PA L M E T t o state law enforcement officers association
The Fallen, History From The Heart
Those Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice and There Families are still Serving. Today, in the United States, some 900,000 law enforcement officers put their lives on the line for the safety and protection of others. They serve with valor and distinction – and with great success. Federal statistics show that violent and property crime rates in the United States are at historic lows, thanks in large measure to the dedicated service of the men and women of law enforcement.
That protection comes at a price, however. Each year, there are approximately 60,000 assaults on law enforcement officers, resulting in nearly 16,000 injuries. Sadly, over the last decade, an average of 160 officers a year have been killed in the line of duty. And throughout U.S. history, over 19,000 law enforcement officers have made the ultimate sacrifice.
The Fallen, History From The Heart
Those Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice and There Families are still Serving. Today, in the United States, some 900,000 law enforcement officers put their lives on the line for the safety and protection of others. They serve with valor and distinction – and with great success. Federal statistics show that violent and property crime rates in the United States are at historic lows, thanks in large measure to the dedicated service of the men and women of law enforcement.
That protection comes at a price, however. Each year, there are approximately 60,000 assaults on law enforcement officers, resulting in nearly 16,000 injuries. Sadly, over the last decade, an average of 160 officers a year have been killed in the line of duty. And throughout U.S. history, over 19,000 law enforcement officers have made the ultimate sacrifice.
The heart behind the badge you sometimes cannot see, hidden beneath the surface, comfort to only me. I am sworn to serve and protect, but obstacles get in the way, the heart behind the badge gives me courage to face the day. Talking to an innocent child, chasing a criminal down the road, the heart behind the badge carries stories that go untold. The heart may be the passion for the job that is at hand God shining down upon me Compassion to deal with victims, a strength to combat crime, the heart behind the badge is there for me each time. A spouse or significant other, a family to come home to the heart behind the badge. What does it mean to you? Author Unknown
THE HEART BEHIND THE BADGE
