Police reform and the stigma of mental health care in law enforcement are two ideas that are rarely spoken about in the same conversations. To date, I have not heard of any police leader that is instituting good mental health...

I am not naïve enough to think that my words will matter, but still, they must be said. I feel like millions of people just like me feel trapped in a country that we no longer recognize. A country so...

My thought for the day. Today is May 30, 2020. I have been retired for roughly 18 months, and for the most part, I have never looked back and regretted my decision until today. I am saddened that I am...

Peer Support, this is it! This is what we've trained for! The whole world is experiencing a critical incident. The mental health for ourselves and the first responders we serve during this world pandemic will be one of the biggest...

One day we were having a beverage with a guy we know. All of us are first responders so naturally the conversation turned toward the job and how it can affect you mentally and physically. Our profession is very good...

In our previous article, "Mental Health Matters," we talked about how important it is to help a first responder who reaches out. We didn’t really cover what you can do to accomplish that mission. As I worked on this article,...

As I write this article the number of completed suicides for law enforcement in 2019 is approaching 120 officers. Along with this number I also see stories and articles with quotes from well-meaning chiefs, sheriffs and other executive level administrators...

While at a recent class I met a friend from Operation Enduring Warrior, a great organization that assists wounded military and police. During a discussion on police profiles and PTSD he made a statement that hit me deep. Our police...

We've all had "that call.” You know what we mean. The call when someone is in the midst of a crisis and it's up to us to get it right. The call that sticks with us for days, weeks, months,...

"Step it up!" There isn't a law enforcement officer who doesn't know what that means. When you hear another LEO transmit for units to step it up the situation has escalated and additional aid is needed. When backup arrives on...