Former Chattanooga and Nashville Police Officer Steven Meador sits down with Brink and Adam to share what it's like to respond to two active shooter events during his law enforcement career, including the 2015 Chattanooga military recruiting center attack and the 2023 Covenant School shooting in Nashville. Steven reflects on those days, brotherhood that forms in moments of danger, and the lasting impact of trauma that first responders carry long after the scenes clear. He speaks with honesty about what he saw, what he felt, and how therapy has helped him continue forward.   1:10 – Introducing Officer Steven Meador 4:00 – Early career First Shooting of His Career 6:10 – First active shooter response in law enforcement 20:00 – Shots fired directly at Meador 22:45 – Training and teamwork—how officers came together under pressure 23:20 – The importance of standards and preparation in crisis  The 2015 Chattanooga Military Attack 26:30 – Hearing the call come over the radio 30:00 – Protective gear limitations and risk 31:30 – Encountering the first victims on scene 32:45 – Searching for potential car bombs and additional shooters 35:15 – Realizing four Marines had been killed 35:25 – Confusion over the suspect's vest—possible explosives 37:15 – Processing the day alongside fellow officer Sean O'Brien 38:00 – Brotherhood amidst danger The 2023 Covenant School Shooting 45:15 – Recognizing the call wasn't another false alarm 47:25 – Calling his wife and father before heading to the scene 53:00 – Reconciling cognitive dissonance of children's backpacks and books amidst violence Aftermath and Advice 1:03:50 – Reflections as a father—walking past his daughter's room that night 1:06:53 – The unseen aftermath of response work 1:09:20 – Advice for those facing trauma 1:11:00 – Finding someone you trust—both a professional and a friend who's been through it too

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