Austin Pederson & Brad Shepherd
Austin Pederson & Brad Shepherd
Answering the Call: Surviving Trauma and Finding Hope with Deborah Green
Answering the Call: Surviving Trauma and Finding Hope with Deborah Green
Answering the Call: Surviving Trauma and Finding Hope with Deborah Green
Tuesday 4th March 2025
Deborah Green shares her journey of surviving trauma and finding hope after decades in law enforcement communications.
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Healing
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Episode Overview
- Deborah Green's extensive career in law enforcement communications.
- The emotional toll of losing a deputy in an ambush.
- The challenges faced by dispatchers and the importance of mental health care.
- Finding hope and healing after retiring from a demanding career.
- Advice for new first responders on seeking mental health support early.
When the shit hits the fan, you want to have somebody there and then. You don't want to have to go looking at that point.
Deborah Green's story is one of dedication, resilience, and finding hope amidst trauma. With over three decades in law enforcement communications and military operations, Deborah has been a lifeline for those on the front lines. Her journey began with the California Army National Guard in 1986, where she served as a Communications Specialist and Military Police Officer.
Transitioning to emergency dispatching, she worked for the Sacramento Police Department before joining the El Dorado County Sheriff's Department, where she spent 27 years supporting officers in the field. On October 23, 2019, tragedy struck when a deputy under her watch was killed in an ambush. Deborah shares the emotional toll of that day and how it shaped her career and life.
She discusses the challenges of being a dispatcher, the importance of mental health care, and how she found hope and healing after retiring. Deborah's story is a powerful reminder of the resilience of first responders and the importance of mental health support. If you're looking for an inspiring and heartfelt story of survival and hope, this episode is a must-listen.