Jason joins us to discuss his career of service, the lessons he learned along the way, and what he's doing now to inform the next generation of first responders. He is a Navy Veteran, retired NYC police officer with over 20 years of experience in forensic and criminal investigations, and was a member of the NYPD Peer Support Team. He co-authored the book "Living Blue" along with Barbera Rubel - which focuses on police officer wellness and resilience, he volunteers at the long island crisis center, is a certified life coach, and a public speaker.

In this episode Jason shares how being a recruit in the academy when terror struck on 9/11, and being removed from the classroom to assist in the aftermath of those attacks, influenced how he would go on to process duty trauma throughout his career. He talks openly about years of difficult calls and investigations taking a toll on him, he talks about overcoming the personal challenges that trauma had created within him, and what he is doing now to raise awareness and advocate for other first responders who are facing their own challenges.

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