Stop the Threat. Stop the Stigma. A. Meyers - Police Capt, Survival, & the Cost of Carrying It Alone

A routine call to Walmart turned into a deadly force encounter — and nothing in Adam Meyers’ career prepared him for what came next.Adam is a police captain with over two decades in law enforcement. In this episode, he walks us through the critical incident that changed his life, the investigation that followed, the weight of public scrutiny, and the quiet years of struggling in silence while still wearing the badge.This conversation isn’t about tactics or policy. It’s about the aftermath — what happens to first responders when the call is over, the scene is cleared, and everyone expects you to be “fine.”We talk about:The unseen cost of deadly force incidentsLeadership responses that help — and those that cause harmHow stigma keeps responders silentSubstance abuse, risky coping, and surviving long enough to ask for helpWhy communication matters more than policyWhat “Stop the Threat. Stop the Stigma.” really meansThis episode is raw, honest, and necessary — especially for command staff, supervisors, and anyone carrying more than they admit.⚠️ Listener discretion advised.This episode contains heavy themes, including trauma, substance abuse, and suicide ideation.If you’re struggling, you’re not alone.