039.5 - A Cop Redeemed: Norm Wielsch, Part 2
10/10/22 • 31 min
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Today we pick up with part two of my interview with Norm Wielsch. We look at the results of Norm's downward spiral, caused by his PTSI, failing health, prescription med addiction, and a slippery slope of bad moral decisions; we'll discuss his crime and incarceration and we'll look at his remarkable journey from prison to what he's doing now.
You don't want to miss our discussion of what the next chapter looks like when you've committed your life to helping others. But first, we'll pick up the conversation with Norm's decision to commit a crime.
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Music is by Chris Haugen
Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 039.5
Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city.
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Today we pick up with part two of my interview with Norm Wielsch. We look at the results of Norm's downward spiral, caused by his PTSI, failing health, prescription med addiction, and a slippery slope of bad moral decisions; we'll discuss his crime and incarceration and we'll look at his remarkable journey from prison to what he's doing now.
You don't want to miss our discussion of what the next chapter looks like when you've committed your life to helping others. But first, we'll pick up the conversation with Norm's decision to commit a crime.
Norm's website for his book:
Subscribe/Follow here:
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY
Music is by Chris Haugen
Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 039.5
Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city.
Subscribe/Follow here:
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY
Email us at: [email protected]
You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee!
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain
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039 - A Cop Undone: Norm Wielsch, Part 1
1 RecommendationsThe average age of an LEO suicide is in their early forties with almost 17 years of experience; so it's not always a young emotional cop who gets overwhelmed by stress and trauma. It's sometimes the older cop, who was stressed out and traumatized years ago but now is unable to stay ahead of it because of age, illness, and life's complications. The warrior mentality pushes the older cop to keep going, even when he or she can't anymore, and something has to give. Maybe this leads to suicide but there are also other ways to self destruct as a cop.
Today I'm talking to Norm Wielsch. Norm was a California cop who was successful in his career until PTSI, health problems, and addiction changed his life forever. Norm became a criminal and was sentenced to 14 years in prison. In this first of two parts, we'll discuss the trauma, the medical limitations, and the prescription med addiction that led to him ruining his career and ending up behind bars.
Warning: This episode contains discussion of traumatic events and suicide attempts. Listener discretion is advised.
Norm's website for his book:
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- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY
Music is by Chris Haugen
Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 039
Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city.
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Email us at: [email protected]
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040 - How Not to Fumble a Lateral: Stephen Smith
1 RecommendationsAs a football fan, nothing makes me more nervous that ball carrier who is hemmed in but you can tell by his body language that he's looking to lateral the ball to a teammate. That lateral is high risk and can make or break the game. Likewise in law enforcement, feeling hemmed in and trapped can lead to the decision to make a lateral transfer to another department. But how do you know if you should lateral? Is that going to save your law enforcement career or just make you miserable?
Today we're talking to Captain Stephen Smith. He has almost 30 years in law enforcement, including a pretty bit lateral from a small department to one ten times bigger, about mid-way through. I asked Steve to come talk to you today about the pros and cons of making a lateral.
Music is by Chris Haugen and also by Winking Fox Music
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