While deployed with the Canadian Armed Forces, Drew Milne picked up a book that inspired him to pursue his true calling and a new career as a conservation officer. Now, after almost two decades and multiple honors, he oversees the beautiful South Coast region of British Columbia, Canada, and teaches at the Western Conservation Law Enforcement Academy. We sit down with Drew at NAWEOA as he shares his passion for helping both recruits and field officers hone their skills through use of force training and de-escalation methods.
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Here’s what we discuss:
- Changing careers after six years with the CAF
- Joined as a seasonal officer in 2008
- Three years assisting another agency in establishing a new enforcement wing
- Learned about a park warden’s job while in a tank in Bosnia
- An encounter with a CO back in Canada
- Horseback in the Rocky Mountains: hang onto your hat!
- A life-changing confrontation
- Learning to lower the temperature
- Body language matters as much as dialog
- British Columbia’s CO uniform
- The path to becoming a BC Conservation Officer
- Worked at the 2010 Winter Olympics
- The Yukon: helicopters, float planes, snowmobiles and wildlife
- A sheep poaching case solved by lichen in a photo
- BC’s Use of Force lead trainer – sharing lessons learned
- Remaining calm and respectful, even in tense moments
- “Who cares what happened before? Now is now.”
- Personal connections are critical
Credits
Hosts: Wayne Saunders and John Nores
Producer: Jay Ammann
Warden’s Watch logo & Design: Ashley Hannett
Research / Content Coordinator: Stacey DesRoches
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