Spiritual Survival for Law Enforcement: Powerful Insights, Practical Tools

by Cary A. Friedman

Have you lost your idealism? Do you wish you could recharge your batteries but you don’t know how? Would the idealistic recruit you used to be recognize the bitter, angry veteran you’ve become? The career of policing is the most demanding there is. Cops confront situations that challenge some of their most deeply cherished notions and beliefs. A cop faces incredibly daunting tasks every second s/he wears that heavy badge. Many lose faith. They forget the ideals that brought them to the career. They no longer believe in God, in people, and, most importantly, in themselves. These challenges and disappointments are almost always spiritual in nature. Policing is a spiritual vocation. It’s a common phenomenon that the same families produce cops and clergy in abundance. The two careers are expressions of the same basic instinct -- a desire to live for something higher, to serve an ideal, to minister to humankind, and to refine one’s character through a career of service. SPIRITUAL SURVIVAL FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT provides a solid, substantive foundation for nourishing the soul of the cop and replenishing his or her reservoir of idealism and spirituality. Jam-packed with exercises, tools, and insights, this is your one-stop practical guide to restoring inner peace and clarity. This book will show you how · Become emotionally and spiritually resilient· Understand what you truly need to heal your inner wounds· Find new meaning in the career· Rekindle your Warrior Spirit· Replace anger with peace, resentment with satisfaction A 'must have' for all new and seasoned law enforcement officers!

Genres: Self Help, Nonfiction

110 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2005

Reviews

[David Szatkowski · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is one of the better books I have read for chaplains in general and law enforcement chaplains in particular. I think the author gives excellent ways for those in law enforcement to remain spiritually healthy and productive as human beings, something every profession needs and law enforcement in a way that is different from others.

[Joseph Courtemanche · Rating 5 out of 5]

Magnificent wellness tool for First Responders

Although written for cops, this book has a wealth of wisdom that any first responder can put to work.

I work in teaching resilience and Rabbi Friedmans principals are a core tenet of the work we do.

[Stephanie K · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lovely guide and should be a prerequisite for all aspiring officers & families

[Preston · Rating 5 out of 5]

Copies of this book should be made available to law enforcement personnel throughout their careers. Topics should be introduced and discussed in the academies and made a part of regular training. Likewise, chaplains, counselors, and supervisors should have copies to provide to professionals as they need them.
If you are an activist and want to encourage a strong moral core in your community law enforcement, recommend departments adopt it and the tenets within.

[Peter Hofstra · Rating 3 out of 5]

The content is solid. The strategies of spiritual self-care are good. The problems identified are spot-on. I gave it 3 stars because it posed the solution to the spiritual preparation of police officers, starting at the Academy, but without challenging us as to how.
I will be frank, I do not know how. That was one reason I took up this book.

[Priscilla A. Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

1st e-book I read

I would recommend this book to officers. I totally agree with the author but interested in reading the other book he cites on several occasions. good read!