Ep 154: Breaking the Silence: How Copline Supports Law Enforcement Officers and Their Families

1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Ep 154: Breaking the Silence: How Copline Supports Law Enforcement Officers and Their Families Police peer hotline: The 24/7 lifeline for officers, spouses, &amp; families you need to know about. When you or your loved one wears the badge, you need a support system that truly understands the job — without judgment or red tape. This episode of Code4Couples features retired NYPD officer and Southern Regional Outreach Coordinator for COPLINE, Debra Schwartz. COPLINE is a confidential, 24/7 hotline staffed by retired officers for active and retired law enforcement and their families. Debra shares the unique benefits of peer-to-peer listening, the importance of volunteer involvement, and how the hotline provides a safe, stigma-free space for officers and families to talk — whether they’re in crisis or simply need connection. The conversation also covers volunteer opportunities, clinician partnerships, and the importance of funding to keep COPLINE available nationwide. Hosted by Cyndi Doyle — licensed professional counselor supervisor, retired police spouse, author of Hold the Line, and founder of Code4Couples® — this podcast connects law enforcement couples with the tools, strategies, and stories to build resilient relationships. 📖 Hold the Line: The Essential Guide for Protecting Your Law Enforcement Relationship → https://www.amazon.com/Hold-Line-Protecting-Enforcement-Relationship-ebook/dp/B08TPRTY9G#customerReviews 🎤 Book Cyndi to speak at your department, conference, or event → https://code4couples.com/training/ 00:00 Intro &amp; Guest Welcome 01:45 Debra’s journey from NYPD to COPLINE 05:20 How COPLINE supports active, retired, and families 10:15 Confidentiality &amp; trust in peer hotlines 15:00 Resources &amp; clinician connections 20:30 Funding and volunteer needs 26:00 How to get involved with COPLINE 28:00 Closing thoughts &amp; hotline number &nbsp; Code4Couples http://code4couples.libsyn.com/website <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/35176750/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/021d51/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/184284535