THE FIGHT FOR AMERICA’S SAFETY
Rescuing 911
What would happen if you dialed 9-1-1 and no one answered? This was once a hypothetical question. Now it’s a stark reality… a reality that author Lt. Randy Sutton (Ret) details in his latest book Rescuing 911: The Fight For America’s Safety.
In this podcast by the same name, we not only detail portions of the book but also discuss the current crisis in public safety and what is being done about it today. Rescuing 911 raises awareness of the national crisis in policing and promotes involvement and support of how to solve some of the problems law enforcement faces today.
About Lt. Randy Sutton (Ret.)
Randy Sutton is a 34-year law enforcement veteran and nationally known media commentator on law enforcement issues.
Over the past 10 years, he has trained thousands of police officers across the U.S. with his “Policing with Honor” workshop.
He has been featured on Fox & Friends and The One America News Network and is the “Crime and Safety” on-air personality for KTNV TV Las Vegas.
He has also appeared on hundreds of radio shows across the nation, including Patriot Radio, Malcolm Out Loud, The David Webb Show, and others.
His articles have been published in The New York Daily News, Townhall.com, The Daily Caller, PoliceOne.com, Law Officer Magazine, Police Magazine, and more.
As an actor, he was one of the most featured officers on the popular television series COPS, which led to his being cast in a role as a police officer in the Academy Award-winning film Casino with Robert De Niro and Sharon Stone. Other film and television roles followed.
Born and raised in Princeton, New Jersey, Randy graduated high school and joined the Princeton Borough Police Department at age 19, becoming one of the youngest police officers in the state.
He served the town for 10 years before joining the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, where he served for almost 24 years and retired at the rank of Lieutenant. During his service he distinguished himself as one of the most highly decorated officers in LVMPD history, having earned multiple Life-Saving awards, Exemplary Service awards, Community Service awards, and a Medal for Valor.
Recognized by President George H.W. Bush for his creation of a reading program for inner city children, he was presented with a Presidential Points of Light Award.
In his quest to help officers, he founded The Wounded Blue: The National Assistance and Support Organization for Injured and Disabled Law Enforcement Officers. Now Randy travels all over the U.S. and speaks, raising awareness and support for the nonprofit.
His book The Power of Legacy: Personal Heroes of America’s Most Inspiring People became an Amazon #1 bestseller. During his police career, Randy penned three books about his and his fellow officers’ experiences. These are True Blue: Police Stories by Those Who Have Lived Them, A Cop’s Life, and True Blue: To Protect and Serve.
What would happen if you dialed 9-1-1 and no one answered? This was once a hypothetical question. Now it’s a stark reality… a reality that author Lt. Randy Sutton (Ret) details in his latest book Rescuing 911: The Fight For America’s Safety. In this podcast by the same name, we not only detail portions of the book but also discuss the current crisis in public safety and what is being done about it today. Rescuing 911 raises awareness of the national crisis in policing and promotes involvement and support of how to solve some of the problems law enforcement faces today.
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Never Forgotten, Never Alone
May 16, 2026
Rescuing 911 Episode 008
Lt. Randy Sutton (Ret.) exposes a largely hidden crisis: injured police officers across the country are often denied proper medical care, benefits, and support. Through The Wounded Blue, he advocates for these officers, calling on the public to help ensure they are never forgotten and never alone. As we wrap up this limited-series podcast, Randy blends personal testimony and a hopeful outlook for the future of policing to bring our extended interview to a close.
Listeners are encouraged to buy a copy of Rescuing 911: The Fight for America’s Safety today. For those who want to also support The Wounded Blue: https://thewoundedblue.org/ Join the 911 Club and receive a signed copy of the book: https://web.charityengine.net/Default.aspx?tsid=32637
The show is proud to be sponsored by Police Mortgage. Police Mortgage is a full-service mortgage company dedicated to serving police officers and first responders. Founded in 2008, Police Mortgage offers a variety of mortgage products tailored to meet the needs of those who serve and protect. Police Mortgage for First Responders Who Are Second To None. To learn more about the sponsor of this podcast, go to https://policemortgage.com/
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Make America Safe Again
May 15, 2026
Rescuing 911 Episode 007
Lt. Randy Sutton (Ret.) explains that the best way to “Make America Safe Again” is for everyday citizens to become active participants in shaping public policy, supporting law enforcement, and reclaiming local government. This includes learning about candidates who influence public safety, voting consistently, running for local positions such as school boards and committees, and getting involved in community governance.
