Episode 431 - Michael Sugrue

Michael Sugrue is a veteran law enforcement officer in both the military and civilian sectors. He is also a suicide survivor. We discuss his journey into the military, the importance of travelling, his officer involved shooting, his mental health battle, post traumatic growth and much more.

Michael Sugrue began his law enforcement career in the United States Air Force as a Security Forces Officer in 1998. As a Security Forces Officer, he specialized in Law Enforcement, Global Force Protection, Anti-Terrorism, Nuclear Security and Air Base Ground Defense. Michael served in a variety of assignments including: Flight Leader, Flight Commander and Chief of Security Forces. Michael served all over the United States, Europe, Middle East and South America. He was also a Security Forces Phoenix Raven with the unique identifier of #1173.

Michael honorably separated from the Air Force as a Captain in 2004. Immediately aer the Air Force, Michael was hired by the Walnut Creek Police Department where he served in a variety of assignments including: Patrol Officer, Field Training Officer, SIU Detective, Undercover CA DOJ Narcotic Task Force Agent (Contra Costa County), Patrol Sergeant and Public Information Officer. Michael was awarded the Walnut Creek PD Distinguished Service Medal in 2014 for his heroic actions during a Fatal Officer Involved Shooting in 2012.

Michael ultimately medically retired in 2018 and is now a Peer Volunteer at the West Coast Post Trauma Retreat. He is a dedicated advocate for awareness, prevention, education, training on Post Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI) and First Responder Suicide Prevention. Michael continues to speak at law enforcement agencies all over the United States.

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