🎙️ Called to Serve, The Podcast - Season 3, Episode 2 - Sgt. Mike Huskins
Called to Serve, The PodcastShow Notes
Eight years ago today, a fellow officer was shot in the line of duty — a defining moment that changed the trajectory of Sgt. Mike Huskins’ career and how officers are supported behind the scenes.
In this episode of #CalledToServeThePodcast, Sgt. Huskins reflects on how that incident ultimately led to the creation of the CPS Reintegration Program, which supports police officers through recovery and return to work following physical or psychological injury.
Don’t miss this honest conversation about the human impact of policing, resilience and the importance of taking care of one another.
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