No one remembers them with a black band across the badge--the symbol of respect and remembrance for an officer killed in the line-of-duty. Many officers won't attend their funerals, even their close friends, because it's just too hard. Brethren officers are too angry, too hurt, too afraid that it might one-day be them. The brother or sister officer in the casket didn't die … [Read more...]
Why Many Police Officers Won’t Enter the Doors of Your Church, Pastor
Deputy Sheriff Raul V. Gama Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, CA EOW: Tuesday, May 1, 2007 Cause of Death: Automobile accident Deputy Sheriff David Stan Piquette Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, CA EOW: Friday, July 7, 2006 Cause of Death: Vehicular assault Deputy Sheriff Maria Cecilia Rosa Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, CA EOW: Tuesday, March 28, … [Read more...]
“Hello Officer!” – Interacting with Law Enforcement and Security
Police v. Security – Understanding the Difference Police (law enforcement) officers represent the government (local, county, state, or federal). Security officers represent private businesses and individuals. Police officers enforce laws. Security officers enforce policies. Police officers are included in the “governing authorities” mentioned in Romans 13:1-5. Civilian … [Read more...]