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Grant Edwards @StrongCmdr

Ret AFP Commander-Mental Health Advocate, Author-'The Strongman’ - Public Speaker, Guinness World Record Holder-Former Police Commander-Strongman

Joined November 2016
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Grant Edwards@StrongCmdr
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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…

Receipt in car confirms cop’s worst nightmare

A familiar call crackled over the police radio: a death on the M1 Pacific Motorway.

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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…

‘Prominent figures’: Survivor’s shock claim

The world remains fixated on the horrifying Jeffrey Epstein scandal, but experts say there’s a dark blind spot much closer to home.

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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.
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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 👍
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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
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LEPH2026@LEPH2026
1 Jun 2024
Abstract submission open for the African Regional Law Enforcement & Public Health Conference in December 2024 in #Pretoria #SouthAfrica #ALEPH2024 Www.leph2024pretoria.org
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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.
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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. 👉lnkd.in/daXaX65Z
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RT @CDS_Canada_CEMD: 1/ Afghanistan is forever etched into the collective psyche of those who served there, and has left none untouched, wi…
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Previously unheard of action-something politicians & leadership shouldn’t ignore
Natalie O'Brien@NatalieJourno
15 Feb 2024
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 dailytelegraph.com.au/news/n…
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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…
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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…

Three times as many cancers linked with physical inactivity than previously thought

New research shows a 350 per cent increase in the estimated cancers that are attributable to people not moving enough.

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Isabelle Bartkowiak-Théron@isabtkwk
12 Feb 2024
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
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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
Tony Walker ASM
@agwalker01
8 Feb 2024
Barriers and enablers to implementing police mental health co-responder programs: A qualitative study using the consolidated framework for implementation research journals.sagepub.com/doi/ful…
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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…

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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…

Damning document reveals Qld health staff shortages are impacting police duties

The Queensland Government is under pressure to address the health system after a new document revealed staff shortages are stopping police from doing their job. The document details incidents over...

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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
NSW Institute of Sport@NSWIS
23 Jan 2024
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_ tinyurl.com/43yph3zn
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Pat Cummins-stick to what you’re good at-playing with a bat and ball-if you want to be a political commentator, leave and become a politician & make the change-“We can choose a better date’: Pat Cummins speaks out on Australia Day | Sky News Australia skynews.com.au/australia-new…

‘We can choose a better date’: Pat Cummins speaks out on Australia Day

Australian Cricket Captain Pat Cummins has revealed his thoughts on changing the date of Australia Day. His remarks come as Cricket Australia decided to scarp the term ‘Australia Day’ at the upcoming...

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NSW Institute of Sport@NSWIS
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ONE SERIES… TWENTY ATHLETES… FIVE FEATURE EPISODES… Introducing #NSWISLightsUp 💫 Follow the journey of #teamNSWIS athletes in a #docoseries about fight backs, fears, sacrifice and triumph. @ausport @theAIS @OOSNSW
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