March 2014

Shield Magazine
Even the smallest member of a law enforcement family needs extra love and support during a time of crisis. BLK HALOS is a program designed specifically for that purpose.

Volume 2, Issue 3

BLK HALOS..2-3 Cops For Kids With Cancer .4-5 10-8 With The Chief .......6-7 Staff Feature ~ Coreen Kachermeyer......10 Forums ......11-15 Heroes In Need ..16-17 Auxiliaries ......18-25 FBTB - The David Bagley Story....26-29 BLK..32-33 Hero Feature/LE Events ....34-35 KARE...36-37 HALOS...38-43 WBTB Stores...44-45 Blue Lights Specials ...46-49 Partners ...50-52 March Calendar ......54 WBTB References ..45

SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST WBTB Announces its new BLK HALOS program designed for the children of fallen officers. Exclusive interview with Cops For Kids With Cancer The inspiring true story about David Bagley and his strength and survival after being hit by a drunk driver while on duty.

For more information on BLK and HALOS visit us on both Facebook and Twitter and find out more on our website.

BLUE LINE KIDS HALOS

When tragedy strikes a law enforcement family, children are caught up in the emotional struggle of seeing their LEO parent injured or in the worst case scenario, they are hit with the reality that their LEO will not be coming home again. These are times that the spouse of an officer is caught in between their own grief and emotional struggles, as well as that of their children. For that purpose, BLK HALOS was created. To let children of LE families know that they have a support system designed just for them.

BRINGING TOGETHER BLK AND HALOS

BY MELISA CROSS
In between the Blue Line Kids and HALOS programs lies BLK HALOS. These two programs work together to provide not just emotional support for law enforcement kids, but they offer tangible support as well. Groundwork started being laid in February 2014 on how to support LE kids of all ages and to let them know that their extended blue line family is here to support them from the first day of crisis and on into the future days that lie ahead. Plans for the program include a condolence card specifically for LE kids and a beautiful memorial quilt done in honor of their LEO parent. With coordinators working with the Wives Behind the Badge, Inc. Auxiliary Program support is offered through both the national and state level. Supporters of Wives Behind the Badge, Inc. can be a part in more than just emotional support for these children by donating fabric remnants to help with the creation of the quilts, or by a monetary contribution to help cover the cost of their production. These handmade quilts will be made by members of Wives Behind the Badge, Inc. nationwide. Together, Blue Line Kids HALOS and WBTB sponsors will be able to provide a much needed area of support that will transcend beyond just the kids of LE, but to that of their entire family.

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Honoring Fallen Heroes

Supporting Heroic Children

Meet the BLK HALOS STAFF

Brooke Lowe is currently a state at home mom of 2 boys, ages 10 and 7. She is the wife to Cpl Bradley Lowe of the DeSoto Parish Sheriff's Dept in Louisiana. They have been married for almost 13 years and been together 15. The have overcome many obstacles that arise from being a LEO family. She has been involved in Wives Behind the Badge for a year and been the Louisiana State Auxiliary Director for 8 months and recently became the National BLK Director.

Melisa Cross is the wife of Lahoma, OK Police Chief Lloyd Cross and the mother of 4 boys. She joined Wives Behind the Badge, Inc. as the Oklahoma Auxiliary Director before becoming the National Secretary and Editor for Shield Magazine in January of 2013. In February 2014, she stepped in as the Interim National HALOS Director.

Melanie Snyder is a stay-at-home mom to 5 children ages 16, 14, 13, 11, and 4. It is a blended family that presents its own unique set of challenges to the law enforcement life. She is the wife of Sgt. Grant Snyder with Minneapolis Police Department. Grant and Melanie have been married for 9 years and been together for 10. During that time they have experienced a range of highs and lows surrounding Grants work in law enforcement. Melanie has been the auxiliary director in Minnesota for just over 2 years and loves being able to help out law enforcement families in any capacity she can. In February 2014, Melanie expanded her role in WBTB by becoming the Eastern BLK HALOS Coordinator.

Jennifer Money is the wife of a Central Texas SRO who has been in law enforcement for almost 20 years, a mother of 4 boys and is a Preschool teacher. She is a long term member of Wives Behind the Badge, Inc. and is the current Texas Auxiliary Director, a member of the WBTB Media Team and a member of the HALOS team, designing memorial banners in honor of our fallen officers. In February 2014, Jennifer took her passion for HALOS to the next level becoming the Western BLK HALOS Coordinator.

COPS FOR KIDS WITH CANCER

We share stories of officers on duty who spend time assisting the community and the public, but with Cops for Kids with Cancer, volunteerism extends well beyond a law enforcement officers call of duty. Meet Robert Faherty, Chairman of Cops for Kids with Cancer.
WIVES BEHIND THE BADGE, INC. HAD THE PLEASURE OF SPEAKING WITH CHAIRMAN ROBERT FAHERTY TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS AMAZING ORGANIZATION.
STORY BY STAFF WRITER NOELLE BUTLER

Robert retired fourteen years ago as the Superintendent-inChief of the Boston Police Department. Robert serviced Boston Police Department for 40 years and was looking forward to spending his retirement with family. Not soon after retirement, a good friend and cancer survivor, John Dow shared his mission through a charity golf match between Captain Dows Boston Police Team and Detective Pat Hanions Irelands Darda Siochana Team. The golf rivalry set out to raise funds to date to a local hospital to assist children who had cancer. The mission touched Roberts heart and over a decade later, he is still carrying out John Dows mission strong. Since 2008 alone the organization has helped 280 families and donated about one-million four-thousand dollars to deserving families. According to their website, insurance often times does not cover the full medical expenses for cancer patients. In addition to the crushing emotional toll taken, there is a financial domino effect in having a child diagnosed with cancer. Most often, one parent must leave a job...Its expensive to come to the city every day to be with your child -- gas costs, parking fees and meals can sometimes add as much as $100.00 a week to a budget already cut in half. Families, one solvent, now find themselves on the financial brink.

