Concerns of Police Survivors: The Podcast

Concerns of Police Survivors
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Hundreds of officers die in the line of duty each year, this podcast talks about surviving the death of a loved one, grief, wellness, and rebuilding shattered lives through peer support and community.

  1. 07/18/2024

    Warming up to C.O.P.S. with Keira Knox

    We sit down with Surviving Spouse Keira Knox to discuss life changes and how she and her family found Concerns of Police Survivors, and how events like Kids Camp changed their lives. Support the show For questions, call 573-346-4911 or visit our website at concernsofpolicesurvivors.org.

    19 min

  2. 05/16/2024

    40 Years: Past, Present, and Future of C.O.P.S. with Todd Piro

    For C.O.P.S. 40th anniversary, we bring together some of voices who have guided C.O.P.S. through the past, into the present and into the future. Join us as Todd Piro from Fox & Friends First interviews C.O.P.S. Co-founder Suzie Sawyer, first National President Lynn Bolton-Bebeau, National President Connie Moyer, and Executive Director Dianne Bernhard about how Concerns of Police Survivors was formed, grew into the organization we know and love today, and where it may go in the next 40 years. Support the show For questions, call 573-346-4911 or visit our website at concernsofpolicesurvivors.org.

    41 min

  3. 04/19/2024

    National Police Week 2024

    C.O.P.S. Executive Director Dianne Bernhard and Communications Director Sara Slone have a conversation about what happens at National Police Week. From before you go, to stepping foot off the plane, this is a quick listen for you to have a better idea of how the week's events will flow and what you need to know! Support the show For questions, call 573-346-4911 or visit our website at concernsofpolicesurvivors.org.

    28 min

  4. 02/01/2024

    From Kids Camp to Forever - The Woodrells

    We speak with Wyatt and Gabby Woodrell about growing up with C.O.P.S., attending Kids Camp, the importance of other surviving children, Riding with Law Enforcement United, and returning to Kids Camp as mentors. Support the show For questions, call 573-346-4911 or visit our website at concernsofpolicesurvivors.org.

    17 min

  5. 02/01/2024

    Healing with Help - Dr. Kathy Thomas

    Dr. Kathy Thomas has been helping survivors for more than 20 years. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Thomas about how and when different types of survivors may feel grief, get some tips on how to help family members who may be struggling, and how to deal with the unique rollercoaster of feelings that can happen during your grief journey. Support the show For questions, call 573-346-4911 or visit our website at concernsofpolicesurvivors.org.

    37 min

  6. 09/12/2023

    Talking About The C.O.P.S. Wellness Conference with Scott Medlin

    In this episode, we talk with 2022 National Conference on Law Enforcement Wellness & Trauma Keynote Speaker and 15 year veteran of law enforcement Scott Medlin. Scott took the most of his time at the C.O.P.S. Wellness Conference by attending classes, meeting with exhibitors, networking and more. Scott tells us what it's like to attend the C.O.P.S. Wellness Conference and what a conference like this one would have done for his life and career if he'd had a chance to attend earlier. Learn more and register for the National Conference on Law Enforcement Wellness & Trauma at www.concernsofpolicesurvivors.org/national-conference Learn more about Scott Medlin and The 10 Code Mindset at thescottmedlin.com Support the show For questions, call 573-346-4911 or visit our website at concernsofpolicesurvivors.org.

    18 min

  7. 07/24/2023

    How Does Health & Wellness Trainings Make A Difference?

    C.O.P.S. Multimedia Manger, Blake Haynes, sits down with Master Sergeant John Blumenthal of the Oklahoma City Police Department to discuss how health and wellness training makes a difference within the everyday life of an officer.  Support the show For questions, call 573-346-4911 or visit our website at concernsofpolicesurvivors.org.

    31 min

  8. 05/31/2023

    Our Blue Family

    On this episode of the C.O.P.S. Podcast, C.O.P.S. Multimedia Specialist, Blake Haynes talks with Cherese Hillman, the Surviving Spouse of Corporal Avery Hillman, EOW 10/31/2020.  Cherese speaks about her families grief journey and meeting their blue family.  Support the show For questions, call 573-346-4911 or visit our website at concernsofpolicesurvivors.org.

    23 min
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Hundreds of officers die in the line of duty each year, this podcast talks about surviving the death of a loved one, grief, wellness, and rebuilding shattered lives through peer support and community.

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