Black and Blue Lives

Steppe and I talk with current police officer and community advocate Shannon Finis about #Health and #Wellness #Buffalo Shooting #OfficerMorale #Leadership in the community and #police departmentMuch More!!!

Guest: Mr. Kareem Puranda, a LCMHC, LCAS, TFCBT and  former LEONOW Author of Best Seller "Breaking The Code of Silence"Owner of Self-Talk Counseling and Consulting PLLC#MentalHealthAwareness #PTSD #depression #bipolar #ThinBlueLine #BlueLivesMatter 

BREAKING NEWSJonathan Steppe and I are BackForThe Black and Blue Lives Podcast Season 2!!!We discuss our hiatus between the end of season 1 and 2.Why are we wearing backwards police traffic vestOfficer MoraleLeadership and EGO#MentalHealthMatters #Community #CriminalJustice #BlackAndBlueLives #DrippyNet #Police #BlueLivesMatter 

We're Back#BlackAndBlueLives ShowTopics: The perception and relationships between cops and the community prior to 9-11 and after.Will it get better? Does It Matter?Tune in Tonight Live Tonight @ 8pm#mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #ptsd #bipolar #bluelivesmatter #blm #community    

Do Cops have a quota?Why do cops have their hands on their Gun?How to report bad cops?You got questions? Well we may have answers. Bring your questions and we will bring our honest answers!!#AskACop#BlackAndBlueLives #thinblueline #BLM #cops #realtalk*Also I have a special announcement personally can't wait to share it with you all

Deescalation is not NEW!!! It is just another way to bend the knee and pacify and divide the community and police further!!!We will discuss WHY!!

Steppe decided to leave me and go to Florida. So we gonna check in on him and talk about the importance of self care for mental health!!!

Next #BlackAndBlueLives Episode@steppe2223 and I did not have to grow up together. Have the same political or religious views. But what we did and do have is the respect for one another.That word “respect” is becoming less and less meaningful.Join us as we talk about “Respect” and how it impacts everything from Mental Health to Policing the community.

We are still seeing videos of Police not breaking laws or protocols but showing bad perception and inability to adapt with the times.Gonna talk about it and the pros and cons of the new style of policing

“Why would anybody wanna be a police officer?”The question should be “why would anybody NOT want to be a police officer.Gonna discuss what it took to become a police officer and what it's gonna take to be one now and remain one!!Lots of Fun Stories and Truth Telling!!

Have you ever had somebody ask you for help and the proceed to tell you "how wrong" you are? Cops understand. Doctors understand. Lawyers and Even dispatchers!Today we talk about Monday Morning Quarterbacking and how frustrating it can become!!

Have you ever wondered why police are not “doing their jobs” well before they can do their jobs. They get marching orders. Training. Etc.Our Former Dept has decided to hire Chick Fil-A to help with customer service between police and the community.So remember this when the next domestic or terrible call and the police are treating hardened criminals like they just ordered a #1 with no pickles!!!

June is #PTSDAwarenessMonth and Me and @steppe2223 are gonna discuss our near death incidents during our Law Enforcement and Military careers and how we cope with our #PTSD.How #PTSD trauma comes in many forms and signs.When did we know we needed help if at all?Much More!!Please don't miss it.If you have a family member or loved one struggling with mental health issues. Make sure you join us and we can start the healing process together.

You've either said it about COPS. Or you've heard it about COPS- Donuts- Poorly educated- Bullied in HS- Can't fight- Quotas- Only work a 40 hr. wk- Police cars are tricked out like the bat mobile- Have to fire a warning shot!

