KSam Speaks Podcast

• "With You" Founder discusses First Responder's Mental Health

  Summary In this episode, K-Sam interviews Allen Cormier, a law enforcement officer and the founder of the nonprofit organization With You. They discuss the importance of addressing mental health and wellness among first responders and their challenges in seeking help. Allen shares his journey of struggling with stress and anxiety and how it led him to create With You. The organization aims to provide a supportive community for first responders, where they can ask for help without stigma. They also discuss the impact of societal pressure on first responders and the need for honest conversations and peer support. Keywords #firstresponders, #mentalhealthwellness, #stress, #anxiety, #nonprofit, #WithYou, #support, #stigma, #culture, #peersupport, #family, #suicide, #riskybehavior, #community Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Weather Update 01:20 Introducing Alan Cormier and With You 08:30 The Stigma and Culture Around Asking for Help 12:37 Including Family Members in the Support Network 15:11 The Impact of Societal Pressure on First Responders 30:15 How to Get Involved with With You 30:50 Closing Remarks and Words of Encouragement

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• Step Into The Boots

  Summary In this episode, K-Sam discusses the importance of stepping into the boots of law enforcement officers to understand their work and challenges. He addresses the contempt of cops and the need for respect for authority. K-Sam also talks about the priority of protecting individuals and families before one's safety and the misconception of police being militarized and viewing citizens as enemies. He emphasizes the importance of love and empathy in bridging the gap between law enforcement and the community. K-Sam concludes with a reminder to appreciate every moment in life. Keywords #lawenforcement, #respect, #authority, #protection, #safety, #militarizedpolice, #love, #empathy Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Officer Statistics 04:48 Discussing 'Police the Police' Video 08:37 Contempt of Cop and Respect for Authority 15:52 Police, Safety, and Misconceptions 29:10 Closing Remarks

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• "Oh,my cane!"

  In this episode, K-Sam shares a story about a shoplifting incident at Home Depot and discusses how criminals can manipulate the system to avoid going to jail or delay the process. He also highlights a case where a man faked a mental illness to avoid prison and the failures of the justice system in holding judges and doctors accountable. The episode ends with words of encouragement. -Criminals often know how to manipulate the system to avoid going to jail or delay the process. -The justice system needs to hold judges and doctors accountable for misdiagnoses and failures in assessing mental illness. -Victims and their families can be left without justice when criminals exploit loopholes. -It is important to be aware of the flaws in the justice system and work towards improving accountability. -If something doesn't bring peace, profits, or purpose, it's not worth your time, energy, or attention.

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• Perspective Shift

  Summary In this episode, K-Sam discusses a perspective shift in law enforcement and the importance of citizens engaging with the police. He shares a text message from someone who did a ride-along with him and had their perspective changed. K-Sam also talks about the budget cuts in the Denver Police Department and the impact they have on hiring new officers and providing necessary training. He expresses concern about the allocation of funds to address the migrant influx while neglecting the issues faced by US citizens. Takeaways Engaging with law enforcement can lead to a perspective shift and a better understanding of their role in the community. Budget cuts in police departments can hinder hiring new officers and providing necessary training. Allocating funds to address the migrant influx while neglecting issues faced by US citizens raises concerns. Choosing the right circle of people who celebrate growth rather than judge change is important. Keywords #perspectiveshift,#lawenforcement, #citizens, #ride-along, #budget cuts, #DenverPoliceDepartment, #migrantinflux Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Law Enforcement Statistics Update 02:47 The Ride-Along Experience: A Shift in Perspective 13:54 Understanding the Need for Multiple Officers

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• Mental Culpability vs Criminal Culpability

  In this episode, the host discusses the case of Officer Brianne Leath, who was killed in the line of duty in Indianapolis in 2020. The host highlights the high number of police officers being shot and the lack of media coverage on the issue. The host also explores the trial of the suspect, Elias Dorsey, who was found guilty but mentally ill on charges of reckless homicide instead of murder. The host raises concerns about the leniency given to criminals compared to law enforcement officers and the impact on officer recruitment and morale. Takeaways There is a high number of police officers being shot in the line of duty, but there is a lack of media coverage on the issue. The trial of Elias Dorsey, the suspect in Officer Brianne Leath's case, resulted in a guilty but mentally ill verdict on charges of reckless homicide instead of murder. The leniency given to criminals compared to law enforcement officers raises concerns about accountability and sends a negative message to law enforcement. The impact of these cases on officer recruitment and morale is significant, as it becomes harder to attract people to become police officers.

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