Noelle: How can someone become involved with Cops for Kids with Cancer? Bob: Cops for Kids with Cancer is a 503(c) organization consisting of volunteers who spent tireless hours soliciting donations from our yearly sponsors and seeking new police agencies to become involved and help us raise money. We have roughly twenty board members who take care of paperwork and fundraising details. The best way for the public to become involved is to support our mission by making a donation through our website via paypal. Noelle: Beside monetary donations, what kind of fundraisers does Cops for Kids with Cancer host to raise money? Bob: Since we are always in need of money to be able to best help families we hold multiple events every year. In March we have a police hockey tournament where departments donate to compete in the tournament. We are also involved in the Boston Marathon, where runners can raise money to run in honor of Cops for Kids with Cancer. In May we host a comedy show, and the rest of the year we hold trivia nights and comedy nights as well. We have police departments that sponsor us by holding their own events, such as golf tournaments, to raise money to donate to us. Massachusetts State Police avidly raises money yearly. We cannot thank current officers who put time in to help us enough. Springfield Massachusetts Police Department just raised $10,000 and is donating the check to us this month. Noelle: How do you find families to donate funds to? Bob: We give precedent to officers and their families to submit a needy family they know personal or one from their hometown. Each family receives $5,000 and we strive to help six families a month. If there is a month where we are short families on our list, I will personally go to our local hospitals, Massachusetts General Hospital and the Floating Hospital for Children at Tufts Medical Center, to meet a deserving family recommended by the hospitals. We also donate $10,000 annually to the hospitals general childrens oncology unit. Noelle: Are you located only in Boston? Bob: Currently we help families in the Boston and New England area. It is important to help those families close to home, and it would be great if other agencies would consider doing their same. We all need to help our own. We are thankful that we do get donations coming in from other areas. For example, next month we anticipate a donation from a Trooper from Connecticut.

Thank you Robert Faherty for taking the time out to share your mission with Wives Behind the Badge, Inc. To find out more about their mission, visit their website and donate at: http://copsforkidswithcancer.org/

10-8 WITH THE CHIEF

My husbands department has a ride along policy. This enables me to go on what I call Ride Along Date Night. In all actuality, it enables me the spouse of an officer to see his training first hand, sometimes even up close and personal, and in doing so, it has given me a greater appreciation for how well-trained he really is. There are many discussions that take place during these ride alongs. We have discussed everything from 10 codes to what we are going to buy the kids for Christmas. To say the least, every time I go out with him, it is a new learning experience for me. The more I learn, the more I understand the different things he deals with on the streets. It not only helps me as a LEOW, it helps me in my roles with WBTB to encourage and support other spouses. Especially those whose spouses departments may not have a ride along policy. This column is the insight and ramblings of Lahoma Police Chief Wife, and Shield Editor, Melisa Cross. All content is from personal perspective and not that of the Lahoma PD.

Whats Your 20?

Communication between officers and dispatch is crucial. Lives are at risk if that communication breaks down. Not just that of citizens, but the officers are well.

CODE TALKERS
If you have been married to a law enforcement officer for any length of time, you will discover they talk in a foreign language. This language is made up of numbers and have different meanings, and before long, you the spouse will find yourself learning and speaking this foreign language, even when you dont mean to. Im talking about 10 and signal codes. The most common of the 10 codes is 10-4. This code has been used in moves and TV shoes from Smokey and the Bandit to The Dukes of Hazzard. Its a code that you dont have to be in law enforcement or a truck driver to know what it means. Its a universal radio acknowledgement that the message was received. While everyone is familiar with 10-4, others of these codes are not identical in all agencies, meaning that 10-15 in one department may be something totally different in another. I know that if I get a text reading 10-15, it means that someone is sporting shiny silver bracelets and getting a ride to visit our friends at County. If I get a message followed up with 10-22, I know that my husband has figured out the answer to the question he was asking and is telling me never mind and to disregard his last text. For one of our officers, Signal 50 means...Ill be at Taco Mayo. Well at least for now as its the lunch destination of choice.

The bond between dispatchers and officers is a strong one, a partnership that crosses radio waves. Our Dispatchers are the voice in the night (or day) that is the lifeline for the officers they work with and they are ever diligent to make sure our officers are 10-2

THE FAMILY CONNECTION

Lahoma PD Police Chief Lloyd (Butch) Cross joined the Wives Behind the Badge, Inc. team in November of 2013 as the Families Behind the Badge program director. Believing in the mission of Wives Behind the Badge after being involved with his wife Melisa, he chose to get more involved and show that officer-involvement is just as important as spousal involvement.

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EVERYTHINGS 10 - 2
As spouses, sometimes we understand what our officers are talking about when they break into code around us. Other times, we have to get a translation. But regardless of anything else, there is one code that is universal for a LE families. For officers to watch their 6 and to come home 10-7. Translation: Watch your back and come home off duty safe. I personally enjoy trying to figure out the different codes and signals as it helps me know more about my husbands job. Its like learning a second language. There are some that are easy for me to remember and others that are not so much, but I did impress my husband by knowing what a 44 is. Learning more about elements of the LE life such as codes and signals help me better understand what he does out on the streets. It strengthens our bonds as LE couple and its cool being able to speak law enforcement.

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Our March staff feature is Coreen Kachermeyer, who joined Wives Behind the Badge in 2008 while looking for others that understood the life of a police wife. She found WBTB through a Google search. In 2009, she became a Big Sister in the forums to help others on their journey and was asked to join the Board of Directors in 2013.

Coreen started dating the man who would become her husband, and who also happened to be an upstate New York police officer his first week on road patrol. Coreen and Matt have been met with the challenge of trying to conceive, but they never let this derail their dream and Coreen acknowledges the support of all her sisters at WBTB for supporting her through her fertility journey.
Like many of our volunteers, Coreen also works full time and is employed as an insurance broker who specializes in contractors and churches. In addition to this, she spends time with her local figure skating program teaching young kids the sport she loves. In her spare time, she enjoys not only knitting, but spinning her own yarn. Coreen shared that since finding WBTB, I have made the closest friends. There have been vacations and trips all because of them and many more I hope to meet soon. We asked her a few other questions Positions with WBTB: Board of Directors, Forums Big Sister Family: just my husband and me and three furbabies. Hoping that will change soon! Interests or Hobbies: I am a huge knitter/spinner spin my own yarn, figure skating Talents: see interests or hobbies! Occupation: Insurance commercial lines Greatest Achievement: Went pro with figure skating skated in an ice show in Georgia Favorite Food: Doritos! Three things I would want if I were stranded on a desert island: Knitting needles & yarn, wine, fire wood Secret crush: Vin Diesel

