Called to Serve, The Podcast

In honour of Psychology Month, we're sharing a deeply personal special episode of #CalledtoServeThePodcast. This time, our very own host, Const. Brennan Martin, takes the guest seat for a heart-to-heart with Sgt. Angie Tetley about his journey navigating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).Const. Martin shares the exact moment he knew he had reached his breaking point, the physical symptoms he endured, and the vital role psychology supports both within and outside the CPS played in his recovery.His story highlights how imperative psychology professionals are in helping police officers manage the complex mental health challenges that come with the job and the importance of speaking up and seeking help.

In our season finale of #CalledToServeThePodcast, Const. Javidan Safari joins hosts Sgt. Angie Tetley & Const. Brennan Martin to share how his journey to a life of service was shaped by his upbringing in Iran, Japan & Canada. Const. Safari's story of spending his formative years in 3 different countries, his time with the Canadian Armed Forces in the wake of 9/11 & how he ultimately became a police officer is a conversation you won't want to miss!

In episode 7 of #CalledToServeThePodcast, new CPS officers Const. Mackenzie Carr and Const. Ranvir Singh join hosts Sgt. Angie Tetley and Const. Brennan Martin to recount their experiences through the application process to their first few months on patrol. The constables met as Run with a Recruiter (RWAR) participants and ended up in the same recruit class, where they navigated the challenges and celebrated their successes, together. Whether you're considering a career as a police officer or simply curious about what it takes, this episode is packed with valuable insights.

In episode 6 of #CalledToServeThePodcast, Staff Sgt. Travis Juska, a.k.a. #CaptainCanada, joins hosts Sgt. Angie Tetley and Const. Brennan Martin to talk about how his career has allowed him to make an impact both on and off the streets. Will you discover the secret to how he balances family, a demanding job, countless hours of volunteerism and crushing fitness goals? No, that will forever remain a mystery, but you'll hear a few notable arrest stories, find out his one weakness and get to know a 17-year CPS member who manages to do it all with humility and a smile on his face.

In episode 5 of #CalledToServeThePodcast, Sgt. Gene Newcome joins hosts Sgt. Angie Tetley and Const. Brennan Martin to share a glimpse into his remarkable life of service to the community for more than four decades. Through countless emergencies and life-saving moments, Sgt. Newcombe has gained a profound perspective on the fragility of life. His experiences have taught him to embrace every moment and never take anything for granted.

In episode 4 of #CalledToServeThePodcast, Const. Dayle Binet joins hosts Sgt. Angie Tetley and Const. Brennan Martin and shares her deeply personal journey from apartheid South Africa to becoming a police officer in Calgary at the age of 39. Const. Binet's story is nothing short of inspiring and goes to show it's never too late to pursue your dreams!

In episode 3 of #CalledToServeThePodcast, Det. Dean Jacobs opens up to hosts Sgt. Angie Tetley and Const. Brennan Martin about his perseverance to get where he is today and what it's like working in the Southern Alberta Internet Child Exploitation (SAICE) Unit. With a career spanning more than a quarter of a century, Det. Jacobs wealth of knowledge and experience in law enforcement could fill an entire podcast season, but we've managed to keep it to one episode that captures a few of his stories of the good, the bad and the truly dark sides of the job. Content warning: This episode contains references to child pornography and sexual abuse.

In episode 2 of #CalledToServeThePodcast, hosts Sgt. Angie Tetley and Const. Brennan Martin chat with retired CPS member Det. Dave Sweet and gain some valuable life lessons and insight into the emotional and psychological impact of his career. Of his 25 years in policing, Retired Det. Sweet spent 14.5 of them in the CPS Homicide Unit, which is believed to be the longest tenure as a homicide detective on record at the Service. Throughout the episode, he shares his story of being inspired by tales of his mysterious grandfather who served as an officer with the NYPD, takeaways from his involvement in several high-stakes investigations and the notion of there always being a silver lining.

In episode 1 of #CalledToServeThePodcast, hosts Sgt. Angie Tetley and Const. Brennan Martin sit down with 10-year Calgary Police Service member Const. Raeann Watson. Throughout the 30-minute episode, Const. Watson shares her story of moving from small town British Columbia to Calgary to join the Service, her late father's influence on her decision to become a police officer, and how two standard calls for service turned into life-changing experiences for two Calgarians.

Our officers all have unique and deeply personal stories of why they were called to serve and their experiences along the way. #CalledToServeThePodcast chronicles real calls and investigations and their impact on the community and our members. Officers from areas across the Calgary Police Service join hosts Sgt. Angie Tetley and Const. Brennan Martin to share what led them to policing and behind-the-scenes stories about the sometimes hilarious and sometimes heartbreaking experiences that happen every day in the incredible city of Calgary.