“I attended the inaugural Shield of Armor and Wellness Seminar in 2022.  I must say that I was not expecting much, as I have been a police officer for over 28 years, and expected this to be 2 days of “touchy-feely” BS.  But I figured I would go to get some POST hours and please the Asst. Chief, since he was the one that put it together and I saw how much work he put into it.  I was WRONG.  It was NOTHING like that and way exceeded my expectations.  The speakers were phenomenal, dynamic and entertaining.  Many of us “old timer” talked about how good this training was.  DON’T MISS THIS TRAINING.  Looking forward to the next one!!” 
– Lt. D. Estes  Cape Girardeau Police Dept.

“As a 25 year veteran police wife, I have seen first-hand and lived with the effects of PTSD on my officer, as have our four sons.  How I wish we could go back and have the information we received from this event when we started this career.  It would have helped us navigate the symptoms and behaviors associated with it with much more love, support, and understanding. Knowledge is power and this information needs to make it into the hands of everyone who loves an officer as early in their career as possible.  Understanding this job WILL affect you and your family, not IF, is critical to preparing a plan to meet it head on and keep your officer healthy and fit to meet the demands of the job.”
– R. Evans  LEO Spouse

“Shield of Armor delivered powerful course content presented by veteran officers and mental health providers alike. Personal testimonials were given about how the body and mind respond to stress and trauma, and the devastating effects of PTSD. Breaking the silence about PTSD and other mental health issues was emphasized, to get our officers the help they need. We also learned how to build resiliency to the stress and trauma faced on-duty, and prevent secondary traumas. It was impressive to learn of partnerships with Missouri CIT and other providers already available, and to hear about other unique approaches implemented around the country. Shield of Armor was a valuable resource, and helped guide me in the creation of our wellness program.”
– Sgt. A. Evans  Lee’s Summit Police Dept.

“I was fortunate enough to attend the Shield of Armor Conference in March, 2022. It was by far one of the best conferences I attended regarding Officer Wellness. The speakers shared personal stories which they each had a significant role in. The audience got to hear and see first-hand accounts from each speaker to include their genuine emotion. Credibility is extremely important in our profession and that was never in question with the presenters we were lucky to see. I recommend this conference to any agency that is considering a wellness program for their employees because it will be a perfect illustration of how important it is take care of ourselves and each other!”
– Lt. S. Roach – St. Louis County Police Dept.