Too often we under estimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around. - Leo Buscaglia Your browser will be automatically redirected to our new site. A Dedication To My Angels In Blue! Law Enforcement My father is a retired cop he was hurt on the field. I was always expected to do the right thing, his expectations were very high and I resented it so needless to say I did not LIKE cops. Just like every smart mouth out there I complained about speeding tickets, had plenty of doughnut jokes to fire and commented on police brutality and cops on the take. It wasn’t until I got divorced and had a restraining order put on my ex-husband that I valued the work they did. For almost 4 years my life hung on how fast cops got to my location, it was almost comical as I was on first name basis with every police officer in the surrounding districts. I learned a lot from that experience specially that the justice system does not protect the victim but I also got to know the men and women in uniform and what they stand for. I made it my personal mission to share my love and respect for the badge with the general public and law enforcement. I will continue to do so without reservations. My time is limited as I’m the CEO of a successful enterprise but I promise I will always make time for you! These words go out to every police officer, next time you are out on those pesky streets, those days when you ask yourself “why you have chosen to be a cop” just remember people like me that love and respect you. I can’t put a face to every badge but I can put my face and my thoughts on here and bring you this community, your private space where everything you have done and do is praised and appreciated. General Public Since I embarked in this awareness campaign I have received threats, endured a lot of grief, discrimination and listening to the standard citizen criticize law enforcement. I want to make something very clear COPS ARE NOT PERFECT and we should not expect them to be after all they are just human. Men and women that have taken on a job that most of us would not. The stress of what they encounter out on the streets does affect their personality, yes they do have bad days and yes they get tempted and make bad decisions just like most of us do. If you ask a cop what their mission is you will find that there is no I but mostly you in their answer. So what is their goal? Not to speak for them but based on the information I gathered I’ll summarize it this way: To maintain peace and order in your community so that you can enjoy a good quality of life free of crime, disorder and threats to your safety. Interesting no I's in this statement but I sure can see plenty of You's! To learn more about these brave men and women please visit heart & Badge and before you open your mouth again to complain, judge or criticize ask yourself these questions: Who do I call when I get in an accident? Who do I call when my child is missing? Who do I call when my spouse hits me? Who do I call when my daughter is raped? Who do I call when my elderly parent is wandering the streets? Who do I call when my house is broken into? Who do I call when my wife is attacked in a parking lot? Who do I call when I’m mugged? Who do I call when I’m out of mind and need help? Who do I call when I need directions? Who do I call when the bank I put my money in is robbed? Who do I call when someone is trying to get in my house and I’m scared? Let me give you a Toll Free number you can call 24 hours a day 7 days a week don’t you ever forget it! 1-800 -CALLCOP Are you one of those people who wanders if cops just hang out at the local doughnut shop? You are probably not aware of this so let me tell you of some other fun places where they can be found: In a dumpster looking for the body of a 5 year old At another cop’s funeral who got shot by a pregnant woman during a standard traffic stop Arresting a man who just stabbed his wife to death Helping a firefighter pull out body pieces from under a train Stopping the drunk driver who just killed a 3 year old child and his pregnant mother Stopping a scum-bag from selling drugs in front of your niece’s school Arresting the low-life who just broke into your house Breaking the news to a young teen's mother who just got killed in a car accident There are so many places they can be found it’s hard to list them all here. In case you would like to apply for this cushy job you will be glad to know there are always plenty of openings, not by choice the officers who held these exciting positions have moved on, they have new positions God's Angels In Blue you can pay your respects here and visit your local police department for openings there’s plenty!