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Transcript of Shield Magazine March 2014
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March 2014 Volume 2, Issue 3
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.
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.
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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
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.
Www.wivesbehindthebadge.org
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 of-
ficer is caught in between their own grief
and emotional struggles, as well as that of
their children. For that purpose, BLK HA-
LOS was created. To let children of LE
families know that they have a support system de-
signed just for them.
BRINGING TOGETHER BLK AND HALOS
BY MELISA CROSS
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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.
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Honoring
Fallen
Heroes
Supporting
Heroic
Children
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COPS FOR KIDS WITH CANCER
Robert retired fourteen years ago as the Superintendent-in-
Chief 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.
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
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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/
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Whats Your 20?
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.
10-8 WITH THE CHIEF
CODE TALKERS
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.
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.
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
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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.
Melisa Cross
Editor
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 direc-
tor. 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 in-
volvement.
https://www.facebook.com/
familiesbehindthebadge
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Post A Thons
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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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1. 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 strength-
ening 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 won-
derful 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 hus-
band 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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IS YOUR FAVORITE SHOW ON OUR LIST?
1. NCIS
2. Law and Order SVU
3. CSI
4. Blue Bloods
5. Criminal Minds
6. The First 48
7. NYPD Blue
8. Flashpoint
9. Bones
10. Without A Trace
11. Third Watch
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?
22.Chicago Code
23. Cold Justice
24.Get Smart
25. Motive
26.Dark Blue
Our WBTB Forums Members listed and ranked their favorite cop themed TV shows.
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WBTB Forums
Cop Shows
How Do You
Rank Them?
Be sure to check
back each month
to find out how
our forums
members rank
different topics.
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Each month a big sister is chosen for the Big Sister of the Month, recognizing her dedication to the big sister program.
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 uncon-
trollable. 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, be-
cause 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 shar-
ing 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 some-
one 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 wom-
an here truly are a sisterhood I am very thankful for finding.
Anne (pamedic954)
FORUMS BIG SISTER PROGRAM
~FORUMS MEMBER TESTIMONY ~
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.
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 sister-
hood means to them.
This months testimony is
from Anne(pamedic954)
who has been a member
of the forums since May
2011.
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1 Year
Brookyy
Bullcitygirl
Doulajennifer
katie 4480
Narcoticswife
Phoenix_Rising
2 Years
Alk9Wife
Cooprtnt
Malimom
FORUMS STAFF
Brandi (Breezy: Forums Director
Jessie: Forums Administrator
Mendi: Members Liaison and Chaplain
Stacy (Sweet Stacy): Member Services Coordinator
Michelle (Fiona): Big Sister Coordinator
Moderators pamedic954 - Anne
breezy - Brandi
cb_wifetoonefinedeputy- Cindy
JeannineNJ35 - Jeannine
Fiona - Michelle
DeAnna - DeAnna
izzy1977 - Elizabeth
Forums Facts
There are 6 different
color themes to select
from to customize your
forums look.
Black, Blue, Green Red,
Blue Steel and the
Default Style
Www.wivesbehindthebadge.org/forums
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Forums Anniversaries
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MARCH 2ND IS PEANUT BUTTER
LOVERS DAY
Fun peanut butter facts from na-
tionalpeanutbutter.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
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 con-
sumed in the U.S., accounting for two
-thirds of the snack nut market.
PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES SUBMITTED BY LIS
1/2 Cup Peanut Butter 1/2 Cup Butter, Softened
1/2 Cup Sugar 1/2 Cup Firmly Packed Brown Sugar
1 Egg 1/2 tsp Vanilla
1/2 tsp Baking Soda 1/4 tsp Salt
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.
PEANUT BUTTER AND NUTELLA BARS BY JEANNINENJ35
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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
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 mix-
ture. 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.
http://www.canyoustayfordinner.com/2013/02/17/peanut-butter-
and-nutella-cheesecake-bars/?
