Step into the shadows with Bulletproof: The Operator Files — a raw, high-stakes true crime and investigative podcast hosted by Steve Stanulis: ex-NYPD, elite bodyguard, private investigator, and Hollywood insider. From undercover missions to celebrity scandals, each episode reveals real cases, covert operations, and untold stories of deception, danger, and survival. Whether it's tracking a con artist, exposing betrayal, or walking the line between justice and vengeance, this is where grit meets truth. No scripts. No filters. Just the Operator.
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Step into the shadows with Bulletproof: The Operator Files — a raw, high-stakes true crime and investigative podcast hosted by Steve Stanulis: ex-NYPD, elite bodyguard, private investigator, and Hollywood insider. From undercover missions to celebrity scandals, each episode reveals real cases, covert operations, and untold stories of deception, danger, and survival. Whether it's tracking a con artist, exposing betrayal, or walking the line between justice and vengeance, this is where grit meets truth. No scripts. No filters. Just the Operator.
When the Badge Breaks: PTSD, Survival & Healing in Law Enforcement | Bullet Proof Podcast with Veronica LaRue & Patrick Kreuzer
Bulletproof True Crime: The Operator Files
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2 weeks ago
When the Badge Breaks: PTSD, Survival & Healing in Law Enforcement | Bullet Proof Podcast with Veronica LaRue & Patrick Kreuzer
In this deeply emotional and eye-opening episode of the Bullet Proof Podcast, host Steve Stanulis sits down with Veronica LaRue and Patrick Kreuzer — two retired law enforcement officers who turned their trauma into purpose as the Co-Founders of the After Watch Foundation, an organization dedicated to supporting first responders battling PTSD and mental health struggles.
Veronica, a former Detective with the Gilbert Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit, and Patrick, a Marine Corps Veteran and retired Mesa PD Field Training Officer, open up about the darkest moments of their careers — from responding to child deaths and mass shootings to the mental toll of years on the job.
Together, they share how they hit rock bottom, found healing through peer support, and built a nationwide network offering mental health resources, crisis intervention, and community for those who protect and serve.
Steve also shares his own NYPD experiences from 9/11, creating a powerful conversation about trauma, resilience, and the silent battles that officers face behind the badge.
If you or someone you know in law enforcement, military, or emergency services is struggling, this episode is a must-listen.
Bulletproof True Crime: The Operator Files
Step into the shadows with Bulletproof: The Operator Files — a raw, high-stakes true crime and investigative podcast hosted by Steve Stanulis: ex-NYPD, elite bodyguard, private investigator, and Hollywood insider. From undercover missions to celebrity scandals, each episode reveals real cases, covert operations, and untold stories of deception, danger, and survival. Whether it's tracking a con artist, exposing betrayal, or walking the line between justice and vengeance, this is where grit meets truth. No scripts. No filters. Just the Operator.
