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Riding with Police Officers

Kate Braestrup shares her unique experience of riding with police officers during her seminary studies, discussing the advantages of her background as a law enforcement widow and the deep, personal conversations that unfolded during her time with officers all over the country.

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[Unedited] Kate Braestrup with Krista Tippett
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- After a decade in law enforcement with the West Virginia State Police and three years as a counselor, I was recently brought back as a wellness officer. To my knowledge, this is the first time ever having a licensed professional counselor on staff. I wanted to ask if you have any advice on ways to implement fitness and nutrition training into our academy program. Right now, basic officers are in training for 18 weeks, Monday through Friday, 24 hours a day, with weekends off, and the cadet class is 20-24 weeks. I want to find a way to build a healthier relationship with physical fitness during that time. Additionally, do you have any other advice on the implementation of this new role?