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How did you and your DH meet? DH was friends with my older brother 2. How long has your DH been in law enforcement? 5 years 3. Tell us about your family (kids, pets, etc) We have three daughters, a German Shepard and a tabby cat. 4. Tell us a little about what you do. (Job, volunteering, etc.) I am currently a stay at home mom. I decided to stay home full time when DH graduated academy. That's how we maximize family time in the midst of an odd, unpredictable work schedule. For 8 years I was a massage therapist. I had my own clientele and my work consisted of deep tissue, sports and therapeutic massage. I specialized in pain relief and repetitive use injuries. I also did a lot of public speaking about postural strengthening in the workplace.. How to self treat and prevent chronic pain and headaches for companies with employees at computers all day. I am also interested in training to become a doula from my work in pregnancy and infant massage and my own highly successful natural birth experiences. 5. How do you see WBTB helping LE families in the future? I love WBTB because I find that not too many people really understand the hurdles we face as LEOWs and parents. It's a group of women that understand: *Single parenting *Explaining difficult topics about life and police work to our kids *How to support your LEO and not be consumed with fear or worry *Dealing with people around you *Surviving the loneliness *Sharing concerns, praises, and complaints about life and about your LEO or his job *Respect for police and their families *You can share things about your LEO or his job that you couldn't tell other people or especially share on Facebook because of negative judgments or comments from outsider that are always watching the news *Its fun! 6. Tell us a fun fact about your family. We are very outgoing and adventurous! We love the beach, boogie boarding, jumping in the big ocean waves, snorkeling, parasailing, boating, sled riding, ice skating, camping, biking, hiking, horseback riding, amusement parks, and I'm sure we'll discover more as our girls get older 7. What is your dream vacation destination? Hawaii 8. What is the most unusual call your DH has been dispatched to? A lady called about a squirrel on her porch and she was petrified! DH and his partner got a bag and put a glove in it. They went around the side of the house and pretended that they caught it and put it in their trunk. She totally believed it and called the zone to thank them and tell how wonderful these officers were to help her! Lol 9. What is your favorite movie genre and why? I love true story movies. I find them very interesting and I am interested in the story of someone's life. 10. What are some of your hobbies? Well, obviously making babies lol, cooking, baking, cross stitching, fixing up my house, gardening, working out, reading books and research about everything from midwifery to holistic living. 11. Are you with your state's auxiliary? Do you hold an auxiliary staff position? No. I would love to do that someday when my girls are older but for now I just don't have the free time. My family gets 100% of me 12. What is your biggest pet peeve? Clutter. A messy house. Yes I have a cleaning lady to keep me at peace! 13. Any other fun facts/info that you'd like to share with everyone? As police wives, we are valuable! My husband knows that I pray for him. I have seen answers to my prayers in so many different ways. My husband can tell me things that he can't talk to others about and can trust me not to repeat it. I am at times his best counselor and can offer wisdom and insight for him in different situations. We give them love and respect when they come home from a world that often shows them contempt. They appreciate our support even if that's just being there or being a good listener and knowing that you are proud and on their side. 14. It's the famous you're stranded on an island question: 3 things you have to have with you? A flint lighter, a knife, and a blanket. I'm thinking survival. Too many Bear Gryils, Man vs Wild episodes

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WBTB Forums How Do You Rank Them? Cop Shows

Our WBTB Forums Members listed and ranked their favorite cop themed TV shows.

IS YOUR FAVORITE SHOW ON OUR LIST?

22.Chicago Code
23.Cold Justice 24.Get Smart 25. Motive 26.Dark Blue

1. NCIS
2. Law and Order SVU 3. CSI 4. Blue Bloods 5. Criminal Minds

12. Brooklyn Nine-Nine

13. Castle 14. Southland 15. Chips 16. Homicide Life on the Streets 17. Rookie Blue 18. The Following 19. Chicago PD 20.True Detective 21. Car 54 Where Are You?

6. The First 48
7. NYPD Blue 8. Flashpoint 9. Bones 10. Without A Trace

Be sure to check back each month to find out how our forums members rank different topics.
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11. Third Watch

FORUMS BIG SISTER PROGRAM

Joining a new social media platform can be confusing and at the start difficult to navigate. Wives Behind the Badge, Inc. provides encouraging and personable big sisters to new forums members to help them find their way around the boards and be an instant source of friendship and encouragement. Recognizing a forums big sister is simple as most have a special graphic in their signature line, and their activity indicators are green.

Each month a big sister is chosen for the Big Sister of the Month, recognizing her dedication to the big sister program. ~FORUMS MEMBER TESTIMONY ~

TESTIMONIALS
We are pleased to share testimonies from one of our forums members who tell us their story about how they came to join the Wives Behind the Badge, Inc. forums and what this special sisterhood means to them. This months testimony is from Anne(pamedic954) who has been a member of the forums since May 2011.

I found WBTB right after a local officer was killed. He was the 2nd one locally in only a couple of months and the 3rd for the year. Not many people understand what it is like to be married to a LEO. I have been with mine for 13 years and in EMS for 19 years and had never known any officers that were killed on the job before this. I have seen a few auto accidents or cuts and bruises from fighting with someone, but nothing that prepared me for the emotions that were becoming uncontrollable. I didn't have anyone to talk to who know what is was like to worry that your DH would come home at the end of his shift. Then I found this wonderful group of woman. They are always there for a shoulder to cry on, or someone to share our fears, and on the flip side our joys. Woman who understand that having to miss Christmas, because one of us is working, is unfortunately the norm and not unheard of like in the civilian world. A place that I feel safe opening up and sharing how I feel and not have to worry about someone thinking I'm stupid or crazy. A place I don't have to hear how some stupid cop pulled someone over because he had nothing better to do. Not only is it a safe place, but it feels like a family. Our men have their brotherhood and the woman here truly are a sisterhood I am very thankful for finding. Anne (pamedic954)

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MARCH 2ND IS PEANUT BUTTER LOVERS DAY

Fun peanut butter facts from nationalpeanutbutter.org It takes about 540 peanuts to make a 12-ounce jar of peanut butter. There are enough peanuts in one acre to make 30,000 peanut butter sandwiches. Find out how peanuts grow. By law, any product labeled peanut butter in the United States must be at least 90 percent peanuts. The worlds largest peanut butter factory churns out 250,000 jars of the tasty treat every day. Four of the top 10 candy bars manufactured in the USA contain peanuts or peanut butter. Peanuts account for two-thirds

PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES SUBMITTED BY LIS

1/2 Cup Peanut Butter 1/2 Cup Sugar 1 Egg 1/2 tsp Baking Soda 1 1/4 Cups All-Purpose Flour Place peanut butter and butter in mixer bowl. Attach bowl and flat beater to mixer. Turn to Speed 6 and beat about 1 minute, or until mixture is smooth. Stop and scrape bowl. Add sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla. Turn to Speed 4 and beat about 1 minute. Stop and scrape bow. Turn to Stir Speed. Gradually add all remaining ingredients to sugar mixture and mix about 30 seconds. Turn to Speed 2 and mix about 30 seconds. Roll dough into 1 - inch balls. Place about 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Press flat with fork in a criss-cross pattern to 1/4 - inch thickness. Bake at 375 for 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from baking sheets immediately and cool on wire racks. 1/2 Cup Butter, Softened 1/2 Cup Firmly Packed Brown Sugar 1/2 tsp Vanilla 1/4 tsp Salt