Listeners are encouraged to buy a copy of Rescuing 911: The Fight for America’s Safety today. For those who want to also support The Wounded Blue: https://thewoundedblue.org/ Join the 911 Club and receive a signed copy of the book: https://web.charityengine.net/Default.aspx?tsid=32637
The show is proud to be sponsored by Police Mortgage. Police Mortgage is a full-service mortgage company dedicated to serving police officers and first responders. Founded in 2008, Police Mortgage offers a variety of mortgage products tailored to meet the needs of those who serve and protect. Police Mortgage for First Responders Who Are Second To None. To learn more about the sponsor of this podcast, go to https://policemortgage.com/
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The Hero Has to Believe in the Quest
May 14, 2026
Rescuing 911 Episode 006
Lt. Randy Sutton (Ret.) emphasizes the need for a renewed belief in the mission of law enforcement. Officers are heroes on a “quest” to hunt evil. It’s imperative that police officers continue to embrace that quest. It’s also time for increased public awareness and institutional action to ensure that the law enforcement remains strong and responsive.
Listeners are encouraged to buy a copy of Rescuing 911: The Fight for America’s Safety today. For those who want to also support The Wounded Blue: https://thewoundedblue.org/ Join the 911 Club and receive a signed copy of the book: https://web.charityengine.net/Default.aspx?tsid=32637
The show is proud to be sponsored by Police Mortgage. Police Mortgage is a full-service mortgage company dedicated to serving police officers and first responders. Founded in 2008, Police Mortgage offers a variety of mortgage products tailored to meet the needs of those who serve and protect. Police Mortgage for First Responders Who Are Second To None. To learn more about the sponsor of this podcast, go to https://policemortgage.com/
For licensing information, go to: www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org
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Policing With Honor
May 13, 2026
Rescuing 911 Episode 005
Lt. Randy Sutton (Ret.) talks about one of the first articles he wrote. It was titled “Policing With Honor” and became one of his signature presentations for law enforcement. He also warns us to watch out for “trojan horses” in our cities.
Listeners are encouraged to buy a copy of Rescuing 911: The Fight for America’s Safety today. For those who want to also support The Wounded Blue: https://thewoundedblue.org/ Join the 911 Club and receive a signed copy of the book: https://web.charityengine.net/Default.aspx?tsid=32637
The show is proud to be sponsored by Police Mortgage. Police Mortgage is a full-service mortgage company dedicated to serving police officers and first responders. Founded in 2008, Police Mortgage offers a variety of mortgage products tailored to meet the needs of those who serve and protect. Police Mortgage for First Responders Who Are Second To None. To learn more about the sponsor of this podcast, go to https://policemortgage.com/
For licensing information, go to: www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org
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The Critical Role of the FTO
May 12, 2026
Rescuing 911 Episode 003
In an off-the-cuff question during our interview with Lt. Randy Sutton (Ret.), we stumbled upon one of his favorite topics: the importance of the Field Training Officer and how the role makes a critical difference in the quality of new police officers. Tune in for this extra that you won’t find in the book Rescuing 911: The Fight for America’s Safety.
Randy also digs into the absurdity of the phrase “Defund the Police.” Even though it isn’t being said as much the action is still happening.
Listeners are encouraged to buy a copy of Rescuing 911: The Fight for America’s Safety today. For those who want to also support The Wounded Blue: https://thewoundedblue.org/ Join the 911 Club and receive a signed copy of the book: https://web.charityengine.net/Default.aspx?tsid=32637
The show is proud to be sponsored by Police Mortgage. Police Mortgage is a full-service mortgage company dedicated to serving police officers and first responders. Founded in 2008, Police Mortgage offers a variety of mortgage products tailored to meet the needs of those who serve and protect. Police Mortgage for First Responders Who Are Second To None. To learn more about the sponsor of this podcast, go to https://policemortgage.com/
For licensing information, go to: www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org
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The Sinister Role of Politics and the Media
May 11, 2026
Rescuing 911 Episode 004
Lt. Randy Sutton (Ret.) details the media shift and trust erosion we have experienced in the United States. Segments of the media have become agenda-driven and less credible, especially in coverage of policing. “Hands up, don’t shoot” is just one example of misinformation that reshaped how the public views police.
