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Protect, Serve, Understand | The Lessons of a Police Officer
You might be surprised to learn that our guest today, Matt Brown, is not a felon; he’s a retired cop. He shares his story of becoming a police officer who worked on the streets and learned to truly understand what it means to protect and to serve. Discover how he applied his motto of “unconditional positive regard” to his responsibilities and how because of his good will, he was often thanked by those he had to arrest. He believes there is good and bad in everyone and that most people can be good, including those who land on the other side of the law. Join Mark for this insightful discussion with a former police officer that will surely open your eyes.
“You look at the American eagle and in the eagle’s talons it’s holding 2 things, and the first is an olive branch, the olive branch of peace, and the second is the arrows of war. The philosophy was to always extend to somebody the olive branch of peace, but always be prepared with the arrows of war. I really took that to heart where it was, don't make that judgment, until you know. Extend to everyone the olive branch of peace.” 23:43
- His past and why he decided to become a police officer 1:55
- Handcuffing and scuffling 9:20
- Taking away a constitutional right 18:00
- Always portray unconditional positive regard 24:00
- Opportunity opening doors 33:45
- Changing his approach to being a police officer 48:00
“You look at the American eagle and in the eagle’s talons it’s holding 2 things, and the first is an olive branch, the olive branch of peace, and the second is the arrows of war. The philosophy was to always extend to somebody the olive branch of peace, but always be prepared with the arrows of war. I really took that to heart where it was, don't make that judgment, until you know. Extend to everyone the olive branch of peace.” 23:43
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By Mark HugentoblerYou might be surprised to learn that our guest today, Matt Brown, is not a felon; he’s a retired cop. He shares his story of becoming a police officer who worked on the streets and learned to truly understand what it means to protect and to serve. Discover how he applied his motto of “unconditional positive regard” to his responsibilities and how because of his good will, he was often thanked by those he had to arrest. He believes there is good and bad in everyone and that most people can be good, including those who land on the other side of the law. Join Mark for this insightful discussion with a former police officer that will surely open your eyes.
“You look at the American eagle and in the eagle’s talons it’s holding 2 things, and the first is an olive branch, the olive branch of peace, and the second is the arrows of war. The philosophy was to always extend to somebody the olive branch of peace, but always be prepared with the arrows of war. I really took that to heart where it was, don't make that judgment, until you know. Extend to everyone the olive branch of peace.” 23:43
- His past and why he decided to become a police officer 1:55
- Handcuffing and scuffling 9:20
- Taking away a constitutional right 18:00
- Always portray unconditional positive regard 24:00
- Opportunity opening doors 33:45
- Changing his approach to being a police officer 48:00
“You look at the American eagle and in the eagle’s talons it’s holding 2 things, and the first is an olive branch, the olive branch of peace, and the second is the arrows of war. The philosophy was to always extend to somebody the olive branch of peace, but always be prepared with the arrows of war. I really took that to heart where it was, don't make that judgment, until you know. Extend to everyone the olive branch of peace.” 23:43