“I wish I would have discovered this sooner. Shit wouldn’t be the way it is. I truly think God wanted me there today and this was the hope I was missing and his way of telling me everything will be fine. I’m serious, this guy changed my life and gave me more in 3 hours than any other training I’ve been too”
Conference Evaluation from a Participant
It takes an immense amount of courage to face your personal demons. An even greater amount is needed to discuss those publicly and with transparency. Sean Riley does that with a heart to help other 1st Responders avoid the pitfalls he suffered.
Jay Dobyns – Federal Agent (ret), Author, Keynote Speaker
“As a retired fed, and now a law enforcement Chaplain and Crisis Responder, I’ve had the privilege of working with Jay Dobyns and knowing his story. I have personally vetted Sean Riley and Safe Call Now as the real deal for Suicide Intervention and Crisis Training. Reading some of Chris Fields story is all it took. I’m convinced this group’s training will cause healthy paradigm shifts and save lives throughout the first responder world”
Larry Briggs – Law Enforcement Chaplain
In a sub-culture that hides what many consider weakness, the #EmotionalBodyArmor training by Safe Call Now incredibly shatters those barriers. Sean Riley was willing to be vulnerable with his personal experiences to our first responders, showing he had walked the walk. A friend and I were discussing the effects of trauma and he said, “I’m tired of losing my friends.” Emotional Body Armor training will change your life, it did mine!
John P Ward-Metropolitan Alliance of Police
“I recently attended the #EmotionalBodyArmor training at the City of Bend Police Department. This class is relevant for police, fire, dispatch, corrections, parole, probation, spouses and significant others. You owe it to yourselves and loved ones to attend this amazing class.”
Tom Hietala- Bend, OR Training Officer
I’m not a first responder but I can tell you that listening to Sean Riley from Safe Call Now speak left a permanent impression on me. I’m so glad that Sean is on those stages, sharing his story and saving lives. If you’re ever blessed enough to hear Sean speak, don’t let that opportunity pass you by.
Terry Dell – The Movement Company Inc. Business Law Seminar Group LLC
Fantastic training Sean. This should be mandatory for every first responder. You’re doing great work. Thank you for all you do.
Cory Darling – Police Captain at Bend Oregon Police Department
Sean, you continue to tackle the “stigma” and open the doors for first responders who need specialized care. Thank you for saving the lives of heroes!
Katrina Laura Klein Masterson – Retired ATF
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Sean Riley is the Founder and President of Safe Call Now, a confidential, comprehensive, 24-hour crisis referral service for public safety employees, all emergency services personnel and their family members nationwide. Safe Call Now was started in 2009 after legislation was passed guaranteeing confidentiality nationwide for all who call the Safe Call Now crisis line that is staffed by current and former first responders.
Sean played baseball for San Diego State University and graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration. He started his law enforcement career as a San Diego County Deputy Sheriff in 1987 and later relocated to Washington State in 1990. Sean spent over 16 years with the Kirkland Police Department. His many accomplishments include being a member of the International Homicide Investigator's Association, Homicide and Sexual Assault Detective, Interview and Interrogation Specialist, D.A.R.E. Officer, Gang Officer and Certified Training Officer. Riley 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 threw away his almost 20-year stellar police career due to alcohol and drug addiction and was headed towards suicide to become just another unknown statistic. In addition to attending college for substance abuse counseling, Sean worked as a supervisor at a local treatment center where he witnessed many public safety employees coming in and out of treatment. Riley decided to do something about it. From his own experience, he knew that first responders wanted to come forward to help, but due to the stigma attached, they would not. Admitting to a substance abuse or mental health problem is perceived as a sign of weakness and could result in the termination from a noble career. By creating a safe and confidential place to reach out for help, first responders are now coming forward in droves from around the nation to better their lives, better their families and better their careers.
Recognized as a dynamic national keynote speaker, Sean travels throughout the country to share his inspirational story. Coupled with cutting edge, interactive training, Riley hits those once thought of as "taboo" or "controversial" topics head-on.
"Safe Call Now provides education, healthy alternatives, resources and a complete continuum of care to save lives and put families back together. Through a collaborative effort, Safe Call Now has discovered when you provide an opportunity for an individual to get their life and their family back, you get one great employee back out serving the public."
- Sean Riley, Founder/President
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