Do Blue Wives Matter, What Are They?

Do Blue Wives Matter, What Are They? A Look Inside Police Support in a Special Episode of the Law Enforcement Talk Podcast now streaming on their website, also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and most major podcast platforms, listeners are introduced to a perspective rarely heard in mainstream news or social media: the voice of a police spouse. The episode features retired Police Captain Rob Sweaza and his wife Kristen Sweaza, two people whose shared experiences ultimately led to the creation of their nonprofit support group, Blue Wives Matter. Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast social media like their Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn , Medium and other social media platforms.

A Rare Two-Person Perspective

“He saw the things most people never have to witness,” Kristen says during the interview. “But families see it too, just from a different angle.” Look for supporting articles about this and much more from Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast in platforms like Medium , Blogspot and Linkedin .

Rob adds, “Police spouses carry a weight that many don’t see. I couldn’t have made it through my career without Kristen.”

The Sweazas appear together in this unusually intimate two-person interview to shed light on one of the most overlooked segments of the law enforcement family: the spouses who stand behind the badge. Do Blue Wives Matter, What Are They? Special Episode.

Why They Founded Blue Wives Matter

After enduring multiple traumatic line-of-duty deaths throughout Rob’s police career, the couple repeatedly found themselves helping grieving families in the immediate aftermath. Again and again, they saw the same emotional and practical needs, needs that weren’t consistently being met. Available for free on their website and streaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube and other podcast platforms.

“We looked at each other one night and just said, ‘Something has to change,’” Rob recalls.

That moment became the spark for Blue Wives Matter.

So what is Blue Wives Matter? And what are they all about?

According to Kristen, “It’s not political. It’s about people. It’s about support. It’s about making sure no spouse or family goes through this alone.” Do Blue Wives Matter, What Are They? Special Episode. The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast episode is available for free on their website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify and most major podcast platforms.

Rob adds, “The mission is simple: stand by the families who stand by law enforcement.”

Their organization focuses on emotional support, community connection, and helping spouses and families navigate the overwhelming days and months that follow a tragedy.

The Reality Behind the Statistics

The episode also highlightsa topic with sobering data from the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund and the FBI:

107 officers died in the line of duty in 2024.

52 officers were killed in firearms-related incidents, a 13% increase from 2023.

43 officers died in traffic-related incidents, including 29 vehicle crashes.

Many deaths occurred during investigative activities, unprovoked attacks, ambushes, disturbance calls, and traffic stops.

Since 1776, America has seen more than 27,000 known line-of-duty deaths. The names of over 24,000 officers are currently inscribed at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C. Do Blue Wives Matter, What Are They? Special Episode. The full podcast episode is streaming now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and across Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Honoring the Fallen and Their Families

Each year, as part of National Police Week, the nation comes together to honor fallen officers and support the families left behind. Events include:

The May 13 Candlelight Vigil

Peace Officers Memorial Day on May 15

The C.O.P.S. National Survivors Conference

The FOP National Peace Officers Memorial Service a