PEANUT BUTTER AND NUTELLA BARS BY JEANNINENJ35

2 cups Oreo cookie crumbs (about 2 full rows of cookies in a standard package) 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 16 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature 2 eggs, at room temperature cup granulated sugar cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/3 cup Nutella 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter

of all snack nuts consumed in the USA. Peanuts contribute more than $4 billion to the USA economy each year. Americans spend almost $800 million a year on peanut butter. The average peanut farm is 100 acres. Peanut butter/peanut paste is the leading use of peanuts produced in the U.S. (1/2); followed by snack nuts and in-shells (1/4); and, candy and confections (1/4). Peanuts are the #1 snack nut consumed in the U.S., accounting for two -thirds of the snack nut market.

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line an 8 square baking dish with aluminum foil, leaving enough of an overhang at the sides to aid in easy removal of the bars from the pan. Grease the foil. Set aside. Combine Oreo crumbs and melted butter in a medium bowl and stir well to combine. Press Oreo mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Bake crust until set, about 12 minutes. Set aside to cool. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs, heavy cream, and vanilla, and beat until combined. Pour half of the cream cheese mixture into a separate large bowl and set aside. Add Nutella to the remaining half of the cream cheese mixture. Beat until smooth and creamy. Set aside. Clean your wire beaters. Add the peanut butter to the reserved half of the plain cream cheese mixture. Beat until smooth and creamy. Spread the peanut butter cheesecake mixture carefully over the cooled Oreo crust. Next, gently pour the Nutella cheesecake layer on top of the peanut butter layer and spread evenly. Bake for about 35 minutes, or until the center jiggles slightly when the pan is gently nudged. Cool completely on a wire rack. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before cutting into 16 bars.

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In the October issue of The Shield Magazine, our Editor wrote about PTSD, rightfully referring to it as the proverbial elephant in the room waiting to stampede its way through the lives of families at any given moment. Alongside this monster sits another equally frightful beast addiction. Some argue that a law enforcement officer is not made, but born; and born within that man or woman is a crucial element that not everyone has the ability to remain in control in any situation. Like every blessing, there comes a curse and, perhaps in this context, that very ability can trigger the curse that lies at bay until that one moment of weakness breaks through to destroy these masters of control. As a spouse or partner, we learn the cues given by this person we love whether it was a good day or a bad day. We learn when to ask questions and when not. Certainly, this is true in any relationship, but LE life brings a heightened element of ambiguity and protection of the rest of the family. When my husband asks me how my day was and my answer is vague, it most certainly is not because I do not want to re-hash the details of the awful scene I witnessed just four hours earlier, involving children. It definitely did not involve an unattended death or overdose. Wives Behind the Badge, Inc. was contacted by a man who has dedicated many years of his career in law enforcement, as well as his time following retirement, to those officers who do give way and crumble beneath the stress and degradation that society shows them each and every day on the job. Mr. James Morrison, CADC, BRI-II, is a retired Chicago Police EAP and a workplace and family intervention expert. He has nine years of EAP experience. Mr. Morrisons passion for providing unique and comprehensive treatment, specific to law enforcement officers, was a missing link in the clinical environment and he has dedicated the past ten years of his life to the addictions treatment field through the Chicago Police Department, the nations second largest agency. His assignment as the EAP representative has put him in contact with officers and their families where he has been devoted to workplace and family interventions, admissions assessments, case management, crisis interventions, individual counseling, coaching and treatment planning. Mr. Morrison has presented his training and educational modules to command staff, supervisors, officers, families, professional organizations and community groups, covering stress management, suicide awareness, alcohol and substance abuse, and more. Uniquely, Mr. Morrison has been successful in working directly with one of the nations largest treatment centers, American Addiction Centers, to develop law-enforcement and first-responder specific treatment in locations through the United States. Through this program, the American Addiction Center is dedicated to the effective treatment of behavioral health and substance abuse issues faced by law enforcement officers. This treatment includes:

a focus on depression and anxiety utilization of evidence-based therapies stringent internal rules and confidentiality 12-step meetings for law enforcement and an alumni hotline number a full-recovery so that officers can return to their career, their families and re-commit themselves to a healthy wellbeing.

The success of this program will rely on input from the law enforcement community, family members, providers and therapists. In an effort to ensure the treatment of our beloved officers is done with the utmost consideration, Mr. Morrison opens the lines of communication from anyone in the medical/therapy field to speak with him. If you are reading this article and have an officer, co-worker, friend or client who needs services immediately, contact information is provided below. JAMES E. MORRISON, CADC, BRI-II TREATMENT CONSULTANT/LAW ENFORCEMENT American Addiction Centers 24-Hour Help Line: 866.53.SOBER Cell: 214-629-4988 l Fax: 214-291-5722 Email: jmorrison@contactaac.com

Email volunteer@wivesbehindthebadge.org for information about how you can be a part of the Nevada Auxiliary.
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New Volunteers

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The Nevada Auxiliary of Wives Behind the Badge serves as the 12th Auxiliary for the organization and, just like the others, exists to provide resources and emotional support to law enforcement officers and their families in the state.
Nevadas Auxiliary currently has three volunteers, Jennifer, Renee and Holli, who continue to stay informed and keep the Auxiliary active in the state. The Facebook page is updated regularly with both national and statewide news and information. Nevada is accepting applications for volunteers and anyone who supports law enforcement is eligible to become active WBTB is not exclusive to wives. Positions available include: Director, Assistant Director, general volunteers (to help at booths and other events), social media, graphics, H.A.L.O.S. Liaisons or Angels, Blue Line Kids Liaisons and magazine staff. For more information, please click our links below, email nevada.auxiliary@wivesbehindthebadge.org or visit our website.

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AUXILIARY PROGRAM
Our auxiliary program is designed to be the boots on the ground of Wives Behind the Badge, Inc. by bringing our programs to the state and local level. With an auxiliary in nearly every state, we are able to be a positive voice in each state by hosting events and fundraisers and sharing our resources with agencies and law enforcement families first hand. Our auxiliaries not only focused and participate just on the state level, but are instrumental on the national front as well, taking part in national fundraisers and events such as National Police Week by helping out at our annual booth in Tent City.

