In this powerful episode of the Called 2 Serve Podcast, Our Host Reggie Hubbard sits down with Police Sergeant Na'eem Craft, a 12-year law enforcement veteran and founder of Hamu Woodworks & Design Co. Na'eem shares his powerful journey from surviving police academy training to leading as a police sergeant, offering rare insights into the realities of law enforcement.
🔹 In This Episode, Na'eem Shares:
How police academy training tests mental toughness through grueling drills and "smoke sessions" – and why 80% of cadets consider quitting
The pivotal moment that shifted him from aspiring firefighter to dedicated law enforcement officer
Behind-the-scenes responsibilities of a police sergeant: mentoring rookies, managing crises, and maintaining community trust
The case that still haunts him – performing death notifications and attending an infant’s autopsy
How he balances the badge with building custom furniture at Hamu Woodworks & Design Co.
🔹 Why This Episode Matters:
Na'eem’s story reveals what police academy training doesn’t teach:
How law enforcement officers process trauma (30% develop PTSD symptoms)
Why police sergeants call leadership "a 24/7 responsibility"
The unexpected skills that transfer from police work to entrepreneurship
🔹 About Na'eem Craft:
Police Sergeant with 12 years in law enforcement
Founder of Hamu Woodworks & Design Co.
Advocate for mental health awareness in policing
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📸 Instagram: Hamu Woodworks & Design Co.
🔹 About the Called 2 Serve Podcast:
Hosted by Reggie Hubbard, we amplify stories of those who serve – from law enforcement and military to teachers and frontline workers.
📅 Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
02:00 - Surviving police academy training
10:00 - Why he chose law enforcement
20:00 - The truth about being a police sergeant
30:00 - The call that changed him
40:00 - Building a business beyond the badge
50:00 - Advice for new law enforcement recruits
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