This Call Had a Profound Impact On Me (Story Time)

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[@Rick0809v4]

I'm one of only a few people in the last two generations of my family that hasn't become an addict in one form or another. My mother and father are really bad. I'm proud to have risen above but will always remain humble because of it. It's looking like I get to go to police academy sponsored by my local sherrifs office come June. You've been a major inspiration for me and I just want you to know that none of this would have been possible without you. Thank you and great video. People need to hear this!

[@drf8879]

Right on buddy 👍 🙂

[@josephj.6478]

Good luck!

[@Envious__]

Thats just awesome, good luck man.

[@wrinklesandsprinkles]

Good luck to you!

[@officer401]

This is hands down one of the best messages I've ever received. I'm very glad to hear that you have risen above addiction, and I wish you nothing but the best of luck in your future endeavors. Make sure to send me graduation pictures! 💪

[@kalebjohnson6090]

Going through some tough times myself, but nothing like Steve. This was a good reminder to keep making the right decisions to improve my current situation.

[@officer401]

Some people are further gone than others, but it's never too late to turn around. Does it get harder the further down the rabbit hole you go? Absolutely. But it's doable. At The end of the day it just comes down to willpower and support.

[@kalebjohnson6090]

@@officer401 thanks for the kind and heartfelt comment. My situation may drastically improve in the next few days so wish me luck and if you're a praying man (I don't remember if you've talked about that) say a little prayer for me if you don't mind.

[@AlexKenas]

@@officer401 Many opioid addicts started with legitimate medical reasons, but took doses that were too high. You should really watch Prescription Thugs as well as the kick back schemes that pharmaceutical companies like Incys and Purdue were involved in. What I find to be outrageous is the fact that their CEOs only get a few years imprisonment like white collar criminals instead of decades like the psychiatrists that they cooperated with.

[@kimcwhite6509]

Kaleb, much love to you for trying! Good bless you💙

[@michaelfreer36]

No pressure regarding videos or streams, we appreciate what you do when you can!

[@officer401]

I appreciate that buddy, I just don't like telling you guys one thing and doing another. It's a little out of my control though and I'm sure you guys understand that much.

[@freddy5089]

You are the embodiment of what every law enforcement officer should strive to be like. Thanks for being a great motivation for aspiring peace officers like myself. Keep it up 401!

[@ronaldbarnes8302]

Thanks for sharing brother. Told my niece who’s being a butthead about a couple ladies that came to mind I’ve dealt with over my career. Both were addicts but generally nice ladies who usually didn’t give us a problem. One went missing a couple days after we were on a call with her and was killed by a serial killer. The other came up to me on a call and was excited she’d been clean for six months only to od and die a couple months ago. Hope it sunk into my nieces head, glad I’m retired.

[@Jack-bp3ns]

a big thank you to the law enforcement officers that stand in the way of horrible people and chaos on a daily basis

[@billbobby2646]

100 % Right On

[@carlford2137]

and just plain idiots....

[@hooyahkuya5336]

I work in medical right on the nursing side and man this story does shine so much light on how things can change for a persons life (drugs, mental health issues, etc…). I’ve had some moments where random things hit me too, where one moment you have a patient thanking you for your care given and they hope to see you grow more then 5 mins later the patient is on the verge of losing their life. As much as I love the medical field, there is a passion I have with law enforcement I want to purse and I’m glad you mentioned about this story due to the nature of you are looking at the individual from a holistic and personal perspective. Thank you for always keeping it 100 and sharing this story.

[@zboy6577]

I’m an armed security here in Florida who performs patrol service for properties and I had a similar situation. While patrolling one night I found this homeless guy known for drinking on the area. He was in someone’s balcony unresponsive and has vomited. I try to wake him up by moving him and calling him but I didn’t get no response. Thinking that he was dead cold. (By probably poising himself with his own vomit), I glove up and check for a pulse. I immediately called fire rescue after getting positive pulse on the guy and moved him to a recovery position. Fire rescue said I couple more hours like that and he would’ve died but he ended up making it. So as I further investigate to see if this guy lives on property I came across a family who told me they knew the guy. They told me that he doesn’t resides on property and that the reason his always around is that he has friends lives on property. They also said how he used to be wealthy and a very nice guy who had his own company for construction, multiple trucks, house and apartments, a family, 10000$ parties all weekends and etc. but now he spends his days doing drug and drinking alcohol until he can’t hold a beer anymore, no house, no family, everything lost over drugs and alcohol. I thank the family for the info and went back to my car. That shit hits bro! For the rest of my shift (overnight) All I was thinking was about that! I’m not perfect and I’m sure that would’ve been me if I wouldn’t change my life around like I did. That same feeling you had that night I experienced it that night and it really changed my approach with this people that are deeply in this conditions. Thanks for what you do Officer401 and god bless!

