OUT OF THE BLUE – From Peacekeeper to Peacemaker
IT WAS SATURDAY MORNING, 2 A.M. WHEN THE PHONE RANG. “I’m either going to eat my gun or come to Jesus.” Actual words.
Real caller. Fortunately, he knew about Server & Protect. Thanks to our supporters, we were there to answer.
SO YOU THINK YOU’RE A TOUGH GUY?
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...
EMOTIONAL TOOLS FOR POLICE OFFICERS
With this article I’d like to introduce Serve & Protect’s new member of our Board of Directors.Dr. Steiner is the founder of First Responder’s Wellness Center in Wheaton, IL. Dr. Steiner is a licensed clinical psychologist who also has 13 years of experience as a...
STANDING TALL FOR THOSE WHO HAVE FALLEN
My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. 13Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. (John 12,13; words of Jesus) Recently at our Lodge 41 meeting, TBI officer Charlie Bradley asked for prayer for one of our own...
OPEN LETTER TO ROOKIE SPOUSE – From Humanizing the Badge
OPEN LETTER TO ROOKIE SPOUSE
The Police spouse is an endangered species, given stats indicate 75% of Police are divorced – at least one time. In previous posts I’ve mentioned the need to educate each spouse of rookies from the start. Well, Elizabeth at Humanizing the Badge wrote this post that I wanted to share with you.
EVIL PROSPERS WHEN GOOD MEN DO NOTHING
'All that is necessary for the triumph of evil ….. is that good men do nothing’ (Edmund Burke) Yesterday began like most days. Breakfast of hot sausage and a bagel with butter. OK – not the most healthy....
A Chaplain’s Look at Weathering Storms of Loss and Depression
In our last article, THINKING SUICIDE – It Demands a Second Opinion, we looked at the emotional impact suicide has on families, especially children. This time we look at weathering the storm of anxiety and depression, and we look at two examples of those who made it...
THINKING SUICIDE: It Demands a Second Opinion
THINKING SUICIDE? It Demands A Second Opinion Over the last two weeks, 4 police officers committed suicide - every 17 hours an officer commits suicide (Forensic Examiner Magazine) and firefighter suicides are increasing rapidly. One suicide is too many. There is a...
EMOTIONAL TOOLS FOR POLICE OFFICERS
With this article I'd like to introduce Serve & Protect's new member of our Board of Directors.Dr. Steiner is the founder of First Responder's Wellness Center in Wheaton, IL. Dr. Steiner is a licensed clinical psychologist who also has 13 years of experience as a...