The law enforcement profession is complicated, challenging, and even misunderstood by the average civilian. You are expected to end your tour of duty and, without delay, transform back into the regular person everyone expects you to be.
But that is not realistic.
Dealing with criminals, felons, and people who are capable of doing you harm is not easy and can take a mental and physical toll on you. It also can take a toll on the family household, too.
Spouses of officers can usually tell if you have had a rough tour or not. No matter how well you put on that "everything is fine" look, spouses typically know.
And if you have children, there is a good chance their friends know you are in law enforcement. So, now they must deal with your profession as well.
During the months following the George Floyd incident- continuing to even today- LET has been made aware of several incidents involving children of police officers being harassed, bullied, and even assaulted.
That makes law enforcement a family business – because everyone is involved. And it is not always good.
At best, having a spouse or parent in law enforcement can inspire future generations of law enforcement professionals. It could also inspire the spouse to get involved in off-duty activities with other LEO spouses.
But at worst, the stress commonly associated with law enforcement may lead to secondary problems like alcohol abuse, post-traumatic stress, financial difficulties, and higher divorce rates.
But the good news is that many organizations and businesses understand this complex dynamic. These entities want to contribute to the law enforcement profession to make it better, to give it a better image, and to fight against the dangerous anti-police rhetoric that has been plaguing the country over the last several years.
However, some businesses shy away from publicly supporting the law enforcement profession because they believe it is bad for business. Even if they do support the police, they won't show it.
Two Hearts One Badge
But then other businesses take a proud and open stance to support the police. They may proudly display the Thin Blue Line in their store and website. They may even wave the Thin Blue Line flag for the world to see.
One such business is Two Hearts One Badge, a jewelry store that creates pieces honoring the law enforcement and first responder community. They are proud to show support, which is reflected in their jewelry.
As a family-run business, Two Hearts One Badge creates its jewelry with the officer family in mind; hence its name.
Like us, they understand that law enforcement is a family business – not just a parent with a regular job. Everyone in the family is involved in one way or another.
According to their website, Two Hearts One Badge is "an expertly curated fine jewelry collection of rings and pendants designed to honor the bond between our brave first responders and the people they love."
LET is proud to partner with Joe Furnari, one of the owners and creator of Two Hearts One Badge, and their families for understanding our community and proudly supporting us.
But that is not realistic.
Dealing with criminals, felons, and people who are capable of doing you harm is not easy and can take a mental and physical toll on you. It also can take a toll on the family household, too.
Spouses of officers can usually tell if you have had a rough tour or not. No matter how well you put on that "everything is fine" look, spouses typically know.
And if you have children, there is a good chance their friends know you are in law enforcement. So, now they must deal with your profession as well.
During the months following the George Floyd incident- continuing to even today- LET has been made aware of several incidents involving children of police officers being harassed, bullied, and even assaulted.
That makes law enforcement a family business – because everyone is involved. And it is not always good.
At best, having a spouse or parent in law enforcement can inspire future generations of law enforcement professionals. It could also inspire the spouse to get involved in off-duty activities with other LEO spouses.
But at worst, the stress commonly associated with law enforcement may lead to secondary problems like alcohol abuse, post-traumatic stress, financial difficulties, and higher divorce rates.
But the good news is that many organizations and businesses understand this complex dynamic. These entities want to contribute to the law enforcement profession to make it better, to give it a better image, and to fight against the dangerous anti-police rhetoric that has been plaguing the country over the last several years.
However, some businesses shy away from publicly supporting the law enforcement profession because they believe it is bad for business. Even if they do support the police, they won't show it.
Two Hearts One Badge
But then other businesses take a proud and open stance to support the police. They may proudly display the Thin Blue Line in their store and website. They may even wave the Thin Blue Line flag for the world to see.
One such business is Two Hearts One Badge, a jewelry store that creates pieces honoring the law enforcement and first responder community. They are proud to show support, which is reflected in their jewelry.
As a family-run business, Two Hearts One Badge creates its jewelry with the officer family in mind; hence its name.
Like us, they understand that law enforcement is a family business – not just a parent with a regular job. Everyone in the family is involved in one way or another.
According to their website, Two Hearts One Badge is "an expertly curated fine jewelry collection of rings and pendants designed to honor the bond between our brave first responders and the people they love."
LET is proud to partner with Joe Furnari, one of the owners and creator of Two Hearts One Badge, and their families for understanding our community and proudly supporting us.
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