Innate Domain Podcast - Nelson Lugo - Insights from the Frontlines of Law Enforcement

Our guest today is Nelson Lugo, a police officer in the suburbs of Illinois. Today, we learn a ton about Nelson's journey to becoming a cop, the differences between police departments, how he manages mental stress and much more. Please share this with anyone you can, I would greatly appreciate it!

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Chapters

00:00 The Journey of Becoming a Police Officer
04:39 The Training Process and Requirements
09:53 The Importance of Patience and Communication Skills
25:28 The Impact of Employment Rates and Demographics
32:50 Managing Stress and Emotional Toll
35:15 The Role of Mental Health
38:16 Balancing Work and Personal Life
41:35 The Training Process and FTOs
01:01:29 Training Officers and Shaping New Officers
01:02:12 Learning on the Job and Making Mistakes
01:08:13 Engagement with the Community
01:23:14 Addressing Misconceptions about Police Officers
01:29:00 The Impact of Good Interactions with the Community
01:30:16 The Procedures Involved in a Long Traffic Stop
01:35:37 Understanding Hot Calls and Prioritization
01:42:09 Essential Skills for Police Officers: Officer Safety and Stress Management
01:49:04 Career Goals: Pursuing Narcotics or SWAT
01:53:31 Enjoying Life Outside of Work: Traveling and Exploring