EPISODE 202
Guardians and Warriors:
What type of Cop are you?
Police occupy an uneasy space between the government and the governed—simultaneously a symbol of state power and a human presence in people’s daily lives. Sometimes we get a little too PUNISHER SHEEPDOG and we need to chill. Mike and Jim break down the archetypes cops often fall into and discuss how to adjust our approach to be a dynamic leaders. Find all of our episodes, articles, some reading list ideas, and more on our website www.tacticaltangents.com
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