Warriors vs. Guardians

In this episode, we will explore the mindset of many police officers, as they go about their tours of duty. When I was an academy recruit and rookie, senior officers expressed that we should be warriors. They believed we should be ready for battle and have the mindset to deal with any hostility that came our way. Some aspects of this philosophy were good and necessary in on order to get officers prepared for what may lie ahead. Today, there is slow shift in the frame of mind of officers. Instead of being warriors, experts now suggest that we should be guardians. The new guardians focus on help, communication and empathy. We will explore the differences and then you decide which type of officer you want to be. And citizens will decide which type of officer they want to show up at their door.