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The Truth About Being a Cop: Lessons From a Reserve Deputy
Episode 764
The Truth About Being a Cop: Lessons From a Reserve Deputy in Colorado. A Special Episode of the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast. Hollywood and the media often paint a glamorous, high-speed picture of police work. But as Len Herstein, a Reserve Deputy in Colorado, reveals, the truth is far more complex, and far more human. The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast promoted across their Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn , Medium and other social media platforms.
“It’s far more boring, far more dangerous, and far more impactful on your mental and physical health than most people realize,” Len says during a special episode of the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast, available on their website, also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube and many other podcast platforms.
This is The Truth About Being a Cop, a story about service, sacrifice, and the lessons policing can teach us all about vigilance, leadership, and life. Look for supporting articles about this and much more from Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast in platforms like Medium , Blogspot and Linkedin .
A Late Calling to Serve
At age 45, Len Herstein traded business meetings for patrol briefings. After decades in marketing and entrepreneurship, he joined the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office as a Reserve Deputy Sheriff, a volunteer position that requires up to 850 hours of service per year. The Truth About Being a Cop: Lessons From a Reserve Deputy in Colorado. A Special Episode of the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast
“I do police work for free,” Len explains. “People think I’m crazy when they hear that, but for me, it’s about giving back. It’s about being part of the solution.” Available for free on their website and streaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other podcast platforms.
Douglas County, Colorado is located between Denver and Colorado Springs, it is one of the fastest-growing areas in the state. For Len, it’s also a classroom for learning lessons that reach far beyond the badge.
“Complacency Kills” — The Lesson That Changed Everything
Early in his training, Len learned one of the most important principles in law enforcement: “Complacency kills.” The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast episode is available for free on their website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify and most major podcast platforms.
“When you stop paying attention, when you assume things are safe, that’s when the danger strikes,” he says. “That lesson hit me hard, and it applies to every part of life and business.”
This revelation became the inspiration behind his book, Be Vigilant! Strategies to Stop Complacency, Improve Perfo
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