~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:
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LEO Resources and Hotlines 

Why Spousal Support Groups are Crucial
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​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

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