The Tactical Debrief with Dr. Massimino
The Tactical Debrief podcast
(Formerly The Staff Assistant Podcast) is designed to assist and educate public safety personnel about mental health issues and managing work-related stress. Dr. Massimino is a licensed clinical psychologist who works within a large law enforcement agency and treats first responders in her private practice.
Each episode is designed to mimic an intake session - giving you an inside look into what meeting with a therapist would look like - through the eyes of other first responders. The goal of The Tactical Debrief podcast is to normalize therapy for law enforcement and first responders, and to reduce the suicide rate for this population.
The Tactical Debrief with Dr. Massimino
Episode 29: SBPD Sgt. Jordan Mirakian
In this episode we interview Seal Beach Police Department Sergeant Jordan Mirakian. Jordan discusses his childhood, specifically the impact of his father coming out as a gay man when Jordan was thirteen years old. He recalls having to go to work at the age of fourteen to help support his mother, and describes an incident as a teen that propelled him into a career in law enforcement.
Jordan recounts the highs and lows of his career, including being awarded detective of the year in one agency and experiencing organizational betrayal in another. Jordan currently works as a patrol sergeant for Seal Beach PD, and is the anonymous face that runs and operates the Instagram and Facebook pages for Seal Beach PD. With the support of his chief, he utilizes humor, wit and sarcasm to engage in community policing. Using transparent communication and consistent community engagement, the Seal Beach Police Department has earned credibility in their city by way of social media.