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Responder Resilience, March 8, 2023

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Guest, Dr. Olivia Johnson, Founder of the Blue Wall Institute, wellness issues, suicide awareness and prevention

Guest, Dr. Olivia Johnson, Founder of the Blue Wall Institute, wellness issues, suicide awareness and prevention

Headlined Show, Responder Resilience March 8, 2023

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🎤 In this episode, Stacy and David speak with Dr. Olivia Johnson, Founder of the Blue Wall Institute ( www.bw-institute.com ) about police officer suicide and The Fatal 10. We do a deep dive into the root causes of law enforcement officers taking their lives, and examine Dr. Johnson’s “Fatal 10” of suicide contributing factors.

We discuss why we keep doing the same things over and over, expecting a different result, and the topic of agencies mandating mental health checks to reduce stigma and normalize the focus on mental health. Dr. Johnson explains terminology like “The Golden Hour”, “Think Like a Detective”, “Psychological Autopsy” and “The Cost for Caring”

Dr. Johnson is a veteran of the United States Air Force and a former police officer.

🧰 On the “Resilience Toolbox” segment, we speak with Doug Parker, who is a retired Georgia Bureau of Investigation Special Agent and CEO of Thin Blue Defend.

Thin Blue Defend is a brand new, web-based and mobile app designed to assist an officer in communicating and documenting crucial details for ANY use of force incident. The app gives officers a simple, and thorough way to document their perception when use of force is required. Accessible from a home desktop, personal laptop or phone, the app guides the officer through a series of drop-down categories of in-depth information based on case law. This information can be shared with their attorney in anticipation of criminal and/or civil litigation.

Go to www.thinbluedefend.com and use promo code DAVID for 20% off your subscription.

Guest, Dr. Olivia Johnson

Guest Name
Dr. Olivia Johnson
Guest Occupation
Founder of the Blue Wall Institute
Guest Biography

Dr. Olivia Johnson holds a master’s in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Missouri, St. Louis and a doctorate in Organizational Leadership Management from the University of Phoenix, School of Advanced Studies. Dr. Johnson is the founder of the Blue Wall Institute where she provides needs assessments, consultation, and training on wellness issues, suicide awareness and prevention, etc. Dr. Johnson is a veteran of the United States Air Force and a former police officer.

 

Responder Resilience

Step into the world of real-life heroes with RESPONDER RESILIENCE, an insightful podcast that sheds light on the challenges and triumphs of firefighters, EMTs, dispatchers, and law enforcement professionals. Hear firsthand accounts from our community's finest as they discuss critical issues on the job and share their experiences with hosts Lt. David Dachinger (ret.), Bonnie Rumilly LCSW/EMT and Dr. Stacy Raymond. Explore topics of mental and physical wellness with emergency services thought leaders, and get ready to be inspired and gain a deeper appreciation for the sacrifices and resilience of our responders.
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BBS Station 1
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Wednesday
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6:00 pm CT
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6:55 pm CT
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