What do you think of when you hear the words, “police officer”? Odds are, the person next to you will think of something different. We all view reality through different lenses, and sharing experiences is what creates unity. We are police officers, and most of the time you hear our stories from someone else. We hear them, too, and they sound so stereotypical. Well, this is us. We’re telling our stories here, and this Uniformed Reality may not be as uniform as you think.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department
We only meant to sit down to record a new intro. One thing led to another, and this episode from the perspective of a civilian in the police force was spawned. Have any questions or comments for the host or guests? Send us an email at uniformedreality@cmpd.org. See what a career at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police department looks like: charlottepolicejobs.org
There’s a reality no officer will experience. Stephanie Norris courageously speaks about such a reality - the reality of her father, Detective Paul Hale, who was shot and killed in the line of duty in 1997. Have any questions or comments for the host or guests? Send us an email at uniformedreality@cmpd.org. See what a career at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police department looks like: charlottepolicejobs.org
Many times, police are called when someone is having a rough day. Officer Tom Hildebrand discusses one of the ways the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department helps its own officers when they are having a rough day. Have any questions or comments for the host or guests? Send us an email at uniformedreality@cmpd.org. See what a career at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police department looks like: charlottepolicejobs.org A transcription of this episode can be found https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/T2ksQnBcyzG7KuJVeWm7Zuuo1l5IwhXKKzFIl-UOUS_Sz7diALkMude270VaENGg0zQ93Fpl6RwfzAIrpXaN0vKAtwQ?loadFrom=SharedLink (here).
Interested in a top executive position? Curious what it may be like to lead during a crisis? Chief of Police Johnny Jennings knows a thing or two about it, and he sat down to share some valuable insight, experience and expertise into the matter. Have any questions or comments for the host or guests? Send us an email at uniformedreality@cmpd.org. See what a career at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police department looks like: charlottepolicejobs.org. A transcription of this episode can be found https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/dnpotV37Y-PJ9dI-CvOKyZhDNuOW1vUmsBEDf1fVXtBsFnr1Rns3Mdn9IyRF_kxBKCSfOwgivIjYAWqDLUf84GYHUo0?loadFrom=SharedLink (here).
Every profession faces change, and law enforcement is no exception. Sergeant Brian Scharf has investigated violent crime for more than two decades and provides a behind-the-scenes look of what has changed and what has not. Do you have any questions or comments for the host or guests? Send us an email at uniformedreality@cmpd.org. See what a career at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police department looks like: charlottepolicejobs.org. A transcription of this episode can be found https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/vXGTIawOD9sHhueRByfivBi_Jk3T6WzgHE6wK4NBkk-s2xhRo3FobN8-f_eD3IUDQaFNs1pCG2ol3cE0sq0IMIX_kvc?loadFrom=SharedLink (here).
Officer Wayne Embrey knows a thing or two about fitness and has spent more than a decade putting recruits into the best physical conditions of their lives. He sat down to share some fitness tips – but you’ve probably not heard some of these at the gym. Have any questions or comments for the host or guests? Send us an email at uniformedreality@cmpd.org. See what a career at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police department looks like: charlottepolicejobs.org. A transcript of this episode can be found https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/xAH4_NCUJJzClSh3wcG4mkkRlZackgqnqNbCdRJ53LxWThZ-N26A5qV_jtOXhZzg03vYLTHo6-vY1rQM9SMOHYsxjQk?loadFrom=SharedLink (here).
Officer Charles Gunter is not only a military Veteran, he’s also a 29-year veteran of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. Both careers have taught him the effectiveness of force multipliers, and he sat down to share the one he’s found to be the most powerful. Have any questions or comments for the host or guests? Send us an email at uniformedreality@cmpd.org. See what a career at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police department looks like: charlottepolicejobs.org. A transcript of this episode can be viewed https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/MQoT0Ct43_OQk1ooT7W5i0OvOZ6M7APF8Cp8DB2JgP1pEieSBt_GWWgyp34Iq7bNq3ln0djuAi2k7ujlN69aBKQLP14?loadFrom=SharedLink (here).
Sergeant Donnie Penix might as well be on the front cover of a police magazine. He spent 15 years on SWAT, apprehended violent criminals while in VCAT and currently spends his day as a supervisor over a Police Canine Unit. He sat down to get past that front cover and dive into a topic you’d probably least expect. Send us an email at https://my.captivate.fm/uniformedreality@cmpd.org (uniformedreality@cmpd.org). See what a career at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police department looks like: charlottepolicejobs.org. A transcript of this episode can be found https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/MSNl3bBUoZuJBI2MTyYvDOj42h5SklPBD1fOIlXyNiM2GND1Aa6ahgdfb1lXY91qQw2n85pVh3wk6FfBCAppxUklRTw?loadFrom=SharedLink (here).
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