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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