101 Questions To Ask Before Becoming A Law Enforcement Officer with Guests Ernie Stevens and Scott Medlin | S5 E43
Join us for this compelling episode featuring retired police officers Ernest Stevens and Scott Medlin as they unpack their groundbreaking book, *101 Questions to Ask Before Becoming a Law Enforcement Officer*. We lean into eye-opening discussions that will challenge your perspective on a career in policing.
Join us for this compelling episode featuring retired police officers Ernest Stevens and Scott Medlin as they unpack their groundbreaking book, *101 Questions to Ask Before Becoming a Law Enforcement Officer*. We lean into eye-opening discussions that will challenge your perspective on a career in policing.
Hear firsthand how this powerful toolkit is designed to prepare aspiring officers and their families for the realities of the job. From collaborative writing insights to practical advice for potential recruits, this episode is packed with real-world reflections and valuable lessons for anyone considering a path in law enforcement. Tune in and get ready to think critically about what it truly means to serve and protect!
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Contact Ernie Stevens:
Website: http://www.erneststevens.com/
Twitter: @Estevens0845
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ernest-stevens-b4234a1b6/
Contact Scott Medlin:
Website: http://thescottmedlin.com/
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-medlin/
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Ernie Stevens
Crisis LEO | Author | Speaker | Subject of HBO Documentary
Ernest (Ernie) Stevens is a published author with a #1 selling book on Amazon titled: Mental Health and De-escalation: A Guide for Law Enforcement Professionals. Ernie was also a contributing author for, Police Mental Barricade.
Ernie was a police officer for 28 years, serving 26 of those years with the San Antonio Police Department where he was a founding member of the Mental Health Unit. Ernie has been featured on the Emmy Award Winning HBO Documentary, Ernie and Joe: Crisis Cops. He has also been featured in NBC’s documentary, A Different Kind of Force. Ernie was interviewed by ABC’s Nightline’s Byron Pitts and featured on officers trained to respond to mental illness calls. Ernie has been featured in over 30 publications and deemed an expert in Crisis Intervention Training.
He is a graduate of Wayland Baptist University and holds a B.S. degree in Criminal Justice. He is married to his wife Lisa who he attended school with since elementary school. He has two incredible children, Reed, and April. Ernie continues to assist communities build and program manage multidisciplinary response teams in his current position as deputy director for the Council of State Governments Justice Center.
Scott Medlin
Marine Corps and Law Enforcement Veteran | Author | Speaker | Host of The 10 Code Mindset podcast
40% of first responders suffer from mental health issues. It's no wonder that one of the greatest complaints is lack of fulfillment on and off the job. It's a daily emergency, but is anyone listening? Scott Medlin is, and he is guiding, inspiring, mentoring, and equipping these professionals with powerful tools that enable them to immediately make self-care and life fulfillment a priority - even when your constantly being called to serve. Scott's 20 years of personal experience in the Marine Corps and Law Enforcement makes him relatable and empathetic to balancing your call to duty and the call to taking care of self.
