tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76679019782119266372011-11-27T19:19:05.959-05:00These are the stories of the American Police Veterans. America made a promise to take care of those that have protected America. That promise wasn't broken. It was empty words. Some of those words were turned into laws, where they were ignored. America Thinks that retired and disabled law enforcement officers are living large at the expense of the taxpayer. Read their stories. Then decide for yourself. Who is paying the ultimate price for safe American communities.Policevetnoreply@blogger.comBlogger81100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7667901978211926637.post-49361984380005874722009-02-07T21:03:00.009-05:002009-02-07T22:39:50.360-05:00

American Police Veterans proudly announces a limited edition custom member's badge manufactured by V.H. Blackinton. American law enforcement officers and agents participating in the http://www.policevets.org/ community may purchase a badge with custom engraving.The American Police Veterans Custom Members Badge features an 11 Character custom top panel for a name. The bottom Panel may be

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by Mike BradburnWhat will you do when the unthinkable happens? Are you prepared? Day in and day out, we go to work and then we come home. Some days go by smooth while other days are a constant struggle just to make it home in one piece. When I refer to the unthinkable, I am referring to being injured in the line of duty. One can be injured physically or mentally from the traumatic events law

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by Sgt.George Brown, Retired/Disabled Police Officer and founder of the American Police Veterans www.policevets.comSadly, I had occasion to read of the death of Toledo Police Detective Keith Dressel. American Police veterans offers our sincere condolences to the detectives family and to the Toledo community. I was made aware of his death when I read the article, "Ohio provides safety net for a

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I had the good fortune to discover Bridges of Hope for Families.Bridges of Hope for Families, Inc. is offering support for the families of law enforcement officers. The site Bridges of Hope is interesting. When law enforcement officers suffer disabiling injuries and occupational illness, the families suffer greatly. It is refreshing to see that founders Trilby and Amanda are creating a community

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In all, we are not a very kind people to one another and that will eventually become our demise.I couldn't of found a more profound statement! No one ever thinks it will be them... In our profession there's more than on the job injuries against us; the life expectancy is one of the worst! So if an Officer lives to retire the years are statistically numbered. The other focal point is that a great

Policevetnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7667901978211926637.post-35690657474803365532007-01-20T22:14:00.000-05:002007-01-20T22:28:17.344-05:00

Have you reached the end of a colorful police career? Have you been disabled in the line of duty from injury or occupational illness? Have the exit signs in the station started to look like "retirement this way out?"American Police Veterans invites you to join them building an organization promoting fraternity, peer advocacy and support.Register Today!

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American Police Veterans has a new look.The new Policevet's USA logo represents the themes American and Beyond the Shield into an exciting new image incorporating the police veteran's shield into the fabric of America's history and experience.America's Policevets have served and protected every corner of the United States. They share a unique experience as America's first line of defense. Law

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American Police Veterans has a Patch design. The new Policevet's USA logo represents the themes American and Beyond the Shield into an exciting new image incorporating the police veteran's shield into the fabric of America's history and experience.The Policevet's USA patch design is available on gifts and apprael in the Policevet's xCOPshop at Cafepress.A shoulder patch will be available at a

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