#545 Sep 28, 22

Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast: Ernie Stevens - Retired LEO and Co-Star of The Award Winning Ernie & Joe Crisis Cops

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 and 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/ Check out my Criminal Justice Evolution YouTube Channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdnSgwX_KYND8GGh7USv0tw 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 www.cjevolution.com Patrick

46 mins

Prayers go out to the people of Florida and 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/

Check out my Criminal Justice Evolution YouTube Channel at:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdnSgwX_KYND8GGh7USv0tw

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

www.cjevolution.com

Patrick

Creators and Guests

Host

Patrick Fitzgibbons

Patrick Fitzgibbons is a retired Police Commander and former Army Paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division. He is now a Program Lead for FHE Health in their Shatterproof Program for First Responders located in Deerfield Beach, Florida. He is passionate about helping first responders who are struggling, and he also sought treatment for his struggles. He holds advanced degrees in organizational leadership and business, and is currently studying to become a licensed mental health clinician in the State of Florida. Patrick also speaks to first responder organizations about health and wellness for personnel.

Guest

Ernie Stevens

Ernie Stevens, a 28-year law enforcement veteran, has served in roles including the DWI Task Force, Tactical Response Unit, and Street Crimes Assistance Team. In 2008, he founded the San Antonio Police Department Mental Health Unit. Ernie is the primary subject of the Emmy-nominated HBO documentary Ernie and Joe: Crisis Cops and has been featured on ABC’s Nightline and NBC’s A Different Kind of Force. He co-authored Amazon bestseller Mental Health and De-escalation and contributed to Police Mental Barricade.