A Day in the Nomad Life: The Phoenix Regional Police Academy

It was an early start, but the backdrop of an Arizona sunrise really set the tone for the day ahead. Being a fairly new desert dweller, this was my first collaborative encounter with our friends at the Phoenix Police Department. As I rolled up to their gates, nestled right at the base of South Mountain was the Phoenix Regional Police Academy.

I was greeted and escorted to our on-site location and immediately struck up conversation with employees I would be interacting with throughout the day. I evaluated the parking situation and took out my little orange building blocks to level the van, the bane of my existence/the most stressful part of my day. Luckily, the machine gave me approval on the first try. In my experience, manifesting machine approval and talking nicely and encouragingly to her is the best hope for a positive outcome.

The schedule was booked to the brim, in true Phoenix Police fashion. We receive such positive interest and engagement whenever we are lucky enough to serve them. Every single person on my schedule was a blast to interact with. This “job” truly doesn’t feel like work when I get to explore new corners of my new home in Arizona, meet really fun, fascinating people, and get to build rapport and connections that are truly impactful.

It makes a difference when you are able to see individuals get excited about the technology we offer to really help make actionable differences in their health and well being. Transparency in health data is what we truly believe in and helping people advocate for themselves and encourage the autonomy of health and wellness.

As I was packing up the van to head out, I felt very accomplished, appreciated, and fulfilled.