by Roberts Michaels | Oct 18, 2011 | SERVE & PROTECT, Uncategorized
When the brave men and women who raise their hand and take the oath as a police officer, firefighter, EMT, or corrections officer, it is the result of hours of grueling training, many more hours in a classroom, and qualifying with their appropriate tools of the trade....
by Roberts Michaels | Mar 9, 2017 | SERVE & PROTECT
LAW ENFORCEMENT WEEPS AND MOURNS THE PRESIDENT IS SILENT BEYONCE SHOULD HAVE BEEN SILENT THE “CIDES” ARE KILLING OUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS. HOMICIDE AND SUICIDE. It almost seems like a daily occurrence. Facebook posts – OFFICER DOWN. Between Officers...
by Roberts Michaels | Dec 11, 2014 | SERVE & PROTECT
OUT OF THE BLUE FROM PEACEKEEPER TO PEACEMAKER A Journey from Enforcing the Law to Ministering Grace Peacekeeper: A member of a usually armed force engaging in peacekeeping activities Peacemaker: a person who tries to create harmony or make peace, as by settling the...
by Roberts Michaels | Sep 6, 2013 | SERVE & PROTECT, Uncategorized
What does it mean to be a tough guy, a hero? Where can we find the best role models? Who is the ultimate HERO? How does the media define tough guys? Let’s compare views. Look at Hollywood and who they feature. Car thieves, mobsters, ganstas in the hood. These misfits...
by Roberts Michaels | Aug 8, 2011 | CHAPLAIN'S NEWSLETTER ARCHIVE, Uncategorized
Many years ago, in fact, in the ‘70’s, I took some time off from the Norfolk PD for a vacation. We drove to Yellowstone National Park, which was as spectacular as advertised. One featured attraction was Old Faithful, a geyser that pretty much erupts like clockwork. It...