UPCOMING AUXILIARY EVENTS CLICK THE EVENT ON THE CALENDAR FOR MORE INFORMATION

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Forever Blue
By Noelle Butler ~ Noelle@wivesbehindthebadge.org
Today, we are here to say THANK YOU for saving a life of an innocent person who endured a critical incident, THANK YOU for your bravery and courageous acts that inspire the younger generations of officers, THANK YOU for being a positive role model to our New Jersey communities and showing first hand the importance of police officers and THANK YOU for joining Blue Forever and New Jersey Wives Behind the Badge as we tackle a new partnership to supply all of our New Jersey state agencies with these kits who are not as fortunate to have them.

In September 2013 New Jersey residents saw two of state troopers on their television screen or in the local newspapers commending first Trooper Ryan Kauffmann who was called to a motor vehicle accident where the drivers leg was injured and losing a lot of blood. Then a few short weeks later Trooper Mike Kliessler for his quick reactions when he pulled up to the scene of a construction worker who had fallen into a hand-saw and cut open his chest.
Both of these officers will contest it was just all in the job and any officer would do the same, but not every officer is equipped with QuikClot gauze which was used in both of these instances to save the victims, and not every officer is picked up by the media 1200 miles away in Haughton Louisiana.

Blue Forever started out as a high school project in which seventeen year old Kellie Abbott undertook the task of understanding the importance of nonprofits by studying their involvement in the community. She then started her own movement selling t-shirts to raise money to purchase belt trauma kits to donate to needy agencies who could use them. This mission is near and dear to her heart coming from a family of law enforcement and having lost a friend who was a police officer from excessive bleeding after being ambushed by a citizen. News spread about her high school project and soon high school was over, but Kellie decided to continue her mission by forming her own non-profit to supply all of Louisiana agencies with lifesaving Belt Trauma Kits with QuikClot gauze, Blue Forever.
Back in September when Kellie caught wind of the most recent impact of QuikClot from New Jersey, she shared the stories of Trooper Kliessler and Trooper Kauffmann in Louisiana as real life importance of having these tools.

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FAMILIES BEHIND THE BADGE

Families Behind the Badge is a program that is designed for the extended family members of law enforcement officers. FBTB is the place where all family members are welcome to draw support, including a forum designed specifically for families. In the Fall of 2013, Police Chief Lloyd (Butch) Cross stepped into the role of director of the program to bring a fresh perspective on offering support to the family unit.
families@wivesbehindthebadge.org

With no one alive to forgive, in a prayer to God, I sent my forgiveness to the drunk driver

DAVID BAGLEY: ONE OFFICERS STORY OF HOPE AND RECOVERY

My Anthem... I would respectfully like to share my story with you. It is about surviving, healing, faith and forgiveness. And somewhere in this journey I have discovered a police officer I never thought I was or could be. Sometimes it takes a tragedy to turn life's light on. I have seen this road many times; destination unknown. I know life is just a ride but we never know where life will take us, never know when death will shake us and we wonder how it will feel. Life is so fragile, we can't hold on but we try. We watch how quickly it disappears, and we never know why. So let your life begin, just remember that your dreams they are a promise, follow who you are. Its not the breath you take, its the moments that take your breath away. Remember, in the end the greatest thing about your journey is not so much where you stand at any given time as it is about what direction youre movingYour finest day is yet unknown Part#1, Surviving On December 19, 2007 at approximately 11:20 pm, while in the line of duty with Ellijay Police, (Georgia) I was hit head on by a drunk driver. I had just left the Gilmer county detention center in reference to picking up a temporary protective order for another officer, working an active case. I was traveling west bound on highway 52, approximately two miles from the Gilmer county detention center. I had just exited a bridge on a curve, near Owltown road, when I observed two headlights in my lane. All I remember is turning my steering wheel left. I do not know how long I was unconscious. There is a time frame I have no recollection of events. I do not remember leaving the Gilmer County Detention Center, but I do remember the two headlights, and just a sensation of a collision, no pain, it is like I was temporarily absent from myself. Maybe it is the bodys way of protecting sanity, and fear. It is apparent after a review of 911 tapes, I realize the imminent danger I was still in, low visibility, fog, darkness, and the position, and final resting place of the accident scene. By some miracle I was protected from a second collision.

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As I regained consciousness, I remember someone yelling my name, Bagley! Bagley! Bagley! For a moment in time I was trapped in a nightmare, with no escape. I could not get my body to move. It was like I was paralyzed. I heard noises outside my patrol car, and again I heard someone yelling, Bagley! Bagley! Bagley! Time seemed to stand still for me. The next thing I remember was seeing flashing red and blue lights. Emergency personnel around me. Paramedics, EMTs, Law Enforcement, and Firemen, they were trying to free me from entrapment in my patrol car. Over the loud noises around me, I heard someone mention the status of the other driver, that they were 10109d. Of all the noises that surrounded me that night, those words 10-109d were the loudest words I have ever heard. I knew that meant someone was dead. I remember asking the Paramedic if the driver was dead. He hesitated, and said yes. The most terrifying fear came over me. All I could do was cry. I was scared, because I could not remember what happened. Horrifying thoughts started to plague my mind. Is this my fault, could I have done something to prevent this. Every fear my mind could conceive was happening to me. Even with critical injuries, I didnt feel much pain. My pain was the haunting thoughts that someone had lost their life.
Drunk Driving Statistics From: http://www.madd.org/statistics/

THE DAVIE BAGLEY STORY, CONTINUED

Almost half of drivers killed in crashes who tested positive for drugs also had alcohol in their system. About one-third of all drivers arrested or convicted of drunk driving are repeat offenders. Over 1.2 million drivers were arrested in 2011 for driving under the influence of alcohol or narcotics. Males were more likely than females (15.1 vs. 7.9 percent) to drive drunk. The rate of drunk driving is highest among 21 to 25 year olds (23.4 percent). In fatal crashes in 2011, the highest percentage of drunk drivers was for drivers ages 21 to 24 (32 percent), followed by ages 25 to 34 (30 percent) and 35 to 44 (24 percent). The average person metabolizes alcohol at the rate of about one drink per hour. A standard drink is defined as 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of distilled spirits, which contain the same amount of alcohol Impairment is not determined by the type of drink, but rather by the amount of alcohol drunk over time. For more statistics, visit www.madd.org

