187: Building a Strong Police Career, Community and Stronger Families w/ Shawn Barnes

Blue Grit Radio: the Police Performance Podcast: Mindset, Wellness, Leadership · Feb 24, 2025 · 50m

In this episode, I am joined by former LEO (corrections, sheriff's deputy, police) Shawn Barnes. We cover his career progress, lessons in empathy and caring for people- from inmates to those in crisis. Shawn now serves as the director for Stronger Families- promoting first responders' health and wellness through supporting the family. We cover why family can so often take the backseat in priorities, but why and how we can bring them back into the foreground.--Shawn brings over 15 years of extensive law enforcement experience to Stronger Families. He specializes in mental health and substance…