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A baby boom has resulted in 15 tiny additions to the force
Take charge of your health with these helpful kitchen tools for better nutrition
Check out our specially curated list of thoughtful Mother’s Day gifts on Amazon, each carefully selected to honor the special woman in your life
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
Financial Planning
The best way to break the cycle is to resist spending beyond your means
It is important that you process the loss and what you experienced with your support network
How an age-old challenge and a new generation are chipping away at defined-benefit pensions
LODD
Learn who is eligible to receive PSOB benefits, how to appeal if your application was denied and how the program processes COVID-19-related claims
Cops often let the job define them, but establishing an identity outside policing is essential for planning for law enforcement retirement
“It was deliberate. It was an act of intimidation and violence and we will not tolerate it,” said Chief Wayne Jerman
Previously, prospective recruits were required to live in the city for one year before applying to the police department
A licensed therapist and LEO wife shares key tips for how cops can maintain family relationships
Can a children’s book help prepare a family for the consequences of trauma-focused career fields?
A Las Vegas police officer spends a quiet moment with his daughter during the summer of 1994
The future newlyweds first met through a junior deputy program
A new bill aims to make it easier for families of loved ones to access line-of-duty benefits
Charles Pratt’s new children’s book, “Excuse Me, I Have a Question,” is a story of two friends who get to shadow a police officer for the day
Lower or eliminate your down payment, or cut your mortgage in half with these programs for first responders
South Fulton officials hope the program will allow uniformed members to more easily live within city limits
Axon Aid: Wellness aims to bridge the communication gap between law enforcement personnel and their loved ones
After a rough few years for law enforcement families, hearing songs that exude pride for the profession is music to our ears
Some key tips for staying safe in the new year
The holidays can be magical, but they can also be stressful; as a first responder, you owe it to yourself to make it work for you
Unfortunately, the schedule doesn’t care about what is important to your family, so here’s how to prioritize your loved ones
The coupon will be available for eligible first responders in advance of National First Responders Day
I believe that managing micro-stressors will prepare me for when I am confronted with a large, high-stress incident at work or home
Applying lessons learned from Operation Diligent Valor to help LEOs and their families cope with trauma