Our Mission

Our goal at Under the Shield is to meet the “unique” needs of law enforcement, fire service, emergency medical service, military personnel and their family members by providing support through confidential services, education, and public awareness. Military and emergency services such as law enforcement statistically lead our society in suicide, alcohol and substance abuse, domestic violence, divorce, depression, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. These statistics are indicative of the serious lack of support and resources for law enforcement personnel and their families. Thus, the necessity for the creation of Under the Shield.

What We Offer


  • Stress Coaching

    Instruction and services are provided on an individual, family and/or group basis.  At times, emergency personnel require services and support on a variety of levels. Programs of instruction are developed on a client by client basis, with a variety of avenues or options available.

     


  • Training

    Susan has provided training seminars and programs since 1994 for various state, local and federal law enforcement agencies as well as fire and EMS, focusing on stress management and critical incident response and reactions. Training information can be found on our event page and are also cross posted onto our facebook page. For more information, please visit the events page or contact us at 855.655.9775.

     


  • Non Profit and Confidential

    Susan was recently interviewed at Shot Show by John with active self protection and talks about the benefits and uses for Under the Shield and our services. Under the Shield is a 501(c)(3) registered non profit with the state of Arizona.

     

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Testimonials

Lt. Steve Watkins   

Susan has had her hands full with me both from my shooting incident in 2003 and from my personal issues. She has the unique ablity to allow you to see things you never would without her *istance, yet tells you they were there the entire time. We may argues alot of the time but at least you paint the real picture. Thank you for all your help, wisdom, and caring.

Mikey O'Reilly   

Susan is a life saver in every sense of the word! She has saved many officers, myself included, from the unspeakable horrors that we didn’t understand how to handle on our own

Kitty Ellis   

I am the Training Coordinator for our local Police Department and I want to share that my department officers, their significant others and my city of Pueblo, Colorado benefited TREMENDOUSLY from the "Warrior Survival At Home And On The Street" training! Now, more than ever, law enforcement needs to utilize the necessary tools to survive on the streets AND at home! Our relationships are very important and our loved ones must be included in our lives! I would highly suggest you get in contact with Susan Lewis Simons and schedule a training class for your officers AND their significant others! I can't thank Susan and Under The Shield enough for bringing this valuable training to our law enforcement family!

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Our Team

  • Lt. Dave Grossman

    Trainer

    Lt. Col Dave Grossman is an internationally recognized scholar, author, soldier and speaker who is one of the world’s most foremost experts in the field of human aggression and the roots of violence and violent crime.

  • Michael Kent Neal

    Trainer

    Mike Neal Arkansas Wildlife Officer, International Law Enforcement Officer of the year 2011 and one of the most highly decorated law enforcement officers in this country. His quick and decisive actions ended the killing spree in West Memphis Arkansas after the Sovereign Citizens murdered two interdiction officers. His vital training is already saving officer’s lives all across the United States. Mike is known for his trademark “NOT TODAY”!

  • Susan Simons

    President/Founder

    Susan Simons is an internationally recognized Expert in the specialized field of Stress Management in public safety/emergency services and military. She provides training seminars and programs focusing on stress management, critical incident response/reactions and the impact of this “lifestyle” on the family. She was married to a Narcotics Agent for over 20 years.

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