Police Sergeant’s Story Has Lessons For Improved Police-Community Relations, Job Loss And Mental Health

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In a time where tense interactions between the police and communities are part of the national conversation, we talk with an award-winning Darlington police officer about how he has fostered a positive relationship with the local Latino community. Job loss is often accompanied by income insecurity. Going beyond financial concerns, changing or leaving jobs can also take a psychological toll. We find out more.

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  • Police Sergeant's Story Has Lessons For Improved Police-Community Relations

    As police around the country grapple with new models for building trust between their departments and the communities they police, we talk with a Wisconsin police sergeant from Darlington whose past work building a positive relationship with the town’s growing Latino population is being seen as a model for community-building.

  • Job Loss, Identity, And Mental Health

    The loss of a job can be scary. For many people, unemployment brings uncertainty about how to pay bills or cover costs for basic needs. We talk to an expert who says there’s another important aspect of job loss to pay attention to — the psychological impact, particularly how it affects a person’s mental health and identity.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Veronica Rueckert Host
  • Judith Siers-Poisson Host
  • Veronica Rueckert Producer
  • Haleema Shah Producer
  • Tony Ruesga Guest
  • Dawn R. Norris Guest

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