“Who Is Going to Make the Change?” | Officer Caleb Davey - Chapter 1 of 2
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Caleb Davey is a police officer from Jennings, Missouri.
A town composed of a total of 3.7 square miles, known as the first north city of St.Louis.
Host Nic Main traveled to Jennings, Missouri and completed a series of 10 hours of riding along with Officer Davey.
In this episode Officer Davey takes us from Day 1 to Year 6 on the job.
Starting solo in the field, right when COVID-19 began.
Unlearning everything he knew and re-learning the unpredictable nature of COVID-19 paired with law enforcement.
Working on the job while over resignation rates would rise by 47% from 2019 to 2022.
How in Year 1 of his career, he witnessed more death than he ever has since.
What it means for him to become the bridge between the dying and the loved one.
Meeting people where they are at, while they face tragedy.
When and when not to compartmentalize.
The verbal and non-verbal instincts of police work.
Changing the way the community views police officers, throughout every action.
And how death is heavier than anything and the only thing that can prepare you for it is the job.
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