Episode 7: Mastering policework with Sgt. David Jones
Sgt. David Jones of the Edmonton Police Services is racking up the Airmiles commuting to Cambridge University in the UK as he undertakes a Master’s in Applied Criminology and Police Management.
Learn how this father of four balances overseas coursework and an extensive research-based thesis while still carving out time for family, volunteering, maintaining an impressive social media following and writing the occasional piece of poetry.
We talk about....
We talk about....
- Real-life police work vs what we see on TV
- How an undergrad in English and Criminology is being put to work @edmontonpolice
- Balancing family life with work and school (it involves giving up sleep!)
- Studying at the historic University of Cambridge
- Making time to volunteer for great causes like the Zebra Centre
- Working on the Edmonton Police Services Resiliency Project
- Doing research that makes a difference
- Dr. Seuss and the importance of levity in tough situations
- Punting
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