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From Responding to Preventing: Mike Hanson on Law Enforcement and a Career in Service

Cassidy Drewes Season 1 Episode 46

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 In this episode, Sarah Bachmann sits down with Mike Hanson for an honest conversation about law enforcement, service, and the experiences that shape a career over time. Mike shares how he originally planned to pursue a different path before being drawn into law enforcement through a desire to serve others. He reflects on the academy experience, the discipline it required, and the foundation it built early in his career.

Mike also talks about the realities of the job—meeting people in difficult moments, learning how to read and respond to different situations, and how those experiences change you over time. He reflects on family life, leadership, and the shift in his career from responding to critical situations to working in prevention. It’s a grounded conversation about growth, responsibility, and the long-term impact of a life in service.