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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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/
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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
Police Mortgage NMLS #268815
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
Police Mortgage NMLS #268815