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Wishing you a very happy birthday from Wives Behind the Badge, Inc.
LBright81 March 2nd
Jenna - March 3rd
APDWife - March 16th
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March 17th
ScentsyGirl - March
18th
CTedder - March 25th
Pamedic - March 26th
Niki ~ SC - March 26th
Halfunit - March 31st.
Post-a-thon: A preset date for a thread of
random posts to ensue, sparking witty and fun
conversation for an entire day for all forums
members.
Avatar Auction: A battle of the posts
where last lady standing wins the avatar prize
up for grabs. Auctions vary from all member
auctions to verified member auctions. In some
cases, drool and feistiness have occurred.
BIRTHDAYS
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From the WBTB
Forums
Dictionary:
Terms known
and used by
Forums
Members
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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: [email protected]
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New Volunteers
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 [email protected] or visit our website.
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UPCOMING AUXILIARY EVENTS
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FOR MORE INFORMATION
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.
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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.
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 brav-ery and courageous acts that inspire the younger genera-tions of officers, THANK YOU for being a positive role model to our New Jersey communities and showing first hand the im-portance 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.
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With no one alive to forgive, in a prayer to God, I sent my forgiveness to the drunk driver
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.
FAMILIES BEHIND THE BADGE
DAVID BAGLEY: ONE OFFICERS STORY OF HOPE AND RECOVERY
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.
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THE DAVIE BAGLEY STORY, CONTINUED
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 wasnt at fault. Up until the re-
port, everyone assured me it wasnt 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 drivers name, and a picture. Once again I broke down, start-
ed to shake, and cry. My wife stood beside me silent while I went through a momentary break-
down.
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 differ-
ence that December night, that a life was lost, and I survived. This is my testimony, this is my
journey.
Drunk Driving Statistics From:
http://www.madd.org/statistics/
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 per-
centage 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
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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 10-
109d. 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.
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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.
FAMILIES BEHIND THE BADGE
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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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 Sheriffs 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 Governors Office of Highway Safe-
ty, 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 ca-
reer.
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 im-
proper 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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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.
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South Dakota
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Texas
Central
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Louisiana
Mississippi
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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.
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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.
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 Sheriffs 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.
BLUE LINE KIDS
BLUE LINE KIDS SET TO LAUNCH RE-VAMPED
PROGRAMS UNDER NEW COORDINATOR
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.
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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 [email protected] to sign your kids up. There are always volunteer positions as well if you are interested in volunteering to assist the Blue Line Kids pro-gram 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.
Our Life Behind Their Badge
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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
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.
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.
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:
MEET: CORRECTIONS OFFICER RONALD MCCOMB
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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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Email your event to [email protected]
Sunday, March 2, 2014
12:00-6:00 PM
Wisconsin Chapter Concerns of Police Survivors
Emerald Society Annual Benefit
Burkes Irish Castle, Milwaukee, WI
Thursday, March 6, 2014
All Day
The Anthony Holly Foundation
Give Back Day
5 & Diner, Peoria, AZ
Saturday, March 8, 2014
6:00 - 11:00 PM
Los Angeles Police Department
2014 Los Angeles Police Emerald Society St. Patricks Day Fund-
raising Dinner
Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base
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
Sunday, March 9, 2014
8:00 AM
Brazoria County Sheriffs Office Reserves
2014 Great Escape Bicycle Ride
Manvel High School, Houston, TX
Friday, March 14, 2013
8:30 PM
Police Athletic League of Cape May
9th Annual Comedy Night Social
Cape May Convention Hall
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
Saturday, March 15, 2014
8:30 AM
Los Angeles Police Department
2014 Cody Waters Off-Road Ride
to Survive
California City
Saturday, March 15, 2014
5:30 PM
Oxnard Police Activities League
7th Annual Dinner Auction Fundraiser
Oxnard, CA
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
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
Saturday, March 22, 2014
6:00 - 11:30 PM
Police Unity Tour, Chapter IV
4th Annual Fundraising Gala
Westfields Marriott, Chantilly, VA
Sunday March 23, 2014
9:00 AM
Los Angeles Police Department
2014 Centanni-Cottle Memorial 5K Run and Walk
Fairmont Elementary School
NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT EVENTS
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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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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:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/
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.