[@officer401]

That's definitely a situation that would have a heavy impact! Kudos to you for saving that man's life.

[@risingphoenix01]

Officer 401, thank you for sharing. I had a similar experience to you, one night we had merged district channels (two dispatchers on a single channel) as it was a slow night. Sent a unit for a queried deceased and as I was giving details back to the unit, my co dispatcher's face drained to a pale white. Turned out that they were close childhood friends and the 88 was a drug OD. The incident gave me a different perspective of my job but it definitely made me a better dispatcher for it.

[@ThraceVega]

"I made a lot of dumb decisions when I was younger, there's a lot of things I wish I could take back..." Man, 401, that's an entire mood right there, and something that keeps me awake more nights than I care to admit. I could have done a lot worse, but I could have done so much better, and I have a hard time letting go of that. But man, I've never touched drugs or excessive boozing, and that's one of the few things I know I did right, because I know I'd be done.

[@epalmer7504]

I’m an emt in Alaska and I work at a homeless shelter. Almost all I do is wound care, overdoses, and mental health crisis. It truly is profound and impactful in a negative and a positive way. It puts everything in perspective how close everyone could be to that situation. For me it’s one month without a paycheck away. We have to remember that we are all people and that sometimes our pedestals are precariously narrow

[@taratara3986]

Waving at nothing? Hmmm That rings a bell! I know a guy who shakes hands with invisible people, and that weirdo holds a very high-ranking position.

[@828enigma6]

Truely sad. I'm known classmates like Steve. It's well you both treated him with kindness and respect.

[@ginkgoinsanity8403]

I was raised around drugs and saw exactly what they can do to people. Other people judged me from even being associated with drugs. In all reality it taught me why I should never touch drugs, the violence that follows them, the effects on people's mind is horrible... biggest takeaway I got was not to judge. Not bad people, just some bad substances their stuck on. While it didnt seem we were on the same side at the time,Police saved my families life, mine included. I am so thankful for that and want to do the same. Thank you to all of you great officers that care!

[@Leonardokite]

Thanks for being a caring human. There are far too few people who actually care about others.

[@Rapala1911]

It's a lot easier to join their world than to rip them out of theirs and into yours.

[@samrobinson3949]

I hope this video helps someone struggling because this is a great video that hits home

[@scuddrunner1]

Man what a sad story, thanks for sharing with us. Stay safe!

[@411NOW]

Thank you sir for your 14 years of service and your ongoing service.

[@tannerwolf1267]

Wow. This is a prime example of how anyone's situation can change. This also goes to show that an act of compassion and empathy, even as small as it seems at the time, can make a difference on everyone. Thank you for sharing this.

[@Adam-rp2fi]

I'm glad you shared that story. I've been in those bad places. Only I didn't get to carry a gun. My lights flashing are yellow. Luckily mugging your utilities workers when they are out there to fix your utilities, probably not a good idea💡 I work alone for my part, underground utility locator. So when the lights are out, it's really dark. But yeah I covered the east half of Tennessee & the North half of Georgia, from lower side of Atlanta up. And like you said, you learn to make a connection to the public. I ran up on a guy that I went to high school with, popular, super nice car, all the girls wanted him, only he recognized me first. Drugs had aged him something terrible. Really sad. But people like him did it to themselves. What is really sad is some one who never did drugs goes to church every time the door is open, and their mind goes away. Mostly happens to the elderly, dementia and such. I've seen men and women alike lose their mind in their 30's. I've read it could be genetics, cell mutations, tumor, cancer, emotional trauma, even a hormone imbalance can screw with ones mind. And some times these people mistake some one else's home for their own. I know a doctor who has been a diabetic all his life, was found in his neighbors house sound asleep in the bed. He thought he was in his house. They just got his wife to come get him. His sugar just got out of control that day.

[@fixrite11]

I have had the unfortunate front seat in watching my brother go from being an intelligent person who has taken a box of used electrical parts and made a reverb station to a person who would drink so much alcohol (and other drugs) that he would not even get off the couch to use the washroom. He has since passed and it was so very hard to watch, and NO amount of helping him ever got through although a lot of people tried. A lesson to me seen up close and personal to NEVER do drugs.

[@zoefaith120]

Life decisions makes people's dreams die or bloom on this Easter Sunday.

