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Supporting Our Law Enforcement Family

I’ve always believed, maybe more so now than ever, that being a law enforcement officer is the single most difficult profession, bar none. We ask members of law enforcement to do the impossible on a daily basis and then judge them harshly if a mistake is made during the split second time allowed which could determine whether they go home to their loved ones at the end of their shift. Yet, we rarely learn about or praise law enforcement for the good and courageous acts they preform every day when no one is looking.

In today’s climate, society is quick to “Monday Quarterback” an incident before ALL the facts are provided or examined, which in so many cases leave misleading or false conclusions. When the facts of a case are investigated and completed, more times than not the actions taken by law enforcement were justified, yet the initial judgmental damage was already done. Sadly, many of these cases where judgment is cast quickly, it is done so by many who have never received any formal training or understanding of the profession, or by elected officials leaving a public opinion of distrust to the good men and women of law enforcement.

Remember, members of law enforcement are your neighbors, they are husbands, wives, sons, daughters, mother, fathers and so on. Every day, these individuals leave their homes and loved ones to uphold the oath they took to protect and serve their communities, not knowing what will happen during the course of their shift.

The statistics are devastating, 304 members of law enforcement made the ultimate sacrifice in 2020. The Fraternal Order of Police, Bald Eagle Lodge #51 (Pa.) and BCLEOMF have a strong history of support to our brothers and sisters in law enforcement. We have made every effort to support/assist any member in need. Sometimes this is accomplished through cooperative efforts from the various administrators, command staff, and our brave boots on the ground.

January 9 is “National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.” I am asking you to take a few extra minutes out of your day to say “thank you.” You can show your support for our law enforcement community by: changing your social media profile picture; sending a card of support; wearing blue clothing; or simply saying “thank you.” No sign of gratitude is too little. Every day, we should thank our dedicated men and women, but I would ask that on Jan. 9, you openly express your thanks.

On behalf of all Pennsylvania law enforcement officers and their families, thank you for your support.

 

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