What Happens When Good Cops Leave?
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Send us Fan Mail Former Mendocino County Sheriff's Deputy Trent James shares raw, unfiltered stories from his time policing one of California's most remote and challenging regions as a resident deputy with backup an hour away. • Growing up rebellious in Mendocino County before becoming a probation officer and later a deputy • Life as a resident deputy in an isolated community with limited resources and communication • Policing Native American reservations with complex jurisdictional considerations • Developing relationships with community members, including those with criminal backgrounds • The reality of working death investigations, homicides, and decomposing bodies alone • Mental health struggles and the lack of support within law enforcement culture • Leadership problems and corruption within rural police agencies • The difficult transition from law enforcement to civilian life • Finding fulfillment in the entertainment industry after leaving policing If you're struggling with mental health issues in law enforcement or any field, don't be afraid to seek help. Your life and wellbeing matter more than what others might think. Support the show
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Send us Fan Mail Former Mendocino County Sheriff's Deputy Trent James shares raw, unfiltered stories from his time policing one of California's most remote and challenging regions as a resident deputy with backup an hour away. • Growing up rebellious in Mendocino County before becoming a probation officer and later a deputy • Life as a resident deputy in an isolated community with limited resources and communication • Policing Native American reservations with complex jurisdictional consider...
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- 0:00 Former Mendocino Cop Introduction
- 6:36 From Rebellious Teen to Law Enforcement
- 16:10 Resident Deputy Life in Rural Mendocino
- 30:27 Dealing with Real Criminals Alone
- 48:17 Death, Trauma, and Mental Health
- 1:02:16 Leadership Problems in Law Enforcement
- 1:23:00 Leaving Law Enforcement Behind
- 1:34:36 Transition to Acting Career in Hollywood
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