The Wounded Blue Hour

The Wounded Blue with Lt. Randy Sutton – Survival is more than just about physical combat. It is about using your mind, as well as your body, and having confidence in your competence. A law enforcement officer can save not only the officer's life but also the lives of suspects. But the reality of training, civilian, and law enforcement in today’s “anti-police militarization” climate is putting our officers in jeopardy...

The Wounded Blue with Lt. Randy Sutton – 30-year law enforcement veteran Don Bostic has seen the devastation of violence toward law enforcement officers, not only serving as a police officer but also in his capacity as an FBI agent. In this revealing interview on The Wounded Blue Hour, he shares with us insights on how our law-enforcement community feels about violent death and injury, as well as all of the personal factors that cause trauma...

The Wounded Blue with Lt. Randy Sutton – Is this crisis because of the outdated and ineffective recruitment strategies being employed by law enforcement agencies themselves? Major Travis Yates (Ret), a law enforcement veteran leader and nationally known trainer, believes so. In this stunning interview with Show Host Randy Sutton, Yates lays out in detail the past and present recruiting strategies and how...

The Wounded Blue with Lt. Randy Sutton – For decades, law enforcement leadership has searched for a way to meaningfully engage with the communities they serve. As technology has evolved, so have innovative strategies for bringing the police and the people they serve together. ”Atlasone” is leading the way. In this informative interview with show host Randy Sutton, company founder Jamison Johnson explains why he has...

The Wounded Blue with Lt. Randy Sutton – In this truly revealing interview with show host Randy Sutton, Dr. Johnson reveals what she has termed “The Fatal Ten” factors that enter into the equation of why officers have committed this irreversible act. Period. The shocking truth behind this devastating trend is a wake-up call to the entire law enforcement community...

The Wounded Blue with Lt. Randy Sutton – Every day, law enforcement officers literally put their lives on the line to protect and serve their communities. The toll in terms of deaths and injuries runs in the thousands. Each day throughout this nation, countless acts of valor, heroism and compassion are performed by our police. Adam Davenport and Megan Stockberger recognized the need and cofounded the National Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame...

The Wounded Blue with Lt. Randy Sutton – Dan Murphy spent 20 years with the New York City Police Department, investigating everything from robberies to terrorism. But his lifetime of service didn’t end there. He continued to investigate criminality in the private sector, but his love of policing kept drawing him back to different roles. Knowing how the safety of police officers across the country has been challenged, they have created a brand new product that can replace pepper spray...

The Wounded Blue with Lt. Randy Sutton – Through the years of engaging with America's law enforcement warriors, he’s developed tremendous insight into the emotional and mental challenges facing American law enforcement, and it has led him to the conclusion that “leadership“ is failing our police. Listen to his very frank assessment in conversation with show host Randy Sutton in this week's episode of The Wounded Blue Hour...

The Wounded Blue with Lt. Randy Sutton – In 2014, police officer Scott Brown of the Sacramento Police Department lived the nightmare that every cop fears, the murder of his partner. A three-time deported felon shot and killed Scott’s partner, Deputy Danny Oliver, during a shoot-out. Scott shot the suspect, but he escaped long enough to kill another police officer and wounded a third and also a civilian...

The Wounded Blue with Lt. Randy Sutton – The white supremacist killer targeted members of the Sikh temple to kill, and had it not been for the arrival of Lieutenant Murphy, many more would have died. The suspect ambushed Lieutenant Murphy and pumped 15 rounds into the officer, causing devastating injuries. Incredibly, Lieutenant Murphy not only survived but found a new purpose in telling his incredible story of survival...

The Wounded Blue with Lt. Randy Sutton – Dr. Gemi Bertran faced many challenges, including her own fight against trauma, both physical and psychological. Her request for knowledge led to her development of groundbreaking science. She now utilizes her research to help military and special forces, as well as law enforcement, deal with mental health challenges such as PTSD.

The Wounded Blue with Lt. Randy Sutton – Laurie White is a former member of the Royal Canadian mounted police with a powerful story to tell. She has written a book, “10–33, and Officer Down Step Back Up, “ in which she recounts her journey after losing a leg in the line of duty after being shot. She is the first member of the Royal Canadian mounted police to have lost a limb and returned to full duty...

The Wounded Blue with Lt. Randy Sutton – The retired Chief of Police and Public Safety Liason for Acadia Health is one of the most respected experts on PTS. The realities of the history and present understanding of Post Traumatic Stress is one of the most misunderstood issues facing Law Enforcement Officers and other First Responders. Joe Collins brings forth a fascinating understanding of this powerful issue.

The Wounded Blue with Lt. Randy Sutton – Law enforcement has been plagued by suicide, retirements, resignations, and the lowest level of recruitment in history. State legislatures, city governments, and the media have created an “us against them“ environment between citizens and their police. Lt. Randy Sutton takes a deep dive into the impact of policing in America...

The Wounded Blue with Lt. Randy Sutton – Paul Belli spent decades working on homicides and knows firsthand how years of exposure to violent death can affect those tasked with bringing murderers to justice. But retirement didn’t end his years of service. Now, as one of the leaders of the International Homicide Investigators Association, he helps lead the way to...

The Wounded Blue with Lt. Randy Sutton – Sergeant Joe Morgan of the Des Moines police department was a well-respected veteran police officer of many decades when he took his own life. Police suicide is in epidemic proportion in the United States, and this story told by his friend and partner, along with his wife’s emotional killing of her journey, should be...

The Wounded Blue with Lt. Randy Sutton – A misdemeanor arrest for disorderly conduct led to an official diagnosis of PTSD, but instead of allowing treatment, the police chief fired him. Sgt Matthew Hunter served the Des Moines Iowa Police Department honorably for more than 21 years, but tragedy struck when his close friend and partner, Sgt Joe Morgan, took his own life...

The Wounded Blue with Lt. Randy Sutton – Sgt Matthew Hunter served the Des Moines Iowa Police Department honorably for more than 21 years, but tragedy struck when his close friend and partner, Sgt Joe Morgan, took his own life. Seeing the effect that the suicide had on Joe’s wife and the manner in which she and the family were treated led Sgt Hunter down the dark journey of...

The Wounded Blue with Lt. Randy Sutton – Weaver worked for more than a year to create this film PTSD911, but the reality of the message he was trying to portray took on an entirely different meaning than he thought when one of the people featured in the film committed suicide after its release. Hear his impactful...

The Wounded Blue with Lt. Randy Sutton – “October Strong” is a powerful and entertaining story about the singular and collective journeys of seemingly unconnected people culminating on that fateful October night when the worst mass shooting in history took place on the Las Vegas Strip. Police Officer Allyn Goodrich is an 18-year veteran of the LVMPD who has...