“But that’s the thing about law enforcement. I would tell the people I worked with, especially the young guys, ‘There’s nothing that’s going to stop me from getting to you if you are in trouble and you need me. My brother, my sister – I’m going to get there.’” - Deputy Darrin
There’s a lot to be learned over a 31-year career in law enforcement. For Deputy Darrin, it took just a few months after the end of his training probation for the “scariest time of his career” to teach him a lesson he'd never forget. When Darrin is called to the scene of what’s described to him as a large, multi-person fight, he finds himself forced to choose between patiently applying what he learned in the academy or immediately reacting to the volatile situation unfolding in front of him. It was a difficult choice –one that nearly cost him his life.
Join former firefighter/paramedic Phil Klein as he talks to Darrin, whose career as a sheriff’s deputy included time as a school resource officer and crisis negotiation team member. Darrin reflects on the evolution of technology in law enforcement, the immeasurable value of working as a team, and the image from the incident early in his career that he still sees to this day.
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