Episode 20 focuses on the relentless courage of retired police Sgt. Michael Sugrue to overcome trauma after being forced to use deadly force against a violent armed subject threatening his life and lives of residents and fellow responding officers. Michael details his close-quarters-combat encounter, emotions and impact of trauma on his personal and professional life following this on-duty deadly encounter. For the benefit of those suffering, Micheal bravely shares his journey recovery. What law enforcement, military personnel and most 1st Responder professionals encounter year after year throughout their careers without doubt impacts their mental health. Perhaps none more than what occurs with police involved shooting when an officer’s life is in jeopardy. "Frontline Trauma" sets in, demanding that relentless courage kick in long after the incident life threatening incident subsided. “Silent Struggle Hosted by Military and Police Veterans” are very proud to have aired Episode 20 with Retired Police Sergeant Michael Sugrue co-author of best-selling book “Relentless Courage.” Michael Sugrue has a very riveting and compelling story about how his life went on a tumultuous journey when he had to employ deadly force in the performance of his duties. His explanation of the incidents leading up to this fateful evening will have you spellbound. Sadly, however, this was just the start of what would take him through a maze of mental health issues that culminated with thoughts of taking his own life. Sugrue's many years with the United States Air Force as a captain, and his time as an officer, recently promoted to sergeant with the Walnut Creek Police Department could not prepare him for what was in store following the incident when he had to protect himself from great harm or even death. Sugrue’s fortitude to get his life back on track despite years of court proceedings (criminal and civil) and what he calls a betrayal from his very own police department, is applause worthy. He won the battle against frontline trauma.

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Honorable Katherine Fernandez-Rundle, the elected State Attorney for Florida's largest prosecutor's office, discusses the impact of stress and mental health on her office, lawyers and criminal defendants. With a continuing concern regarding stress and mental health and its effect on so many, Honorable Katherine Fernandez-Rundle provides Robert Asencio and David Magnusson of “Silent Struggle Hosted by Military and Police Veterans” a rare insider's view of the Miami-Dade County's State Attorney's Office - the 11th Circuit Court is considered the 4th to 5th largest prosecutor's office in the U.S. Episode 19 is broken down into two components. The first being, the various diversion programs and specialized courts that tackle the very issue of mental illness and non-violent misdemeanor offenders, such as mental health court, drug court, and veteran’s treatment court. - These programs fall under the purview of what is known as the “Smart Justice Approach” with a focus on treating people as individuals. The second part to the mental health aspect was a discussion on how mental health affects the assistant state attorneys as individuals. Discussion was aimed at the stress these professionals are going through daily coupled with staffing shortages that occur due to better financial opportunities outside of the State Attorney's Office. Recent psychological studies on lawyer well-being are discussed as well. In the end, the fine work the Assistant State Attorneys, Assistant Public Defenders, and Law Enforcement community undertake regarding mental health and protecting those afflicted by it, is beyond admirable. But it is worth noting that they too look to fight the stigma and find strength in protecting themselves as well. It is a consistent battle. Other episodes that tie it all together are as follows: These are introductory segments introducing the viewer to what will come on that given episode. You will find it most interesting. https://youtu.be/1Bzfp39LpiM?si=hqqv0...https://youtu.be/QoN52Neqkn4?si=j2v-d... Please SUBSCRIBE and SHARE to help us grow our Channel and audience Find Robert Asencio and David Magnusson on social media: @RepAsencio on fb, IG, X, LinkedIn @Magnusson32 on X

New Florida Atlantic University (FAU) Poll Delves Into Florida Voters’ Opinions. FAU Associate Dean Kevin M. Wagner, PhD details the findings of his University's public opinion poll of the 2024 Election and its impact on mental health of voters.

Dr. Wagner is the Associate Dean For Research And Creative Activities of the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Lettersat FAU.

Poll can be viewed at: https://www.fau.edu/artsandletters/fau-polcom-lab/

Hosts: Robert Asencio is a former Florida State Representative, retired Police Captain and Military Veteran with over 36 years of public service experience. David Magnusson is a retired Police Chief and Military Historian with over 40 years of public service experience. Recorded at the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Miami's Community News.

Florida 11th Circuit Court District Public Defender Honorable Carlos J. Martinez discusses the impact of mental illness and stress of the job on his attorneys and staff. In the quest for healthy living of public defenders and support personnel, Martinez shares methods implemented to increase work life balance and improved client services.

Hosts: Robert Asencio is a former Florida State Representative, retired Police Captain and Military Veteran with over 36 years of public service experience. David Magnusson is a retired Police Chief and Military Historian with over 40 years of public service experience.

Recorded at the ⁠⁠⁠Miami's Community News⁠⁠ studio.

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Forensic Psychologist Dr. Shari Schwartz discusses schizophrenia and the havoc it can wreak on those afflicted by it. More precisely, the case surrounding Matthew Guzman, who in 2010 murdered two people during two separate incidents when, due to his schizophrenia, he believed both men were trying to hurt him.

Hosts: Robert Asencio is a former Florida State Representative, retired Police Captain and Military Veteran with over 36 years of public service experience. David Magnusson is a retired Police Chief and Military Historian with over 40 years of public service experience. Recorded at the ⁠⁠⁠Miami's Community News⁠⁠ studio. Copyright 2023, Silent Struggle - Robert Asencio. All Rights Reserved.

Host of the Manny Munoz Show shares his views on the consequences of the "cable news network wars" that led to today's opinion news business model, often straying from reporting the truth and its impact on mental health in the US.

Manny Munoz is a South Florida and IHeart Radio personality. In addiction to IHeart Radio, Manny's show aires daily on WIOD 610 AM Radio from 10:00 AM to Noon.

Hosts: Robert Asencio is a former Florida State Representative, retired Police Captain and Military Veteran with over 36 years of public service experience. David Magnusson is a retired Police Chief and Military Historian with over 40 years of public service experience. Recorded at the ⁠⁠Miami's Community News⁠ studio. Copyright 2023, Silent Struggle - Robert Asencio. All Rights Reserved.

Retired NBC 6 Miami News Reporter and US Air Force Gulf War Fighter Pilot, Lieutenant Colonel Willard Shepard shares his experiences with mental illness and Silent Struggle(s) many 1st Responders, military veterans and community members face. - In 2013, Willard saved the life of a Vietnam Veteran in crisis threatening suicide during an armed stand-off with police.

Hosts: Robert Asencio is a former Florida State Representative, retired Police Captain and Military Veteran with over 36 years of public service experience. David Magnusson is a retired Police Chief and Military Historian with over 40 years of public service experience. Recorded at the ⁠Miami's Community News studio. Copyright 2023, Silent Struggle - Robert Asencio. All Rights Reserved.

Where do you go when you fear that seeking help for mental illness may be detrimental to your life, your professional life or public exposure to the public may hurt you? Forensic Psychologist Dr. Shari Schwartz discusses this real life dilemma holding many back from seeking the help they need. Conversation also examines available resources for those with this valid concern(s) and need for volunteers to meet this growing phenomena.

Hosts: Robert Asencio is a former Florida State Representative, retired Police Captain and Military Veteran with over 36 years

of public service experience.

David Magnusson is a retired Police Chief and Military Historian with over 40 years of public service experience.

Recorded at the Miami's Community News studio.

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