How to be a police officer

I am married to a buffer between good and evil, sometimes a human target for hatred and bias. Here's a glimpse into my life as a police officer's wife.

Two police officers share a lighthearted conversation about their shift. One officer jokes about starting the day with a coffee break that quickly turned into a chase, while the other talks about a driver blaming Google Maps for speeding. They laugh at how people seem to follow GPS directions more than traffic laws, joking that soon there might be an “Officer Nearby” feature in navigation apps. #OfficerLife #PoliceHumor #TrafficTroubles #ExcuseOfTheDay #ChaitMeme

Knowing how to properly clean & care for a bulletproof vest can be tricky. Use these tips to keep your police officer's vest properly cleaned & smell-free.

Officers are forced to internalize trauma out of fear of making others uncomfortable. #police #officer #policelivesmatter #policementalhealth #mentalhealth #stigma #cop #thinblueline

Law enforcement careers offer many benefits, but may not be the best fit for everyone. Learn what to look out for in this career field before you leap.

To boost your chance of getting hired as a law enforcement officer, it's important that you emphasize four qualities in your police officer cover letter.