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September 7, 2023
Supporting Our Unsung Heroes: Top Law Enforcement Charities You Should Know About
By: Eric_Basek

When we think of PTSD, trauma, and the need for support, our minds often gravitate toward military veterans. While the sacrifices of our soldiers are undeniable, there’s another group that often gets overlooked in this conversation: our police officers. These brave men and women face life-threatening situations daily, ensuring our communities remain safe. Yet, when […]

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July 6, 2023
Extreme Ownership: The Secret to Navigating Toxicity in Law Enforcement
By: Eric_Basek

Law enforcement isn’t for the faint-hearted, and navigating the dynamics of large and small departments alike can often feel like walking a minefield. Favoritism and nepotism may run rampant, causing the most qualified individuals to be overlooked. A lack of support from bosses when you’re dealing with high-stress incidents, a hushed silence around post-traumatic stress, […]

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June 23, 2023
Bearing the Badge, Carrying the Burden: A Journey Through PTSD
By: Eric_Basek

I’ve been mulling over something quite profound lately. It’s a topic that, as police officers, we seldom broach, but I believe it’s high time we did. I’m referring to PTSD, and I think it’s about time we punctured the shroud of silence enveloping it. Did you know that the suicide rate amongst our law enforcement […]

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June 6, 2023
Personal Leadership Philosophy: My Thoughts Before Attending the Coast Guard’s Reserve Officer Candidate Indoctrination Program
By: Eric_Basek

This blog post takes flight just before I set off for the distinguished United States Coast Guard Academy. My initial challenge, as part of the Reserve Officer Candidate Indoctrination course at the Academy, was to sketch out my unique take on leadership. As I see it, the real heart of this task is to pin […]

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