In this powerful season recap of Line Up with phitPD, we revisit the unforgettable voices that shaped Season One - stories of sacrifice, resilience, and the human spirit behind the badge. From a police sergeant's miraculous recovery after being shot in the head to a professional fighter's belief that stronger training builds stronger trust, every guest shared raw truth and purpose.

We reflected on the cost of the badge with a former Santa Barbara police chief, explored survival through the eyes of a founding CrossFit athlete and peace officer, and heard a wife's emotional story of fear, faith and family. We delved into leadership under fire, the strength of women in law enforcement and the lessons of empathy and respect. From a WWF wrestler-turned-cop to a cartel enforcer-turned-trainer, each episode revealed transformation born from struggle.

This finale honors every story, every scar, and every moment of humanity shared this season - reminding us why understanding the humanity behind the badge and proper training are vital to saving lives on both sides of the badge.

He is a decorated United States Marine and a recipient of the Purple Heart for wounds sustained in during war time in Anbar Province, Iraq, where he risked his life to support another squad under attack and was injured by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED).

Refusing to let his service end with the Marine Corps, he continued his mission of protecting others by joining the police department in 2015. Just three years later, in 2018, he again found himself in the crucible of danger. He responded to a disturbance call where he and his partners were met with an armed suspect ready to engage in a gunfight. Struck by three bullets, he stood his ground-shielding his wounded partner from oncoming gunfire, proving once again that his instinct is to protect others before himself.

Today, he carries forward a message of resilience, honor and duty, seeking to inspire the next generation to serve their country and their community.

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In this eye-opening conversation, we dig into the real survival skills every cop needs-on and off the street. Our guest-former enforcer and kidnapper for a family-breaks down life-saving self-defense techniques and why training for reality not routine, can mean the difference between life and death. We tackle the silent battles too: PTSD, addiction, and the physical toll of avoiding help. From the stigma law enforcement faces around mental health to the perception that overweight officers are weak, this episode challenges the myths and exposes how denial itself is a dangerous vulnerability. We also explore how hyper-vigilance can keep you alive on duty but hurt you off duty-and how teaching and practicing martial arts can raise your safety game whether you wear a badge or serve in the military.