Ret AFP Commander-Mental Health Advocate, Author-'The Strongman’ - Public Speaker, Guinness World Record Holder-Former Police Commander-Strongman
Brisbane, Queensland
Joined November 2016
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Earlier this year, I shared reflections on my ketamine treatment & health challenges I've faced since retiring. Last week I returned to compete at the Australian Police and Emergency Services Games. linkedin.com/pulse/sometimes… via @LinkedIn
Each time a LEO is killed in the line of duty, their immediate colleagues, friends, and loved ones suffer a different death inside. The loss extends far beyond the scene. It leaves an empty chair at home, a silent locker at work, and a lifetime of memories forever changes. 💔
🙏 Prayers Needed, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Officer Shot and Killed in the Line of Duty ktnv.com/officer-dies-after-…
This story isn’t just about the trauma of frontline policing,it’s a damning indictment of institutional failure-check box compliance,&the need for urgent -#trauma informed #leadership in #policing.#mentalhealth @cymardon news.com.au/lifestyle/health…
Having worked to establish the AFP early trafficking response in the early 2000’s-one thing became very clear:modern trafficking rarely resembles the stereotype many people imagine-retribution,fear often keeps victims trapped#news.com.au news.com.au/national/crime/a…
My chat with Jerry Ratcliffe on the Reducing Crime podcast is now available at SoundCloud: on.soundcloud.com/mHBeSYV3DH…
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6ge…
Or anywhere you get podcasts.
Terrific to see @leighdiffey back in Oz television talking Track & Field. A long way from being our commentator at the World Series Strongman events back in the 90’s. Good on ya mate 👍
25 yrs ago I had the privilege to compete at the 1999 Worlds Strongest Man in Malta. What a proud moment to be in the rarefied environment with the world’s finest strength athletes, many of whom remain good friends. #strongman #Resilience #mindset
Grant Edwards retweeted
Abstract submission open for the African Regional Law Enforcement & Public Health Conference in December 2024 in #Pretoria #SouthAfrica #ALEPH2024
Www.leph2024pretoria.org
Life is a journey-replete with peaks & valley’s, triumphs & trials- a moment that stands as a pinnacle of achievement-publishing your memoir-that has sold nearly 14k copies. A heartfelt thank you to @BombsAwayLane whose passion & talent was instrumental in bringing it to life.
To foster growth, collaboration, and engagement, organisations must break free from numbness and embrace honest dialogue. Only then can we truly combat stigma and raise awareness that mental health matters.Register for free. Leadership in mental health.
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Grant Edwards retweeted
1/ Afghanistan is forever etched into the collective psyche of those who served there, and has left none untouched, with many, including families, scarred physically, mentally, and morally. Our feelings and beliefs about the mission are deeply personal.
ALT Photo of the Chief of the Defence Staff and Canadian Armed Forces Chief Warrant Officer at the ceremony.
ALT Photo of the Chief of the Defence Staff and Canadian Armed Forces Chief Warrant Officer at the ceremony.
ALT Photo of the Chief of the Defence Staff and Canadian Armed Forces Chief Warrant Officer at the ceremony.
ALT Photo of the Chief of the Defence Staff and Canadian Armed Forces Chief Warrant Officer at the ceremony.
Previously unheard of action-something politicians & leadership shouldn’t ignore
For the first time in their history AFP officers are preparing to strike. They are the lowest base-paid officers in the country but their commissioner is the highest paid @AusFedPolice @AFPAssociation @davidshoebridge #auspol #police #security #strike
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More disgruntled police have come forward to say they’re at breaking point.”There are more than 100 police on the Coast off on long-term sick leave, most of it related to stress from the job and PTSD” couriermail.com.au/news/quee…
Sitting is the new smoking” according to medical research. Todays reliance on technology has anchored society to inactivity. Movement is the key. You don’t need to be a gym rat or marathon runner, just move the body regularly, & add some resistance work to apple.news/Agmqd72HOTHqTdZ9A…
Grant Edwards retweeted
My very much esteemed friend and colleague @StrongCmdr at the lectern for today's first keynote, #traumainformedpolicing conference. Missing you much @DrKatyKamkar and @DMMcFee, can't wait to see you in Ottawa in 2025. 🥹 @GLEPHAssoc @TILES_UTAS @LEPH2024 @UTAS_ @Deakin
More than ever police are having to deal with community related health issues. The Law Enforcement-Public Health nexus is significant issue that is in urgent need of funding. The expertise & knowledge exists through @GLEPHAssoc. @isabtkwk @StanGilmour @DrKatyKamkar @majardine
Barriers and enablers to implementing police mental health co-responder programs: A qualitative study using the consolidated framework for implementation research
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Policing, where half the community dislike you for what you do, and the other half dislike you for what you don’t do-this is an example of police doing what’s right, and being attacked for doing so. news.com.au/lifestyle/real-l…
It is not the role of police to be guarding patients in hospitals because the health system is broken. It’s important that elected officials understand the important intersection between law enforcement and public health @GLEPHAssoc skynews.com.au/australia-new…
Definitely worth watching this series. A wonderful insight into the talented and authentic athletes that will no doubt do us proud in Paris. Let’s get behind them and show they are appreciated for giving their heart & soul to represent our country #Paris2024
The sporting media turned out to see @eleanorpatto 🥇& Tim Hodge🥇at the premiere of the NSWIS Lights Up documentary series.
An insight into the grit & vulnerability of a true champion.
@ausport @theAIS @OOSNSW @AUSOlympicTeam @leighdiffey @stewartalex_
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