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Adam<br />
The Vegan Policeman<br />
So tell us about your<br />
vegan journey?<br />
I was vegetarian for around<br />
12 years and thought I was<br />
doing right by animals, however<br />
it wasn’t until I started<br />
looking into the dairy and<br />
egg industry did I realise<br />
the daily atrocities I was still<br />
contributing towards. I’ve<br />
now been vegan close to 4<br />
years. My father is Italian<br />
and a chef! So it was a bit<br />
of a shock to him when I<br />
went vegan, but he is very<br />
supportive, in that he tries<br />
to make new dishes for me,<br />
and has even put more vegan<br />
options on his restaurant<br />
menu.<br />
How has being<br />
vegan impacted your<br />
career?<br />
I don’t think it has impacted<br />
my career, although it may<br />
have impacted on those<br />
around me to a degree. A<br />
number of my colleagues<br />
have made positive changes<br />
towards veganism after<br />
discussions with me. The<br />
workplace can be difficult<br />
and frustrating being surrounded<br />
by predominantly<br />
non-vegans, however I try<br />
to remember it’s not about<br />
me, and just try to encourage<br />
veganism as best as I<br />
can, in hope that something<br />
will resonate.<br />
What differences<br />
have you made<br />
within your career in<br />
connection with<br />
being vegan?<br />
Other than purchasing vegan<br />
boots and belt?! A large<br />
part of Policing is protecting<br />
the most vulnerable in society.<br />
There are amazing cops<br />
out there risking their lives<br />
on a daily basis, and dealing<br />
with more trauma than<br />
most will ever experience. It<br />
therefore saddens me that<br />
this compassion and care<br />
is seldom extended to the<br />
many animals exploited for<br />
human gain. These animals<br />
are undoubtedly the epitome<br />
of vulnerable.<br />
What advice<br />
would you give to<br />
someone wants to<br />
make changes within<br />
their industry /<br />
career to be more<br />
vegan friendly?<br />
Considerations such as ensuring<br />
any uniform provided<br />
being vegan, or there’s<br />
a vegan alternative. The<br />
same with any catering<br />
considerations.<br />
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