Monthly Archives: November 2008

Jack Webb Still Has it Right

Jack Webb, who played Sergeant Joe Friday on the long running radio and television series Dragnet also wrote a book called The Badge. I got the book a couple months ago to read again. My first introduction to Webb’s book … Continue reading

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What Makes A Good Police Officer?

A previous FBI Bulletin featured an article entitled “The Courage to Teach” by Robert W. Peetz, M.C.J., who is a criminal justice professor at Midland College in Midland Texas who delivered this text as a speech to the 75th session … Continue reading

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Paradoxical Commandments

My wife, Ruth, happened across a book in the bargain bin at a local supermarket entitled Anyway – The Paradoxical Commandments by Kent M. Keith. I seem to recall some of them from a time ago but thought they were … Continue reading

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Tears of a Cop

I came across an old clipping I had of this poem. I thought you might find it of value. I have been where you fear to go…I have seen what you fear to see…I have done what you fear to … Continue reading

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More Resources

Kevin Gilmartin is probably one of the most well known researchers in the area of police officer stress and how to combat it. He has authored a number of books that really can be a tool for those of you … Continue reading

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We Can’t Do It Alone

“Officer Needs Assistance” – “Request For Back Up” – “Officer Down” are all familiar phrases for those in public safety. The mindset that I can do it my myself is often required but not always very smart. It’s seen as … Continue reading

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Giving Thanks

Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the many blessings in which one has received this year. 2008 provided me the great opportunity to give thanks for a new life circumstance and many new friends. I’m thankful for my family: … Continue reading

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The Power From Within

It happened again the other day: I had someone come to me and tell me that they just didn’t have it in them to succeed at a specific task. We talked a bit and I encouraged and reminded the individual … Continue reading

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You Have The Strength Inside You

It happened again the other day: I had someone come to me and tell me that they just didn’t have it in them to succeed at a specific task. We talked a bit and I encouraged and reminded the individual … Continue reading

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The Job Has Changed

Law enforcement has changed dramatically since I started nearly 28 years ago as a police officer in Grand Island, Nebraska. Society’s expectations of police officers has steadily increased in demands of service, performance and behavior with fewer financial and staffing … Continue reading

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