Lubbock Cop's 30-Year Battle: SWAT Losses, PTSD & Faith Healing | Chris Daniel

About this episode

Chris Daniel shares his 30+ year career in law enforcement, discussing SWAT losses, PTSD, and his faith-based healing journey.

🎥 Episode 156 Join Lubbock County Sheriff's Lt. Chris Daniel as he shares his 30+ year career from Lubbock PD patrol in 1995 to SWAT, EOD, K9, and leading Texas Anti-Gang Unit. He opens up about tragic losses (SWAT Sgts killed), battling PTSD through EMDR, Christian counseling, and faith, plus founding Servants of Peace Ministries for first responders. Hear funny cop stories, family impacts, and his "reasons we serve" despite the trauma. Perfect for law enforcement fans, PTSD awareness, and Texas police stories. If you enjoyed this interview and would like to support the channel, please subscribe, leave us a 5-star review, and share it with others.

People in this episode

Guest: Chris Daniel

Topics covered

• law enforcement
• PTSD awareness
• faith healing
• SWAT experiences
• first responders
• Texas police stories

Keywords

• Lubbock PD
• SWAT
• PTSD
• EMDR
• Christian counseling
• first responders
• Texas police

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Servants of Peace Ministries

Places: Lubbock County, Texas

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