Number One Thing Killing Cops | Idaho Law Enforcement

What’s REALLY Killing Cops in America?
In this gripping episode, former law enforcement officer Johann Schmitz joins Seth and Eric to expose the number one silent killer of cops: mental health. From the brutal realities behind the badge to the raw truth about suicide rates, this conversation peels back the curtain on what police truly face—and why more need to speak up before it’s too late. Also discussed: the evolution of gunfighting, adapting training for real-life survival, parenting in the AI age, and life after stepping away from the force.

👉 If you care about law enforcement, mental health, or personal resilience, this episode is a must-watch.

🧠 Top 3 Takeaways Viewers Will Learn:
The leading cause of death for police officers isn’t violence—it's suicide caused by untreated trauma.

How modern law enforcement training is evolving, from range to reality-based self-defense.

The importance of vulnerability, balance, and finding identity outside the badge.

00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:11 From Attorney to Law Enforcement at Age 39
00:10:24 Life Perspective, Balance, and Personal Growth
00:12:38 Stepping Away from Active Duty
00:16:47 The Biggest Unforeseen Challenge in Policing
00:20:04 Mental Health, Identity, and Letting Go
00:29:17 Raising Good Humans in a Tech-Heavy World
00:42:59 Mental Health Advocacy and Breaking the Stigma
00:58:29 Gunfighting as a Martial Art: Training Philosophy
01:03:56 Evolving Law Enforcement Training: Fight to Win

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