[272] - Your host on Radio 3AW - Australia Overnight - Talk Back Radio 24-07-2025

Text me what you thought of the show 😊I'm back on Australia Overnight after a bit of a break — and this time, we’re diving deep into some uncomfortable truths about what’s really happening on our streets and inside our justice system.As a former frontline police officer and now health coach for shift workers, I’ve seen firsthand how things have changed — and not for the better. In this episode, I share some real talk about the rise in crime, the frustration felt by officers, and why our current legal system is letting everyone down.Here's What I Talked About:How changing immigration patterns might be influencing crime ratesWhy police are feeling powerless and unsupported when it comes to repeat offendersThe limitations facing magistrates and judges, and how the laws are failing them tooWhy I believe youth crime is tied to a lack of self-respect and fear of consequencesWhat we could learn from the Singapore model and its zero-tolerance approachWhether democracy is actually capable of delivering the legal reforms we desperately needAnd as always — I threw in a winter wellbeing tip: Why most of us need vitamin D supplements this time of yearWhy Listen:If you care about the future of policing, community safety, youth behaviour, or just want to understand the challenges frontline workers are facing — this one’s for you.Support the show----------------------------Roger Sutherland is Australia's Night Shift & Sleep Specialist and the founder of A Healthy Shift.After more than 40 years working rotating shifts with Victoria Police, Roger now helps organisations reduce fatigue risk, improve staff wellbeing and build healthier, safer and higher-performing 24/7 workplaces through evidence-based education, circadian biology and the Shift Work Champions™ Framework.Shift Work Champions™: https://join.ahealthyshift.com/shift-work-capabilityWebsite: https://ahealthyshift.com.auLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-sutherlandInstagram: @a_healthy_shift___________________Disclaimer: Roger Sutherland is not a doctor or a medical professional.  Always consult a physician before implementing any strategies mentioned in this podcast. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Roger Sutherland will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this podcast, including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness, or death._______________________