How Did Law Enforcement Affect Your Family?

Clip from Episode 76

Law Enforcement's Impact on Family Life

Gooding County Detective discusses how his career in law enforcement has influenced his family's experiences. He opens up about missed opportunities for his daughter due to his knowledge of certain situations, the strain of night shifts, and the effect of his demanding job on his marriage. He also touches on the challenges of maintaining relationships amidst chaotic work hours and reflects on personal growth in handling relationships better in his later career. Can a demanding career in law enforcement balance with family life?

00:00 Impact of Law Enforcement on Family Life
00:54 Dealing with Long Hours and Night Shifts
01:17 Marriage and Relationship Challenges
02:29 Reflections on Personal Growth and Relationships

Watch here: https://youtu.be/CMt52Rvq4-4

Interview of Gooding County Sheriff's Office Detective Alex Boyer

Years of Service: 2001-Present

Alex had studied to become a music teacher, but along the way decided that his greater calling was to go into law enforcement. Alex explains that it was a combination of wanting to serve his community and growing up with his father and uncle in law enforcement that ultimately drove him to pursue a career in law enforcement.

During this episode, Alex discusses his journey from a jail deputy to patrol and the realities of working for a small department where you investigate many of the calls you take on patrol. In his 18 years on patrol, Alex investigated many crimes including murder while working on patrol after only a few years.

Alex was promoted to detective and has investigated numerous crimes including rape, child molestation, theft, armed robbery, and homicide. Alex is generally the person who conducts the interviews of suspects and interviewing witnesses. During this episode, Alex discusses a few of the interesting cases he has dealt with over the years.