Kim Hiorth, a former Norwegian police officer and author of The Police Heart, shares her experiences in policing and reaching out to women in minority groups.

She started policing with a determination to make a difference and was inspired to write her book after witnessing the challenges faced by abused children and neglected families.

Kim faced difficulties in gaining access to mosques and NGOs to reach out to minority women, but she persevered and built trust over time. Her work had a profound impact on the lives of many, and she continues to stay in touch with those she helped.

Takeaways

• Kim Hiorth’s book, The Police Heart, chronicles her experiences as a Norwegian police officer and her efforts to reach out to women in minority groups.
• She was inspired to write the book after witnessing the challenges faced by abused children and neglected families.
• Kim faced difficulties in gaining access to mosques and NGOs, but she persevered and built trust over time.
• Her work had a profound impact on the lives of many, and she continues to stay in touch with those she helped.

Sound Bites

• “We came from hell to heaven.”
• “I have enough hope for both of us, you I’m going to lend you my hope and you can have it as long as you want, but you have to give it back when you have your own.”
• “It’s amazing what you can do though. Just being that extra interested in people and kind, you know, that can make life so different for many people and they’re forever thankful for that.”

Chapters
00:00.  Introduction and Background
01:33.  The Police Heart: Writing the Book
03:34.  Reaching Out to Minority Women
07:46.  Overcoming Challenges and Building Trust
09:02.  Impact on Lives: Stories of Transformation
12:21.  Seeking an English Publisher
13:35.  The Power of Empathy and Kindness

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