#ILEETALive with Cody Mann

#ILEETALive with Cody Mann

Join Brian, Joe, and Duane in a conversation with Cody, a police officer from Sutherland Police Department, in Oregon. We will delve into insights from Cody’s experiences and his first attendance at the ILEETA Conference. This episode focuses on integrating military experience into law enforcement training, enhancing resiliency, and fostering mental health awareness among officers. Discover the importance of building strong relationships and how they impact training effectiveness. Cody brings a decade of law enforcement experience and a passion for advancing mental health and resiliency training.

Hosts:

  • Brian Hill
  • Joe Willis
  • Duane Wolfe

Guest:

  • Cody, Police Officer, Sutherland Police Department, Oregon

Topics Covered:

Introduction:

  • Recognition of Cody’s service in the United States Army and his transition to law enforcement.

Cody’s Background:

  • Cody’s 10-year career in law enforcement, starting with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department.
  • Prior military service as an infantryman in the United States Army, including a deployment to Afghanistan.
  • Cody’s first experience at the ILEETA conference and his enthusiasm for the event.

Military to Law Enforcement Transition:

  • Discussion on how military experience helped Cody in his law enforcement career, particularly in building camaraderie and effective training environments.
  • Importance of building relationships and trust with trainees, drawing parallels between military and law enforcement training.

Mental Health and Resiliency:

  • Emphasis on the significance of resiliency and suicide prevention in law enforcement training.
  • Cody’s development of a course focused on “Battle Buddy Resiliency,” aiming to create accountability partnerships among officers.
  • Importance of addressing mental health proactively and the value of having a support system.

Cody’s Teaching Experience:

  • Cody’s role as a part-time instructor at the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST).
  • Courses taught by Cody, including Firearms, Tactical Skills, Use of Force, and Domestic Violence scenarios.
  • Importance of inter-agency training and cooperation in enhancing training quality and resource allocation.

Training and Mental Health Integration:

  • Discussion on the necessity of integrating mental health and resiliency training into all aspects of law enforcement training, including Firearms and Defensive Tactics.
  • Personal anecdotes from Cody about his experiences with trauma and the benefits of therapy and mental health support.

Conference Experience:

  • Cody’s positive feedback on his first ILEETA conference, highlighting the variety of training sessions and the supportive community of instructors.
  • The significance of networking and relationship-building at the conference.
  • Cody’s plans to develop and present a course at the next ILEETA conference.

Final Thoughts and Encouragement:

  • Encouragement for viewers to attend the ILEETA conference and engage with the community.
  • Reminder of the upcoming deadlines for instructor proposals and the value of continuous professional development.

Conclusion:

  • Summary of key points discussed during the episode.
  • Invitation for viewers to join the next #ILEETALive session and stay engaged with ILEETA’s initiatives.

Note: Stay tuned for more episodes of #ILEETALive, bringing valuable insights and discussions from law enforcement professionals around the world.

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