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Barbara E. Thompson, M.A., John E. Roe, Ph.D., Janine M. D'Agostini
HOW TO THRIVE WITH BACKUP, A Guidebook for Supporting the Families of Those Who Serve, provides the blueprint to build out a robust system of care to support law enforcement and other first responder families. Chapters 1 thru 3 focus on building the foundation steps of a family…
Kathryn Hamel PhD
Critical incidents and career-altering traumas are daily risks that law enforcement officers must face. But, too often, officers turn to maladaptive habits to cope. Is there a better way? In Body, Mind, and Badge: Strategies for Navigating Trauma and Resilience in Law…
Dependence Day BookHeidi Paulson
Ladd Paulson is Marine and a decorated motor officer dedicated to serving and protecting along the thin blue line. One night on patrol, a pickup truck going more than fifty miles per hour slammed into him during a routine car stop. Ladd was thrown onto the hood, and within…
Wounded officers
David Stoop
Especially on forgiveness after extramarital affairs
Marriage
Laura Driscoll & Catalina Echeverri
Daniel & Amy Anselment
An introduction to forensic science for kids
Ann Owen & Eric Thomas
- Police in Our School Book
Becky Coyle & Juanbjuan Oliver
Bina Bellisario & Cale Atkinson
Patricia Hubbell & Viviana Garofoli
Stephanie Rogish & Lt. Col. Dave Grossman
Joe Altman & Jon Chad
Peggy Rathman
Michael Harrison & David Miles
Linda Mobilio-Keeling
Kersten Hamilton
Clarke Paris
Richard Scarry
- Armor Your Self Book
John Marx
How to survive a career in law enforcement — guidance for professionals and their families
Stephanie M. Conn
Dr. Dennis L. Conroy
A guide for cops and those who love them
- Justice Revealed Book
Jim McNeff
- Mindful Responder Book
Crawford Coates
Improved resilience, fulfillment, presence and fitness — on and off the job
- When Cops Kill Book
Lance LoRusso
- The Will to Survive Book
Bobby E. Smith, PhD & Linda Sivertsen
A mental and emotional guide for LE professionals and the people who love them
Jim Glennon
- Cadet Blues Book
Rob Krider
SSG Emmett William Spraktes, Victoria M. Newman
This book documents the journey of a Medevac unit in Afghanistan in 2009 and beyond. Co-written by Victoria and a California National Guard Silver Star recipient/retired police officer, the book ventures into the actions, thoughts and emotions of a warrior. Thought-provoking…
- Warrior Mindset Book
Michael J. Asken, Lt. Col. Dave Grossman & Loren W. Christensen
- Bulletproof Spirit Book
Dan Willis
The first responder’s essential resource for protecting and healing mind and heart
- On Killing Book
Lt. Col. Dave Grossman
- On Combat Book
Lt. Col. Dave Grossman
- His Badge, My Story Book
Vicki Gustafson
Leah Everly
- Cuffs & Coffee Book
Allison P. Uribe
- Standing Courageous Book
Kristi Neace
Kristi Neace
- Under Fire Book
Kristi Neace
Carolyn Whiting & Carolyn LaRoche
Melissa Littles
- I Love a Cop Book
Ellen Kirschman, PhD
Karen Solomon
Kevin Gilmartin, PhD
Victoria M Newman
The law enforcement training manual for off-duty life. Written specifically to and for officers, Victoria looks at relationships through principles and examples of police training and culture. It includes positive perspectives, real stories, encouragement, practical tools, and…
Victoria M Newman
We were so honored when the first edition sold out in early 2017. The updated second edition was released in September of 2017 and is available for purchase now! Praised for its simplicity and encouraging style, this book has received support from law enforcement leaders from…
Scott J Brown, Victoria M Newman
On October 24, 2014, a thrice-deported evildoer and his wife engaged in a several-hour Bonnie and Clyde-like crime spree through the Sacramento (CA) region, killing Deputy Danny Oliver and Detective Michael Davis. They also severely wounded a third deputy and a civilian. More…
Senior Chaplain Debra Fontes
What does God have to do with policing? Chaplain Debra answers this question and more, encouraging families to consider a relationship with God to assist and enhance our journey as a family.
Faith
- Financial Wisdom Video
Lorie Osborne · Treasurer, H2LOC
The number one cause for family problems is dealing with money. Our treasurer gives some tips for those of you just starting out.
- Learning to Communicate Video
Jennifer Lanzen
Communication is key to a healthy family. Here are some ways to improve communication as a new law enforcement family.
Marriage
- Shift Work Tips Video
Tried and true ways to make shift work easier on the family.
- Social Media Wisdom Video
Karin Bloesch
Our marketing director shares boundaries we need to implement as law enforcement families, as well as a personal story.
Alena Falkenstein
A cop wife talks about how to deal with fear and anxiety that may arise from the career.
Victoria Newman · CEO/President, H2LOC
Have you noticed changes in your officer since he started this career? Here are some thoughts on why.
- Support for Your Family Video
Janine D’Agostini
We are not sworn in as officers, yet this career affects us as family members on multiple levels. Janine D’Agostini describes our role in supporting our officers.
Chief Brent Newman, Retired
Our law enforcement officers are cut from a different cloth than 98% of the rest of the population. Here are some thoughts on how to understand them. Brent walks through the personality traits the job selects for, the ones it builds over time, and why the person who comes home at the end of a shift may need a little room before they're ready to talk.
Spouses · New families · Understanding the career
Victoria Newman · CEO/President, H2LOC
Welcome to the Blue Line Family. Introductory remarks on the videos we’ve created for new law enforcement families.