Family & Home
Easy tips for building a personal oasis at home where you can decompress, recharge and sustain your mental wellbeing
It can be challenging for officers to set time aside to keep a healthy mind and body; here’s our top 24 wellness tips for you to concentrate on this year
Next time you select a book for you child, consider these LEO-themed reads
The center will accommodate officers’ schedules and will cost about half of the market price for childcare services
“This career … often involves balancing work and family, and our chief is so supportive of the family life outside of work,” the Modesto PD stated
Hear from a handful of IACP speakers about the importance of facility dogs, recruitment and retention advice and more
Often in this profession, we think it’s work or family. We see it as either/or, but that’s not how it works
The Irving Police Department and Irving Fire Department combined forces to offer EMDR therapy, an employee health clinic, wellness incentives and much more
“Some parents may not realize that their kids are scared about whether or not they’re going to come back home,” singer-songwriter Tenley Moran said
As a police officer, you need a personal support network to help you deal with trauma; your spouse and friends are a good place to start
Wife and mother to police officers – both deceased – her walls and shelves are covered by photos of them
By following actionable steps before, during and after a vacation, officers can embrace the therapeutic power of detachment
Amazon offers discounts on many items that can make your police day a little easier
Pre-retirement workshops can be a helpful tool in preventing adverse outcomes during retirement
I know the landmines are there, but awareness alone won’t prevent the darkness of depression from creeping in
An old fire station was converted into a police substation in acknowledgment that officers cannot afford to live in the area
Proactive measures to navigate and support each other through challenging times
For the families of the fallen, “their biggest fear is that their officer will be forgotten and we keep that promise that they never will”
Putting together a simple budget is not difficult. Here are some tips
Regardless of what option turns out to best fit your family’s needs, there are some very important points to remember as you’re making choices
It turned out to be my “magic number,” but it doesn’t have to be yours. Here are some simple ways to avoid becoming a divorced cop
Though it might be hard to find the time, it’s important for spouses of first responders to focus on their own needs, too
There will be both ups and downs, but you will meet incredible people and work with some of the best folks on the planet
You can set your family up for a great holiday season by shifting your mindset and approach, even making your own traditions
Before you let those lateral transfer dollars burn a hole in your pocket, consider how to best invest in your financial security, on-duty safety or well-being
Understanding shift culture and respecting it can go a long way in navigating the first responder lifestyle
Learn how therapy can improve communication, provide a safe place for family members to share and gain real-world coping mechanisms
The sad reality is that many public safety families struggle to enforce the law on the street only to lose control of the battle at home
Regardless of your level of wealth, the failure to establish an estate plan can be detrimental to your family
Both parents spoke recently about the opportunity to share their passion for serving others with their sons
Caring for families, reducing family stress and combining efforts with spouses who care for the officer at home can improve retention
During any period of widespread protests, it is important to prep both your equipment and your family in case you are deployed to assist with crowd control
Sgt. Matt Karges is a fourth-generation officer whose family has served at the same department consecutively and with each new generation simultaneously
