NOFC Podcast

NOFC

Two retired New York State Troopers, talking about "job" stuff, life in general,interviewing LEO owned businesses and more.

Episodes

  1. MAY 8

    Episode 39: "In it for the long haul" with guest Dave Olney

    The conversation covers Dave Olney's transition from mechanical engineering to law enforcement, his experience in county jail and road patrol, as well as his involvement in special programs such as the drone program and Narcan implementation. It also explores his leadership style and approach to empowering and trusting team members. The conversation covers topics related to leadership and decision-making, mental health and wellness, retirement, and community involvement. It delves into the challenges of dealing with answer shoppers and low productivity, as well as the importance of mental health check-ins for troopers. Additionally, it explores the speaker's retirement experience and extensive community involvement in various charitable organizations and foundations. The conversation covers the transition to Google, regrets and what-ifs, the impact of the drone program, division politics and leadership, perspective on law enforcement, adapting to change in law enforcement, and the role of social media in law enforcement. The discussion also includes career advice and the challenges of law enforcement. Takeaways Transition from mechanical engineering to law enforcementExperience in county jail and road patrolInvolvement in the drone program and Narcan implementationLeadership style and approach to empowering and trusting team members Leadership and decision-makingMental health and wellnessRetirement and community involvement Career adviceChallenges of law enforcement Chapters 00:00 Transition to Law Enforcement37:53 Leadership and Decision-Making44:06 Mental Health and Wellness01:12:47 Retirement and Community Involvement01:48:02 Social Media and Law Enforcement

    1h 57m
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Two retired New York State Troopers, talking about "job" stuff, life in general,interviewing LEO owned businesses and more.

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