CopThink Podcast Brian Casey

Therapist Kyle Keller talks about the signs and symptoms of panic and anxiety attacks. He describes ways to manage these episodes and strategies to treat them. He also talks about emerging drug-assisted therapies for PTSD.

July 7, 2020 ▪︎ RUN TIME 44:10 ▪︎ 107.5MB
Officer Don Chouinard talks about his 33 years of patrol work, including a long tenure on the SWAT team and beginning his career as a rural cop. He shares his approach to making the job work him, and how best to support other cops.

June 22, 2020 ▪︎ RUN TIME 1:22:07 ▪︎ 101.71MB

 Sergeant Ron Townsend talks about changes in his thinking about policing after recent events. He believes one solution is to talk more freely with each other about our experience of race on and off the job.

MAY 26, 2020 ▪︎ RUN TIME 1:18:52 ▪︎ 117.5MB Officers Genevieve Frye and Darin McDonald describe the type of calls they like and really dislike. Darin talks about his career as a gay police officer, while Gen tells about some of the pressures of being a female cop. Both describe their tattoos and what a great conversation starter they are on the street.

MAY 14, 2020 ▪︎ RUN TIME 46:06 ▪︎ 117.6MB

Mark May and Brian Casey, Saint Paul police officers, compare notes on becoming a cop at the age of forty-five. They talk about the challenges of becoming a cop at that age, as well as the skills and experience they brought to the work.

March 31, 2020 ▪︎ RUN TIME 52:44 ▪︎ 126.8MB

Roxanne Prichard describes all the important functions sleep provides for the body and mind. She details how to create the best sleep environment and good routines (behaviors) that support restful and restorative sleep. Prichard also gives specific tips for shift workers.