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Eric Tung

Commander Eric Tung has been an active police officer for 18 years in Washington State. He currently oversees patrol operations and his department’s wellness and peer support programs. He has led and innovated recruiting, hiring, training, community engagement, civil disturbance and field training programs.
Eric develops wellness and leadership content, shared through his free newsletter available at bluegritwellness.com, Blue Grit Radio, The Police Performance Podcast, and @bluegritwellness on Instagram. He speaks and provides training to promote effective police culture through mindset, leadership and team resilience.

LATEST ARTICLES
How to spot when cynicism has taken hold, why it’s dangerous and how to reclaim your purpose
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