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In this conversation, retired police officer David Berez talks about what Positive Psychology is and how it can be applied to strengthen law enforcement agencies and officers. David also shares some practical tools that you can start using now to help you thrive on and off the job.

About the Guest: For more than three decades, David Berez has dedicated his life to building safer communities and serving others. After starting his public service at age 14 as a volunteer EMT, he interned with the New York City Medical Examiner’s Officer following graduation from college and then became a Police Officer. During his law enforcement career with the East Windsor Police Department in New Jersey, he has served the public in many capacities, including: Primary Officer-In-Charge, Field Training Officer, the elite Pro-Active Squad, Bike Patrol Officer, DARE Instructor, Evidence Technician, Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) and multiple detachments to the Investigative Services for Special Assignments. David is a married father of three who enjoys cycling, hiking, skiing, kayaking and most of all, Family Time.

David is a lifelong learner and holds a Masters from the University of Pennsylvania in Positive Psychology (MAPP19), a B.A. in Social Sciences from Hofstra University with a concentration in Criminal Justice and is a graduate of the Ocean County Police Academy, Class #72. David is an alumni of the University of Pennsylvania’s Positive Psychology Center where he earned his Master of Applied Positive Psychology under the mentorship of Dr. Martin E. P. Seligman and Dr. James Pawelski. Davids thesis is titled Humanities in Positive Psychology Creating Opportunities for Police: Developing HiPP COPs.

David is also a certified Resiliency Program Officer and Master Resiliency Trainer who works with others to live a life of purpose and supports LEOs and veterans who are suffering with their own mental health and career transitions. He is a facilitator with Resilient Minds on the Front Lines and is a consultant for the State of New Jersey’s Resiliency Program. David is a lead facilitator, mentor and Storyteller with The Power of Our Story and has been a featured guest on many podcasts. David is an internationally published writer on topics of Law Enforcement, mental health and current events. David’s book was published in September 2023. The book is titled, A Resilient Life: A Cops Journey in Pursuit of Purpose. He is also the author of a chapter in Wounds to Wisdom: Healing through Veteran and First Responder Narratives.

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Book - https://www.amazon.com/Resilient-Life-Journey-Pursuit-Purpose/dp/B0CJHCRXMS​

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