🎙️ Called to Serve, The Podcast - Episode 2 - Retired Detective Dave Sweet
Called to Serve, The PodcastShow Notes
In episode 2 of #CalledToServeThePodcast, hosts Sgt. Angie Tetley and Const. Brennan Martin chat with retired Calgary Police Service (CPS) member Det. Dave Sweet and gain some valuable life lessons and insight into the emotional and psychological impact of his career.
Of his 25 years in policing, retired Det. Sweet spent 14.5 of them in the CPS Homicide Unit, which is believed to be the longest tenure as a homicide detective on record at the Service. Throughout the episode, he shares his story of being inspired by tales of his mysterious grandfather who served as an officer with the NYPD, takeaways from his involvement in several high-stakes investigations and the notion of there always being a silver lining.
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