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What happens when the badge comes off?
When the mission changes, but the heart that served still needs a place to go?
In this second part of a powerful two-part conversation, Heroes Behind the Badge host Dennis Collins continues his discussion with David Berez, Dave Howe, Bill Erfurth, and Craig Floyd—exploring what comes after awareness: rebuilding purpose, identity, and joy beyond the uniform.
They share stories of recovery, leadership, and rediscovery—how faith, family, and service become anchors in a life that once revolved around duty.
This episode isn’t about what’s been lost—it’s about what can still be found
Guests:
- David Berez (author, retired police lieutenant)
- Dave Howe (U.S. Army Lt. Colonel, Comfort, Peace & Freedom Foundation)
- Bill Erfurth (retired Miami-Dade detective, filmmaker)
- Craig Floyd (Citizens Behind the Badge)
Topics include:
- Finding identity and purpose beyond law enforcement
- The power of life planning and gratitude
- Leadership as service, not authority
- Healing through faith, family, and freedom
- Building a culture that values wellness over silence
Presented by: CitizensBehindTheBadge.org
Podcast Series: Heroes Behind the Badge
Timestamps:
00:00 – Shifting Gears: Life Beyond the Badge
03:45 – Stewards of the Badge
06:10 – The Power of a Life Plan
13:45 – Leadership Isn’t About You
16:40 – Leadership Is Service
23:50 – Faith, Family, and Freedom
27:15 – Learning to Re-Love
30:00 – Closing Reflections
#HeroesBehindTheBadge #BeyondTheBadge #PoliceWellness #FirstResponderResilience #PoliceLeadership #LifeAfterPolicing #PositivePsychology #OfficerSupport #PoliceMentalHealth #LawEnforcement
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