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Deputy Shawn Singleton, Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office, calmness and patience during a traffic stop revealed a woman in deep personal crisis. Instead of matching the driver’s negative attitude, Singleton chose de-escalation and compassion — offering encouragement and even a hug that helped her turn a corner in her recovery.
In this episode of The Brief: Wellness Edition, Emily Hitchings and Greg Friese explain how acts of humanity build trust with the community and remind officers of the positive impact they can have. They also discuss that giving compassion is the antidote to compassion fatigue.
| Watch Deputy Singleton’s traffic stop that led to him giving the driver a hug
“It is small interactions where you have a meaningful moment with somebody. That’s what it’s all about.”
About The Brief: Wellness Edition
The Brief: Wellness Edition video series explores the wellness implications of current events for public safety professionals. Each episode brings a timely conversation that connects unfolding events to the day-to-day realities of first responders.