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HALOS STAFF
INTERIM HALOS DIRECTOR ~ Melisa Cross
West Coast Halos ~ Niki Tallent
Central Halos ~ Beth Donahue
East Coast Halos ~ Jan Miller
Banners
Jennifer Montey
Molly Bowe
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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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The Cop Shop
Bracelets
and Lapel Pins only $5
P.O. Box 3126
Quartz Hill, CA
93586
Every purchase goes to
support the programs of
Wives Behind the Badge, Inc.
WBTB Merchandise
WBTB Bracelet
FBTB Bracelet
BLK Bracelet
HALOS Bracelet
WBTB Lapel Pin
Tel: 661-202-8604
WBTB
Get Yours Today!
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Tel: 555 555 5555
Zazzle
Our Caf Press and Zazzle stores
offers a variety of LEO themed items
for everyone in your family, including
your four legged family members.
Check out the unique items available
online now.
Click on the store name or the photos
to be taken directly to the items show.
Caf Press
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Autumn Rock Jewelry
Distributors: Amy Bachert and
Autumn Bergling
www.alpharockjewelry.etsy.com
Avon
Distributor: Juli McCoy
Beach Body
Distributor: Maureen Ortega
http://beachbodycoach.com/esuite/
home/REENO26
Christine's Impressions
Distributor: Christine
Robertson
www.etsy.com/shop/
ChristinesImpression
Color Your Pride
Distributor: Morgan Horacek
https://www.facebook.com/
ColorYourPride
Heroes In Glass
Distributor: Robert James
heroesinglass.com
https://www.facebook.com/pages/
Heroes-In-Glass/105248672905263
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Jirley's Treats for
Canines
Distributor: Jirleymar Morgan
Facebook.com/
JirleysTreatsforCanines
Lilly B Haven LLC
Distributor: Lilly B Haven
http://www.lillybhaven.com
https://www.facebook.com/pages/
Lilly-B-Haven-
LLC/202784316428107
Origami Owl
Distributor: Jennifer Robison
http://JenniferR.OrigamiOwl.com
www.facebook.com/
OrigamiOwlbyJenniferR
Distributor: Meagan Monger
www.meaganmonger.origamiowl.com
www.facebook.com/yourcharms
Distributor: Juli McCoy
julimccoy.origamiowl.com
Distributor: Kristin Meyer
http://
kristinmeyer.origamiowl.com
https://www.facebook.com/#!/
OrigamiOwlKristinMeyerIndependan
tDesigner
Partylite
Distributor: Shay Clement
http://partylite.biz/shaytastic
https://www.facebook.com/
partylitesarasota
Scentsy
Distributor: Dawn Eiduk
https://dawneiduk.scentsy.us/
Scentsy/Home
5302-6957
Distributor: Meghan Floirendo
https://warmingwithmeg.scentsy.us/
Scentsy/Home
https://www.facebook.com/pages/
Meghan-Floirendo-Independent-
Scentsy-
Consultant/433841576692378
Distributor: Suzanne Gonzalez
suzannegonzalez.scentsy.us
Distributor: Ashley Heath
http://
www.ashleyheath.scentsy/
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Colleen Dalton Etsy Shop
Thin Blue Line Pillow Cases
http://www.etsy.com/
listing/173999019/police-bule-line-
pillow-cases
Shaklee!
