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law enforcement appreciation day {january 9 2025}

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Law Enforcement Appreciation Day is quickly approaching-it’s this coming Thursday the 9th! If you’re like wait, didn’t we just have this? you’re probably thinking of Thank A Police Officer Day, which is in September. Both days are a great excuse to show our LEOs a little extra love, especially in this rough climate! I’m always … Continue reading law enforcement appreciation day {january 9 2025}

law enforcement funerals: what you need to know about attending one as a leow

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Ugh. Law Enforcement Funerals-it's one of the heaviest but most requests topics from yall. I get a lot of DMs about what to wear, what to expect, and what they're like. It's a difficult and sad thing to talk about, but unfortunately, most of us LEO families will attend at least one during our officer's … Continue reading law enforcement funerals: what you need to know about attending one as a leow

how to support a fellow blue family after a critical incident

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Earlier this year I wrote this post about my officer’s critical incident and what I found helped me in the midst of his OIS (officer involved shooting). So many of you reached out saying that you could relate and that you found it helpful. This is heartbreaking, because so many of our blue family members … Continue reading how to support a fellow blue family after a critical incident

‘twas the week before christmas [a police family poem]

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Happy holidays, thin blue line family! Can you believe that Christmas is a week from today?! As usual, time flies! Between the long shifts, worked holidays, loss, trauma, and general stress, Christmas can be a hard time for our first responder families. Please know that if you’re having a tough time this season, you’re not … Continue reading ‘twas the week before christmas [a police family poem]