8 episodes
Uniformed Reality Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department
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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.
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The Reality of a Civilian in the Police Force
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.
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The Reality of the Ones We Leave Behind
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.
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The Reality of a Peer’s Support
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). -
The Reality of Running the Show
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). -
The Reality of the Bottom Line
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). -
The Reality of the Man in the Arena
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).