Lessons Written in Blood: Matt Garcia on Officer Wellness and Survival | Police Week 2025
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Lessons Written in Blood: Matt Garcia on Officer Wellness and Survival | Police Week 2025
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Matt Garcia, a retired Connecticut State Police Lieutenant and now Deputy Director of Officer Safety and Wellness at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, joins Brad and Max for an unfiltered conversation about the real struggles behind the badge.
Matt opens up about the early traumas that shaped his career, how unchecked burnout nearly cost him everything, and why building strong peer support systems is no longer optional. From high-speed mistakes on midnight shifts to teaching the next generation of officers how to stay alive, Matt’s story is a reminder that resilience is not automatic; it is earned.
The discussion also pulls back the curtain on the mission of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, the reality behind preventable line-of-duty deaths, and why honoring fallen officers means changing how we care for the living.
If you are in law enforcement, married to someone who is, or want to understand the human cost of the job, this conversation is a must-listen.