10 things to do as a police wife after an officer involved shooting or critical incident {what helped me as a LEOW when my LEO was in an OIS}

Having your officer involved in an OIS (officer involved shooting) or critical incident is a lot of police wives’ nightmares come true. It’s stressful and frightening, and can even be traumatizing and life changing. Every incident is different and every family is different, so there’s no “one size fits all” piece of advice I can … Continue reading 10 things to do as a police wife after an officer involved shooting or critical incident {what helped me as a LEOW when my LEO was in an OIS}

book review {emotional survival for law enforcement: a guide for officers and their families}

The other day a friend reminded me about the book "Emotional survival for law enforcement: A guide for officers and their families" by Dr. Kevin Gilmartin. She had asked if I read it, and I told her yes-my husband got a copy when he was at academy. Fast forward to this year when I pulled … Continue reading book review {emotional survival for law enforcement: a guide for officers and their families}