The Next Shift Podcast
This is a podcast dedicated to serving current and former law enforcement, by sharing the stories of my own personal transition out of law enforcement, lessons learned through the transition and since, as well as the stories of officers who’ve also transitioned out, their significant others to gain that perspective, and resources for embracing their Next Shift.
It is MY mission to help YOU remember who you are/were behind the badge by helping you REdiscover your identity, REdefine your purpose, and REignite your passions so that you can create the life you WANT to live.
The Next Shift Podcast
31 years in LE and the struggle to find a second career
This week's episode is a chat with retired Patrol Captain, Chris Haynes, who served 31 years with the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office.
Chris was inspired to become a cop at just 5 or 6 years old, when his uncle would stop by his grandma's house to eat while on duty. After high school, Chris went to college and at just 21 years old, joined the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office. Chris spent time on Patrol, as a Narcotics Investigator, Interdiction Sergeant, promoted to Lieutenant, and ended his career as a Patrol Captain.
Toward the end of his career, Chris started to see Admin lose sight of the work Patrol actually does and he did not see eye to eye with a new Sheriff. He put in his paperwork when he felt his heart was no longer in it...passing up the raises that were finally granted.
Like so many, Chris thought landing a job post law enforcement would be easy, especially since he knew what experience and skills he brought to the table. He ended up in the Acquisition business, as an RV Park Acquisition Manager and is enjoying life after law enforcement.
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