In this powerful episode of the Called 2 Serve Podcast, Our Host Reggie Hubbard sits down with Police Sergeant Na'eem Craft, a 12-year law enforcement veteran and founder of Hamu Woodworks & Design Co. Na'eem shares his powerful journey from surviving police academy training to leading as a police sergeant, offering rare insights into the realities of law enforcement.🔹 In This Episode, Na'eem Shares:How police academy training tests mental toughness through grueling drills and "smoke sessions" – and why 80% of cadets consider quittingThe pivotal moment that shifted him from aspiring firefighter to dedicated law enforcement officerBehind-the-scenes responsibilities of a police sergeant: mentoring rookies, managing crises, and maintaining community trustThe case that still haunts him – performing death notifications and attending an infant’s autopsyHow he balances the badge with building custom furniture at Hamu Woodworks & Design Co.🔹 Why This Episode Matters:Na'eem’s story reveals what police academy training doesn’t teach:How law enforcement officers process trauma (30% develop PTSD symptoms)Why police sergeants call leadership "a 24/7 responsibility"The unexpected skills that transfer from police work to entrepreneurship🔹 About Na'eem Craft:Police Sergeant with 12 years in law enforcementFounder of Hamu Woodworks & Design Co.Advocate for mental health awareness in policing🔹 Hammer Woodworks Socials:📸 Instagram: Hamu Woodworks & Design Co.🔹 About the Called 2 Serve Podcast:Hosted by Reggie Hubbard, we amplify stories of those who serve – from law enforcement and military to teachers and frontline workers.📅 Timestamps:00:00 - Intro02:00 - Surviving police academy training10:00 - Why he chose law enforcement20:00 - The truth about being a police sergeant30:00 - The call that changed him40:00 - Building a business beyond the badge50:00 - Advice for new law enforcement recruits🎧 Listen now on:👉 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/1QI4k5GtEdp6AXBmdEj8yk👉 Apple Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/called-2-serve-podcast/id1785553680📲 Follow Call to Serve Podcast:🌐 Facebook: @Called2ServePodcast📸 Instagram: @called2servepodcast🎥 TikTok: @called2servepodcast📣 Twitter (X): @C2Spodcast🔔 Like, comment, and subscribe for more stories of service, faith, and inspiration!#PoliceAcademy #LawEnforcement #Hamu Woodworks & Design Co. #PoliceSergeant #FirstResponders #Called2ServePodcast #PTSDawareness #BlueLivesMatter #PoliceTraining #LawEnforcementCareer #Called2ServePodcast

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