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As a former correctional officer in Alberta for almost 2 decades and the founder of Blue Line Fitness Testing which provides law enforcement fitness testing and wellness workshops, I started this podcast as a way for female first responders to be able to share their stories including the trials, tribulations and triumphs of their daily work. Our episodes cover female correctional officers and caseworkers, military personnel, female paramedics, firefighters and dispatchers, as well as feature female Edmonton Police Service officers, drug dog handlers and female tactical team members. I want to showcase the unique perspectives, skill sets and personalities that women bring to a first responder career and work to encourage more women to apply for these careers and step up to learn more about what we do.

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Bars, Bosses & The Calgary Stampede: 33 Years of Corrections with Barb Sexsmith

August 19, 2022 • Nikki Cloutier • Season 1 • Episode 4

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Episode #4 of Sirens, Slammers and Service is here — and it’s packed with stories you won’t believe! I’m joined by the amazing Barb Sexsmith, a legend in the world of federal, provincial, youth, and community corrections with 33 years of hard-earned experience.

Barb and I go way back to when we worked together opening the biggest jail in Canada — and trust me, the behind-the-scenes stories from that alone are worth tuning in for! In this episode, Barb shares her unforgettable journey through the world of corrections in Alberta, the craziest codes she’s been involved in, and some of the inmates she’ll never forget.

We also swap laughs about one of our shared favourite foods and finish things off with a downright hilarious Calgary Stampede story you don’t want to miss. (Seriously — hang in ‘til the very end. It’s classic Barb!)

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Corrections is tough — but this episode proves it can be funny too. Don’t miss it!

Contact Barb - barbsexsmith@gmail.com

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