Three days after my accident, and still struggling with what happened, my chief, and sergeant came to visit me in the hospital. I trembled in fear because I thought they were there to arrest me, because I just could not remember what happened. I was still pondering if this was my fault. I recall asking if I am under arrest. The chief handed me a copy of the accident report. The Georgia State Patrol completed their investigation. The chief said he wanted to bring the accident report to me to give me peace of mind. It concluded, and read, that I wasn t at fault. Up until the report, everyone assured me it wasn t my fault. I guess I just needed to read it for myself. Finally I could start the healing process. After being released from the hospital, I looked over the newspaper that had been saved and read the obituary. There I saw the driver s name, and a picture. Once again I broke down, started to shake, and cry. My wife stood beside me silent while I went through a momentary breakdown. During the process of my healing, I contacted the mother several times; it was something I needed to do. I have also visited the grave site many times since then, in respect of the life lost. The badge I was wearing that night on patrol, until this letter, no one has known this except my wife. I placed my badge in a small hole at the grave site. It is my way of saying goodbye, and I forgive. Now, I survive on. I might work for another law enforcement agency, but my mission continues, save a life, the life you save might be your very own. I hope I never have to tell a family their loved one has died because of an impaired driver, or from being impaired. There are too many victims, who lay in eternal rest, in gardens of stone. Sometimes at night I revisit that moment in a nightmare, and wonder what made the difference that December night, that a life was lost, and I survived. This is my testimony, this is my journey.

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FAMILIES BEHIND THE BADGE

Part #2 The Healing

Six years later; WOW! It just seems like a dream ago. Theres not a day that goes by I do not think of my accident. It has been a life changing event. Some days I praise God I am alive. And sometimes I feel guilty of being the lone survivor. I often reflect on the family who lost their loved one from driving under the influence. How many tears were shed, how many sleepless nights were there. In some ways I imagine the family suffered more than I; of the loss of a son, a brother, than I did from my injuries. I had learned weeks later after coming home, where the driver was buried. I felt an obligation to make contact with the family. I located the pastor of the church, where the driver was buried. I told the pastor who I was, and explained my situation. That I was having a difficult time dealing with the life lost. I had requested if the pastor could put me in touch with the family, I gave him my phone number. A short time later I received a call. I do not know the identity of who I was talking to. I assumed it was a close family member. I told her of my grief, and that I would like to speak to the mother. She was very understanding. Within just a few minutes the mother called. I identified myself to her. I told her I wanted to see how she was doing; I could sense the stress and pain in her voice. She began to cry. I never thought I could be wounded with so many tear drops. She probably never expected a call from me. Not just as a Law Enforcement Officer, but as a concerned human being, offering a helping hand. Days later, while visiting the grave site I noticed that his father had passed several years earlier. Father and son were once again together. Several months later I spoke again with the mother. We talked about her son, not knowing, this would be the last time we would ever speak again. During my last visit on the anniversary date of the accident, in shock, I saw the mothers name on the headstone. She had passed earlier that year. I was frozen; I couldn't even come up with words for a prayer. I just knelt down in silence; I wondered if the mother ever healed of the loss of her son, or if she passed away with a broken heart.

Ellijay Police Department Edward Lacey; Chief of Police 197 North Main Street Ellijay, GA 30540 Emergency 911 Non-Emergency :706-635-7430

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Till this day I have not found a way to escape my haunting memories. My nightmares keep chasing me down. They find me where ever I hide. I do find some comfort, knowing that the father, son, and mother, now rest in eternal peace, as a family, side by side. To me, the son lives on in my personal testimony. I may never be able to surrender my memories, but I can definitely take a negative, and turn it into a positive. He lives on in my call to duty, our mission, together we will save lives. This is one of my most valued tools God has given me, I can offer in the line of duty so others may live. And like the story that had just begun, this story ends; death tore the pages all away. God knows his name; no one can take his place. Sometimes I wonder who you'd be today; would you see the world? Would you chase your dreams, settle down with a family? I wonder, What would be the names of your children? Some days, Sometimes I Wonder rest in peace M.J.

ABOUT DAVID
David has been married to his wife for 28 years; they have no children. David attended military schools and served in the United States Navy. During his second enlistment he found his calling. His career in Law Enforcement began in the fall of 1990 as a Detention Officer with the Gordon County Sheriff s Office. In 1993, he attended the police academy. He has worked for several agencies and puts his talents to work finding impaired drivers. In 2007, he nearly lost his life when he was hit head-on by a drunk driver. Today, he still has physical pain, and there is not a day that goes by he does not think about his accident. Davids outreach varies from social media to speaking. When he speaks of his accident to others, it takes all of his strength to avoid showing emotions. He says that it is like standing on the edge of grace. He has received multiple awards from Mothers against Drunk Driving (MADD), Officer of the Year, Officer of the quarter, Certificate of Appreciation. MADD also presented him with an Outstanding Bravery Award (Nominated by Ellijay Police, Georgia) noting that it is because few officers return to the line of duty after such a horrific accident and injuries. During the awards presentation, David was honored with a standing ovation by representatives of The Governor s Office of Highway Safety, Mothers against Drunk Driving, (ATTEN) Traffic Enforcement Network and the hundreds of law enforcement officers and invited guest. This was a most humbling experience for David in his career. Over the months of recovery, David graduated from being in a wheel chair to a walker, crutches and walking cane. His first night back on patrol, 911 advised that a motorist had reported a possible drunk driver. David set up at an intersection to intercept the impaired driver. The impaired driver made an improper and deep left turn and was heading right towards David. He took defensive action to avoid another head-on collision by driving in reverse and escaped the path of the driver on the wrong side of the road. He turned around on the driver and made the traffic stop and arrest for DUI. Without requesting assistance, officers that were on duty started to show up at the scene. It was their way of saying welcome back. Wives Behind the Badge, Inc. would like to thank David for sharing his story with us, in his own words. He in a true hero and inspiration to law enforcement families.

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We are excited to announce our first-ever "Cutest LE Kid Contest!" We encourage you to send photos to us, which will be added to an album in no particular order. Please note that no information will be given about your child - the photo will be assigned a number. The cut-off date to send photos is Friday, March 7, 2014. Voting will open on Monday, March 10 and remain available until Friday, March 21. The top 5 photos receiving the most "likes" will advance to the national level through our Blue Line Kids program page. (Photo with the most votes at the state level will receive a small prize.) The winner of the national contest will be provided with a grand prize!
Please note that a photo release is required and will be sent; WBTB will not use these photos for any other purpose. Photos may be emailed to your state auxiliary.

