Commentary
To my fellow police officers.
It’s OK to die in defense of others. I want that statement to hit you like a ton of bricks, and I want you to decide now if you are willing to sacrifice yourself for others. When I say others, I mean your family, your colleagues, and all those you swore to protect. If you are not willing to die for them, then you are not worthy of the badge and oath you took. It’s that simple. The only thing that should be on your mind when you put on the uniform is “How can I best serve and protect those who entrusted their safety to me?” If you are not willing or mentally prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice, then find another line of work because people’s lives depend on you. When seconds count, the police are only minutes away. You are the first responder and the last line of defense. Be ready mentally, physically, and spiritually to lay down your life for others. It’s not about you anymore. It’s about those who need you….