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In Episode 2 of After Hours with Coastal Hitterz, we sit down with Sgt. Craig Meyer for an in-depth conversation about proactive policing, leadership, and what it takes to build a successful career on the street.

Craig brings experience from leading a Vice, Gang, and Crimes unit while balancing both plainclothes and uniformed operations. As an instructor, supervisor, and advocate for proactive policing, he shares his perspective on developing officers, creating the right culture, avoiding complacency, and leading from the front.

This episode dives into the mindset behind proactive police work and why the best officers never stop learning, training, and looking for opportunities to make an impact.

Topics include:

• The importance of proactive policing
• Leading and developing motivated officers
• Building a strong unit culture
• Plainclothes and specialized enforcement
• Avoiding complacency
• Investing in training and personal development
• What separates good officers from great ones

If you’re serious about becoming a better officer and taking ownership of your career, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

Jerry Wurms sits down with us for a deep dive into decades of law enforcement experience, from working the streets of Broward County to appearing on the original Cops, and eventually serving as a sergeant. We talk agency culture, leadership, the realities of the job, memorable stories, and the lessons he believes every young officer should hear. A conversation about the badge, the brotherhood, and how the job has changed over the years.