Between the Lines

Deb Downey, widow of Myron Downey, a former Missouri State Patrol officer, shares her story on how Myron's death unfolded. Listen to her perspective as a first responder spouse on dealing with PTSD, alcoholism, and suicide.

Today’s episode includes Sergeant Shawn Elmore with the Department of Natural Resources, Chance Howell who is an instructor with MCCD, and Brad Owens who is an instructor with GPSTC. The three of them discuss impaired driving and the training it takes to become a DRE.

Today's episode includes Justyn Weaver with Monroe County Sheriff's Office and Keegan Merritt with the Office of Public Safety Support. Justyn bravely shares his story of his critical incident.

A new host, Macenzie Hester, is joined by podcast regular Keegan Merritt with the Office of Public Safety Support, Megan Etheridge with GPSTC, and Brad McKinney with GPSTC. This episode touches on stress management, peer support, ways to get help, and more.

Today we welcome back guest Keegan Merritt with the Office of Public Safety Support. Keegan shares how peer support impacted his life and how he became a peer support member himself.