🛫 Episode  22 With Richie Barker, Former Police Inspector 🛬 Another fascinating guest joins me in the latest podcast. Richie, a former police inspector with nearly 30 years of experience in aviation and road policing, is a fabulous storyteller. He shares gripping stories of helicopter and road vehicle pursuits and critical incidents, highlighting the need for risk management, clear communication, situational awareness, and handling high-stress situations while making the best decisions. He emphasises the importance of building resilient teams and prioritising safety in aviation. Our conversation highlights the value of training, debriefing, and learning from mistakes. Richie assesses these aspects in the context of the selection process for police aviation, which focuses on practical skills rather than traditional interviews. Overall, we chat about teamwork, leadership, and resilience in high-pressure situations.   Key Takeaways ✈ Building resilient teams and prioritising safety is crucial in aviation and other high-stress professions. ✈ The selection process for police aviation focuses on practical skills and the ability to work as a team. ✈ Clear communication and situational awareness are essential in emergency situations. ✈ Training, debriefing, and learning from mistakes are crucial to improving performance and decision-making. ✈ Prioritising the well-being of individuals and the public is crucial in pursuit situations. Trust, support, and empowerment are crucial in building a solid team in high-pressure situations. ✈ Effective decision-making and risk management are essential in policing pursuits and critical incidents. ✈ Building a supportive culture and fostering trust and confidence among team members is critical to success. ✈ Learning from mistakes and prioritising preserving life are essential aspects of policing. ✈ Teamwork, leadership, and resilience are vital in navigating challenging situations.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:54 Building Resilient Teams and Prioritizing Safety 05:23 The Selection Process for Police Aviation 08:16 Clear Communication and Situational Awareness 10:39 Training, Debriefing, and Learning from Mistakes 18:24 Prioritizing Well-being in Pursuit Situations 41:35 The Tragic Outcome of Pursuits 43:01 Reporting and Confidence in Vehicle Pursuit 44:20 The Tactic to Safely Stop Vehicles 45:47 Supportive Culture and Peer Interaction 48:12 Embracing Mistakes and Learning 50:29 Identifying Threats and Managing Errors   I hope you enjoy the podcast. I’d love to hear your comments and reviews, so please leave them in the comments box. 🙏. In the meantime, I wish you all the best, and please remember to: Keep It In The Greens 😊   ✈ Join my monthly newsletter https://www.benlefleming.com/monthly-flightpath ✈ Book your free discovery call with me https://calendly.com/benlefleming/discovery-call?month=2023-12 ✈ Discover my coaching offers https://www.benlefleming.com/coaching   #police #teamwork #fear #resilience #decisionmaking #determination #anxiety #wellness   #emotionalintelligence #mindsetpodcast #airlinepilot #selfbelief