In today's episode, I linked up with officer Eric Tung to discuss his journey, policing and Blue Grit Wellness. Eric has been a police officer in Washington state for 16 years.  He currently serves as a patrol operations commander in Kent, WA.  He oversees peer support and wellness programs at his department and collaborates regionally with other police wellness leaders.  As an officer, he worked in Patrol, as a Field Trainer, K9 Officer and in the Civil Disturbance Unit.  After being promoted to sergeant, he supervised various patrol squads and was a team leader and trainer in the Civil Disturbance Unit. Episode Sponsor: BioProtein Technology: https://bioproteintech.com/ For $30 off your order use code "IRONSIGHTS" at checkout. BioPro+ can potentially help to improve balance hormones, increase sex drive, improves insulin sensitivity, and produce increases of mitochondria and nucleic acids to create a total system modulator. BioPro+ regulates, rebuilds, and regenerates at the cellular level to help you look, feel, and perform your best. Episode Sponsor: SLNT: https://slnt.com/pages/ironsights Use the code "IRONSIGHTS" at checkout for an exclusive discount SLNT offers a range of sleek RFID blocking wallets, EDC Faraday bags, travel gear, laptop sleeves, and key-fob cases with the added protection of their patented Silent Pocket® Faraday cage technology, which turns your devices invisible, and safe, from the outside world by instantly blocking Cellular, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, RFID/NFC, EMP, and EMF. This elite signal blocking technology is the easiest way to instantly enhance your peace of mind around how your mobile devices are screwing your digital life up. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 09:28 Eric's Background 13:31 The Transition To Law Enforcement 20:01 Working Public Service 25:31 The Academy: Now vs Then 34:13 Life As A Cop 45:52 The Challenges 51:24 Finding Motivation & Confidence 59:02 Resources For Cops & Physical Training 01:03:38 The New Generation 01:10:03 The Pragmatic Approach 01:18:43 Being A Commander 01:30:03 Blue Grit 01:37:11 Staying Connected To Eric Reach out via [email protected].  He would love to hear from you with your questions, feedback, and if you would like to collaborate, receive coaching, and help build this community!  Stay gritty! Red Dot Fitness Training Programs: rdfprograms.com Online Membership (Full Access To All Programs & Virtual Coaching): https://www.reddotfitness.net/online-membership Virtual Coaching: https://www.reddotfitness.net/virtual-coaching Self-Guided Programs: https://www.reddotfitness.net/Self-Guided-Programs1 Connect With Us: Website - https://ironsightspodcast.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ironsightspodcast/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/