Preparing Law Enforcement Professionals for Career Transitions
From courses held in 2026, 100% of survey participants stated they recommend the class.
“Excellent program on an area (retirement) not often addressed beyond financial implications.”
“There is so much insight about the presented topics, it would be a shame for other people not to know.”
“Should be given to all at 20 years.”
“Brenda & Terry use practical examples & relevant content to engage the class participants. They are both experienced & relatable.”
“Very insightful and provoking ideas I will immediately implement.”
“It was recommended to me and I'm glad I came.”
Life Beyond the Badge was named a finalist for Outstanding Security Training Initiative at the 2026 US Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs), selected alongside training programs from Amazon, GardaWorld, ISC2 and Admiral Security Services.
Finalists were honored in September at GSX 2026 in Atlanta, the security industry's largest annual gathering.
More than 22 years in law enforcement and corporate security. A former police sergeant and detective in Kansas City, Terry moved into corporate security leadership in the private sector and chairs the ASIS International Kansas City Chapter.
A licensed therapist with 20+ years in mental health, including specialized work with first responders. She provides therapy, conducts wellness and safety appointments for police departments and facilitates CISM debriefings, informed by lived experience within the law enforcement community.
Life Beyond the Badge is a professional development course that helps law enforcement professionals thoughtfully prepare for career transitions, whether imminent or part of long-term planning.
It provides practical tools, private-sector perspectives and wellness-focused guidance so participants can make informed career decisions, translate their experience beyond law enforcement, and navigate the personal and professional challenges that come with it.
For agencies, it helps retain experienced personnel who might otherwise leave prematurely without a clear plan.
One day, delivered on-site for your agency. 25-participant minimum. Approved for 8 hours of POST continuing education credit in Kansas, Missouri and Georgia. Quoted by group size, location and format; travel costs may apply.
Host a courseIntentional decisions about whether it's the right time to leave, while encouraging engagement that supports both the individual and the department.
An introduction to executive-level thinking, expectations and decision-making frameworks used outside law enforcement.
Addressing the personal and psychological shifts that often accompany a career beyond the badge.
Building a profile that works for the career you want, not the job you have.
A resume is a marketing document, and nothing else. Its only job is to get you the interview.
"Tell me about yourself" isn't actually about you. Learn what employers are really asking.
“It's not about losing your identity, it's about expanding it.” Led by licensed therapist Brenda Grigsby, LSCSW.
Companies hire for upward mobility. The course shows you how to present your experience as proof of what you'll do next.
Developed operations plans for events with 50,000 attendees, coordinating emergency planning across multiple agencies.
Oversaw a field training program for 100+ new employees and conducted operational audits across leadership levels.
Safeguarded sensitive information by complying with access-control requirements and layered security protocols.
Email info@tbltransitions.com or send us a message to schedule a date.
Practical tips on resumes, LinkedIn, interviews and life after the badge, plus upcoming course dates.