Heroes Behind the Badge

The Police Unity Tour began with just 18 riders in 1997. Today, it's grown to over 2,000 officers biking 300 miles to honor fallen law enforcement heroes, raising more than $40 million for the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. In this powerful episode, founder and retired Police Chief Pat Montuore shares the inspiring story behind this remarkable movement. From its humble beginnings...

Law enforcement careers demand sacrifice that extends far beyond a single moment of heroism. In this compelling conclusion to our interview with Tim McCarthy, the Secret Service agent who took a bullet for President Reagan, we explore his remarkable 50-year career spanning federal protection and local policing. After recovering from his near-fatal shooting, McCarthy served 22 years with the Secret...

When bullets rang out at the Washington Hilton on March 30, 1981, Secret Service Agent Tim McCarthy made the split-second decision that defines the ultimate sacrifice in law enforcement – turning his body into a shield for President Reagan during an assassination attempt. In this powerful Heroes Behind the Badge interview, McCarthy recounts his 50-year law enforcement career, including the moment...

The Harold Vitale Legacy (Part 2) In this moving conclusion to the Harold Vitale story, the Heroes Behind the Badge team explores how one family transformed unimaginable grief into an extraordinary legacy of service and remembrance that has spanned nearly four decades. Les Vitale shares the profound impact of the family's first visit to National Police Week in Washington DC—how the overwhelming su...

Heroes Behind the Badge: The Harold Vitale Story (Part 1) In this powerful first installment, the Heroes Behind the Badge team speaks with Les Vitale about his brother Harold, a decorated police officer whose life was tragically cut short during a routine traffic stop in 1985. Les shares the meaning behind "Vitale Pride" - the family code of honor that Harold lived by - and recounts in vivid detai...

When evil hunts, heroes respond. Wildlife Officer Mike Neal's split-second decision to ram his truck into cop-killers from the Sovereign Citizen Movement saved lives and ended a deadly rampage in West Memphis, Arkansas. On May 20, 2010, after two officers were brutally murdered during a traffic stop, Neal joined the manhunt and confronted the killers in a Walmart parking lot. Despite being outgunn...

We confront the hidden epidemic of police suicide with retired officer David Berez. After 34 years in emergency services with the East Windsor Police Department, David courageously shares how he nearly became another statistic—sitting in his patrol car with his service weapon, prevented from taking his life only by one timely call Police officers are 54% more likely than civilians to die by suicid...

In this powerful episode of Heroes Behind the Badge, we share the extraordinary story of Jimmy Kuzak, a former police officer whose life changed forever when he was shot five times during a routine call. Despite being paralyzed from the waist down, Jimmy's incredible journey from trauma to triumph as a competitive shooter and advocate for law enforcement will inspire and move you. Key Takeaways: C...

🎧 THE JANUARY 6TH REVELATIONS: FINAL CHAPTER "I had gone from 25 years as a decorated and widely respected leader... and in one day I suddenly became publicly humiliated." In this explosive conclusion to our groundbreaking three-part series, former U.S. Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund delivers his most personal interview yet. For the first time since his Congressional exoneration, Chief Sund rev...

Former U.S. Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund provides an unprecedented insider account of January 6th's security response. In this riveting episode, Chief Sund reveals the critical decisions, bureaucratic hurdles, and shocking details of how his officers defended Congress against overwhelming odds. Key Takeaways: 273 Capitol Police officers faced an estimated 30,000 protesters The National Guard's...

In part 1 of this gripping series of Heroes Behind the Badge, former U.S. Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund shares his firsthand account of the January 6th Capitol riot and the intelligence failures that preceded it. Chief Sund, author of "Courage Under Fire," provides an unprecedented look into the political pressures, institutional barriers, and operational challenges that shaped one of the most...

In this special preview episode of Heroes Behind the Badge, we introduce a groundbreaking three-part series featuring former U.S. Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund's first interview since his congressional exoneration. Chief Sund reveals shocking details about the events of January 6th, 2021, including: The overwhelming odds his officers faced - 30,000 protesters against just 273 officers Critical...