[@CountryLivingOnTheFarm]

Your story touched me! Sad story. I pray to God that guy turns his life around and becomes a good role model for others! Be safe out there and thank you for your service!

[@charlesb.3569]

Thanks for sharing that story. I try to look at people of all walks and tell myself that person has a story too. They are not just what you see in seconds that your paths cross.

[@rensaxton3801]

After twenty years of doing this, I still have these moments. Thank you for the story.

[@BluetoGold]

Great reminder about the harm drugs do to our society. Keep up the solid work. Anthony

[@awright119021]

My mom was an amazing woman and did her best trying to raise 3 kids alone. She would have a few different relationships with men that just never worked out. She ended up getting together with someone from her past that was wrapped up in opioid addiction. He was an absolute piece of crap! I don't know how she ended up on them too, but she did. They both worked at a hospital and took medication from there. He was fired first, and then she was. Then, within a few months, she had overdosed twice and the second time, it caused severe brain damage. She has the mentality of a 6 year old now. The choices she made ruined her life and destroyed all of her kids. We don't have a mom anymore, even though she's still here. I can only imagine what she could've done with her life and how much would be different if she made better choices. Please make good choices and stay away from drugs for yourself and everyone that loves you!

[@user-pj2hp4ig4o]

Great story brother, we can become desensitized and need to have these moments

[@mickeyrohbock1880]

Extremely interesting and hear wringing story. My sons best friend went down that rabbit hold. It’s sad to see.

[@gustavokennedy213]

Thank you officer 401 for the story. I have touched weed and heavy drinking in my 20s. Never have been in trouble with the law. I am 33 years old and I have my CDL career to thank. It’s kept me clean and sober and safe. Thank you for sharing. Happy anniversary

[@derektorres6260]

My 20th high school reunion was pretty profound for me, not because of anything like you experienced, but because I realized that I was secure in who I was and didn’t need alcohol to have a good time. I’ve never been much of a drinker, but it showed that the decisions in my life were the right ones.

[@whitebread7926]

It’s crazy, I havnt watched since the car ride videos, now you’re almost at the top of the chain. That’s really cool. A lot of police KZbinrs are done with the job or speaking on experience but with you we can see your career be made and what better way to produce better officers with better understanding in the youth

[@youngtrucker2555]

I worked at prison for 5 years. I had an inmate who sober was good person and a amazing artist. But when he got into drugs he was our biggest problem for a while. I can remember at least 5 times off the top of my head we had to use force on him

[@nikkiheadings6658]

I watched the most popular guy in our class become a drug addict and homeless. It does hit so hard. Life is so confusing.

[@JasonHalversonjaydog]

it's like that saying, everybody was once somebody's child. you just picture them in the life they have and how they look now, not realizing how things have changed. i had an uncle kind of like that, when he was sober he was the nicest guy in the world, but he had a drinking problem and he was a mean drunk and ended up in a psych hospital and died fairly young. but before he broke down he was a totally different person

[@janettindall4199]

I just came across your channel. Thank you for your service, Sir & always, much respect to you, and all who are in this line of work. God Bless!!! 💜

[@5olaire]

Thanks for sharing. It’s a tough world and many times we have to ignore our hearts or else things like this will just eat at you because of how tragic it is.

[@samguthrie763]

today was my first day with my internship with my local police department!

[@JudeTheDood]

This story just kinda left me speechless… I am currently 22 and I knew all the popular kids in high school but I wasn’t one of them because my parents were strict about partying. Well now almost all of those kids work dead end jobs and just party it up all weekend and frankly don’t look to good. They all grew up in a high upper middle class part of town and I actually grew up in a lower middle class area. And I at 22 have a civil engineering degree and am starting my own construction company. I didn’t even realize how true it was that people that grew up similar to me have such different outcomes.

[@Kevin-co7dr]

EMPATHY is key .

[@rafborrero]

Empathy…something that makes you human….and others lack

[@cyaw11]

Something to always remember: Every Experience in Life has Educational Value. Too bad each guys experience led into two different lives. ✌😎 Go Dawgs!

[@aaronsmith4940]

Thanks for this supervisor 401

[@TorkelSaurus]

Man this algorithm has changed. Seems like I never see your vids on my stream anymore. Hope life’s been well for you mr.401. Lookin forward to binge all this content I’ve missed🤘🤙

[@asecmimosas4536]

When you work in the public, the criminal justice system so to speak I think you do get a lot of reminders. We often are what we are, whether you say for the grace of God, whether you say because of our parents, because of choices we ourselves did not make, that put us on the path we are.

