Samie & Ryan Wedmore

LEO / Trooper

Samie, an Ohio State Trooper and Ryan, a Sheriff Deputy, are a dynamic couple who both serve as first responders, balancing their demanding careers with raising a young family. They share their story from how they met and got engaged, to the conscious decision to prioritize their relationship and family life above all else. Communication, trust, and understanding play pivotal roles in their relationship, especially given the unpredictable nature of shift work and the intense demands of their jobs.

Samie and Ryan open up about their career challenges, including Ryan’s move to a new law enforcement agency which was supported by his understanding supervisor, and discuss the heavy impact of being involved in an officer-involved shooting. They stress the importance of community support and maintaining a strong reputation in law enforcement, and how these factors influenced their decisions and career paths.

At home, they tackle the division of labor and support each other through the aftermath of critical incidents. They also reflect on the emotional toll of losing a close friend in a car accident, sharing how this tragedy influenced their perspective on their work and personal lives.