Dylan Cade Bates isn’t just the founder of Blonde in Blue and host of Badges and Breakthroughs—she’s also a certified Hostage and Crisis Intervention specialist, counselor-in-training, and a proud “Blonde in Blue” with nearly a decade of law enforcement experience. Dylan’s seen the job from the inside out, walked through the hard stuff, and is passionate about sharing the real stories that bring hope, healing, and connection to first responders and their families. (Fun fact: She believes a little humor and a lot of honesty can go a long way, both on and off duty!)