246: Losing your Love in "Blue on Blue" OIS, Reasons to Live and Grow, Bev Perez

There are hardly words for the loss of a loved one. Hardly words for the tragedy of a line of duty death of a partner - a friend.  For the catastrophe and heart-break of an accidental "Blue on Blue" OIS.  What about all those things combined... where an officer responds and finds her own fiancee as the gunshot victim in such an incident, and is there by his side as he passes?

I can barely find the words, and yet, my guest, fmr. officer Bev Perez has many. More than just words, she has her story, her experiences and lessons from being in that pit of despair, to finding hope and purpose for all of us in this challenging profession.  Bev and I talk about the call to service, assignments, her post-trauma growth journey, and how she is helping individuals and agencies find the answer through healing and love.

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With a decade of dedicated service in policework —Mirian “Bev” Perez brings a wealth of experience and insight into the unique challenges faced by law enforcement professionals.  Leveraging her extensive background in law enforcement, Bev uniquely positions herself as a consultant and trainer for police agencies nationwide. Her expertise in peer support, grief, and leadership addresses the pressing mental health needs of first responders. 

She has successfully facilitated numerous wellness groups, equipping officers with strategies to enhance resilience and emotional well-being.

Bev holds prestigious certifications from the Center for Mind-Body Medicine and the state of Florida in peer support, along with specialized training in Law Enforcement Psychological Autopsy, Certified Interventionist, and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training. Championing the message that "your worst day does not have to dictate your everyday," Bev is committed to inspiring resilience and compassion among those who serve and protect our communities.

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