[@AndrewMcNulty1986]

That’s like the KZbin video of a criminal in a video court appearance and the judge on the bench was a fellow school mate that used to play ball with him

[@dlsarc]

You rock my man! Keep on keeping on. We love you. We Respect you. We cherish your work on keeping us safe. Thank you

[@baileyanthony89]

Dude I fell like the Alienwear laptop unboxing was like yesterday. Glad to see ya

[@XInoAricinNilo]

Ah yes, my 401 itch has once again been scratched! 401 most if not all of your fans understand that your schedule is not exactly a "set in stone" type of schedule. Do what you can with what you have and we'll take what we can get. Don't stress us, worry about your job and your family before us. :) just my two cents.

[@EnieT]

Yes, this is so true. I feel like no one really has time for a channel that puts out too many videos anyway. I know I don't between my police department and home life.

[@XInoAricinNilo]

@@EnieT Exactly, I don't work in Law Enforcement but I see the stress it puts on people. I couldn't imagine someone being a full time KZbinr whlie being a full time Police Officer/Sheriff Deputy. Hats off to anyone in the field as you all do a job that will always be needed.

[@aarphi1984]

Probably just my male ability to compartmentalize, but I always feel like "patrol world" is a different city than where I actually live. Like when I'm driving through an area where I attended a call or incident, it doesn't even seem like the same place. These rare moments that connect the two worlds are both jarring and powerfully important though, as it reminds us that we are in the people business.

[@calebcuster1303]

Stupid V6 😂

[@pfootball6363]

Working in a jail in the small county I grew up in I saw several people that I went to school with and people I hung out with from time to time come in. It's really sad to see someone you grew up with that have made these choices that have landed them at this point in their lives.

[@charlesshelton7989]

Triumphant return of 401

[@Twizlair]

Brother just finished 27 years, Always stay safe but remember everyone has a story don't forget.

[@Blackwolffe097]

Paramedic / Fire Fighter here We once responded to a call for an overdose & when we arrived my lieutenant froze up. He stood back behind us for the majority of the call not saying a word. The guy who overdosed was how Officer401 described, dirty, unshaved & looks like an average homeless guy. When we returned back to station I asked my lieutenant why he was so different on the call & he explained that that guy used to his dad's station chief growing up. He said the guy was the coolest fire fighter & boss he'd ever known. Loved the community & everything. He explained that he lost 2 fire fighters in a structure fire once due to a bad call & was fired from the fire department. Not long after his wife divorced him & the rest is history

[@flushmaster248]

Let me know if I’m wrong, but isn’t the acronym, “S.T.O.P.,”Stop Taking Opposition Personally? I’m hoping to become a police officer in the state of Colorado, and I’m trying to learn as much as I can. Watching Officer 401 has given me so many tips and information to help me prepare, I can’t thank you enough for continuing to make content about what you do. God bless, brother.

[@cathy_p637]

I worked in a hospital for many years, in a poorer part of town, and I know what you mean. Occasionally there would be someone who touched my soul in a very deep way and not because of age, race, gender but because the story of their lives could have been me.

[@utemassey3989]

You are a great storyteller. This one made me both think and feel. Powerful stuff!

[@TheSuperman8985]

Great story Officer 401. I am currently trying to get into law enforcement and love listening to other officers experiences both good and bad. But love your channel bro.

[@imdizzy2801]

Thank you for your service Sir.

[@natekuch441]

Could see you were tearing up a bit. Definitely a moving story, goes to show there more to the job then car chases and arrests. Take it easy officer!

[@michaelhogg324]

Thanks for the story! I hope that you can get him the help he needs and stay in touch with him!

[@mktrill]

I clicked on this video so fast my phone company called worried because the g forces on the phone gyroscope was so high they thought I was ina car accident then exploded, then got launched into space

[@davidjmathena]

I worked in a county jail for several years. An inmate named Jeremy came in and was placed in a holding cell, and he stayed there for the entirety of my tenure with the jail. He was about 30 but had the mind of a 4 year old. He was extremely volatile and would go from smiling and laughing, to instantly and explosively violent. One of my fellow officers knew him from school and said that he was a legitimate genius in school. He said that Jeremy had always wanted to be a civil engineer, but then he started doing drugs and then one day he ran from the police and was involved in a near fatal crash that left him with severe brain damage. Drugs ruined this man's life, not to mention the pain he caused his family and who knows who else.

[@stevenmay1137]

Keepin it real kudos !!!!!!!!!

[@douglasshouganai2516]

Theres a guy that got evicted. lots of drug use, behavior issues, mental health problems. history of homelessness before i ever dealt with him. only 5 years before he was married, had two kids, went fishing, went on roadtrips , all that normal middle class family stuff.

