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A big Thank you to YOU, the criminal justice professional. You are out there every day serving, protecting, and putting everything on the line. Thank you again for what you do, and remember you are honored cherished, and loved. Keep up the great work and come home safe.

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I went through this amazing program and I am better for it. Let the Shatterproof Team help you on your road to recovery. Please reach out to me at 303-960-9819 or you can call the Shatterproof Team at 866-768-9792. Tell them that Patrick from Criminal Justice Evolution sent you. 

SHATTERPROOF FHE Health First Responders’ Program

Such an honor to have my next guest on the show. He is a Retired Police Officer, the main subject from the Emmy Award-Winning HBO Documentary, Ernie & Joe – Crisis Cops, a National Speaker, and a Published Author. He is Ernest (Ernie) Stevens.

You do not want to miss the episode

In Ernie’s words:

In the last 28 years of law enforcement, I have had the privilege of serving in various roles throughout my career including the DWI task force, Tactical Response Unit (TRU), Street Crimes Assistance Team (SCAT), Field Training Officer. This experience, lead me to the development/ founding officer of the San Antonio Police Department Mental Health Unit in 2008.

I am the primary subject in the two-time Emmy nominated award-winning HBO documentary, Ernie and Joe: Crisis Cops. Emmy winner for best editing. I’ve had the privilege of being featured on ABC’s Nightline with Byron Pitts and the NBC documentary, A Different Kind of Force. I co-authored Amazon’s Best Seller, Mental Health and De-escalation, A Training Guide for Police Professionals. Additionally, I’m a contributing author to the Amazon best-selling Mental Health category book, Police Mental Barricade.

With my expertise, I am excited to announce my new position with STRAC as their Crisis Response and Resiliency Manager.

For inquiries, please e-mail: sapdernest@gmail.com

Follow me: Twitter: https://twitter.com/estevens0845?lang=en 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ernest-stevens-b4234a1b6/

Find out more about Ernie here: 

https://ernieandjoethefilm.com/

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Patrick