In Episode 963 of the Street Cop Podcast, host Dennis Benigno and Ely Alfonso sits down with Bev Perez to discuss her transformative journey through law enforcement and the personal challenges that reshaped her life. Bev shares her powerful story, from her time on the force to the life-changing incident that led her to confront mental health struggles. She opens up about the importance of self-care, healing, and the support needed within agencies to better address the mental health of first responders. In this heartfelt conversation, Bev also touches on finding peace, showing up for others, and embracing self-love. This episode offers valuable insights for anyone navigating trauma and seeking to create a healthier, more supportive environment within law enforcement and beyond.
Timestamps:
00:00:00:00 - 00:01:10:12
Teaser
00:01:10:12 - 00:01:51:00
Intro
00:01:51:00 - 00:05:32:12
Bev’s background
00:05:32:12 - 00:07:26:07
Bev’s experience in law enforcement
00:07:26:07 - 00:15:10:09
The incident that changed Bev’s life
00:15:10:09 - 00:26:46:18
Life for Bev afterwards
00:26:46:18 - 00:42:41:05
The mental health challenges Bev faced
00:42:41:05 - 00:52:05:24
What agencies can do better
00:52:05:24 - 01:05:45:10
Recognition
01:05:45:10 - 01:09:49:04
Finding peace
01:09:49:04 - 01:12:18:14
Showing up for others in need
01:12:18:14 - 01:14:56:00
Sexology & self love
01:14:56:00 - 01:15:30:17
Charges for criminal who incited the incident
01:15:30:17 - 01:16:41:17
Outro
