They will understand the process that allowed the development to create the system that will change policing in the most positive way in decades.
Robyn Cannariato
Post Tour Processing is an independent not-for-profit group of committed and concerned retired police officers and police professionals, formed to address a gap in the services available for law enforcement.
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Tommy tells his listeners about his mission to tell stories about the nonprofit sector and amplify their message. He reminds his listeners that NYC Imagine Awards applications are out now for anyone working in a nonprofit organization that’s involved in the five boroughs in NYC. Tommy introduces his guest Psychologist Jean Cirillo and Police officer Robyn Cannariato. Robyn shares some of her experience working in the field and the different units she’s transferred to throughout her career. She talks about her most memorable unit, Early Intervention Unit, where she had to review and possibly terminate problematic officers. Robyn expressed her concerns for the unit because it didn’t give the officers a chance to identify their problem. She says it was better for peers to run the unit so officers in distress could have someone who can understand and relate to their troubles.
Robyn continues to talk about the traumatic experiences police officers face and how it can affect their life outside of work. She discusses the difficulties officers face when it comes to emotionally processing a traumatic event. This anonymous program is designed to help officers share what they are experiencing with their peers. If the situation boils into something more severe they are referred to a psychologist. Tommy references his previous episode where his guests run an agency, Transitional Services of NY, where they’ve served over 4,000 individuals with mental health issues. Before the break, Tommy and his guest discussed how we are in a state where we can all use a little more compassion and support.
Tommy and his guest continue to discuss the benefits of the program established by Robyn. It’s an outlet for officers under distress who want to keep their matters anonymous in fear of losing their job security. This program was designed to create a space for officers and their peers to share their experiences and support each other. Tommy asks Robyn the future of the organization and if they plan on expanding. She is focused on funding at the moment and looks to license the program to share with other departments around the nation.
Tommy and his guest discuss the struggles officers face when they are out of uniform. It can be hard to turn off and live a normal life when you are consistently met with intense situations as a police officer. Jean talks about the effects of PTSD and how it can lead to a more severe situation. Tommy connects the current conditions since the start of the pandemic and how we all have been under greater stress. Before the end of the show, Tommy informs his listeners that they can find him on TikTok and Instagram at TommyD@Philanthropy in Phocus. You can also find him at TommyD.NYC. Check out more information on Post Tour Processing on their website at TTMPT.com
