With each sister or brother who falls in the line of duty, something else plummets in the life-space of those left behind: peace. Four of our own fellow officers have […] Read More »
How many times have we asked the first question of someone? How many times have we asked the second question of ourselves? When we begin to look into the specifics […] Read More »
As we get older, we begin to see how our lifestyle affects our bodies. While there can be many great health benefits of being a law enforcement officer, such as […] Read More »
Many years ago, I worked in an emergency room (ER) at a large hospital. It was a very common occurrence for me to conduct suicidal assessments and inpatient hospitalizations for […] Read More »
I don’t think my experience was all that unique, but it is another part of the story. On my ride-along on July 7, about five hours into the P.M. Shift, […] Read More »
For problem drinkers, the first hurdle is denial. If denial is removed, then the focus shifts to cutting down on their drinking in order to control their alcohol consumption. There […] Read More »
As an industrial/organizational consultant, I have had the opportunity to work in many areas of our Department. Our patrol stations are among the most complex and dynamic environments I have […] Read More »
Recently, there has been a series of events that the media have used to make law enforcement officers look like the Gestapo from World War II. They portray only one-sided […] Read More »
I don’t need to tell you that your job is stressful. You regularly encounter situations that most people will never experience in their lifetime. A great amount of time is […] Read More »
Working in law enforcement, we know stress all too well, if not better. Throughout our career, we come face-to-face with unpredictable, life-threatening situations and victims of traumatic incidents. As a […] Read More »
