A message to those considering suicide
Let me speak directly to those who may be considering suicide. You are suffering greatly. You think you are alone. You perceive that you are a burden to others. You […] Read More
Dr. Stephanie Barone McKenny
The meaning of pain
There are 55,054 assaults on law enforcement each year, resulting in 16,260 injuries and 234 officer deaths. Officers can feel that pain and suffer physically, psychologically and/or spiritually. This article […] Read More
Choosing to serve
Recognizing our heroes killed in the line of duty last year
Honoring the call. Enduring risk. Standing guard. Taking the point. Confronting evil. Laying down one’s life for a stranger. There is no greater love. This is the significance of choosing […] Read More
Heart health
Tips to help you take care of your heart
Did you know that four out of five traffic cops have high blood pressure (HBP)? Did you know that HBP tends to be presumptive IOD for sworn personnel? Do you […] Read More
Shame and trauma
What shame looks like and how to release it
You know what shame looks like — head down, avoiding eye contact and hiding. It makes one appear less than and weaker than the other. Although it can act as […] Read More
The risks of anxiety
Officers experience risk daily. Managing these risks can come with a certain level of anxiety to engage alertness and remain vigilant. However, anxiety may begin to negatively impair performance on […] Read More
