Episodes
Aug. 7, 2024
How to survive a law enforcement career by investing in yourself
The Wounded Blue with Lt. Randy Sutton – Sgt Jamie Borden (Ret) spent more than 20 years behind the badge. He is considered one of the most influential investigators of police use of force in the country. He has consulted with hundreds of police agencies and saved the careers of many police officers who found themselves arrested because of political influence...
July 10, 2024
Policing in America… How did we get here?
The Wounded Blue with Lt. Randy Sutton – The law enforcement and public safety landscape is becoming more and more dangerous for the police and those they serve. Critical information on the history of the pathway and goals of those on the radical left are explored and explained with emphasis on how important the role of the citizens of this nation is if we are to correct the course of the law enforcement crisis...
June 30, 2024
Autopsy of police suicide, one cop’s search for answers
The Wounded Blue with Lt. Randy Sutton – Elizabeth Pol has spent more than 20 years as a cop in one of the toughest cities in America. Watching the toll that it had taken on many of her comrades and friends, including suicide, has led her on a journey of delving into the answers of why policing takes many of those who serve to the darkest places. This led her to become a mental health professional with an...
June 19, 2024
Cop, Firefighter, & Marine… Travis Howze devoted his life and paid the price
The Wounded Blue with Lt. Randy Sutton – His journey was not an easy one, and the traumas of that life of service took a terrible toll. But even trauma can create light, and in this revealing interview with Randy Sutton, you will hear the unvarnished truth from a true American hero. Travis Howze shares his incredibly unique story on The Wounded Blue Hour with show host Randy Sutton...
June 7, 2024
Did Bryan Malinowski have to die?
The Wounded Blue with Lt. Randy Sutton – There was no arrest warrant, and agents were conducting an investigation into the “gun show loophole“ that allows people to sell weapons at gun shows. According to Mrs. Malinowski, Bryan thought he was the victim of a home invasion and opened fire at the shadows coming in his door. One of the agents was hit in the foot. They returned fire and killed Bryan Malinowski...
June 2, 2024
‘In search of 3 am friends’ … Journey through the darkness of post-traumatic stress
The Wounded Blue with Lt. Randy Sutton – David Berez served twenty years as a New Jersey Police Officer and, during those decades, discovered the darkness of Post Traumatic Stress. The loneliness that accompanies PTS and the feelings of isolation are often so debilitating that officers take their own lives at a startling rate. Learning to cope often comes from finding a “3 am friend” or someone you know you can count on...
May 17, 2024
Training police officers to deescalate “through strength and competence”
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...
May 9, 2024
The deadliest day in recent police history as 8 officers shot
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...
April 26, 2024
Law Enforcement’s crisis in recruitment is devastating police agencies across America
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...
April 20, 2024
Innovative technology gives the public access to information to help catch criminals
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...
April 6, 2024
Suicideologist identifies ‘The Fatal Ten’ factors of law enforcement suicide
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...
March 14, 2024
National Law Enforcement Officer Hall of Fame is launched to highlight ‘Heroes in Blue’
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...
March 7, 2024
Retired NYPD Detective creates product that can save officers’ lives
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...
Feb. 26, 2024
Law enforcement leadership fails officers injured in the line of duty
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...
Feb. 15, 2024
After police officer watches his partner shot and killed, he dedicates his life to helping other cops cope with trauma
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...
Feb. 11, 2024
Shot 15 times, Police Lieutenant miraculously survives to inspire others with his unbelievable story
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...
Jan. 27, 2024
Nutrition has a major impact on mental health for Post Traumatic Stress!
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.
Jan. 13, 2024
Royal Canadian Mounted police officer turns tragedy into triumph
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...
Dec. 20, 2023
Post Traumatic Stress, reality vs myth
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.
Dec. 14, 2023
The state of policing in America impacts you
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...
Dec. 9, 2023
The Detectives Who Investigate the Crimes Can Themselves Fall Victim
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...
Dec. 2, 2023
The Heartbreak of Police Suicide
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...
Nov. 23, 2023
Police Sgt Fired for PTSD; Iowa Court Awards 2.6 Million
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...
Nov. 18, 2023
Jury Awards More Than 2 Million To Fired Officer After PTSD Incident
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...