#27 - Nelson Lugo - Insights from the Frontlines of Law Enforcement

Our guest today is Nelson Lugo, a police officer in the suburbs of Illinois. Today, we learn a ton about Nelson's journey to becoming a cop, the differences between police departments, how he manages mental stress and much more. Please share this with anyone you can, I would greatly appreciate it! Want to be a guest on the show? Email us! innatedomainpodcast@gmail.com Check out the podcast’s socials! https://linktr.ee/innatedomainpodcast Nick’s Socials: instagram.com/nickcalip x.com/nickcalip https://nickcalip.substack.com/ tiktok.com/nick_calip Chapters 00:00 The Journey of Becoming a Police Officer 04:39 The Training Process and Requirements 09:53 The Importance of Patience and Communication Skills 25:28 The Impact of Employment Rates and Demographics 32:50 Managing Stress and Emotional Toll 35:15 The Role of Mental Health 38:16 Balancing Work and Personal Life 41:35 The Training Process and FTOs 01:01:29 Training Officers and Shaping New Officers 01:02:12 Learning on the Job and Making Mistakes 01:08:13 Engagement with the Community 01:23:14 Addressing Misconceptions about Police Officers 01:29:00 The Impact of Good Interactions with the Community 01:30:16 The Procedures Involved in a Long Traffic Stop 01:35:37 Understanding Hot Calls and Prioritization 01:42:09 Essential Skills for Police Officers: Officer Safety and Stress Management 01:49:04 Career Goals: Pursuing Narcotics or SWAT 01:53:31 Enjoying Life Outside of Work: Traveling and Exploring