Michael Mercer, CEO/Founder of F3Defenes introduces his podcast. He talks about his journey of being a police officer from the age of 20 and through the next 35 years of of his life. Michael talks about the Traumatic Brain Injury he suffered while investigating a crime and the years of depression, alcoholism, isolation, and suicidal thoughts that took over his life in the years following the injury. Michael talks to Randy Sutton the Founder of The Wounded Blue. His organization is dedicated to police officers who have been injured in the line of duty. Randy joined the Princeton Borough Police department becoming one of the youngest Police Officers in the state. He served the town for ten years before joining the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department where he served for almost 24 years, retiring at the rank of Lieutenant. During his service he distinguished himself as one of the highest decorated officers in department history having earned multiple Lifesaving awards, Exemplary Service awards, Community service and a Medal for Valor. He was also awarded a Presidential Point of Light Award by President George Bush for his creation of a reading program for inner city children. www.F3Defense.com
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