Courage Beyond the Uniform: Sheriff Cortez’s Call for Wellness in Policing

About this episode

Sheriff Michael Cortez discusses the importance of mental health and wellness in policing, sharing his personal struggles and initiatives within his department.

Summary: In this episode of Truly Mental, Sheriff Michael Cortez from Hancock County, Ohio, shares his journey in law enforcement, emphasizing the importance of mental health and wellness for officers. He discusses the challenges of policing, the need for empathy, and the impact of age and experience on decision-making. Sheriff Cortez opens up about his personal struggles with mental health and the creation of a mental health wellness program within his department. He advocates for a culture ...

People in this episode

Hosts: Joe, Jesse

Guest: Sheriff Michael Cortez

Topics covered

• mental health
• policing
• wellness
• empathy
• decision-making

Keywords

• mental health
• policing
• wellness program
• empathy
• decision-making

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Hancock County, Ohio

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