The Side of Law Enforcement Nobody Warns You About

A police K-9 was killed in the line of duty. Adam Oxendine tore his ACL during the same track. And that was only one chapter of nearly two decades behind the badge.Dr. Adam Oxendine spent years in K-9, experienced multiple officer-involved shootings, survived four knee surgeries, worked investigations, dealt with Internal Affairs, and saw firsthand what happens when the wrong people are put in leadership positions.But instead of walking away from those experiences, he did something completely different.Adam earned his doctorate, joined the South Carolina State Guard, and eventually stepped into the classroom to teach the next generation.We get into the side of law enforcement most people never see — the “good old boy” system, promotions that make absolutely no sense, vicarious liability, Internal Affairs, the mental damage critical incidents can leave behind, why cops are still afraid to ask for help, and what separates actual leadership from someone who simply has rank.Adam also explains why leadership training and leadership development are NOT the same thing — and what happens to an agency when favoritism replaces standards.And after everything he experienced, his advice to young people who still want to become police officers is surprisingly simple:“Chase your dreams, but be careful.”Watch to the end to hear why Adam says a police department can have more cliques than a high school — and why choosing the wrong people to surround yourself with can change your entire career.SUBSCRIBE OR YOU’LL MISS THE NEXT STORY BEHIND THE BADGE.The Blue Line Voice — Blood, Sand & Smoke Real stories. Real careers. The things that don't make the press release.Special thanks to @heroesmediagrp #heroesmediagrp #HMG#LawEnforcement #PoliceMentalHealth #PoliceLeadership