Family
Actionable strategies law enforcement can adopt to support female officers juggling motherhood and their careers
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From adjusting to new routines to supporting individual hobbies, retired LE couples can thrive and find joy in this new phase of life
“Thank you for being a role model, leader and most importantly, my daddy,” Chief Michael Schlie’s daughter said over the radio
“We can best honor Sean’s sacrifice and legacy by our care for one another and for the greater good in the world,” the Gannon family said
Noah Shahnavaz, 24, was killed when a man got out of his car during a traffic stop and opened fire
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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
“Thank God for neighbors who were inquisitive and said: ‘That screaming is not right,’” Sheriff Grady Judd said
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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
During her stops at various PDs, Sophia Richards gave cards to officers that said, “Be strong and courageous for the Lord will be with you wherever you go”
You can set your family up for a great holiday season by shifting your mindset and approach, even making your own traditions
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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 couple was in the process of finalizing the adoption of their 8-year-old daughter when they received a call about an abandoned baby
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
In 2000, the officer found a 6-week-old baby in a drug den and got her to safety, inspiring her to become a woman in blue
Caring for families, reducing family stress and combining efforts with spouses who care for the officer at home can improve retention
“What we see in this career, the calls that we get, can take a toll on somebody’s mental health and wellness,” said Cheshire County Sheriff Eli Rivera
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
The city unanimously passed an ordinance to extend LODD benefits to suicide deaths
Sgt. Matt Karges is a fourth-generation officer whose family has served at the same department consecutively and with each new generation simultaneously
A retired police officer put pen to paper to offer a glimpse into the realities of policing
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The issue lies in a legal loophole that denies children of single-parent cops access to their parents’ pensions, says Genesis Villella
It is important that you process the loss and what you experienced with your support network
“It saddens me to see the blue line being redefined and misrepresented,” said a retired trooper whose brother died in the line of duty
Cops often let the job define them, but establishing an identity outside policing is essential for planning for law enforcement retirement
Katie Slifko has no doubt that police work killed her husband. Now she’s raising awareness for job-related PTSD so that others know it, too
A licensed therapist and LEO wife shares key tips for how cops can maintain family relationships
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