By Major Donna Kinsey (ret.)
While reflecting on the “human cost of war,” a news anchor referenced a sign posted at the main gate of a United States military camp in Bagdad, Iraq. Its oversized letters read:
“IS TODAY THE DAY? No U.S. personnel beyond this point without weapon ...
By Capt. David Brown
Do you remember your first year on the job? Most likely, you arrived every day eager to make a difference. You had terrific ideas. You were actively trying to solve problems throughout the community you serve. If you’re like many officers, you lost your ...
By Dr. Olivia Johnson
SUICIDE.
The mere word makes many uncomfortable. It leaves many speechless. It leaves many sharing mere condolences, because words alone cannot alleviate the heavy cloud of unbearable pain. However, being uncomfortable and remaining quiet will not stop ...
Part 1 of a 2-part series
In his excellent new book, The Superhero Handbook for Cops, author Cary Friedman takes an impressively realistic look at what it means to be an ethical police officer. More importantly, he shares practical tips on how to remain ethical.
The topic of ...
A second wave of law enforcement-relevant quotes poured in after our recent posting of a collection we recently ran [read it here].
Here’s a sample of what we received:
Timothy Horty, Director of the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy and retired Deputy Chief with Indianapolis ...
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