CopShock: Second Edition
Surviving Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
by Allen R. Kates, MFAW, BCECR
Videos
Voices of the Blue, 6-part series by Lt. Randy Sutton
Producer/Director Jason Harney
Allen Kates is featured in 4 episodes of this new Police PTSD video series:
Hosted by the CEO and Founder of The Wounded Blue Organization, Lieutenant Randy Sutton, "Voices of the Blue" features the true stories of our Law Enforcement Officers and their experiences after becoming physically and mentally injured in the line of duty. As told by the Cops themselves, the series explores the consequences of trauma incurred when the aftermath of a critical incident leaves these heroes to cope with their injuries alone, often abandoned by their agencies and sent in a downward spiral where they lose everything that matters most.
Episode 1: Consequences of Trauma. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMAJpkBPs7o
Episode 2: Not All Heroes Wear Capes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyEVbMpDTnw
Episode 3: The Massive German Shepherd. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7vJTFuV-rE
Episode 4: The Darkness of Depression. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToUt594kjPc
Episode 5: The Nightmares Will Not Stop. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWvkLGUUCTg
Episode 6: Someone To Talk To. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=honS5XlS0bM
Plain Clothes, a PTSD Film by Sam Jaeger
Plain Clothes is a short film about a cop with PTSD, inspired by well-known American actor Sam Jaeger.
How Police Help the Mentally Ill
Police are often the first responders in mental health crises. In this exceptional film, please watch San Antonio Police Department's mental health unit provide a successful model for helping those who suffer with mental illness.