For me, this program would have been a good resource for me to lean on to help others because in my profession, I have lost good friends. I have seen families be destroyed. This program could have given me a great resource so I can tell somebody ‘Hey, did you read this? Do you know of this program? This can help.’ So this program to me could have maybe saved some lives, before they decided to take their own.”

I believe the program falls under that category Chicken Soup for the Soul, the program is exactly that it's a medication. It’s something we can read and put into our mind and body and spirit and use to turn our lives around, turn our work environment into a positive place. If we had more programs that bridge the gap and educate officers on how to come forward and express their thoughts express their opinions and to express what is going on in their lives. It helps them to get it out of their system. That you can get through these trials and tribulations and never allow yourself to think that you're alone.”

"First and foremost, 'From Guards to Guardians' serves to remind us that no matter our role, we are all human. As such, we need to recognize our limitations and strive to overcome them on a personal level."

I think if the Guards to Guardians program was available when I was working the tiers, it would have been absolutely life changing for me. I’ve been through some traumatic events in my life and I think this would have given me tools I need to cope with those things.”

When I started going through these questions, I thought this should be integrated in mandatory training. It’s honest self evaluation. Im actually jealous of the officers getting it now, because I would have loved to have had it when I started my career.”