

In this episode, my guest School Resource and SWAT Officer Devonta Richardson and I discuss huge topics that are necessary for EVERY member of the rank and file in police departments (and any org. really)...
- how to encourage a proactive, positive patrol culture
- how to find the information and resources you need
- the huge impact school resource officers have
- how to be the model officer, leader, and supervisor
- demonstrating how attitude affects everything
Devonta Richardson began his law enforcement career in 2018 with the Henry County Police Department in metro Atlanta, Georgia, where he worked as a patrol officer. He later moved to rural Ohio, where he now serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Throughout his career, Devonta has worn many hats—serving as a corrections officer, patrol officer, school resource officer, and active SWAT operator.
In February 2024, Devonta launched Welcome to The Street, a platform created to address the gap in legal updates and law enforcement trends, especially for officers in rural areas. Through his free weekly newsletter, he provides police officers across the country with easily digestible, timely information to help them stay informed and better serve their communities. Devonta’s mission is to ensure every officer has access to the resources they need, no matter where they serve, and to make staying updated as convenient as possible by delivering the information directly to them.
To learn more about Welcome to The Street, visit welcometothestreet.com.
Connect with Devonta: Linq Profile
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This episode is sponsored by Hero Schedule. If your department needs better scheduling software that isn’t outdated, clunky, and expensive - Hero Schedule is an easy switch. It’s $4 per user per month, and they give you a free 30-day trial. Get started at HeroSchedule.com .
To stay connected with the latest and exclusive content:
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Don’t forget to follow and subscribe to Blue Grit Radio on Apple, Spotify, YouTube and more! Sharing the show and episodes to your friends, peers, circles and social platforms is one of the greatest compliments I can receive- which truly helps the show grow.
Please help support a healthier first responder community by giving us a 5 star rating (Spotify and Apple) and a review (on Apple) to help others find the show.
Need help with entry-level OR promotional testing? Stop spinning your wheels and prep the right mindset and awareness of all the critical hiring steps with my comprehensive hiring guide:
bluegritwellness.com/shop
Email me at bluegritwellness@gmail.com !
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Promo Code: BLUEGRIT - 10% off
Affiliate link: https://nutricost.com/discount/BLUEGRIT
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music credit: Drive by AShamaluevMusic
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In this episode, my guest School Resource and SWAT Officer Devonta Richardson and I discuss huge topics that are necessary for EVERY member of the rank and file in police departments (and any org. really)...
- how to encourage a proactive, positive patrol culture
- how to find the information and resources you need
- the huge impact school resource officers have
- how to be the model officer, leader, and supervisor
- demonstrating how attitude affects everything
Devonta Richardson began his law enforcement career in 2018 with the Henry County Police Department in metro Atlanta, Georgia, where he worked as a patrol officer. He later moved to rural Ohio, where he now serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Throughout his career, Devonta has worn many hats—serving as a corrections officer, patrol officer, school resource officer, and active SWAT operator.
In February 2024, Devonta launched Welcome to The Street, a platform created to address the gap in legal updates and law enforcement trends, especially for officers in rural areas. Through his free weekly newsletter, he provides police officers across the country with easily digestible, timely information to help them stay informed and better serve their communities. Devonta’s mission is to ensure every officer has access to the resources they need, no matter where they serve, and to make staying updated as convenient as possible by delivering the information directly to them.
To learn more about Welcome to The Street, visit welcometothestreet.com.
Connect with Devonta: Linq Profile
--
This episode is sponsored by Hero Schedule. If your department needs better scheduling software that isn’t outdated, clunky, and expensive - Hero Schedule is an easy switch. It’s $4 per user per month, and they give you a free 30-day trial. Get started at HeroSchedule.com .
To stay connected with the latest and exclusive content:
Subscribe to the FREE newsletter at on bluegritwellness.com !
Don’t forget to follow and subscribe to Blue Grit Radio on Apple, Spotify, YouTube and more! Sharing the show and episodes to your friends, peers, circles and social platforms is one of the greatest compliments I can receive- which truly helps the show grow.
Please help support a healthier first responder community by giving us a 5 star rating (Spotify and Apple) and a review (on Apple) to help others find the show.
Need help with entry-level OR promotional testing? Stop spinning your wheels and prep the right mindset and awareness of all the critical hiring steps with my comprehensive hiring guide:
bluegritwellness.com/shop
Email me at bluegritwellness@gmail.com !
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Want a discount on the best value high-quality supplements? I've legitimately used Nutricost products easily for a decade. Whey isolate, plant proteins, collagen, vitamins, etc...??
Promo Code: BLUEGRIT - 10% off
Affiliate link: https://nutricost.com/discount/BLUEGRIT
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music credit: Drive by AShamaluevMusic
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