Frank Borelli
Editor-in-Chief
Officer.com
According to online resources, Memorial Day was first celebrated as Decoration Day to honor the Union dead after the end of the Civil War. The name “Memorial Day” wasn’t used until 1882; became more common after World War II but wasn’t made a federal holiday until 1967. For some, Memorial Day means nothing more than a chance to have a three day weekend, cook out, open their pool, etc. For others, the meaning hasn’t been lost and - although the celebrations still occur - the reason for them is always at the forefront of their minds. What reason? To remember and honor those service men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Read the rest of this entry »
Frank Borelli
Editor-in-Chief
Officer.com
Given that I have to write anywhere from 52 to 104 blogs per year I’m always on the look out for new topics and ideas. Sometimes they come from the unlikeliest of places. The inspiration for this blog came from a Harry Potter book. Laugh hard… and when you’re finished laughing, read on. Read the rest of this entry »
Frank Borelli
Editor-in-Chief
Officer.com
National Police Week has arrived once again. We honor with sadness the 181 officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in 2007. There have been a number of articles written about the value of attending Police Week and what it means to remember and honor the fallen. That’s not what this blog entry is about. Read the rest of this entry »
Frank Borelli
Editor-in-Chief
Officer.com
Just today I was talking with some folks and in the course of conversation the topic of how well various public safety members get along was brought up. There was a belief put forth that police officers and deputies don’t tend to get along with firefighters all that well, and that firefighters don’t tend to get along so well with EMS Responders. I took issue with that. Read the rest of this entry »