🎙️Called to Serve, The Podcast - Season 2, Episode 5 (Part 1) - Sgt. Rich Wall
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🎙️ Season 2, Episode 5 - Part 1 🎙️
This two-part episode of #CalledtoServeThePodcast takes you from the streets of London to the heart of Calgary!
In Part 1, Sgt. Rich Wall shares his journey from turning wrenches as a mechanic to policing in London during riots, counterterrorism operations and the aftermath of the 7/7 bombings.
After a decade in one of the world’s busiest cities, Sgt. Wall made the leap to Calgary - a move that brought new challenges, new opportunities and a chance to apply his expertise in search management to some of Calgary’s most complex investigations.
With 30 years of service in policing, Sgt. Wall’s gripping stories offer a candid perspective on the realities of the job, the resilience it takes to thrive and adapting to a new country and police service.
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