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We speak with 26-year law enforcement veteran Jeff Moorefield about building a real off-ramp for first responders and why transition planning must start on day one. We dig into identity, health, finances, and practical steps that translate police skills into private sector roles.

• founding purpose of The On Call Project and Beyond the Badge
• why identity, purpose and fear block healthy transitions
• holistic prep: fitness, sleep, mental health, and money
• practical tools: ATS resumes, mock HR interviews, skill translation
• leadership gaps in retention, culture and personal development
• one-on-ones as a simple, effective leadership practice
• building chapters, employer partnerships, and national reach
• stories that show the path from badge to next career

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We have a political supremacist problem in America where certain ideologies believe their viewpoint is so morally correct that violence becomes an acceptable response to their opponents.

• A Rutgers University study found over 50% of left-of-center respondents believed the assassination of political figures was justified
• The FBI Assailant Study revealed 28% of cop killers acted for "social and political reasons"
• Law enforcement needs federal support, resources, and intelligence to address this domestic terrorism threat
• We cannot expect this situation to improve without acknowledging and confronting the reality of domestic terrorism
• Speaking truth professionally and boldly is essential even in the face of intimidation

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Law enforcement leadership training avoids addressing toxic leadership because the very leaders creating toxic environments are often the ones funding training programs. The focus on positive psychology and war stories rather than confronting real leadership problems prevents meaningful change in police organizations.

• Most popular law enforcement speakers either have no police experience or tell entertaining stories without addressing real issues
• Training companies explicitly instruct trainers to avoid discussing toxic leadership to protect revenue streams
• External challenges to policing (media, politics, activists) haven't changed significantly in decades
• What has changed is how leaders respond—now apologizing and sacrificing officers instead of defending them
• Rank-and-file officers recognize leadership problems immediately while higher-ranking officials often resist these conversations
• Leadership improvement requires honestly addressing problems, not just offering positive platitudes
• Plans to develop online programs and train-the-trainer certification to empower officers regardless of rank
• True leadership isn't about rank but about influence and integrity at all levels

Remember to lead on and stay courageous as you navigate the challenges of law enforcement leadership.

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