Who am I? It is a seemingly simple, but genuinely complicated question. We should all ask ourselves this question at different stages of our lives. Is it possible to answer […] Read More »
Every week, a deputy sheriff, policeman or highway patrol officer is being arrested, tested, booked, arraigned, tried and convicted for driving under the influence of alcohol. Some personnel are further […] Read More »
I have now served for nearly four years as a chaplain with the Lancaster and Palmdale stations. I hope it does not sound too cliché to reflect on the time […] Read More »
People with a drinking problem do not start out in life having trouble the first time they consume alcohol. Generally speaking, it can take several years before alcohol consumption begins […] Read More »
I am deeply honored to write a word of encouragement to you, the sworn and the professional staff. We are all called on to serve in our own capacity. Not […] Read More »
Is it time to stop drinking, or at least cut back? Not that you have a “drinking problem,” but maybe you drink too much at times. Maybe those times are […] Read More »
One of the issues I come across in my consultations for our Department is employees who are not getting along. There are many reasons why this occurs, but a common […] Read More »
We have all been there. That day at work when we tell ourselves, “I should have stayed home,” or “Are you kidding me?” No matter the job assignment, you will […] Read More »
Blatant dishonesty is always a bad thing. By “blatant,” I don’t mean trying to spare your aunt’s feelings about the ugly sweater she knitted you for Christmas. I mean it […] Read More »
Recently I met with a friend at a restaurant for dinner. After a couple of drinks (my limit), he continued to have his usual beer and tequila shots. I wondered, […] Read More »
