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.

Recoded at Miami's Community News studio.

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