Jas Dhillon, a former professional football player and current police officer, shares his journey from the football field to law enforcement. He discusses the excitement of draft day and the challenges he faced transitioning from a defensive player to an offensive lineman. Jas highlights the importance of teamwork, resilience, and determination in both football and policing. He emphasizes the need for effective communication and building trust with the public, especially in diverse communities. Jas also reflects on his personal experiences with the police and the cultural differences that can impact interactions with law enforcement.

In this conversation, Jas Dhillon, a police officer, discusses his experiences with law enforcement and the community. He shares how his South Asian background and proud military history influenced his decision to become a police officer. Jas emphasizes the importance of positive interactions, trust, and respect in building relationships with the community. He also highlights the significance of effective communication, humility, and listening in achieving the platinum standard as a police officer. Jas shares stories of his worst and best calls, showcasing the emotional impact of the job. Overall, he emphasizes the importance of teamwork, culture, and mentorship in law enforcement.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Football Career

06:14 Transition from Football to Policing

12:54 Lessons from Football Applied to Policing

20:15 Building Trust with the Public

26:36 Personal Experience with Police and Cultural Differences

30:26 Interactions with Law Enforcement

31:17 Proud Military History

32:08 Positive Interactions with the Community

33:08 Policing in the Neighborhood

34:37 Building Trust and Respect

35:17 Achieving the Platinum Standard

36:13 Continued Learning and Growth

37:35 Effective Communication and Respect

38:21 Humility and Listening

39:05 Being Heard and Treated with Decency

40:24 Dealing with Newcomers and Long-Time Residents

41:31 Recognized as a Police Officer

42:04 Connecting with the Community

43:15 Teamwork and Leadership

44:17 Importance of Communication and Culture

48:10 Field Training and Mentorship

49:08 Worst and Best Calls

55:26 Family History and Sikh Culture

57:04 Connecting with Jas Dhillon

58:41 Appreciation for Service

To follow or connect with Jas check out the links below:

Instagram: @jdhillon54
Email: jas.dhillon@surreypolice.ca

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