Police Sergeant Jase Cooper

Wellbeing Team for Devon & Cornwall Police and Dorset Police

Having worked predominantly in front line units in an operational rank, I think policing benefits from the military skill sets and the life experience usually accrued by veterans.

I am currently the Health & Wellbeing Sergeant with Dorset/Devon & Cornwall Police running a small team providing help, support and guidance for officers and staff to navigate work life challenges.

I joined the Army at the age of 18 and served in the 2nd Royal Tank Regiment, including in West Germany.

After leaving the Army I worked in a variety of roles in the public sector, before joining as a police officer at the age of 31. I very quickly recognised that the discipline, teamwork and values overlap between the military and the police service.