The “Ferguson Effect” created a pullback in policing. Law enforcement in some regions have become more reluctant to be proactive due to the fear of mistakes or controversial encounters destroying careers.
Listeners are encouraged to buy a copy of Rescuing 911: The Fight for America’s Safety today. For those who want to also support The Wounded Blue: https://thewoundedblue.org/ Join the 911 Club and receive a signed copy of the book: https://web.charityengine.net/Default.aspx?tsid=32637
The show is proud to be sponsored by Police Mortgage. Police Mortgage is a full-service mortgage company dedicated to serving police officers and first responders. Founded in 2008, Police Mortgage offers a variety of mortgage products tailored to meet the needs of those who serve and protect. Police Mortgage for First Responders Who Are Second To None. To learn more about the sponsor of this podcast, go to https://policemortgage.com/
For licensing information, go to: www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org
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The War on Cops
May 10, 2026
Rescuing 911 Episode 002
Lt. Randy Sutton (Ret.) explains that the War on Cops is more than violence against officers. It's ideological, political, and internal and leaves police feeling undermined by their own administrations and political leadership. Even due process for officers has been eroded—leading to firings and life-altering consequences even before investigations conclude.
Listeners are encouraged to buy a copy of Rescuing 911: The Fight for America’s Safety today. For those who want to also support The Wounded Blue: https://thewoundedblue.org/ Join the 911 Club and receive a signed copy of the book: https://web.charityengine.net/Default.aspx?tsid=32637
The show is proud to be sponsored by Police Mortgage. Police Mortgage is a full-service mortgage company dedicated to serving police officers and first responders. Founded in 2008, Police Mortgage offers a variety of mortgage products tailored to meet the needs of those who serve and protect. Police Mortgage for First Responders Who Are Second To None. To learn more about the sponsor of this podcast, go to https://policemortgage.com/
For licensing information, go to: www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org
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Where This Road Leads
May 04, 2026
Rescuing 911 Episode 001
Lt. Randy Sutton (Ret.) elaborates on the public-safety crisis he describes in his book, Rescuing 911: The Fight for America’s Safety. Randy details the retention and recruitment problems law enforcement has in some US cities. Recovery may take an entire generation. Randy also shares his career background, a disabling stroke, and how that experience led him to found the Wounded Blue to support injured and disabled officers.
Listeners are encouraged to buy a copy of Rescuing 911: The Fight for America’s Safety today. For those who want to also support The Wounded Blue: https://thewoundedblue.org/ Join the 911 Club and receive a signed copy of the book: https://web.charityengine.net/Default.aspx?tsid=32637
The show is proud to be sponsored by Police Mortgage. Police Mortgage is a full-service mortgage company dedicated to serving police officers and first responders. Founded in 2008, Police Mortgage offers a variety of mortgage products tailored to meet the needs of those who serve and protect. Police Mortgage for First Responders Who Are Second To None. To learn more about the sponsor of this podcast, go to https://policemortgage.com/
For licensing information, go to: www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org
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Rescuing 911: The Fight for America's Safety
April 20, 2026
What would happen if you dialed 9-1-1 and no one answered? This was once a hypothetical question. Now it’s a stark reality… a reality that author Lt. Randy Sutton (Ret) details in his latest book Rescuing 911: The Fight for America’s Safety.
In the podcast by the same name, we not only detail portions of the book but also discuss the current crisis in public safety and what is being done about it today. Rescuing 911 raises awareness of the national crisis in policing and promotes involvement and support on how to solve some of the problems law enforcement faces today.
The podcast is coming soon to the National Police Podcast Network and you can buy a copy of Rescuing 911: The Fight for America’s Safety today. For those who want to also support The Wounded Blue: https://thewoundedblue.org/ Join the 911 Club and receive a signed copy of the book: https://web.charityengine.net/Default.aspx?tsid=32637
The show is proud to be sponsored by Police Mortgage. Police Mortgage is a full-service mortgage company dedicated to serving police officers and first responders. Founded in 2008, Police Mortgage offers a variety of mortgage products tailored to meet the needs of those who serve and protect. Police Mortgage for First Responders Who Are Second To None. To learn more about the sponsor of this podcast, go to https://policemortgage.com/
For licensing information, go to: www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org
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