Every Day

Officers Run

Toward Danger

They stand between order and chaos, peace and violence, life and death-for strangers who may not even like them.

That is courage. That is sacrifice. That is heroism.

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The Hidden Cost of Heroism

Officers face trauma, loss, and life-threatening situations-not once, but repeatedly, year after year.

This relentless service creates heavy tolls:

  • Emotional strain from carrying others' crises
  • Mental fatigue from constant high-stakes decisions
  • Broken marriages from shift work + emotional exhaustion
  • Fractured families from being "always on call"
  • Physical decline from chronic stress
  • Suicide rates 2x national average. PTSD affects 20-30%.

"Your spouse and kids deserve the best version of you."

> Officer Dillon W.

Resources Exist.
Connections Don't.

Payne County has wellness programs available: peer support, EAP, chaplains, counselors, trainings, and more.

The problem isn't that help doesn't exist.

The problem is that only ~20% of officers actually connect.

The Connection Gap = space between "resources available" and "officers using them."

What it looks like:

  • Officer pushes through nightmares, doesn't reach out
  • Marriage strains from stress, workshop never attended
  • Great trainer comes-handful show up
  • Chaplains ready, officers quietly opt out

What it causes:

  • Isolation becomes normal
  • Crisis waits longer than it should
  • Pain bleeds into marriages, parenting, health
  • Good officers leave early-or worse

The Bulletproof Cop's

Wellness Solution

Finish ~ Strong

Officers are asking for more chaplain involvement. That's why we deliver:

number1

Chaplains
Answering Officers' Call For Support

15+ chaplains willing to learn the law enforcement world and serve where needed:

  • On-demand ride-alongs (when officers request)
  • Christ-centered, confidential conversations
  • Crisis presence: scenes, stations, homes, hospitals
  • No stigma, no career risk, no office visits required
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Resilience Gauntlet
Officers Get Paid To Invest In Health

Officers earn $500+ to rebuild across 5 key areas:

  • Marriage Workshop ($100) - husband + wife
  • Mental Health Strategies ($100)
  • Bulletproof Mindset ($100)
  • Financial Strategies ($100)
  • Physical Fitness ($100)

+$250 Finish Strong bonus + cruise giveaways

Together: Available support + financial incentives = 20% → 60% connection target.

Sponsor A Cop
Your Gift = Their Access

One-Time Opportunity: Launch Wellness Solution for 120 Payne County Officers (60% of force)

$1,500 per officer ensures Full Access to all program resources.

Chaplains serve as volunteers, but the program costs money

  • Chaplain TRAINING
    (15+ chaplains equipped to serve)
  • Chaplain RESOURCES
    (materials, coordination, crisis response)
  • PAID WORKSHOP INCENTIVES
    ($500+ per officer)
  • Program OPERATIONS
    (workshops, materials, administration)

Your $1,500 covers everything so 1 officer has

  • Ready chaplain support through crisis
  • PAID $500+ TO ATTEND all 5 workshops
  • Cruise giveaways + Finish Strong bonuses

Any Amount Helps
 

  • $25-$100 - Fuels training/resources
  • $500 - Partial officer support
  • $1,500 - Complete officer access
Popular Levels
Part of 1 Cop: $500 | 1 Full Cop: $1,500 | 5 Cops: $7,500

What can you do?

Heroes like our officers deserve a community that has their backs — just as they have ours. Join the Bulletproof Cop Initiative by taking one simple action today:

Sponsor One or More Cops ($1,500 each)

Ensure one or multiple officers have full access to all Wellness Solution resources. Your $1,500 per officer funds chaplain training/resources, $500+ workshop incentives (so officers get PAID to attend), program operations, and more. Chaplains volunteer their time-we make sure they have everything needed to serve effectively.

Donate Any Amount (Every Dollar Helps)

No amount is too small to make a difference. Whether it's $25, $50, $100, or $500, every contribution moves the needle toward our goal of connecting 120 Payne County officers (60% of the force) with life-changing support. Your gift funds chaplain training, officer incentives, workshop materials-whatever is needed most. Every dollar goes directly to closing the connection gap.

Invite CJ Ellis to Speak

Bring the Wellness Solution vision to your church, business, civic group, or law enforcement event. CJ Ellis, founder and law enforcement chaplain since 2016, delivers powerful messages about how communities can better support officers and have their backs. CJ connects with police-friendly audiences through practical ways to close the connection gap. Perfect for 20-45 minute keynotes or workshops.
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our team

cj ellis

CJ Ellis is a chaplain, officer wellness strategist, consultant, and life coach empowering law enforcement heroes to build resilience and finish strong.

Since 2016, as an ordained minister and former Senior Pastor, he has served as lead chaplain for the Stillwater, Oklahoma law enforcement community, providing stigma-free, confidential support through ride-alongs, death notifications, critical incidents, and daily stress relief - at scenes, stations, homes, and hospitals.

With over 25 years of mentoring men, couples, and families toward thriving relationships, CJ draws from his marriage since 1990, raising six children, and nurturing five grandchildren.

His passion equips everyday heroes with essential emotional, mental, and spiritual resources for lasting career and family strength.

John and Lisa Favalora

John and Lisa Favalora are valued members of the Bulletproof Cop Wellness Solution team, delivering marriage coaching and workshops tailored for law enforcement couples to build resilience and strengthen families.

Married for 36 year, they bring personal experience and heartfelt expertise as affiliates of FamilyLife Ministries in Orlando, Florida. John's 30+ years as an electrical contractor and Lisa's 18 years in education provide a grounded perspective on balancing high-stress careers with thriving marriages.

They guide officer couples in deepening connection, rediscovering joy, and mastering communication - helping identify needs, foster understanding, and create a shared vision for healthy, lasting love.

Proud parents of three adult children and grandparents to three grandchildren. For more on FamilyLife, visit www.familylife.org.