The Badge Doesn't Make You Bulletproof
The podcast is built on the idea that the badge isn’t bulletproof. It’s a space for honest conversations about leadership, wellness, and mental health in policing—helping officers and their families navigate the challenges of the job while building strength and balance.
The Badge Doesn't Make You Bulletproof
The Weight of Critical Incidents
In this episode of The Badge Doesn’t Make You Bulletproof, Joshua Wallace dives into the unseen toll that critical incidents take on law enforcement professionals. From the moments that replay in your mind long after the scene clears, to the silent battles fought behind the badge, this episode explores what it truly means to carry the weight and still move forward.
Joshua shares personal insights and lessons from over 25 years in policing — reminding officers that strength isn’t in suppressing emotion, but in finding the courage to confront it. This is an honest conversation about healing, resilience, and the human side of those sworn to protect and serve.
Because the badge may protect you — but it doesn’t make you bulletproof.
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