The pain and sorrow of loss
Grieving and remembering fallen officers
There, but for the grace of God, go I” is a phrase that invades many cops’ thoughts as they stand at attention, holding a salute in front of a church […] Read More
Bobby Egbert
A dream of remembrance
How a Colorado community is ensuring 9/11 heroes are never forgotten
Doug Harbour calls himself an “old Marine with a dream” when speaking about his hope to have his hometown of Lamar, Colorado, create a 9/11 memorial tribute. Harbour, an 80-year-old […] Read More
Jive Clock empathy
Understanding what it means to be empathetic in a job that demands toughness
Can cops show empathy? “It’s there but it needs to be cultivated,” says Dr. Peter Killeen, a police psychotherapist. He explains, “Every individual has the capacity to exhibit empathy. However, […] Read More
You can be the change
The relationship between police work and officer mental health is like a dysfunctional married couple who ignore their difficulties. Yours is a complex and dangerous job. What you encounter on […] Read More
From N.Y. to L.A.: A police lineage spanning the nation
Fallen Port Authority Police Officer Dominick Pezzulo (EOW 9/11/2001) and Los Angeles Police Officer Joe Cirrito met while they were special education teachers at Lehman High School in Bronx, New […] Read More
Honoring the fallen
An honor guard’s solemn duty
Last month, America’s law enforcement community celebrated National Police Week. A week that sees remembrance events throughout our nation honoring fallen heroes, their families and our beloved profession. The premier […] Read More
