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Service to Community: Sheriff Kevin McMahill on Mental Health for First Responders and Faye Duncan Daniel's Inspiring Gospel Concert
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محتوای ارائه شده توسط David L. Washington. تمام محتوای پادکست شامل قسمت‌ها، گرافیک‌ها و توضیحات پادکست مستقیماً توسط David L. Washington یا شریک پلتفرم پادکست آن‌ها آپلود و ارائه می‌شوند. اگر فکر می‌کنید شخصی بدون اجازه شما از اثر دارای حق نسخه‌برداری شما استفاده می‌کند، می‌توانید روندی که در اینجا شرح داده شده است را دنبال کنید.https://fa.player.fm/legal
Sheriff Kevin McMahill discussed his military background, joining the army in 1986 and serving in South Korea and Northern California. He emphasized the importance of mental health for first responders, highlighting his Wellness Bureau, which provides mental health services to over 400 department members monthly. McMahill noted a 18% reduction in homicides and 20% reductions in robbery and homicide solve rates. Faye Duncan Daniel shared her successful gospel concert event in Helena, Arkansas, aimed at raising awareness about the Mississippi River and promoting community engagement. The event featured local talent and received local media coverage.
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محتوای ارائه شده توسط David L. Washington. تمام محتوای پادکست شامل قسمت‌ها، گرافیک‌ها و توضیحات پادکست مستقیماً توسط David L. Washington یا شریک پلتفرم پادکست آن‌ها آپلود و ارائه می‌شوند. اگر فکر می‌کنید شخصی بدون اجازه شما از اثر دارای حق نسخه‌برداری شما استفاده می‌کند، می‌توانید روندی که در اینجا شرح داده شده است را دنبال کنید.https://fa.player.fm/legal
Sheriff Kevin McMahill discussed his military background, joining the army in 1986 and serving in South Korea and Northern California. He emphasized the importance of mental health for first responders, highlighting his Wellness Bureau, which provides mental health services to over 400 department members monthly. McMahill noted a 18% reduction in homicides and 20% reductions in robbery and homicide solve rates. Faye Duncan Daniel shared her successful gospel concert event in Helena, Arkansas, aimed at raising awareness about the Mississippi River and promoting community engagement. The event featured local talent and received local media coverage.
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