WYE Bonus Episode: Mike the Cop and Call 4 Backup

Suicide is killing first responders at an alarming (and disproportionate) rate.

In this week’s episode, we are going back into the archives to remind you of the great work our friends at Humanizing the Badge are doing in partnership with Mike the Cop: Call 4 Backup.

Mike the Cop, if that is his real name (bald one in photo provided), made a name for himself online with hilarious Vines, the 8-second mini movies depicting the unpredictable and hilarious things police officers often deal with on the job.  He is also a champion of a number of Police Supportive groups, foundations, organizations, and a frequent trouble maker on his podcast Off the Cuff.  Be sure to follow Mike on Facebook, subscribe to his podcast, and support his efforts to Humanize the Badge.

Mike has been vocal on many topics in the Law Enforcement community and brings his views to our show to talk about officer suicide prevention and how officers who feel overwhelmed can reach out for help.

HM and MC challenge Mike on the struggle of online anonymity, how to handle the boss when they find out you’re online, and what it takes to put together viral videos that are seen by nearly 600,000 Facebook followers.

Topics in this show include:

• How Humanizing the Badge came to be
• Where First Responders can reach out for help if they are considering suicide
• Clues and strategies for first responders to recognize others in crisis

Special Offer (Still available)

As you heard on the show, both HM and MC are offering FREE ebooks!

If You Got Stopped…You Deserved It: Soul Crushing Tales Motorcop’s favorite memories from the early days of his blog, Motorcopblog.com, and the shenanigans that take place when a cop on a bike gets frustrated by, well, the general public.

You Make the Call Happy Medic’s collection of scenarios, questions and situations perfect for a day drill at the Firehouse or preparing for a promotional exam.  Collected from his 20+ years as well as stories from around the world, You Make the Call will help you sharpen your skills! Simply enter your email in the form below and both books will be whisked away forthwith to your email!