Family Support

  • Honoring Their Sacrifice

    Honoring the sacrifices of those who have your back on the home front improves the likelihood they will continue to honor you and your profession with their willing sacrifice. But more importantly than that, it is simply the right thing to do.

    Article • October 19th, 2011

  • Do you Trust your Partner?

    If you were to ask a cop about trust, I believe the first response you would get would be a good Clint Eastwood sneer. Trust exists only in reference to one’s partner especially in the heat of the moment.

    Article • October 12th, 2011

  • Their Sacrifice

    Be grateful when your wife or your husband, parents and children, respect and love you enough to sacrifice for your job, knowing it is how you serve mankind. That sacrifice how they serve, as well.

    Article • October 5th, 2011

  • Abuse of Power

    Using the statement “Hey, I’m a cop” off-duty to manipulate an outcome in your favor is an abuse of power

    Article • September 21st, 2011

  • The Happy Cop

    Look at some of the happiest long-time veterans around you and notice their secrets. Often you see they are cops who have done the job with an attitude of servant hood, affection, and empathy, serving the community and mankind with love. Happiness...

    Article • August 3rd, 2011

  • Trauma as a Child

    Many public health problems are actually personal solutions. People are treating their symptoms. For professionals to treat the symptoms, as well, it is like trying to put out a house fire by tending only to the smoke.

    Article • July 27th, 2011

  • Self-defeating Behavior

    What could have come over a prominent politician and cause him to act out in such a self-destructive way? Temporary insanity? A cry for help or attention? An answer to the bedtime prayers of late night TV talk show hosts and stand up comedians...

    Article • June 15th, 2011

  • Elderly Depression and Suicide

    Someone age 65 or over completes suicide every 90 minutes; an average of sixteen deaths a day. Elders account for 20% of all suicides; but they comprise only 12% of the population.

    Article • June 8th, 2011

  • Salvaging Police Marriage II

    Simply drifting apart is one of the most inconspicuous ways a relationship can die. It is also one of the most preventable. Staying engaged in a lifelong courtship is one of the surest ways to prevent it.

    Article • June 1st, 2011

  • Building Better Children’s Programs with Public Trust

    Building better children’s programs requires cooperation between many different professional elements. It requires dedication and sound empirical evidence to back that “feeling” prevention works to eliminate a number of long-term risk factors.

    Article • May 25th, 2011

  • Insuring Your Personal Finances

    At work, you can give a code for “officer needs assistance” when things go bad, but who covers you at home?

    Article • May 23rd, 2011

  • Salvaging The Police Marriage

    The bad news is how common it is for couples to drift apart and “fall out of love.” The good news is how easy it can be for motivated couples to overcome!

    Article • May 18th, 2011

  • Death of a man; Death of a Hero

    Several of Chris’ long-time friends, and motorcycling companions, wanted to pay their respects during the procession but had been told they could not. Understandably, they were upset and reflected Chris’ Celebration had been taken over by...

    Article • May 11th, 2011

  • Breaking the Cycle of Family Violence

    Law enforcement officers, especially first responders are truly on the front line in the battle to break the cycle of family violence.

    Article • April 29th, 2011

  • A Penny Saved Is Just A Penny

    Understanding different savings options at your local bank can help you earn more interest in an insured account.

    Article • April 27th, 2011