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/ironsightsUse the code "IRONSIGHTS" at checkout for an exclusive discountSLNT 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.Timestamps00:00 Intro09:28 Eric's Background13:31 The Transition To Law Enforcement20:01 Working Public Service25:31 The Academy: Now vs Then34:13 Life As A Cop45:52 The Challenges51:24 Finding Motivation & Confidence59:02 Resources For Cops & Physical Training01:03:38 The New Generation01:10:03 The Pragmatic Approach01:18:43 Being A Commander01:30:03 Blue Grit01:37:11 Staying Connected To EricReach out via bluegritwellness@gmail.com.  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.comOnline Membership (Full Access To All Programs & Virtual Coaching):https://www.reddotfitness.net/online-membershipVirtual Coaching:https://www.reddotfitness.net/virtual-coachingSelf-Guided Programs:https://www.reddotfitness.net/Self-Guided-Programs1Connect With Us:Website - https://ironsightspodcast.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ironsightspodcast/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/