Never Left Alone
When a first responder dies, the loss is felt deeply by the family, the agency, the broader public safety community, and the community it serves. In those [...]
Beside the Ones They Love
When considering the impact of a line-of-duty death, agency leaders naturally focus first on the fallen hero’s family and coworkers. That is appropriate. They are the people [...]
Why We Prepare — Intro to the Second Edition
Our sincere thanks to those who provided thoughtful feedback on the first edition of Leadership Through Loss. Our intent in launching this publication was simple: to encourage [...]
From the Editor: Introducing Leadership Through Loss
No leader wants to imagine losing a member of his/her agency in the line of duty — yet leading through the unthinkable demands preparation. Leadership Through Loss [...]
Beyond the Front Row: Families, Grief, and Your Agency’s Response
When considering the impact of a line-of-duty death (LODD), many leaders think almost exclusively of the fallen member’s family and coworkers. Naturally, that is where the primary [...]
Honor, Not Urgency: Setting the Tone for Line-of-Duty Escorts
In this first of what will likely be multiple articles about the nuances of vehicular escorts, we encourage leaders to look beyond the obvious task of simply [...]