America is still a great nation; because our nation’s greatness is not defined by politicians, rather, the people who love her.
That’s an article for another day.
Over the last few years, however, there is a common thread I keep hearing from officers who have been on duty for twenty-plus years, and those on duty for less than two years:
“Is it worth answering the call anymore?”
What call?
The call to serve.
How did we lose our way?
Dear Fellow Law Enforcement Officers, In the line of duty, we face challenges that few can comprehend. We carry the weight of responsibility, the burden of decision-making, and the constant awareness of the thin blue line that separates order from chaos. I write to...
Prayer is a powerful weapon for you to use throughout your law enforcement career. It leads to a place where you can experience peace like no other. It serves as a sanctuary of tranquility amidst turmoil, a source of solace amidst trauma, a wellspring of resilience through spiritual connection, a means to seek divine guidance and protection, and a pillar of support for mental health. It represents an…
This is a tough time of year for many people, I get it. I’ve been in similar situations. This article will not be a “feel good” article. It may offend you or cause you to dislike me. It is raw, it is unedited.
No amount of college education or textbook study can prepare you for your experience on duty. It wasn’t long after I stepped into the squad briefing room that I realized things were vastly different than I had perceived. I can still smell the scent of leather from the...
Law enforcement officers spend countless hours training on use of force policy, learning indicators of deceptive behavior, and other beneficial lessons to be used on duty, but there are times those skills do not carry over into personal lives. Maybe it is because of...
We can help our men and women in blue in more ways than one…
Every day, men and women across our country prepare for their shift, at the brink of dawn and as the sun sets, to stand between your peace and the chaos and evil that you never want to know exists. Many of them have spouses, many are parents, but every single one is a human being. They won’t show you any emotion; it’s not their nature. They won’t reveal any weakness, not to you. Their sole purpose is to protect you and to serve you until you give them a reason otherwise.