Next Episode of #BlackAndBlueLives ShowBehind Every Successful police officer is an even Greater Support system!!Police Spouses/Loved Ones are the backbone of law enforcement.Tonight we gonna discuss the ups and downs with our very own Support system.My Spouse Tyeekia BlueJon's Spouse Anne Kuester Steppe

A recent survey stated 1% of police officers are happy? That is not good for departments or the ongoing safety of the community and we are going to explain why.The community and most important departments should move to fix it immediately.See you inside

Are you a first responder, civil servant or veteran dealing with mental health issues? Or maybe just want to see how other cope with mental health issues? Then this episode is for you!!!Guest: Josh Q from the WhatMakesUsFire Foundation and PodcastJosh Q: Firefighter. Podcaster. Mental Health AdvocateDon't miss as we discuss Mental Health within the Civil Service and First Responders community!!SEE YOU INSIDE !

Join two retired Police Officers as we take you behind the badge!!!TopicsDo officers have a safe place?What does community policing mean?

Join 2 Retired Police Officers as we both take you behind the badge!!Topics- Positive Police Stories- Police Isolation- Special Perks that come with being Police Officers- Top Police Characters of All Time

Behind The Badge-Reckless Anti-Police Campaigns-Politics and Policing-Debate or Move OnJoin Two retired Police Officers as we take you Behind The Badge

Next 10-18: Behind The Badge with Blue and SteppeWednesday 4/28 @ 8pm LIVE Facebook/YT/Twitter *Set NotificationsSpecial GuestAltonio RiversOwner, Director of Operations, Lead Instructor of A+R Tactics-Retired CMPD Officer-Honorable MarineNicole ThurmanOwner, Lead Instructor, NRA and Firearms Certified Instructor -Certified Force and Firearm Tactics InstructorTopics- Use Of Force By Police-Decisions and FirearmsJoin two retired CMPD officers as we take you Behind The Badge

“10-18: Beyond The Badge Podcast”Wednesday 4/21/21 Live @ 8pmTopics:George Floyd VerdictProsecuting Police Going ForwardPolice ImmunityJoin two retired CMPD officers Prince Blue and Jonathan Steppe as they take you behind the badge.#BackTheChange #BehindTheBadge #RealTime

RealTime With Prince BlueWhen: Wednesday 4/14/21 LIVE @ 8pmBeyond The Badge With Blue and SteppeTopics-#DaunteWright Shooting- Improper Police Training- More Psych Evaluations for Police-No more Community Credit With Police

Topics-Citizens Review Board Wants Subpoena Power Charlotte FOP Lodge 9 Objects-Police Chiefs Meeting to Discuss Racial Divide-Community Leaders Are Stepping up to Make Change-Online Predators and Protecting Your ChildrenReal AND Raw talk to start real and raw change in our communities!!!

Join two retired CMPD officers as we take you behind the badge and discuss current .Social Media and The PoliceFun Stories from our careers

Next Real-Time With Prince Blue EpisodeWednesday 3/24/21 @ 8pm Live FB/YouTube/Twitter10-18 Show With Retired Officer Prince Blue and SGT Jonathan SteppeJoin two retired CMPD officers as we take you behind the badge and discuss current Police and Community Topics.Topics-CMPD Admin Constant assault on Officers Morale when it comes to Uniforms and Respect-Shootings at Northlake Mall-Mass Murder Atlanta Shootings-Criminal Arrested with Real Weapons painted as Nerf Guns-Police Arrest vs Sentencing-Protecting You and Your Family Going Forward

Behind The Badge Episode 2.0 Q&ASpecial Guest:Retired CMPD SGT Jonathan Steppe and Retired CMPD Officer Legend John CollinsJoin Three retired CMPD officers as we take you behind the badge.We love to thank you all for overwhelming and much appreciated response. After the episode ended John and I noticed a lot of questions went unanswered during the show. So we like to open the show back up to the viewers and get those questions answered.

The First episode where it all started with me and Steppe!!Take a trip down memory lane with us and be apart of the beginning of something special!!!Join two retired CMPD officers as we take you behind the badge. Police Stories. Myths and Truths. Answer your questions and talk about life going forward and much more!!!See You Inside