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Officer Johnny B | Texas Police Officer – June Nominate a Hero Finalist
Voting is now closed! You may still share the heroes' pages, but votes will not count. We will be announcing the winner soon! Keep an eye out for our July Finalists later this week! How to vote for Officer Johnny: Simply "share" this page on Facebook, Twitter, or...
Captain Don D. | Oregon Firefighter and Medic – June Nominate a Hero Finalist
Voting is now closed! You may still share the heroes' pages, but votes will not count. We will be announcing the winner soon! Keep an eye out for our July Finalists later this week! How to vote for Captain Don: Simply "share" this page on Facebook, Twitter, or...
Seeking Police Department Patches!
The Black Forest Fire was the most destructive fire in Colorado history. 500 homes, 2 lives, and countless possessions were lost in the blaze. A lot of those possessions can be replaced, but some have value that goes much deeper. In 2006, Officer Jared Jensen with the...
Memorial to Fallen Educators
Remembering those who have given their all for their profession is the tribute that lasts forever. Last Friday, I had the honor of attending the groundbreaking ceremony for the National Teachers Hall of Fame's Memorial to Fallen Educators. As I walked amongst the...
Summer Safety Series: Pool Safety
Brush off your barbecue grills, stock up on popsicles, and get yourself a new swimsuit because... Summer has officially arrived! After a winter with too many snows and a Spring with too much rain, I am ready for summer. If your neighborhood is anything like mine, then...
Distracted Driving
A recent study showed that a huge majority of people believe texting and driving is highly dangerous - and the number of accidents that result from it back that up. So why, do you think, people still do it?
Tornado and Storm Safety
Last night's tragic tornadoes in Texas serve as a reminder that deadly storms can form and escalate with little warning. The best time to prepare for a Tornado or severe storm is before it hits. So prepare today. Here are some helpful hints for how to prepare: Build...
May Nominate a Hero Finalists!
Please note – we’ve changed the voting requirements this month. In order to vote, you’ll have to create an account and log in to vote. Once you register, you’ll be taken directly to the voting page. Click here register to cast your vote for May’s Hero of the Month!...
Great Quotes for Nurses!
As our Spa Giveaway for Nurses draws to a close, we wanted to share some of the best quotes for nurses we found! Click here to enter for YOUR chance to win! Constant attention by a good nurse may be just as important as a major operation by a surgeon. - Dag...
Police Week
Police Week runs from May 12-18 Keep an eye on the blog for some of our favorite quotes, images, and resources surrounding the week's events. And if you see a Law Enforcement Officer in your community, don't forget to thank them for all they do! ...