October 11 is National Coming Out Day, inspired by a single march of 500,000 people on October 11, 1987. This day is meant to raise awareness for individuals within the […] Read More »
Injuries occur frequently in law enforcement, but you might already know this on a firsthand basis. Depending on the seriousness of the injury, there are various ways it might be […] Read More »
“Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are often stiffened.” — Billy Graham Such true words. We see them in effect every day. […] Read More »
Thinking back over the course of the last year and a half, I have been struck by the unprecedented times in which we currently find ourselves. As a result of […] Read More »
There are many reasons you might be reading this article. It may be that you are already working on your sobriety and wonder if this article is going to get […] Read More »
Friendship fuels the flames of romance because it offers the best protection against feeling adversarial toward your partner.” — Dr. John Gottman Over the last 16 months, we have found […] Read More »
In her book, The Work of the Chaplain, Dr. Naomi Paget writes, “Through humble service, unconditional acceptance, unwavering faith and uncompromising love, first responder chaplains earn the trust and confidence […] Read More »
Chaplains must remain open to whatever communication skills will best address someone’s needs and anxieties. I’ve learned that being a good leader means being a good listener. This often requires […] Read More »
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), every day, about 28 people in the United States die in drunk-driving crashes. That is one person every 52 minutes. In […] Read More »
Over the last two decades, society has placed many additional job duties and expectations upon peace officers, such as handling calls for service involving people with developmental disabilities and people […] Read More »
