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It seems too simple, but sometimes all a person needs to be successful is to make a connection with someone who cares. Compassionate mentors can bridge the gap between doubt and confidence, providing the guidance, support, and encouragement that many individuals are missing in their lives. These mentors not only share their knowledge and experiences but also listen with empathy, validate feelings, and believe in their mentees' potential, often before they believe in themselves. Through consistent and meaningful interactions, mentors become a source of motivation, helping mentees to set and achieve personal and professional goals. This unique relationship fosters a sense of belonging and purpose, proving that sometimes, the simplest act of showing care can ignite the most profound transformation. For those in the criminal justice system, success seems complex and elusive, but the presence of a compassionate mentor can be the catalyst for change, unlocking doors to opportunities that were once thought to be out of reach.

**👮♂️👮♀️ Bridging Generations in Service & Dedication: Lessons from Two Police Officers**  This week’s open training session left a deep impact on me. As I do every week, I welcomed both past and present TEAM K9 handlers and other professionals to join in. Among the group, I had the privilege of hosting two police officers—one, a retired, highly decorated officer with years of service, and the other, a brand-new recruit just beginning her journey in law enforcement. At first, it seemed like just another training day, following our usual routine—run the dogs, debrief, repeat. But as the day went on, I realized something profound was happening in my garage. Here were two officers at opposite ends of their careers, sharing wisdom, passion, and perspectives. The retired officer spoke about why he became a police officer: “I wanted to do better. I wanted to serve and keep people safe. It was a calling to make the world a better place.”  Then, the rookie chimed in. She, too, echoed the same values, with one important addition: “I want to help enhance how people perceive police officers, to show that we’re good, humble people dedicated to helping anyone in need, even those we don’t know. I want to make a positive impact.” This exchange was incredible, not only because of the wisdom shared but also because it reminded me of my own mission in the K9 industry: to leave it better than I found it. Whether it’s advocating for better pay and benefits for K9 handlers, ensuring fair treatment for all working dogs, or pushing for unity within the industry, I’ve always believed we can—and must—do better. It’s disheartening to see divisions between K9 companies when, in truth, we’re all striving for the same goal: **keeping people safe.** If two officers from different generations can come together to share and learn, why can’t we as an industry do the same? Let’s put aside the competition and focus on our shared mission. After all, it’s about serving, protecting, and making this world a better place—for us, for the dogs, and for everyone we are sworn to keep safe.  #HIDEFK9 #K9Training #LawEnforcement #Mentorship #Camaraderie #PublicSafety #K9Industry #Teamwork #BetterTogether #CommunitySafety #ServiceBeforeSelf

Not convinced we scrap the standpoint of risk follows resource to working with people on probation entirely and retier using a system where reintegration follows resource. I fear this approach could be used as an argument to split services again which, as a practitioner, l would be adamantly diaposed to as this arguably further labels people in terms of their future potential. What l do agree with is the need to keep pushing the importance of the persons voice, and not just this, capturing their identity in assessment, steering sentence planning and delivery in the direction of future focused outcomes.

This segment from Pat Dooris at KGW News sheds light on the challenges facing police departments in recruiting and training new officers. The Portland Police Bureau has witnessed a surge in retirements, leading to increased hiring and delayed deployments due to limited academy space. So grateful to the staff of the Department of Public Safety Standards & Training (DPSST) , led by Phil Castle , for innovative solutions to address the backlog of recruits needing training. In Portland, we now onboard 10-15 officers bi-monthly, and their work has reduced academy wait times from 4-6 months to just 4-6 weeks. This improvement allows officers to serve the community faster, aligning with our crime reduction objectives. https://lnkd.in/g3wifc8r #PortlandPolice #PoliceTraining #CommunitySafety #LawEnforcement #KGWSegment #DPSSTLeadership

Deming on Quality Policing Deming would likely argue that yes, the mindset that "perfection is not the goal" can hinder improvement in quality policing.Here's why:Perfection as an Aspiration: While perfection may be unattainable, striving for it sets a high standard. It encourages continuous improvement and innovation.Focus on Process: Deming emphasized the importance of improving processes, not just outcomes. If perfection isn't the goal, the focus may shift to meeting minimum standards rather than constantly refining processes.Fear of Failure: The idea that perfection isn't expected might create a culture where mistakes are tolerated. This can discourage learning and prevent identifying areas for improvement.In conclusion, while acknowledging that perfection is unrealistic, aiming for it fosters a culture of continuous improvement. This is crucial for quality policing, where the stakes are high.[Gemini answer to my notes]---I'm not sure there's agreement with this video from the Deming institute. https://lnkd.in/gqHBNSDD

How To Become A Probation Officer Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security When short-sighted individuals get caught in a negative cycle and are in danger of being incarcerated indefinitely or worse, Probation Officers step in to work with offenders placed on probation to ensure they rehabilitate themselves successfully. Continue Reading

This week in our MHC Life series, we speak to Ailbhe Lawless from our Knowledge team. Ailbhe talks us through a typical day and what she loves about her role. Find out more about Ailbhe now: https://bit.ly/3T7cRRM #mhclaw #MHCLife #Knowledge #LegalCareer

Always good to be part of the conversation about pastoral care in schools and how research can help us to improve our practice, especially thinking about how we can be more proactive in how we support pupils STEER Education #pastoralcare #education #research

Hear a STEER role model talk about proactive #pastoralcare... And if you want to see what this tool is and how Emma Millo and Haileybury are using it to measure, track and improve their students' mental and social-emotional health.... https://steer.education/ Could your school become a STEER school? #proactive #preventative #precise

This week in our MHC Life series, we speak to Ailbhe Lawless from our Knowledge team. Ailbhe talks us through a typical day and what she loves about her role. Find out more about Ailbhe now: https://bit.ly/3T7cRRM #MHCLaw #MHCLife #Knowledge #LegalCareer