#ILEETALive with Rob Rose

In this powerful episode of #ILEETALive, the hosts sit down with Rob Rose, a veteran law enforcement officer from Southeast Missouri. Rob shares his deeply personal and professional journey, from starting in law enforcement in the late 1990s to surviving two strokes and ultimately finding renewed passion and purpose at the Cape Girardeau County Sheriff’s Office. Rob delves into the impact of ILEETA on his career and well-being, the critical importance of mental health in law enforcement, and his drive to bring others to the conference to experience the transformative learning opportunities he has.

Episode Title: #ILEETALive with Rob Rose

Hosts: Brian Hill, Todd Fletcher, Joe Willis

Guest: Rob Rose, Officer at Cape Girardeau County Sheriff’s Office

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Episode Overview

In this insightful episode of #ILEETALive, hosts Brian Hill, Todd Fletcher, and Joe Willis are joined by Rob Rose, a seasoned law enforcement officer from Missouri. Rob shares his personal journey in law enforcement, including significant health challenges, his connection to ILEETA, and the impact of networking and training in his professional development.

Key Topics Discussed

1. Introduction
   • Rob Rose introduces himself, describing his 20+ year law enforcement journey, his service with the Cape Girardeau County Sheriff’s Office, and his early experiences that inspired him to pursue this career.
2. Health Struggles and Resilience
   • Rob recounts his experiences surviving two strokes, highlighting the physical and emotional toll they took on him. He explains how these health challenges forced him to reassess his priorities and make lifestyle changes, which ultimately re-ignited his passion for law enforcement.
   • Emphasizes the importance of resilience, rest, and mental health support in the profession.
3. Path to Law Enforcement and ILEETA
   • Rob shares how he was introduced to law enforcement by his cousin, starting his career as a reserve deputy and later transitioning to full-time.
   • His first encounter with ILEETA was a turning point, helping him navigate mental health struggles and develop professionally. He affectionately refers to ILEETA as “cop college,” where he gained critical knowledge and built lasting connections.
4. Importance of Networking and Learning
   • Rob emphasizes the value of networking at ILEETA, sharing stories of meeting influential instructors like Margaret Giannis and Nicole Florisi. He highlights how these relationships have significantly impacted his career and personal growth.
   • Stresses the importance of humility when attending conferences like ILEETA and learning from others’ experiences.
5. The Conference Experience
   • Rob provides practical advice for navigating the ILEETA conference, including tips on choosing classes, planning ahead, and using the Guidebook app to get the most out of the event.
   • Reflects on his favorite classes and how they’ve contributed to his personal and professional development.
6. Encouraging Others to Attend ILEETA
   • Rob talks about his efforts to encourage more colleagues to attend ILEETA, sharing how it has profoundly benefited his department and why it’s a crucial resource for ongoing training and development.

Resources and Links

• ILEETA Website: ileeta.org
• Rob Rose’s department: Cape Girardeau County Sheriff’s Office
• Margaret Giannis’s work on mental health
• Nicole Florisi’s classes on Force Science and mental health in law enforcement

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