Lt. Dave Rose and Sgt. Rocky Warren

Wearing Armor

Next to training and modern medicine, the single most important factor in the increased survivability of today's police officer is this modern version of the chainmail worn into combat for centuries by warriors. Back then no clear-thinking fighter would have been caught dead without his mail under his tunic, so what is our excuse?

Officer Safety: Why or Why Not?

If you're asking "Why not," remind yourself about the risks you face every day.

Thinking About Evil

Contemplating the bad things that can happen and visualizing how to overcome them can prepare you to fight and win.

In My Sights: What, Exactly, Is the Problem?

You can’t address society’s fundamental ills until you identify what they are.

Wash The Hands

Infection control is about taking care of yourself and the people around you by just doing some simple things that can be a pain in the butt.

The One with the Effective Toys Wins

If some gizmo looks cool, but replaces nothing on your belt and yet requires you to change the way you do your job, you need to think twice, or three times, before acquiring it.

The Names

It is right and fitting that the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Wall memorializes a great panel of individuals who have shed their blood, and given up their dreams and futures, for all of us.

Living Large

A potentially terminal diagnosis will make you want to live your life to the fullest. Why wait for that? Get living now.