The police force, no matter what state or country you live, is the same. They see and do things that no civilian person understands: blood, guts, physical violence and pushing your limits of mental, physical, and spiritual endurance. In the end these stressors can take their toll. Roger's experiences across his career serving in rural communities across the state of New South Wales tells many stories, including those entwined with the personal impact on a country cop and his family. Fires, floods, flies, dust storms and blizzards, Roger's experiences are tragic, heartfelt, and at times humorous, but tell a story of the impact of serving to protect. Along with a sprinkling of management decisions which seemed pointless at the time, the emotional and spiritual limits to fulfill his obligations to his organisation and communities impacted him heavily, to the point of contemplating suicide. Written from the heart, Roger tells of the impact upon himself and his family, how he is regaining his identity, and how he is now an advocate for supporting veterans who also struggle outside of the services.
The Price of Protecting Others tells stories which will touch your heart, and demonstrates that unconditional love and support and placing value on family is more valuable than a career.
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Höhe: 229 mm
Breite: 152 mm
Dicke: 14 mm
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978-0-2288-6303-8 (9780228863038)
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Born in the 1960s to German immigrant parents, Roger had instilled in him the virtues of a strong work ethic and doing what's right for family, community, work and career.He joined the NSW police force and began a career in an organisation that felt normal, as it fit well with the values he was raised with: rules, regulations, punctuality and being strong-minded and focused. He was on a path to advance his career and to protect the community he served; however, one night in August 2006, that all came crashing down through an incident that eventually culminated in Roger losing his identity, career and almost his life.It was the unconditional love of family and friends who supported him through some significant struggles with mental health that has enabled him to turn his experience into purpose and become an advocate to assist other veteran members of emergency services with their mental health, while championing the cause to help those who have served.Roger and his wife Libby now live in rural New South Wales with three loving children who have established their own successful adult lives in Australia and the United Kingdom.
