Books
I Love a Cop – What Police Families Need to Know
Ellen Kirschman, Ph.D.
Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement: A Guide for Officers and their Families
Kevin M. Gilmartin, Ph.D.
Cuffs & Coffee: A Devotional for Wives of Law Enforcement
Allison P. Uribe
Articles
Serving in the Shadows: The Sacrificial Calling of a Police Wife
The Impact Anti-Police Rhetoric has on LEO Families
How to discuss hatred for police and racism with your children
Dear Wife of the Badge, You Are Strong
Blogs
The Police Wife Life
Author: Melissa Littles
https://www.thepolicewifelifeblog.com/
Read this for: humorous, frank posts about motherhood, as well as wifehood
Suddenly Cop Wife
Author: Stella
https://suddenlycopwife.blogspot.com/
Read this for: links to other articles and information about navigating the social and familial pressures of the
law enforcement world
Happy Police Wife
Author: “The Wifey”
https://1happypolicewife.blogspot.com/
Read this for: cheerful words of wisdom and faith-based articles
Files of a Police Wife
Author: “Ms. Officer Charger”
https://filesofapolicewife.wordpress.com/
Read this for: family-based articles, self-betterment and health-related tips
A Police Wife
Author: “Mrs. Fuzz”
https://apolicewife.blogspot.com/
Read this for: multimedia posts, as well as information about products and discounts for officers and families
Websites and Organizations
The Grit and Grace Project
https://thegritandgraceproject.org
Humanizing the Badge
https://www.humanizingthebadge.com/pages/about-us
https://www.facebook.com/humanizethebadge
What it is: International support group for law enforcement officers and their families. Their website and
Facebook page offer opportunities to get involved with one’s community both locally and regionally.
National Alliance for Law Enforcement Support
https://www.nalestough.org
What it is: Online resource meant to connect law enforcement wives across the United States. The website
offers ways to get involved and ask questions via an online forum. Formerly “Wives behind the Badge.”
National Police Wives Association
https://nationalpolicewivesassociation.org/
What it is: Organization and website offering comfort, advice, and companionship to police wives across the
United States. The site contains a closed forum feature; you must be a registered member to access the online
conversations, creating a virtual safe space.
Behind the Badge
https://www.behindthebadgefoundation.org/
What it is: Although this website focuses on Washington law enforcement, it offers a great collection of online
resources.
Wives on Duty Ministries
https://www.wivesonduty.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Wives-On-Duty-Ministries-316815105129571/
What it is: A nonprofit, Christian ministry designed for wives of first responders.
PoliceOne
https://www.policeone.com/
What it is: A great resource for loved ones who simply want to stay current with news surrounding the
greater law enforcement community. To find family-related articles, search the site for “peer support.”
Officer.com
https://www.officer.com
What it is: Similar to the above entry, use this website to stay current with law enforcement news.
