Police Poetry
Police1’s poetry column highlights some of the inspirational, moving and funny poems authored by our readers. Email your original writing submission for consideration to editor@police1.com.
“I wasn’t prepared for what I was gonna see...It was eight reindeer, pulling a sleigh, on the roof and looking down at me.”
The documentary “Crisis Cops” that follows Officers Joe Smarro and Ernie Stevens prompted one viewer to put pen to paper
An officer captures the heartbreaking moment a young son honors the memory of his fallen father
For many police officers, it is a daily struggle not to bring the things they deal with at work into their home life
Poem addresses the moment when people understand the root dangers inherent in nature and their perception of police changes in an instant
After a trying few weeks for law enforcement, a veteran Indianapolis cop wrote this poem to remind everyone about the good cops who serve our communities every day
After 44 years on the street, a veteran officer reflects on some good memories as life as a cop for his rookie partner
A police chief offers a glimpse into the tragedies officers see every day that strengthen their resolve to serve their communities
A simple gesture from a Santa in blue changes a young boy’s life forever
This moving poem details how every police officer is someone’s hero
A mother shows her love and encouragement for her police officer son in this moving poem
LODD
An officer pays tribute to a brother in blue who was killed in the line of duty
For this cop, his dream to become a police officer started at a young age
A veteran cop describes the split-second decisions that go through a cop’s mind when faced with a man with a gun
Oregon police officer’s poem shares the pain of losing a fellow officer in the line of duty
Take a walk in the shoes of a Georgia sheriff’s deputy and dispatcher as she describes what it means to “wear the badge”
Texas police officer uses poetry to give the public an insider perspective on the hardships officers face and the sacrifices they make
In Police1 “First Person” essays, Police1 Members candidly share their own unique personal insights on issues confronting cops today, as well as opinions, observations, and advice on living life behind the thin blue line
In Police1 “First Person” essays, Police1 Members candidly share their own unique personal insights on issues confronting cops today, as well as opinions, observations, and advice on living life behind the thin blue line
This poem is dedicated to the memory of our fallen brothers and sisters
A poem remembering fallen officers sung to the music of “Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen
September 11, then and now
We remain forever moved by the courage of the first responders and military personnel who responded to the threat that day
Keep your mind sharp and focused on during training
Blessed are the peacekeepers who ensure Christmas Peace from inside their squad cars
Sometimes returning the item stolen has more impact than capturing the thief
