What does it actually take to change a child's perception of the badge?

In this episode of the Gems of Public Safety podcast, our host Detective Jay Lacayo (⁠⁠@Therealjumpmanjay⁠⁠) sits down with three very dedicated School Resource Officers (SRO's) from the City of White Plains Police Department. Officer Winston McCormack (White Plains High School), Officer Sean Dean (Elementary Schools), and Officer Jasmine Albert (Middle Schools). Together, they pull back the curtain on what it means to police the hallways, proving their jobs are about far more than just securing the school, they are about mentorship, connection, and community.

In this episode, we will explore:

Unexpected Paths to the Uniform: Discover how diverse backgrounds and in some cases, a complete lack of desire to ever become a cop ultimately led these officers to find their true calling working in the school system.

Humanizing the Badge: The daily, "boots on the ground" efforts to break down stigmas. From playing basketball to sharing meals, learn how these SROs build genuine trust with students.

The Emotional Off-Duty Reality: The panel shares how they decompress from the unique emotional weight of guiding youth, featuring some very useful stress relief tactics

Rebuilding Trust:

These officers are changing the narrative for the next generation. Discover why building authentic relationships and providing "a safe haven" rather than focusing strictly on enforcement and consequences is one of the most powerful tool an SRO possesses to keep schools safe and make students feel supported.

Join Detective Jay Lacayo (⁠⁠⁠@Therealjumpmanjay⁠⁠⁠) for an inspiring look at these special officers dedicating their careers to protecting and guiding the youth of White Plains.