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The Wolf Broke Down the Door Last Night

Last night I went to bed as scenes unfolded in Dallas I knew, based on what I’ve done in the past, that if I continued to watch it I’d be up all night. I’d end up in a Twitter war, become irrational and emotional; I didn’t want to be that person. I try so hard to walk the line, to see both sides, to understand both sides, not to judge. It’s hard. I know you’ve heard it all before I know you’re…

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Bridging the Great Divide - Police and Society

Bridging the Great Divide – Police and Society

Over the last two years, I’ve been asked many questions about law enforcement, some more difficult than others. This weekend I was asked a question that I often ask myself. “How can we address the obviously existent issue of abusive cops, while maintaining a strong base of support for wonderful men and women like the officer who, a few weeks ago, sat in the cold, wet mud next to my car and told…

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1st Help - First Stop for First Responders

1st Help – First Stop for First Responders

1stHelp is the first tool of it’s kind, a searchable database dedicated to finding emotional, financial and religious assistance for first responders. In addition to assisting first responders in finding crisis-specific help, it will collect suicide and traumatic-stress events. This information will be used to save and improve the quality of lives of first responders. Who are we? Friends,…

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Just Call Me Alice

Sometime after the incident in Ferguson I jumped down the rabbit hole and haven’t been able to make my way back out. I’ve looked around, there is no exit. Well, there is for me, sort of. I’m not injured, disabled, have PTSD or suffering from the absence of a career that defined me. I still can’t find the exit and believe me I’ve looked for it. On October 7, 2015, the Washington Post ran an…

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The Brotherhood of Law Enforcement

Sixteen months ago Officer Daren Wilson set off a firestorm across America and in my heart. For sixteen months, I have relied on friends to be a funny text when I needed it, an ear that understood, a brain that fit together what I couldn’t and motivation when I felt I couldn’t complete what I had started. For sixteen months, I have listened a lot and cried little, I have changed in ways that no…

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Law Enforcement 2015 - The Year in an Alternate Review

Law Enforcement 2015 – The Year in an Alternate Review

Presenting the year in law enforcement is not easy, there are many opinions, issues and (lack of) statistics. The number of law enforcement deaths, officer involved shootings and/or most visible incidents of the year could be compiled. That would be too easy, after all, the information is readily available and most people are already aware of it. Let’s take a look at some milestones you probably…

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The Ghosts of Law Enforcement

She fades a little more every day; she may not even realize it. How many of you know the names of the people involved in the incident in Ferguson? The park in Cleveland, Ohio? The pool party in McKinney, Texas The NYPD officer who was stabbed in the head? The Revere officer who was knocked unconscious when he asked a speeding driver to slow down? The officer that committed suicide in his…

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The Weight of a Bullet

Bracing yourself for the cold winter air is easy, you’ve done it before, you know what to expect and you know how many layers to wear. You also know that no matter how well you prepare, a chill will seep through and you’ll feel it in your bones. It’s with that feeling you set out on a Sunday morning, knowing that you should be bracing yourself for something but not quite knowing what it is.…

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5 Fast Facts to Know About Deputy Ben Fields

arindambanerjee / Shutterstock.com In my opinion, it’s too early to make a blanket judgment in favor or against Deputy Ben Fields actions and I wasn’t planning to comment. Many of you will stop reading because you think I should have formed an opinion by now and are outraged that a wife of a cop needs time to assess the whole situation. It’s often a losing battle. After waking up to radio and…

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You Are Not A Police Wife

Yesterday someone asked me why I was so concerned about police, they asked me if I was married to a cop , I told them, “Yes, 14 years.” They seemed surprised; they asked why I didn’t use the “police wife” title as my primary qualification in writing my books. Simply put, it’s not my primary qualification or my primary role. I am Karen Solomon, a funny, intelligent, passionate person. I entered…

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The Price They Pay - Foreword

The Price They Pay – Foreword

Policing is hard…….. When you ponder that phrase, what comes to mind? Do you agree with it? Perhaps you just find yourself not knowing what to think? My guess is several different variables impact your mindset; most notably whether you are a law enforcement officer (LEO) yourself or if you have ever known one personally. I sometimes wonder if those who haven’t walked in the shoes of a LEO can…

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How Much Does Your Book Cost?

Yesterday someone asked me how much my book cost, I replied with the dollars and cents they would be required to pay at checkout. After all, that is what she asked. For some reason, I started to think about what the book really cost and it kept adding up. It cost me many sleepless nights, I’ve had panic attacks and nightmares. I’ve listened to some officers and their families choke back sobs…

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5 Things I Won't Do To Sell Books

Now I’m an “author”, or so I’m told. Time to sell books, get the word out and make money. Not as easy as it sounds. There are millions of books out there, many with powerful publishing houses behind them and many more coming out daily. The competition is steep. If you want to sell books, you need to have excellent marketing skills, or find someone who does. New to the game? There are plenty…

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Win Walker Edison Furniture - 3 Items to Choose From!

Spring has sprung and guess what time it is? Time for new furniture! One lucky winner can choose from the following:

Essential 58″ Wood TV Console – Espresso

Features: – Stylish, contemporary design – Rich, textured finish – High-grade MDF and durable laminate – Solid and sturdy stand supports 250 lbs. – Accommodates most flat-panel TVs up to 60 in. – Adjustable shelving – Ample storage space…

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There is More to Police Week Than Mourning

While survivors were learning to live with their grief at the Hilton hosting the survivors, fourteen miles away there was an entirely different dynamic. Although it was a solemn week, Police Week was established not only to recognize the men and women who have died in the line of duty but also to honor those who are out on the streets every day. An honor it is.

Without being overwhelming, there…

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Meanwhile at Police Week, People are Grieving

When I arrived in Washington, DC for Police Week, I expected the airport to be full of police officers and the crowds would part in appreciation of them. Actually, I’m not sure what I expected; I hoped I would feel it the minute I disembarked. Instead, people were just going about their business as if nothing unusual were happening less than ten miles away.

It wasn’t until I arrived at the hotels…

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A Bullet Found My Husband Today

He was an ordinary man.

He loved his family, his garden and his dogs. He was supposed to be with us for a much longer time.

Late nights he’d wake the boys so he could say goodnight. Nights off, he kept them up late to have extra time with him. When they were sick he’d say, “Come lie on the couch with me buddy and we’ll watch TV”. Having just gotten home, he wanted me to get some sleep. He knew…

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