General Topics

  • Never Too Buff

    The quest for the ideal lean and mean body can lead to an obsession/preoccupation that is disabling, dangerous and deadly.

    Article • January 12th, 2011

  • Married to a Cop

    I've never heard of a trash collector's wife listening as her stone-faced husband tells the story of pulling a 4 year old out of the mud after being run over by her father's tractor, her mother standing wailing beside him. A trash collector's wife...

    Article • January 11th, 2011

  • A New You in The New Year

    What are your chances of making a change?

    Article • January 3rd, 2011

  • Protecting Your Wallet

    With lean times ahead, it’s important to have a game-plan for your finances.

    Article • December 27th, 2010

  • The Brotherhood of Law Enforcement

    Those are my brothers they are talking about. The ones who work hard with me, and make me laugh, and watch my back, and save my butt day after day.

    Article • December 17th, 2010

  • The Gift

    December can be the most stressful month of the year. Remember what matters!

    Article • December 6th, 2010

  • Focus on Positive Learning Opportunities

    We are brothers and sisters in this profession and we're all trying to do a difficult, dangerous job. Spend a little less time looking to be offended and a little more time being positive.

    Article • November 18th, 2010

  • Facebook: Friend or Foe?

    Online missteps can cost you dearly, but following these few simple tips can keep you safe online and off.

    Article • November 3rd, 2010

  • Legendary Lawman Richard Griffith

    Griffith was assigned the rank of colonel and given command of the 12th Mississippi Infantry but by November he was promoted to Brigadier General and put in command of four full Mississippi regiments.

    Article • October 27th, 2010

  • How Ugly Is This?

    A closer look at a financial wreck that hits too close to home.

    Article • October 25th, 2010

  • Pig or Positive Role Model?

    Many children do not have the fortune of being surrounded by positive role models. Even those who have loving guardians can benefit from respectful, responsible adults in the community.

    Article • October 25th, 2010

  • Networking for Women in LE

    I know we're all busy and money is tight, but if you are serious about your career in police work, you truly need to broaden your horizons and get out there and network!

    Article • October 21st, 2010

  • To Intervene or Not?

    By intervening we could put the welfare of strangers above the welfare of our own family. That's not an opinion, but a stark fact, and one that we don't often think of.

    Article • October 13th, 2010

  • Want. Hate. Love.

    When you come home from the streets, if you can walk in the door and into the warm presence of your life-partner, soul-mate and the person who sits back-to-back through life with you, nothing can be sweeter.

    Article • October 12th, 2010

  • Current Threats to Police Morale

    Low morale is a real problem, requiring real solutions. Will police managers be able to meet the challenge?

    Article • October 6th, 2010