Participating Auxiliaries South Dakota Idaho South Carolina Michigan Texas Central California Northern California Louisiana Mississippi Massachusetts Washington

Florida

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BLUE LINE KIDS

When Families Behind the Badge was created in the spring of 2011, Wives Behind the Badge wanted to also create a safe and fun environment for the children of law enforcement officers. We wanted a place, a forums section on the Wives Behind the Badge forums, for kids ages 9 to 17, where they could safely gather to meet other kids living the same lives they live, as police kids. After much thought and consideration, Blue Line Kids was born. Blue Line Kids is not only a forum, but also a program centered around the lives of police kids. Through our forums and local events, we hope to create a fun, educational, and supportive group where our kids feel comfortable and welcome and find lasting friendships.

Blue Line Kids is a program centered around the lives of police kids. Through our forums and local events, we hope to create a fun, educational, and supportive group for our kids.

BLUE LINE KIDS SET TO LAUNCH RE-VAMPED PROGRAMS UNDER NEW COORDINATOR
Wives Behind the Badge, Inc. is proud to announce Brooke Lowe has accepted the position as Blue Line Kids coordinator. Brooke is employed as a substitute teacher at a local school and as a Court Monitor Victim Impact Panel speaker for M.A.D.D. Brooke is a proud wife to Corporal Bradley Lowe of the Desoto Parish Sheriff s Department in Louisiana and mom to Jordan, age ten, and Kaden age seven. They have two two-year old dachshund dogs, Taylor and Flash, and many farm animals. Brooke joined our organization in 2012 as Louisiana Auxiliary Committee Director. She also serves as our West Coast Auxiliary Assistant and East Coast Volunteer Manager. Brooke feels strongly about furthering the support for our law enforcement children, not only if there is a tragedy, but to let them know that there are kids across the country who experience similar situation and support is always available. She has helped out through her local Sunday School program and related with children on their level. Brooke hopes Blue Line Kids will take a direction to be able to assist law enforcement children in their future aspirations by teaching them volunteerism is easy and an important role in our society and creates connections to those in the community.

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Our Life Behind Their Badge

First and foremost, Brooke is working on a Blue Line Kids Excellence Program to encourage law enforcement children to volunteer in their community, just like our officers do on a day to day basis, and the will receive a token of appreciation from Wives behind the Badge recognizing their efforts. Blue Line Kids is also going to have a sub-section of our HALOS (Helping Aid Lost Officers Survivors) program. This will allow special attention to those children of fallen officers should an incident occur. On the calendar so far, Blue Line Kids is ready to launch coloring contests, stuffed animal toy drives, summer reading programs, back to school drives and canned food drives just to name a few.

Its going to be awesome! Brooke said, as she has high hopes for the 2014 year and plans to begin the first of many opportunities in March 2014.
Want to be involved with our Blue Line Kids Program? If you are already a Wives Behind the Badge member, email bluelinekids@wivesbehindthebadge.org to sign your kids up. There are always volunteer positions as well if you are interested in volunteering to assist the Blue Line Kids program in your state. We would like to thank our former Blue Line Kids Coordinator, Kathy Everman, for the selfless hours she put towards this program. Kathy is still a part of Wives Behind the Badge, Inc. as a Forums Big Sister. 33

To Aspiring Corrections Officers: Be consistent and fair; Be open minded and realize that these folks have probably had significantly different upbringing than you have so they are coming from a lifetime of different values skill set. While you are being fair, do not let that become a weakness, you must also be consistently firm. ~ Ronald McComb http://www.michigan.gov/ corrections

HONORING OUR HEROES

The men and women who make up our nations law enforcement community daily perform acts of heroism and bravery. Each month, Shield Magazine takes a look at some of these incredible and noble deeds to share with you. If you know of an officer who deserves to be featured as our Hero of the Month, please contact staff writer Noelle to share your story at: Noelle@wivesbehindthebadge.org

MEET: CORRECTIONS OFFICER RONALD MCCOMB

At night Ronald McComb is a husband to Terri McComb, father to Ryan (24) and Savannah (18) and dad to fur baby Chihuahua Prada. He enjoys Michigan food favorites like: Detroit's Fishbones, Pegasus Taverbas, Cadillac Cafe and Cliff Bells. Or if you are near Lansing how about Draft House, Riley Tavern and Rellis Sports Bar? Oh and dont forget the Grand Rapids Founders Brewing Company, HopCat and Branns Steakhouse and Sports Grille. Ronald McComb volunteers his time working with Haven House, Eles Place, Special Olympics Michigan, Michigan Supreme Court Foster Care Board, Habitat for Humanity and CASA just to name a few. He has also served as the foster care liaison for two Michigan legislators and served as a legislative intern. However, during the day Ronald McComb reports to Richard A. Handlon Correctional Facility to fulfill his duties as Corrections Officer and he has fulfilled it quite well. When asked Why Corrections? McComb responded I will never get financially rich with the work that I do, but you cannot put a price on being there for someone in their greatest time of need. It is truly humbling. C.O. McComb has been with the Michigan State Corrections Department for 28 years and has been proactive in many projects.C.O. McComb was recently awarded the 2013 Michigan State Corrections Officer of the Year for all of his valiant accomplishments in his career. Previous to this award, C.O. McComb was honored with the departments Life-saving Award, Valor Award and Citizenship Award. More than the awards, C.O. McComb has encountered many situations that have made a difference in the community and even saved lives. C.O. shared with us his most proud moments which included the time he was able to save an infants life, and the time he saved two people from a burning van. The first time entering the van I was scared, shared Ron, but the second time I was in Gods hands and thankfully he was able to pull them out. While on the job, C.O. McComb notably had performed C.P.R. on an inmate for forty-five minutes to try to save the inmate. In the back of his mind, C.O. McComb thought the other 50 some inmates watching were criticizing him as a Corrections Officer failing in his attempt. However, to his surprise, many inmates personally thanked him and for going above and beyond his call of duty. Three years later inmates still bring this up and talk about that day, said McComb. Not only has McComb impressed other officers, but McComb has made a lasting impact on inmates and touched lives of everyone he has come in contact with. Be on the lookout for C.O. McCombs book that is anticipated to be released December 2014. His book will highlight his experiences while being a part of the Department of Corrections. C.O. McComb has personally witness a friend who was violently assaulted, and grieved the loss of three co-workers and friends while on the job. This book with tribute the lives of this corrections officers that impacted his life and share with the world the inside life of corrections.

I cannot claim Officer of the Year for myself as I have had so many great work partners in 27 years. I view this as something I could only achieve with help, input and the assistance of others."

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Thank you C.O, McComb for sharing your story with Wives Behind the Badge, Inc. and being an inspiring role model for all of our officers. Congratulations and well done.

NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT EVENTS

Email your event to newsletter@wivesbehindthebadge.org
Sunday, March 2, 2014 12:00-6:00 PM Wisconsin Chapter Concerns of Police Survivors Emerald Society Annual Benefit Burkes Irish Castle, Milwaukee, WI Saturday, March 15, 2014 8:30 AM Los Angeles Police Department 2014 Cody Waters Off-Road Ride to Survive California City Thursday, March 6, 2014 All Day The Anthony Holly Foundation Give Back Day 5 & Diner, Peoria, AZ Saturday, March 15, 2014 5:30 PM Oxnard Police Activities League 7th Annual Dinner Auction Fundraiser Oxnard, CA Saturday, March 8, 2014 6:00 - 11:00 PM Los Angeles Police Department 2014 Los Angeles Police Emerald Society St. Patricks Day Fundraising Dinner Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base Sunday, March 16, 2014 2:00 - 4:00 PM Deputy Sheriff Jonathan Scott Pine Memorial Fund Tree of Light - Painting with a Twist Painting with a Twist, Orlando, FL

Sunday, March 9, 2014 8:00-11:00 AM Concerns of Police Survivors 10th Annual Arizona Fallen Officer Memorial Run Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza, Phoenix, AZ

Saturday, March 22, 2014 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Raleigh Police Department 2014 DARE Martial Arts Kick-a-Thon Green Road Community Center, Raleigh, NC

Sunday, March 9, 2014 8:00 AM Brazoria County Sheriffs Office Reserves 2014 Great Escape Bicycle Ride Manvel High School, Houston, TX

Saturday, March 22, 2014 6:00 - 11:30 PM Police Unity Tour, Chapter IV 4th Annual Fundraising Gala Westfields Marriott, Chantilly, VA

Friday, March 14, 2013 8:30 PM Police Athletic League of Cape May 9th Annual Comedy Night Social Cape May Convention Hall

Sunday March 23, 2014 9:00 AM Los Angeles Police Department 2014 Centanni-Cottle Memorial 5K Run and Walk Fairmont Elementary School

Saturday, March 15, 2014 7:30 am - 3:00 PM Los Angeles Police Department St. Baldricks 2014: Shaving the Way to Conquer Kids Cancer LAFD Fire Station 89

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K.A.R.E
The Wives Behind the Badge, Inc. K.A.R.E. program offers assistance and resources for K9 officers and educates the community on K9 programs and the vital role they play in law

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NOELLE BUTLER

Noelle Butler is not only a member of the Shield Magazine Staff but is also volunteers on the Wives Behind the Badge, Inc. National Media Team and is the director for the New Jersey Auxiliary. Noelle is the wife of a New Jersey police officer , who also is a volunteer firefighter, making her passion for supporting first responders two-fold. A strong writer with a heart for all avenues of law enforcement, Noelle became the feature writer for the KARE section of Shield to showcase our K9 families and to honor our 4 legged officers and give them the recognition they truly deserve.
Noelle@wivesbehindthebadge.org

In 2014, Wives Behind the Badge Inc. will be launching KARE: K9 Assistance Resources Education program. Currently in the strategic planning phase, we are excited to be able to offer assistance to our K9 families. We will have exciting announcements regarding this program in the near future, so stay tuned! Follow KARE on Facebook:

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An officer laid down a costly sacrifice on the altar of justice; the streets are a little darker today. No longer will briefing shake with their laughter at the jokes shared and no longer will their joy boom in the corridor. Our hearts are heavy and the shield and star shines less brightly as we say farewell to one who gave all.
No longer shall the lion roar.

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PARTNERS
Wives Behind the Badge is proud to partner with and support many other law enforcement groups throughout the country. Please take a moment to visit their websites.

The Police Wife Life is dedicated to

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brining awareness to the need for changes

in laws to protect our officers, as well as offering support to the spouses and families of officers.

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The NobleHeroes Foundation is a national 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing financial and social assistance to severely injured and disabled first responders and their families.
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Together with our partners we can make a difference in law enforcement families all over the nation.

http:// safecallnow.org/ http:// safecallnow.org/ contact.php Safe Call Now is a confidential, comprehensive, 24hour crisis referral service for all public safety employees, all emergency services personnel and their family members nationwide Safe Call Now provides education, healthy alternatives and resources to save lives and put families back together.
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P.O.L.I.C.E. Families, written by Mendi Keatts, is designed to help integrate law enforcement life into family life. Taught by an officer and spouse, the course is presented to officers and family members. The class has been accredited for Mental Health by Oklahoma CLEET in 2012, received copyright in 2013 and is now an official partner with Wives Behind the Badge, Inc. POICE@wivesbehindthebadge.org https://www.facebook.com/ PoliceFamiliesTrainingCourse

P.O.L.I.C.E. Families is for all types of law enforcement families. Designed to help promote a better understanding of each side of the law enforcement relationship and learn some of the communication tools that can make the relationships successful. Taught to officers and family members in a comfortable and casual atmosphere. Children are welcome with some

activities and snacks provided the class is made as accessible as possible. It's all about the family.

SERVE & PROTECT

Serve & Protect is dedicated to the HOMELAND HEROES who serve or have served in Law Enforcement, as a Firefighter, EMT, or Corrections Officer. The dedication and sacrifice of these brave men and women who keep the homeland safe is unsurpassed by any profession. Founded by Robert Michaels, who served with the 229th Military Police Battalion VANG, and Norfolk Police on patrol and as a detective, we provide services with a boots on the ground understanding of the job.

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*Every 17 hours an officer commits suicide. *75 percent of our officers have been divorced 87% of our firefighters! *40 percent of officers are involved in domestic violence * The avg. lifespan of a Corrections officer is 58 years * 85% of first responders and 35% of dispatchers experience some symptoms of PTSD.

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March 2014
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 National Pig Day Peanut Butter Lovers Day 2 Old Stuff Day 3 4 Hug a GI Day 5 Multiple Personality Day 6 Dentists Day 7 Employee Appreciation Day 8 International (Working) Womens Day

National Frozen Food Day

National Salesperson Day 9 10 Middle Name Pride Day 11 Johnny 12 Girl Scouts Appleseed Day Day Worship of Tools Day 16 Everything You Do Is Right Day 17 18 Plant a Flower Day 13 14 Learn About 15 Ides Of March Butterflies Day Incredible Kid Day National PI Day National Quilting Day 21 Fragrance Day 22 National Goof Off Day

19 Poultry Day

20 International Earth Day

23 National Chip And Dip Day

24 National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day

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26 Make Up Your Own Holiday Day

27 National Joe Day

28 Something On A Stick Day

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30 National Doctors Day Take A Walk In The Park Day

31 National Clam On The Half Shell Day

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