#549 Oct 12, 22

Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast: Talking Shop with Mike The Cop

Hello everyone and welcome back to the Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast. Thank you for listening. If you love the show please share this episode and all the shows with your family and friends. Please give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts. A big shout out and thanks to - YOU! Thank you for serving and protecting everyday. Don't believe all the crap some are saying about the first responder professionals. The majority of people support and love you. Keep up the great work Personal and Professional challenges get to us all. Sometimes we fall into depression, isolation and start self-medicating. Remember you are not alone. Just because you are suffering doesn't mean you need to stay there. 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/ So excited to have my next guest on the show - Mike Edwards (AKA Mike the Cop). While many know Mike through his hilarious social media posts which explore the humorous side of police work and community interactions, a lot of people don't know that Mike is serious about making the profession better. Mike is a successful entrepreneur and a sought after speaker. In this episode Mike and I scratch the surface on some issues such as Mental Health and Wellness for First Responders, The State of Law Enforcement and Ways to improve to some political opinions. Now I often shy away from political banter, but we dove in a little - Listener beware =) FHE Health is excited to have Mike The Cop attend and MC our upcoming fundraising event - https://fherehab.com/learning/therapy-dog-fundraiser-luncheon A great interview with Mike The Cop You can find Mike here: https://mikethecop.tv/ Stay tuned for more great episodes on The CJEvolution Podcast www.cjevolution.com Check out The CJEvolution Podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdnSgwX_KYND8GGh7USv0tw

A big shout out and thanks to - YOU! Thank you for serving and protecting everyday. Don't believe all the crap some are saying about the first responder professionals. The majority of people support and love you. Keep up the great work

Personal and Professional challenges get to us all. Sometimes we fall into depression, isolation and start self-medicating. Remember you are not alone. Just because you are suffering doesn't mean you need to stay there. 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/

So excited to have my next guest on the show - Mike Edwards (AKA Mike the Cop). While many know Mike through his hilarious social media posts which explore the humorous side of police work and community interactions, a lot of people don't know that Mike is serious about making the profession better. Mike is a successful entrepreneur and a sought after speaker.

In this episode Mike and I scratch the surface on some issues such as Mental Health and Wellness for First Responders, The State of Law Enforcement and Ways to improve to some political opinions. Now I often shy away from political banter, but we dove in a little - Listener beware =)

FHE Health is excited to have Mike The Cop attend and MC our upcoming fundraising event - https://fherehab.com/learning/therapy-dog-fundraiser-luncheon

A great interview with Mike The Cop

You can find Mike here:

https://mikethecop.tv/

Stay tuned for more great episodes on The CJEvolution Podcast

www.cjevolution.com

Check out The CJEvolution Podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdnSgwX_KYND8GGh7USv0tw

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.