• 40 Years: Past, Present, and Future of C.O.P.S. with Todd Piro
    May 16 2024

    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.

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    41 mins
  • National Police Week 2024
    Apr 19 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!

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    28 mins
  • Healing with Help - Dr. Kathy Thomas
    Feb 1 2024

    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.

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    37 mins
  • From Kids Camp to Forever - The Woodrells
    Feb 1 2024

    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.

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    17 mins
  • Talking About The C.O.P.S. Wellness Conference with Scott Medlin
    Sep 12 2023

    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

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    18 mins
  • How Does Health & Wellness Trainings Make A Difference?
    Jul 24 2023

    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.

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    31 mins
  • Our Blue Family
    May 31 2023

    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.

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    23 mins
  • National Police Week 2023
    Apr 17 2023

    In this episode, Sara Slone, C.O.P.S.' Communications Director, and Dianne Bernhard, C.O.P.S.' Executive Director, have a conversation about National Police Week. They talk about highlights and the important events of National Police Week, how the week comes together, and tips for getting the most out of your time at National Police Week.

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    28 mins