Family First Leadership with Greg Furnia

About this episode

Greg Furnia discusses the impact of a long law enforcement career on health and family.

If you’ve ever loved the job but hated what it turns you into after shift, this conversation is for you. I’m joined by Greg Furnia, a retired U.S. Border Patrol veteran and former leader in the National Canine Program, to talk about what actually keeps a long law enforcement career from wrecking your health, your mindset, and your family. Greg talks about his path from the early days in Arizona to major roles connected to El Paso, Washington, D.C., and the advanced training world. We discuss...

People in this episode

Host: Tyra Valeriano

Guest: Greg Furnia

Topics covered

• law enforcement
• mental health
• career longevity
• family dynamics
• leadership

Keywords

• law enforcement
• mental health
• career
• leadership
• family
• U.S. Border Patrol
• National Canine Program

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: U.S. Border Patrol, National Canine Program

Places: Arizona, El Paso, Washington, D.C.

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