Safe Call Now works with over 400 volunteers to help law enforcement officers, fire fighters and other emergency service workers navigate through any crisis that might challenge their lives and careers.
The program has a very notable board of directors and has the backing of many state, local and federal organizations.
According to Washington State Lt. Governor Brad Owen
“the program was set up to help officers and their families through difficult circumstances. This confidential service… is staffed by professionals who care. I would encourage any public safety officer or family member who is undergoing tough times to give Safe Call Now a call right away.”
Sean Riley started his law enforcement career as a San Diego County Deputy Sheriff in 1987 but relocated to Washington and spent over 16 years with the Kirkland Police Department. Sean’s many accomplishments include being a member of the International Homicide Investigator’s Association, D.A.R.E Officer, Certified Trainer, and Homicide and Sexual Assault Detective. He is also credited with solving one of the first ever elder abuse homicide cases in the nation.
Sean’s prominent career in law enforcement ended in 2005 when he could no longer hide his “secret” behind the badge. Sean was abusing both alcohol and pain killers and he knew that he had to fix his problem before it completely ruined his life.
As the President of Safe Call Now, Sean travels throughout the United States to share his inspirational story in a non-traditional, interactive format. Safe Call Now provides public safety employees (at the local, state and federal levels) with a simple and confidential way to ask for help. Staffed by officers, former law enforcement officers, and public safety professionals; Safe Call Now is a safe place to turn to get help from individuals who understand the demands of a law enforcement career.
Some of Safe Call Now’s key supporters and board members include:
Washington State Lt. Governor Brad Owen
US Marshal Joe Hawe
Scott Blonien, Assistant Secretary for Government, DOC
Sheriff John Lovick, Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office
Chief Colleen Wilson, Port of Seattle Police Department, President WASPC
Doug Allen (Retired Director), Department of Social and Health Services, Health and Recovery Services Administration, Division of Alcohol and Substance Abuse
Mike Brown, Executive Director & Lobbyist for the Washington Fire Chiefs
Bill Peare, Former Kent Police Officer/Philanthropist
Congressman Dave Reichert (former King County Sheriff )
Former Safe Call Now Board Member, Chief Gil Kerlikowske Heads The Office of National Drug Control Policy For The Obama Administration
Special Agent in Charge Kelvin Crenshaw, ATF
Assistant Chef Nick Metz – Seattle PD
Brian Wurts, Lakewood PD Union President
Deputy Chief US Pretrial Services Connie Smith
Safe Call Now Hotline (206) 459-3020
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You can learn more about Safe Call Now by visiting their website at:
http://www.safecallnow.org/
The motto of Safe Call Now is:
“Saving the lives of those who protect us”
The motto of CopsAlive is:
“Saving the Lives of the People Who Save Lives”
It’s obvious that we are all working in the same direction to help cops and other emergency service workers survive these very demanding careers.
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