Blue Line, The Podcast: Const. James Jefferson, Greater Sudbury Police Service

The wellness co-ordinator officer with the Greater Sudbury Police Service (GSPS), Const. James Jefferson, joins us for this episode of Blue Line, The Podcast. He’s a 12-year police service veteran and specializes in mental health, peer-to-peer support, member outreach, physical fitness and nutrition. After being involved in a die by police suicide scenario, Jefferson endured the fallout of PTSD. He tells us how he molded trauma into purpose by educating and inspiring fellow first responders to overcome the challenges that come with wearing the badge.This episode is brought to you by Wilfrid Laurier University.Wilfrid Laurier University offers respected and affordable policing, criminology and policing, and public safety, programs that are fully online and designed to advance your career. Choose from: a Bachelor of Arts in Policing, Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Policing, Master of Public Safety, and 5 Graduate Diplomas in the areas of Emergency Management, National Security, Countering Crime, Border Strategies, and GIS and Data Analytics. Transfer credits apply for Basic Constable Training towards the BA in Policing. For more information visit www.laurierpublicsafety.ca