Who We are

Paul is a Sergeant with the Wichita Falls Police Department where he has served since 2002. His Law Enforcement career began in 1993 at the Bexar County Sheriff's Office in San Antonio, TX.  Paul serves as the Executive Director for Bridge to the Badge. 

Janelle has homeschooled their boys since 2011 and she serves as the President of the Board of Directors for Bridge to the Badge. Janelle is the author of the books Bulletproof Home, Confessions of a Police Wife, and others. Her books can be found at:  amazon.com/author/janellenewton  

Paul and Janelle have been married since 1997 and they are the proud parents of four sons. Paul and Janelle are both children of ministers, and they have a very deep faith that has sustained them through all the challenges of law enforcement life.  They have been guest speakers at various churches and events on the topics of marriage, family, law enforcement life, and homeschooling.  Paul and Janelle are members of First Baptist Church in Wichita Falls, Texas.