Hello everyone and welcome back to The CJEvolution Podcast. A show created by a first responder for first responders. Welcome back everyone and thank you for supporting this show. Please share this episode and others with your family and friends. Give us that 5-Star Rating and Apple Podcasts.
Prayers go out to the people of Florida as they face this devastating hurricane. Prayers also go out to the brave first responders who are serving and trying to keep people safe.
If you are struggling with addiction, mental health challenges, or both, please reach out. My life changed for the better when I took that step forward. I am so grateful for FHE Health and The Shatterproof Program for First Responders. Reach out at 844-650-1399 or contact me directly at 303-960- 9819. https://fherehab.com/services/first-responders/
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So excited to have my friend Ernie Stevens back on the show. In the words of Ernie:
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.
Ernie and I have a great conversation about the state of law enforcement and how we can take care of ourselves better.
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/
Stay tuned for more great episodes on The CJEvolution Podcast
Patrick
