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Who We Are & Why We Exist:
Awareness
Founded by a police officer, our mission is to raise awareness and promote change in the prevention, intervention, and response to first responder suicides, and other mental health challenges in Law enforcement
We Educate
1st Responders
We focus on the truly important things you need to know to understand the challenges you face, make informed decisions, and take positive steps to start getting better.
prevention
Outside The Badge exist to be a leader in the movement to end police suicides in the US by creating a judgment-free platform that provides accessible information to those repeatedly exposed to trauma
career resource
Law enforcement is a career that is multi-facet, and has several branches. We created a number of information rich content that explain every sector of law enforcement for those embarking on this career path.
Law Enforcement By the numbers*
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*Resource: Data was collected from BlueHelp.org. Numbers include retired officers (26 in 2019)
Learn about PTSD, stress management and common mental health issues in law enforcement.
Learn how to prepare for retirement as you age and navigate common financial pitfalls.
Learn how to build a healthy relationships with your spouse, and overcome common marital challenges.
Healthy Living
Good nutrition and exercises is one of the keys to a healthy life. Get tips for improving your diet, fitness and wellness.
Interested in law enforcement? A lot of variety exists in the types of available law enforcement jobs. Here are tips on how to choose the right career path for you.
Religion
Get tips and advice on how to remain committed to your faith while working in law enforcement
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In Memory of the NYC 10
OutsideTheBadge.com is dedicated to the (10) New York City police officers, whose tragic suicides may have been prevented if they had access to better information.