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~A Law Enforcement Marriage~
It’s an entity all on its own and it stands a world apart from other marriages. The spouse involved in this law enforcement marriage has most likely entered into a whole new, alien-like world. The officer involved in the marriage has his or her own obstacles to face when attempting to satisfy both work life and home life. We've wandered through a 32 year career and have collected some lessons along the way. Stories of struggles or stories of victory, we long to share them to help other LEO marriages be successful. 
On July 7, 2016, Dallas, Texas officers were
ambushed and five of them perished. The journey that followed in our own department after this massacre was one that prompted the creation of a spousal support group that was sorely needed and evidently lacking as spouses and family members were terrified to send their officer to work, fearing the worst. We, as law enforcement family members, do not get to pick and choose what calls they go out on, what days of the week or hours of the day they work, and as a bonus - we watch them walk out the door knowing they will be dressed in a bullet-proof vest and a target-seeking uniform to complete their job duties for the day. It is unnerving, but rewarding. It is pride-filled, but terrifying. We need each other, which is why we are proponents of some type of Spousal/Family Support within your own department. EMAIL US with any questions. We would love to help you form your own group within your own department. |
Feel free to Download PDF Files below
to assist in building a spousal support group of your own: LEO Resources and Hotlines Why Spousal Support Groups are Crucial Steps to Develop and Maintain a Spousal Support Group The Difficulties of Maintaining a Spousal Support Group WE WOULD BE HONORED TO SPEAK FOR YOUR LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY/ORGANIZATION: We will come ready with tips and tools to help the marriages and families within your sworn staff. A law enforcement officer, marriage and family that is better supported and equipped for the journey gives you an officer that is better able to perform his/her job duties. Tell us a little about your agency's needs HERE. Brian and Linda have had the opportunity to speak for the IACP Conferences (2018 & 2019), 2020 IACP Symposium and local Regional Trauma Support trainings. All speaking topics are geared toward the health, wellness and family support for the officer, marriage and home life. See Published Articles: Focus On Officer Wellness: Educating the Police Spouse The Police Chief Magazine, an IACP Publication Supporting Cops By Supporting Spouses, Article by Calibre Press |