Distributor: Trully Luke
http://www.shaklee.com/us/en/
Thirty One Bags
Distributor: Kathy Everman
www.mythirtyone.com/256762
Distributor: Morgan Horacek
www.mythirtyone.com/
morganhorace
Plexus
Distributer: Shelbi Potter
www.ShelbiPotter.com,
http://facebook.com/PlexusPalooza
Damsel In Defense
Amanda Ornelas
208-309-2929
www.mydamselpro.net/popowife
http://facebook.com/
sunvalleydamsel
Savvy Designs
Custom signs, tumblers, car decals
and more
www.facebook.com/savvydesigns1
Use code:LEO14 for 10% off.
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Art and
Photography
Box Five Police Art
Randy Sappo
Www.BoxFiveArtStudio.com
Www.BoxFivePoliceArt.com
Lambs & Limes Photography
& Designs
Lindsey Bright
614-348-5257
Michelle Romanowski
Photography
www.MichelleRomanowski.smug
mug.com
www.facebook.com/
MichelleRomanowskiPhotographer
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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
brining awareness to the need for changes
in laws to protect our officers, as well as
offering support to the spouses and fami-
lies of officers.
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https://www.facebook.com/
Thepolicewifelife
https://twitter.com/
The50WifeLife
https://www.facebook.com/
Bullets.in.the.Washing.Mach
ine
https://www.facebook.com/
treadmillperspectives
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Together with our partners we can make a difference in law enforcement families all over the nation.
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.
Safe Call Now is a confidential, comprehensive, 24-
hour 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. 51
http://
safecallnow.org/
http://
safecallnow.org/
contact.php
https://
www.facebook.co
m/safecallnow
https://
twitter.com/
safecallnoworg
http://
www.nobleheroes.org/
https://www.facebook.com/
NobleHeroes
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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 Men-
tal Health by Oklahoma CLEET in
2012, received copyright in 2013 and is
now an official partner with Wives
Behind the Badge, Inc.
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.
*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. 52
http://serveprotect.org/
https://www.facebook.com/
ServeProtect
https://twitter.com/
ServeProtect
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Irish American Month
Music in Our Schools
Month
National Craft Month
National Peanut Month
National Women's
History Month
Red Cross Month
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
National Frozen
Food Day
7 Employee
Appreciation
Day
National
Salesperson Day
8 International
(Working)
Womens Day
9 10 Middle Name
Pride Day
11 Johnny
Appleseed Day
Worship of Tools
Day
12 Girl Scouts
Day
Plant a Flower Day
13 14 Learn About
Butterflies Day
National PI Day
15 Ides Of March
Incredible Kid Day
National Quilting
Day
16 Everything
You Do Is
Right Day
17 18 19 Poultry Day 20 International
Earth Day
21 Fragrance Day 22 National Goof
Off Day
23 National Chip
And Dip Day
24 National
Chocolate
Covered Raisin
Day
25 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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WIVES BEHIND THE BADGE INC.
Wives Behind the Badge, Inc. is dedi-
cated to providing resources and emo-
tional support to law enforcement
families, and serving as a positive voice
for law enforcement in the community.
We are an all-volunteer national non-
profit corporation with 501(c)(3) sta-
tus. Our membership is made up of our
board of directors, support staff, online
forums members, committee mem-
bers, and volunteers from throughout
the United States and the world.
Our programs are 100% funded
through grants, special fundraisers,
and donations from our supporters and
partners. The majority of our funding
goes directly back into programs that
enrich and improve the lives of the law
enforcement families we support.
OUR PROGRAMS
Support Forums ~ [email protected]
Families Behind the Badge ~ [email protected]
Blue Line Kids ~ [email protected]
HALOS ~ [email protected]
Auxiliaries ~ http://www.wivesbehindthebadge.org/our-work/auxiliary-committee/
please visit the link above and click your state
for contact information
Scholarships ~ [email protected]
KARE ~ [email protected]
Wives Behind the Badge Inc. P.O. Box 3126
Quartz Hill, CA 93586
Phone: 661-202-8604 Fax: 559-408-5570
E-mail: [email protected]