Peer Counseling

The Chaplain's Notebook

FACING CHALLENGES

It is no secret that challenges are part of everyone’s everyday life. The Bible teaches that God uses circumstance to develop our character. “But we also glory in tribulations,” Scripture […] Read More »

Peace Officers Fellowship

HOW’S MY DRINKING?

To answer key questions, you will have to ask yourself these questions: Am I in trouble due to my drinking? Have I had too many close calls or free passes? […] Read More »

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DENIAL

Where is the line that separates a heavy drinker from an alcoholic? Is there a difference? Some questionnaires and brochures attempt to prescreen whether or not a person is an […] Read More »

The Chaplain's Notebook

LISTENING TO OURSELVES

As we move through the events of each day at work — in custody, on patrol or wherever we find ourselves — we may think we are not touched by […] Read More »

The Chaplain's Notebook

BRAIN FOG

Are you experiencing low energy, fatigue or irritability? Having trouble concentrating? Experiencing headaches, forgetfulness or trouble remembering information? How about low motivation, feelings of hopelessness or mild depression? Do you […] Read More »

From the Docs

LASD STANDS WITH LGBT

The month of June and part of July were filled with lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) Pride celebrations. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department participated in the celebration and […] Read More »

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GOOGLE “ALCOHOLIC COP”

I Google the phrase “alcoholic cop” every few months. The results shed light on several challenges cops face. Undoubtedly, police work is one of the most challenging jobs in the […] Read More »