A Series Of Firsts: My First Trip To The Hospital

A Series Of Firsts: My First Trip To The Hospital

We were both going to the hospital. Wet and cold after a late night November foot pursuit that ended in a river, hypothermia was a concern for me and the idiot I had chased. Personally, I wasn’t worried about hypothermia. I was worried about the fact that I...
The Kind Of Protection You Can’t Get From Kevlar

The Kind Of Protection You Can’t Get From Kevlar

If you’re like me, dying is not on your list of things to do. Generally, I place dying over in the, “Maybe some other time, but not today” column when I’m planning my day. So far I’m happy to announce that that approach has worked. However, after years of in-depth...
How Your Kids Spell Love: 5 Tips For A Stronger Family

How Your Kids Spell Love: 5 Tips For A Stronger Family

Maybe you’re new to this job or maybe you’ve been doing it for a long time. You could be a spouse of a police officer or maybe even the child of one.  My guess is that wherever you find yourself you have some concerns, particularly when it comes to your relationships....
Clean Wall, Dirty Wall, And The Process Of Elimination

Clean Wall, Dirty Wall, And The Process Of Elimination

We were completely exposed and they were armed to the teeth. It was another great start to the midnight shift. After driving Code 3 from one side of the city to the other my trainee and I found ourselves in the middle of a gravel parking lot next to a Little League...
Clive

Clive

Outdoor dining at a nice downtown restaurant on a pleasant summer evening can add that little something extra to a night out on the town. The only thing that could possibly make it better would be live entertainment — and by live entertainment I mean a crazy...