What happens when the protectors need protection? This week on Next Steps Forward, host Dr. Chris Meek sits down with Lieutenant Randy Sutton (Ret.), a 34-year law enforcement veteran, national media voice, and founder of The Wounded Blue, the only nationwide organization dedicated to helping injured and disabled law enforcement officers.
During his decades of service, Randy Sutton witnessed firsthand the physical, emotional, and financial toll of the job - especially when officers are injured in the line of duty. Out of that experience, he created The Wounded Blue, a nonprofit that provides critical support, advocacy, and peer counseling to officers and their families when they need it most.
In this powerful conversation, Sutton shares:
✔ The real challenges faced by law enforcement officers when tragedy strikes.
✔ How The Wounded Blue is changing lives - and why the need for its mission is greater than ever.
✔ His perspective on the state of policing in America today.
✔ Personal stories from a remarkable 34-year career that earned him the reputation as the “voice of American law enforcement.”
If you care about public safety, resilience, and supporting our nation’s heroes, this is a conversation you can’t afford to miss.
About Randy Sutton: Lieutenant Randy Sutton (Ret.) is a distinguished figure in the law enforcement community. With over 34 years of service, he brings a wealth of expertise to the table. Sutton founded The Wounded Blue as a means to support injured and disabled law enforcement officers. As the Chair of the Board of Directors, he leads initiatives aimed at providing assistance and resources to those who have sacrificed for the safety of others. In addition to his contributions in law enforcement, Sutton is a prolific author, and his insights have earned him appearances in movies and TV shows, solidifying his reputation as the “voice of American law enforcement.”
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