CopThink Podcast

Brian Casey
  • 5.0 (12)
  • MENTAL HEALTH
CopThink Podcast

CopThink Podcast explores current issues in policing and focuses on the question, “Why do police do what they do?” In each episode, host Brian Casey interviews a variety of guests from law enforcement and other disciplines. He and his guests discuss how cops think on (and off) the job. Brian Casey is a police sergeant and director of his agency’s Employee Assistance Program. He is author of the book Good Cop, Good Cop and a regular public speaker and wellness trainer.

  1. 10/20/2020

    CopThink Podcast Episode 23

    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.

  2. 07/07/2020

    CopThink Podcast Episode 18

    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.

  3. 06/22/2020

    CopThink Podcast Episode 16

    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.

  4. 05/26/2020

    CopThink Podcast Episode 15

    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.

  5. 05/19/2020

    CopThink Podcast Episode 14

    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.

  6. 03/31/2020

    CopThink Podcast Episode 13

    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.

    53 min

  7. 03/10/2020

    CopThink Podcast Episode 12

    March 10, 2020 ▪︎ RUN TIME 1:08:08 ▪︎ 167MB Minneapolis police sergeant, Eric Hagel, and Ed Chionchio of Genesis House talk about their lives in recovery. Both describe themselves as thankful alcoholics and that life is progress not perfection. A healthy diet and exercise are integral elements of their sober life. Humility is willingness to listen and follow others who have been down this road before.

    14 min

  8. 02/19/2020

    CopThink Podcast Episode 11

    FEBRUARY 19, 2020 ▪︎ RUN TIME 49:59 ▪︎ 119.9MB Officers Dan King and Brian Wanschura recount an ambush attack and how their mental discipline prepared them for that night. They tell of the importance of preparing your mind as an officer and the mental exercises they practiced together on every shift.  This ensured that they were “ready when the day chooses you”. King talks about his background as a paramedic, and how he always carried a tourniquet and used it that day to save himself.

    50 min
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About

CopThink Podcast explores current issues in policing and focuses on the question, “Why do police do what they do?” In each episode, host Brian Casey interviews a variety of guests from law enforcement and other disciplines. He and his guests discuss how cops think on (and off) the job. Brian Casey is a police sergeant and director of his agency’s Employee Assistance Program. He is author of the book Good Cop, Good Cop and a regular public speaker and wellness trainer.

Information

  • Creator
    Brian Casey
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2020
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    Copyright © 2018 Brian E. Casey. All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    CopThink Podcast

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