and gives advice on how to get through similar situations.

 

Key Takeaways:

[:43] Chief Neil Dubord recaps last week’s episode and Jordan picks up the story where he left it, with the fated phone call.

[3:06] Jordan outlines the events following the phone call: getting a lawyer, going to court, receiving bail, and avoiding the media.

[7:55] Jordan talks about the internal part of the week after being charged: managing stress and emotions, and his feelings towards the organization.

[11:00] Jordan explains how he managed to have a positive outlook on the situation and gives his advice to others.

[13:51] Who helped Jordan the most get through this difficult time? And what did they do to make him feel better?

[15:57] How Jordan’s 2014 ended (in terms of where he was with the organization).

[19:43] The early events in 2015, 30 months after being charged: watching the tape of the incident for the first time, his second court appearance, and hearing the hostage’s side of the story.

[24:04] The summer of 2015: the moment Jordan was waiting for that marked his freedom.

[26:00] Jordan talks about an important factor in his recovery: choice.

[27:47] Jordan reflects on the importance of structure.

[29:30] What Jordan considers to be a key component in helping him to overcome his struggle.

[32:02] Jordan’s suggestions for how to help others we may not know are carrying silent struggles or burdens.

[34:45] Chief Neil Dubord gives his thanks to Jordan for talking about his story.

 

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