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STEVEN DAVID LAMPLEY
a u t h o r
STEVEN DAVID
LAMPLEY
k e y n o t e s p e a k e r & b e s t s e l l i n g a u t h o r
r e t i r e d p o l i c e o f f i c e r & S V U d e t e c t i v e
f o r m e r w r i t e r p s y c h o l o g y t o d a y, l a w e n f o r c e m e n t t o d a y, d e a t h i n v e s t i g a t o r m a g a z i n e
Preparing the Officer.
Strengthening the Family.
Protecting the Career.
"The oath is taken by the officer, but lived day-to-day
by the entire household."
"When a family understands the uniform, they can better
love the person wearing it."
ABOUT
STEVEN DAVID LAMPLEY
Steven David Lampley is a retired law enforcement officer, bestselling author, speaker, and behavioral psychology expert whose life's work is dedicated to preparing the next generation of police officers, and the families who stand beside them, for the realities of a career in law enforcement.
After serving twenty-one years in law enforcement, Steven understands that the academy teaches recruits how to enforce the law, but rarely prepares them for how the profession will change their lives. Having served as an undercover detective, Special Victims Unit investigator, Field Training Officer, firearms instructor, patrol supervisor, and acting chief, he has witnessed firsthand the emotional, psychological, and relational challenges that accompany wearing the badge.
Some of his cases have been covered by Investigation Discovery, Discovery Channel, TruTV, America's Most Wanted, New Detectives, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Gadsden Times, and he is mentioned in Wikipedia regarding his negotiation and subsequent arrest of The Clairemont Killer, who was featured on America's Most Wanted.
Today, Steven specializes in helping new recruits, young officers, and police families understand what lies beyond graduation day. Through his speaking engagements, books, and training programs, he equips officers with the tools needed to build resilience, communicate effectively, protect their mental well-being, strengthen their relationships, and develop long, healthy careers both professionally and personally.
Steven is the author of When Someone You Love Wears the Badge: What Every Police Family Needs to Know, a practical and compassionate guide written to help spouses, parents, children, and loved ones better understand the sacrifices, stresses, and unseen realities of police work. His mission is simple: stronger officers begin with stronger support systems.
A nationally recognized speaker, Steven has appeared more than 70 times as a crime and forensic expert on Crime Stories with Nancy Grace, hosted the nationally syndicated Crime & Forensics radio program on an NBC affiliate, and has been interviewed on numerous podcasts and radio programs covering law enforcement, leadership, behavioral psychology, investigations, and officer wellness.
Beyond policing, Steven has served as a forensic science educator, including teaching internationally in New Delhi, India, and has written for Psychology Today, Law Enforcement Today, and Death Investigator Magazine. Throughout his career, he has remained committed to translating decades of investigative and behavioral experience into practical lessons that make officers safer, stronger, and better prepared for the profession.
Whether speaking to police academies, law enforcement agencies, recruit classes, colleges, or community organizations, Steven delivers honest, engaging presentations grounded in real-world experience, not theory. His message challenges unrealistic expectations, addresses the hidden costs of the profession, and provides practical strategies that help officers thrive throughout their careers rather than merely survive them.
Steven believes that preparing someone for a career in law enforcement means preparing the whole person, not just the officer. His mission is to ensure that every recruit enters the profession with the knowledge, perspective, and support needed to serve with integrity while protecting the relationships and personal well-being that matter most.
"He (Steven) can take all that information and
explain it in a way anybody can understand."
Nancy Grace
FOX Nation, Sirius Radio
Crime Stories with Nancy Grace
"His skills place him in the "cream of
the crop' category!""
Dr. William T. Gaut, PhD
Deputy Chief (R)
Homicide Division
Birmingham Police Department
Standing-room-only, CrimeCon, Gaylord Opryland Convention Center, Nashville, Tennessee. Presidential Ballroom. over 850 people seated.
Thalia Theater, Chicago
Steven's "How to Catch a Liar," civilian training program.
WHEN SOMEONE YOU LOVE WEARS THE BADGE
(90 minutes)
When Someone You Love Wears the Badge is an eye-opening presentation designed to help police officers, recruits, and their families understand the hidden realities of a career in law enforcement. Drawing on more than two decades of experience as a police officer, Steven David Lampley shares the emotional, psychological, and relational challenges that often accompany wearing the badge, and, more importantly, how to prepare for them.
This program explores how law enforcement can affect marriages, parenting, communication, stress, and personal well-being while providing practical strategies for building resilience, maintaining healthy relationships, and creating a successful career without sacrificing the people who matter most. Honest, engaging, and deeply personal, this presentation helps officers and their loved ones prepare for the career the academy doesn't teach.
SOME OF THE TOPICS COVERED
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The hidden emotional and psychological changes that commonly occur during a law enforcement career, and why they happen.
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Five realities the police academy doesn't teach, but every new recruit and family should understand before the first day on the job.
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How police work affects marriages, dating, parenting, and family relationships, along with practical ways to strengthen those relationships.
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Recognizing the early warning signs of cumulative stress, burnout, compassion fatigue, and career-related trauma before they become overwhelming.
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Practical communication strategies that help officers and their loved ones navigate the unique challenges of shift work, critical incidents, and emotional distance.
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Building personal resilience through healthy habits, emotional awareness, and proven techniques that support long-term wellness and career satisfaction.
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How families can become one of an officer's greatest sources of strength, creating a support system that benefits both the officer and those they love.
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A practical roadmap for building a successful law enforcement career while protecting mental health, personal identity, and the relationships that matter most.
"Almost 1,000 people in a standing-
room-only ballroom!"
The New York Times
"The crowd LOVED YOU!"
Red Seat Ventures
New York
"It was standing room only. We were sitting on the floor in the very back. Great session!"
Beth Smith Fink
"I specifically attended his session of that I could return to interviews featured in the Netflix docuseries, "The Keepers.""
Gemma Hoskins
Netflix
"The Keepers"
Events Across the United States
BOOKS
PDFs (COMING SOON!)
YOUR FIRST HOUR BEHIND THE BADGE
YOUR FIRST DAY BEHIND THE BADGE
YOUR FIRST MONTH BEHIND THE BADGE
YOUR FIRST 90 DAYS BEHIND THE BADGE
YOUR FIRST YEAR BEHIND THE BADGE
YOUR PERSONAL LIFE WILL CHANGE
FIVE CONVERSATIONS NEW OFFICERS NEED TO HAVE WITH THEIR FAMILIES
FIVE QUESTIONS YOU SHOULD ASK YOURSELF BEFORE APPLYING TO BE A POLICE OFFICER
THE ROOKIE OFFICER'S GUIDE TO BUILDING TRUST AND RESPECT
LETTING YOUR BADGE GO TO YOUR HEAD...DON'T
BUILDING A SUCCESSFUL TWENTY-FIVE YEAR CAREER
WHEN YOUR PARTNER ISN'T WHO YOU EXPECTED
MANY MORE PDFs ARE COMING!
SPEAKER AVAILABILITY NOTICE
Due to limited scheduling windows and pre-booked engagements, availability is offered on a first-qualified basis.
Departments and organizations are encouraged to inquire early for preferred dates.
Speaking Rate: $500 to $2,000 depending on venue plus travel expenses and lodging if overnight.
(I don't charge the exorbitant speaking fees a lot of speakers do. I'm not in this to become a millionaire, but to make a difference in the careers and lives of law enforcement officers and their families.)
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