Episode 141 – Roger Mayer APM Part 4 - Brett Meredith, Police Dogs & the Jobs That Stay With You

Welcome back to the Two Ordinary Cops for the fourth and final part of our interview with Roger Mayer APM.

In this episode, things get personal as Roger remembers his former NSW Police Dog Unit colleague Brett Meredith — a great mate and police officer who would later join the Northern Territory Police and work alongside both Damo and Schultzy.

The three reflect on Brett’s character, his ability as a police officer and dog handler, and the devastating impact of his death on his family, friends and the tight-knit Katherine policing community.

Roger then takes us deeper into the incredible abilities of police dogs, from tracking offenders across water to locating human remains and solving jobs where sometimes you simply have to trust the dog.

But behind a career filled with incredible police work was a cost. Roger speaks openly about PTSD, reaching the point where he knew something was wrong, and why asking for help — and looking after the people beside you — is so important.

A powerful finish to four episodes with Roger Mayer APM, with plenty of laughs, incredible police stories and some important lessons from a lifetime on the job.