HD5 - Keith Banks BM, VA - Former Police tactical unit and undercover officer - Mental health advocate

Keith Banks BM, VA and bar. - Former QLD Police Officer - Tactical Operations and Undercover drug specialist, author and mental health advocate.  _______Listener discretion is advised; this episode talks about suicide and explains some graphic details along with some potentially distressing topics.  If you need support check out our support page here._______In this Heart 2 Heart Walk Podcast, Matt and Milney talk to former QLD Police Officer turned author, Keith Banks.  This epic chat goes right back to the start of Keith's tough upbringing, joining the QLD Police Force as a 16 year old cadet as a means of escape right through to what its like to doing drug busts as an undercover operator.  We talk about some of the wild moments during Keith's Policing career from the effects upon him when a mate and colleague was shot during a tactical assault on a house, through to his somewhat 'loose' approach to an offender armed with explosives and firearms.  Keith also talks at length about his resilience being tested during the dark periods of corruption plagued policing era of Queenslands history, and having the strength to stand up and speak out about things that are not right when you need to.While there is no doubt Keith has been recognised for his bravery during his career, however going further we deep dive into the mental health impacts and effects this had on him at the time, and still to this day.  Talk about the physiological impact this persistent stress can have on the human body right through to the work Keith does today with Police Veterans Victoria (PVV).Keith has written a number of books which are available on his website: www.keithbanks.com.au ____________________________Get it now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and others: https://linktr.ee/h2hwalk www.heart2heartwalk.org#danpronk #H2hwalkpodcast #heart2heartwalk2023 #triplezeroalliance #heart2heartwalk #firstresponderfamily #firstrespondermentalhealth #firstrespondersaustralia #firstresponder #firstresponderfamily #FirstResponderPTSD #firstrespondersuicide #ptsd #mentalhealthawareness