[@RookieLock]

Wow.. that hits home..

[@lindabelanger6286]

Thank you for sharing

[@jeffchase7284]

I don't talk about it often. But I was a heroin addict. 7 years of my life wasted. It can happen to anyone. Luckily got clean. Moved on. Married. Wife. Kids. 11 years now. I was a normal kid, made a few bad choices and got hooked. Quick story. I work full time but also joined my villages fire dept. Was at a house fire in the city I grew up in. Was relieving a team on a hoseline, and one of the guys looks up at me and says hey. It was a drug task force guy who I had run ins with back in my day. And now we r fighting a fire together on the same team. Pretty weird he remembered me.

[@macstewart7276]

I know your busy fighting crime brother but sure wish you were able to do more content. Transparency is democracy!!!

[@quanganhvu6791]

I can't be the only one waiting on his response to Uvalde

[@ShelbylunaMorgan]

Hi Officer 401. Mikey Mo recommended your channel. Awesome video. Take care and stay safe.

[@mktrill]

This video... I have always said, there is no such thing as bad people, just bad choices, or bad situations. I try not to judge people for what they have done in the past, no matter how heinous, I always say the difference between me and that person could be as small as going to a party or meeting someone that led us down different paths, I am no more righteous than anyone else I just got lucky with the choices I've made so far

[@snakesocks]

Bumped into a guy I knew in school recently. He used to be the one all the girls liked too. I barely recognised him until he said my name. Sometimes you need a point of reference for how the person used to be before you fully understand how far your lives have separated.

[@Illinoisyankee]

I'm trying to get this played in my health class on Monday

[@anonaki-mt6xb]

This is almost certainly a case of significant mental health issues as opposed to being a result of drug use. Yes, those who struggle with severe mental health issues often self-medicate which typically compounds the individuals problems. Nonetheless, this is a critical distinction which must be made in order to genuinely understand what has led to such poor life outcomes for the individual referred to as illustrated by officer401. Keep up the great work!

[@Leonardokite]

You've been gone for quite a while. Hope to see you back soon.

[@annmarie1569]

I've seen this in my Nursing career. People I knew in school have been called in for overdoses. DOA and look unrecognizable alive or dead.

[@cannoncalvert1079]

Love the content keep it up man

[@jerimalstrom5673]

Thanks for sharing

[@jeremybly]

Great story

[@mizin27]

Respect!

[@westsidegoons9898]

Little did u know there was someone there

[@leonidas-spearhead]

Wow. Thank you

[@arvidkvarnstrom4866]

You should make a video sharing your thoughts on the violent demonstrations in Sweden this past week. Would be interesting to hear your view on what tactics police should use in these types of situations. It is somewhat similar to the violence against american police following the death of George Floyd. Thanks for great videos!

[@ReaIHuman]

You could upload a video like this every day and I'd listen to them all.

[@davidtrendz3296]

Have you ever arrested a serial killer

[@longwindingroad]

He did a video awhile back and in it he says he hasn't but his dad has .

[@landonmeyer6774]

Opinion on the cops who stood outside the school shooting in Texas without going in?

[@wabbajackwabbajack6932]

Specifically came to officer401 and mikethecop's channel to see if they had anything to say.. all I heard was wait for more info on Mike's channel... Like ok but at the moment it doesn't look good. You're either unable to breach a basic wall/door/pop a ceiling tile....unable to use basic communication skills to get a key like the feds did... Or unwilling to enter.... I really can't think of too many ways that make this look reasonable. Maybe I'm wrong but still waiting for that explanation.

[@quanganhvu6791]

@@wabbajackwabbajack6932 you know it's bad when the debate switches to whether cops have a legal responsibility to help people.

[@gangstalkingtv]

Gangstalking has a profound impact on me

[@TheFirBall]

Missing the videos.

[@Kenjiro5775]

Mental illness is independent from drug use. It is the metal illness that causes drug use in some cases.

[@manywinters]

what a world

[@Hal-Robinson]

This was a sad story

[@mr.commonense8177]

Great video.

[@paulweatherford5544]

Could you do a video on the OODA Loop? I am a Veteran and we are taught it but I know LEO’s are also…..

[@jasonbubley9427]

I miss watching your hand on the steering wheel. Good ole days.

[@mikeywinnie8932]

Oh jeez.. haven't watched Officer 401 for over a year now. And... You changed so much 😳 What's that thing in your face?

[@Rrbgameratpx4869]

yay a story time

[@JoeyH547]

10-7? Your computer is on its lunch break? Crazy