Episode 8- Sara Stoutamire

Sara Stoutamire is an 18-year veteran dispatcher with the Austin Police Department, bringing nearly two decades of experience behind the radio. Throughout her career, Sara has been the calm voice guiding officers through some of the city's most critical and traumatic moments,including officer-involved shootings and high-stakes emergencies. Unlike those on scene, Sara's world was shaped by the voices she heard and the silence that followed, leaving her to build the imagery of each traumatic event entirely in her mind.For years, Sara carried the weight of these invisible wounds without fully realizing the toll it had taken. Eventually, she made the courageous decision to seek therapy, a step that transformed her life and helped her process the trauma she had silently endured. Today, Sara is a powerful advocate for mental health and resilience in first responders, offering a unique perspective from the headset side of the badge.