The Wounded Blue
Sat | Sun 8 pm ET
The Wounded Blue Hour is the top show on everything law enforcement. Lt. Randy Sutton is the FOUNDER of The Wounded Blue. The mission is to assist Law Enforcement Officers who are injured physically and psychologically to obtain the treatment and medical/financial benefits they are entitled to when they suffer line-of-duty injuries and to provide financial assistance as needed on a temporary basis. To advocate for stronger protections under state and federal law and provide emergency funds to injured officers when circumstances dictate the need.
Randy joined America Out Loud as one of the very first shows on the network when it launched in April 2016. A 33-year Law Enforcement veteran and nationally known media commentator on Law Enforcement issues. He served ten years in the Princeton New Jersey Police Department and 23 years with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department retiring at the rank of Lieutenant. He is recognized as one of the most highly decorated officers in LVMPD history, having awards for Valor, Community Service, Exemplary Service, and multiple Lifesaving awards.
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…
The Wounded Blue with Lt. Randy Sutton – With every police career, cops see and do things that can have dramatic effects on their mental health and emotional well-being. As Scott Medlin faced the struggles of PTSD, he found himself drifting away from his wife and family. Balancing his rules began taking its toll until one day…
The Wounded Blue with Lt. Randy Sutton – Tania Owen’s life was altered forever. She recounts her journey in this emotional continuation of her interview with show host Randy Sutton. Her memories of kneeling by her husband’s body, and praying beside her child through the years of anguish and despair, leading up to her plans of suicide…