Big Feels from Small Encounters
If you know me through this page or otherwise, Mickey D’s isn’t my jam. But here we are. But yesterday, I found myself.. beside myself. ...
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- Mar 31
Losing a Brother, Almost 5 Years Ago
I wrote the below, in 2020, 2 years after my friend and brother's death. The words could not stand truer today. For you who have loved,...
- Mar 24
Blue Grit Radio: My Podcast
Life is... busy. Isn't it always? How're things? -Good. Fine. Not bad. This used to be normal, but at my work, in my circles it's...
- Jan 27
How to Stop Sucking at Night Shift
Recently, I got a question from a new cop on FTO. He asked about tips and thoughts with regard to working night shift and maintaining...
- Aug 27, 2022
A Police Leader: A Good Dude
The other day, I was on LinkedIn, which used to be a regular occurrence in my recruiting role. However, I did a couple thumb swipes to...
- Feb 28, 2022
So You Wanna Be a Sarge?
In a time when many officers are stepping down, you’re stepping up. Congrats. You have heard the call and you are answering. Not only...
- Jan 29, 2022
Born to Lead, pt. 3 : I Love College
I had painted houses the summer after college and was working for a guy who became my friend and TRULY my Brother now, and for the past...
- Jan 14, 2022
Police Public Relations: Overcoming Shame and Rebuilding Trust
In police work, we know what it is to be generalized as a group. We know that it is not just the tree that suffers the reputation and...
- Dec 21, 2021
Have a Blue, Blue Grit Christmas
I compiled some Holiday-Themed content for your perusal: Gratitude. There’s a lot of talk about it, but there is actual SCIENCE behind...
- Dec 20, 2021
Born to Lead? Part 2: Almost a Man
Without ROTC, I plugged away at other things. In high school, my confidence grew with extra-curricular activities. I credit that to a...
- Dec 11, 2021
Born to Lead?
I received a tall compliment the other day from a friend. He wrote that I was “Born to Lead.” This was in response to a post about my...
- Dec 5, 2021
Shiftwork Toolkit
Whether you're a first responder in emergency services, or a long shift worker in the grind of ANY trade or career, time is of the...
- Oct 25, 2021
Stranger to Neighbor, Support and Thanks
Midday, I returned home in my patrol car. This is an odd time to return home, especially working nights. Turns out I had to go in for a...
- Oct 11, 2021
Our Legacy in Uncertain Times
My grandfathers on both sides had one thing in common. When Mao took the country, they took to running. That’s the end of the...
- Oct 4, 2021
Daddy Always Comes Home
My daughter is 2. As many first-time “oldish” parents that started a family in their mid 30s, we were ambitious with ideas about raising...
- Sep 9, 2021
Get the F Out - AKA - Take a Hike
The phrase generates a tone of animosity. Take a hike. Get outta here. GIT! Whereas, quite the contrary, it was an invitation. ...
- Sep 5, 2021
To be, or Not to Be... a Cop
When I was testing to become a cop, I quickly learned a common question. One that would pop up routinely through my career. Through any...
- Aug 30, 2021
The Backup Career
Aka "You Are Not Your Job" Back when I wrote the post on Police Morale, I contacted an editor of a mainstream police magazine. She said...
- Aug 27, 2021
How to Have a Good Life
I wrote this some time ago when my daughter was too young to speak. Just as a baby with her whole life ahead of her, I thought on what I...
- May 25, 2021
5 Things to Remember for Police Morale Today
The problem of low morale in policing is complicated. The following 5 reminders will help us filter the noise and come out on top.
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