In this final part, Andrea Shoetan shares her experiences as a police officer with hearing loss and her advocacy work for others with disabilities in policing.
She discusses the unexpected recognition for her efforts, the importance of support networks, and the findings from a national hearing survey that highlight the need for better accommodations for officers with hearing loss. Andrea emphasizes the significance of intersectionality in policing and her desire to learn from global practices through her involvement with the International Police Association.
Takeaways
- The award was a massive shock.
- I love helping people in about 20 different police forces.
- We did the first ever national hearing survey.
- Support in the UK has gone nothing but up.
- People are fearful of providing the data.
- We have to recognise that intersectionality.
- I want to widen my knowledge and help.
- I don’t just represent hearing, I represent all disability.
- It’s important to learn from others globally.
Sound Bites
- “I was trying to advocate for hearing loss”
- “Together we are stronger”
- “I want to widen my knowledge and help”
Chapters
00:00 – Introduction to Andrea Shoetan’s Journey
02:21 – Recognition and Advocacy in Policing
05:41 – Addressing Hearing Loss in Law Enforcement
08:50 – Support Networks for Disabled Officers
11:45 – Intersectionality in Policing
13:59 – Global Perspectives and Learning from Others
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