18 Lessons from 18 Years as a Cop: What I Wish I Knew, Mistakes Made, and Lessons Learned

I recently passed the 18th anniversary of the day I entered the academy. The occasion provoked some introspection and on this episode I share 18 lessons I’ve learned throughout my career to this point – lessons often learned the hard way. It’s certainly not a comprehensive list but I incuded things that I think can help someone avoid some of the common mistakes I’ve made, and I’ve seen made by others. I’d love to hear what lessons you have for others, or things you’ve learned. Drop me a DM @thesquadroom or shoot me an email at garrett@thesquadroom.net . Here’s a link to the original Instagram post that prompted this episode. If you’re looking for a little extra joy in your life, sign up for Tactical Tuesdays, a FREE weekly email where we bring you a few tactics, tips and strategies to help you succeed in the week ahead. It may be about a book I want to share, gear I’ve found useful, an inspiring quote, or anything else I think you’d like. To sign up for the Tactical Tuesdays email list, you can visit thesquadroom.net/tacticaltuesdays .

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18 Lessons from 18 Years as a Cop: What I Wish I Knew, Mistakes Made, and Lessons Learned is an episode from The Squad Room: Police Fitness | Health | Wellness | Lifestyle by Garrett Te Slaa.

This episode is 32:49 long.

This episode was published on Jul 31, 2023.

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