Oh the most wonderful time of year. Filled with family, Christmas lights, decorations, good food, and how can we forget the presents? But… for some, this is not the most wonderful time of year. It brings financial burden, unnecessary stress, heartache,...
“You’re blue family until someone doesn’t agree with the way they died.” I will never forget reading this line in an article a few years ago. And I’ll never forget this excerpt from my dad’s suicide note. “The sixth interview could be of [name...
Let’s talk about keeping your composure in 5 minutes or Less. Maintaining focus in composure in volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous (VUCA) situations is an essential skill for first responders. The thing is, when you’re about to respond to a call, you...
Why Resilience? What to Look for in a First Responder Resilience Training Program. Most often, resilience is defined as the ability to “bounce back” from adversity. I define resilience as the ability to leverage tools and resources to recover well and grow stronger...
Policing is a Strange Job. I was just walking into a restaurant to order lunch when I heard the call. “Woman not breathing.” Then I heard the address. Less than a mile away from me. I took a moment to pause. I’m in a specialty unit. I drive a patrol vehicle, and I...
