Giving thanks to our soldiers and public safety officers

2009 Nov 25 Posted by Charles

I had a conversation with a colleague last week concerning her interest in helping provide more robust support for law enforcement officers and their families. Most realize that our officers, and solders, are on the front lines, in harms way and often at risk physically and psychologically. They are working for us 24/7 – 365.

As many of you know, the public safety field can be very exacting and can take its toll on individuals and consequently families suffer commensurately.

I know that some of the fraternal organizations, such as the FOP, do a great job providing family support in their local chapters; I do not know of other organized efforts at providing support for public safety families. Clearly, this represents a great opportunity – and great need.

Please let me know of any local, state or national efforts focused on providing public safety familial support.

Thank you to everyone serving, and to those who have served, in public safety (a special thank you to our armed forces away for Thanksgiving).

Charles

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Dr. Charles Tiffin
Program Chair, Public Safety Program, Capella University
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Dr. Joseph Pascarella
Core Faculty Member, Capella University
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Dr. Harry Carter
Adjunct Faculty Member, Capella University
Melissa Beasley
Captain, Florence Alabama Police Department
Michael Brown
Capella University Learner

Lisa J. Bjergaard
Capella University Learner, and Director, Division of Juvenile Services North Dakota
Darryl Jones
Capella University Learner and Chief, Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire
Laura Pettler
Capella University Learner

Mark Rubin
Capella University Learner

Rebecca L. Smith
Capella University Learner, Manager of Emergency Planning and Training for Jefferson County Public Schools
Mark S. Warnick
Capella University Learner, Retired Asst. Fire Chief

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