The PTSD Struggles of One Police Officer Changes the Lives of Hundreds

Eric Reynolds served almost twenty years as a Boynton Beach, Florida Police Officer.Show more

His world changed one afternoon when while on patrol, he was advised to BOLO (be on the lookout) for a bank robbery suspect driving a red car with a white top. Minutes later, he spotted a car matching the description and radioed for a backup. As he followed the car waiting for assistance, the suspect raced away with Eric in pursuit. The suspect crashed into another car, and as Eric got out of his car, he came under fire. The next few moments would change his life forever.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is as real as a bullet. Eric’s life started to deteriorate as drinking and overeating began taking a toll on his physical health...

Lt. Randy Sutton can be heard on weekdays at 11 am ET on Voice for American Law Enforcement on the iHeart Radio Network. All the episodes are available on the America Out Loud Podcast Network.