EPISODE 76
Dr. Daniel Blumberg on the Moral Risks of Policing
Dr. Blumberg shares research about the moral risks in policing and how they affect decision making and leadership.
Dr. Daniel Blumberg is a licensed clinical psychologist and professor who has spent over 30 years working with several large law enforcement agencies in the realm of pre-employment screenings, management consulting, and services related to police officer wellness, ethics, and resilience. His research has shined a light on many of the moral risks that affect those of us in law enforcement: what they are, how they are related to critical incident stress, and what the implications are for police leaders and trainers. Mike’s conversation with him is wide-ranging and covers things like organizational behavior and culture, leadership and management principles, integrity, and more.
POWER Institute Police Officer Wellness, Ethics & Resilience
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