Rescuing 911

Rescuing 911 Episode 008 Lt. Randy Sutton (Ret.) exposes a largely hidden crisis: injured police officers across the country are often denied proper medical care, benefits, and support. Through The Wounded Blue, he advocates for these officers, calling on the public to help ensure they are never forgotten and never alone. As we wrap up this limited-series podcast, Randy blends personal testimony a...

Rescuing 911 Episode 007 Lt. Randy Sutton (Ret.) explains that the best way to “Make America Safe Again” is for everyday citizens to become active participants in shaping public policy, supporting law enforcement, and reclaiming local government. This includes learning about candidates who influence public safety, voting consistently, running for local positions such as school boards and committee...

Rescuing 911 Episode 006 Lt. Randy Sutton (Ret.) emphasizes the need for a renewed belief in the mission of law enforcement. Officers are heroes on a “quest” to hunt evil. It’s imperative that police officers continue to embrace that quest. It’s also time for increased public awareness and institutional action to ensure that the law enforcement remains strong and responsive. Listeners are encourag...

Rescuing 911 Episode 005 Lt. Randy Sutton (Ret.) talks about one of the first articles he wrote. It was titled “Policing With Honor” and became one of his signature presentations for law enforcement. He also warns us to watch out for “trojan horses” in our cities. Listeners are encouraged to buy a copy of Rescuing 911: The Fight for America’s Safety today. For those who want to also support The Wo...

Rescuing 911 Episode 003 In an off-the-cuff question during our interview with Lt. Randy Sutton (Ret.), we stumbled upon one of his favorite topics: the importance of the Field Training Officer and how the role makes a critical difference in the quality of new police officers. Tune in for this extra that you won’t find in the book Rescuing 911: The Fight for America’s Safety. Randy also digs into...

Rescuing 911 Episode 004 Lt. Randy Sutton (Ret.) details the media shift and trust erosion we have experienced in the United States. Segments of the media have become agenda-driven and less credible, especially in coverage of policing. “Hands up, don’t shoot” is just one example of misinformation that reshaped how the public views police. The “Ferguson Effect” created a pullback in policing. Law e...

Rescuing 911 Episode 002 Lt. Randy Sutton (Ret.) explains that the War on Cops is more than violence against officers. It's ideological, political, and internal and leaves police feeling undermined by their own administrations and political leadership. Even due process for officers has been eroded—leading to firings and life-altering consequences even before investigations conclude. Listeners are...

Rescuing 911 Episode 001 Lt. Randy Sutton (Ret.) elaborates on the public-safety crisis he describes in his book, Rescuing 911: The Fight for America’s Safety. Randy details the retention and recruitment problems law enforcement has in some US cities. Recovery may take an entire generation. Randy also shares his career background, a disabling stroke, and how that experience led him to found the Wo...

What would happen if you dialed 9-1-1 and no one answered? This was once a hypothetical question. Now it’s a stark reality… a reality that author Lt. Randy Sutton (Ret) details in his latest book Rescuing 911: The Fight for America’s Safety. In the podcast by the same name, we not only detail portions of the book but also discuss the current crisis in public safety and what is being done about it...