A quick question & answer session accompanied by a show of hands revealed that about three-fourths of them were either second generation public safety personnel OR they had blood relatives also serving in a public safety uniform. There were roughly 200 officers in the room. How does one explain having so much in common when we didn’t have a common up-bringing?įurther evidence: Not long ago I made a presentation to a group of tactical officers.
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All five have worn a military uniform, and two of us have been police officers for a full career after having served in the military. Of the seven boys, five of us have served in uniform. I found out, at that time, that I have six brothers and two sisters for a total of seven boys and two girls that my mom had. I never met any of my siblings until about ten years ago. I am adopted child, separated from my mother at birth. I’d appreciate your feedback on my thoughts if you disagree or if you have a different insight.įirst, please understand, that I do truly believe the calling to public safety service, or even uniformed service in general, is in the blood. Having served in several different uniforms (military, police and firefighter) I found myself pondering the different motivations and aspects.
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Since our owning company (Cygnus Business Media) owns properties that serve all aspects of the public safety industry (law enforcement, firefighters and emergency medical personnel), part of the discussion was about the differences that exist in the PEOPLE who fulfill those different positions. Just this morning I was exchanging emails with my boss about various business topics.