Why I Insist on Remaining a Police Officer | Daniel Zontea | TEDxUdvarhely

Police officer Daniel Zontea explains why he chose his profession and why he continues to practise it. The talk starts from the doubts that can arise when people who set out to change the world face reality, and argues that meaning is found in the things that can be changed. He holds that a police officer's role goes beyond punishment and includes preventing problems and bringing people closer to the values of a healthy society. The talk was given at an independently organised TEDx event.

• The reasons a police officer keeps going despite doubts
• Prevention and education rather than punishment alone
• Lasting change through education and leading by example

Uneori pornim la drum convinși că putem schimba lumea, iar realitatea ne face să ne îndoim chiar și de drumul ales. Cu timpul, sensul se regăsește în lucrurile care pot fi schimbate: un om ajutat, un copil sprijinit, o tragedie poate prevenită. Pentru că nu trebuie să schimbi întreaga lume ca să faci o diferență. Uneori este suficient să faci partea care ține de tine. Daniel Zontea is a police officer with more than 20 years of experience who prefers to introduce himself simply as: “by profession, a police officer.” He believes that a police officer's role does not begin with punishment, but with the ability to prevent problems and to bring people closer to the values of a healthy society. He currently serves as the spokesperson for the Brașov County Police Inspectorate. He has initiated and supported numerous educational and humanitarian campaigns dedicated to children, young people, and vulnerable individuals. He is also the initiator of meetings with young people aimed at preventing drug use, as well as a consistent advocate of road safety education. He firmly believes that lasting change begins with education and the power of leading by example. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx