171 Kevin & Kathy Behr - Survivors With Purpose

About this episode

Kevin and Kathy Behr discuss survival and recovery after a critical incident involving law enforcement.

On this episode of Warden’s Watch, we sit down again with Ohio’s Kevin Behr - this time joined by his wife, Kathy - to talk about survival, recovery, and the purpose they’ve found after Kevin was shot in the line of duty. Recorded at the International Game Warden Conference, this conversation goes beyond the incident itself and into what happens after - for officers, spouses, families, and anyone navigating a critical incident. A powerful update, an honest conversation, and a reminder that survival comes with responsibility - and that even in the worst moments, purpose can still be found. Our Sponsors: Thin Green Line Podcast Don Noyes Chevrolet North American Game Warden Museum Hunt Regs WiseEye SecureIt Gun Storage XS Sights “A Cowboy in the Woods” Book Iron Skillet Seasonings Maine Operation Game Thief New Hampshire Operation Game Thief Conservation Officers of Pennsylvania North East Conservation Law Enforcement Chiefs Association International Wildlife Crimestoppers North American Wildlife Enforcement Officers Association Here’s what we discuss:  Kathy’s spouse‑focused training on critical incidents - and why she created it  “You don’t realize what you don’t have in place…

People in this episode

Hosts: Wayne Saunders, John Nores

Guests: Kevin Behr, Kathy Behr

Topics covered

• survival
• recovery
• law enforcement
• critical incidents
• family support
• emotional toll

Keywords

• survival
• law enforcement
• critical incident
• emotional toll
• family support

Sponsors

Thin Green Line Podcast, Don Noyes Chevrolet, North American Game Warden Museum, Hunt Regs, WiseEye, SecureIt Gun Storage, XS Sights, A Cowboy in the Woods, Iron Skillet Seasonings, Maine Operation Game Thief

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: International Game Warden Conference

Books & works: A Cowboy in the Woods

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