Spiritual Autopsy Attending an autopsy was one of the least favorite tasks I performed as a detective. As a result, I was less than enthusiastic watching the coroner cut into the naked cadaver laying on the table-tray before us. Consequently, […]
After reading the title so many cops instantly identified the Sergeant Suckup in their world. For those working in larger agencies, they might be able to name many of them. What qualifies a person for this characterization? Sergeant Suckup Sergeant […]
I was one of eight guys participating in the first Cops & Cabins. Our retreat destination was in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Morganton, Georgia. Eight cops who disconnected from their world came together to gel in a retreat setting. […]
Cops can smell crime. If you doubt my words, just ask an officer when you finish reading. But first, let’s reminisce about dissecting frogs in junior high science class. Nasty Smell of Formaldehyde Do you remember the nasty smell of […]
Cynicism Is a Dual Edged Sword Any cop worth his or her salt develops a dose of cynicism rather quickly. It is necessary to excel in the morbidly curious world of law enforcement. As a result, all cops reading this […]
There are many fatal flaws practiced by ineffective leaders, because bosses have developed so many ways to screw their employees. Moreover, most of the supervision malfeasance is done unintentionally. As a result, the overwhelming number of followers—people in the […]
Cops who kill are not killers! The headlines often read, “Officers Shoot and Kill Man.” While it’s accurately descriptive, it leaves the distasteful, misleading perception that cops are killers. They are not! Cops Who Kill Are Not Killers Just because […]
Have you considered strategies to hire military veterans? These professionals are a natural fit for law enforcement. Due to their military occupation, they have developed disciplines beneficial for life as police officers. There are so many skills that transfer, from […]
How can a twice-convicted murderer at age 18 become a pastor at 53? Moreover, can cops accept a reformed killer? It’s a story Danny Duchene enjoys telling, because it points to the greatest recovery program known to humanity; a gracious […]
Let me tell you why police lives matter. There are few career fields that routinely deal with death like law enforcement. And there are fewer vocations that realistically have the grim reaper showing up at their doorstep like a cop. […]
