Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (also known as L.E.A.D.) comes around every year on January 9th. It is a day to recognize and support law enforcement officers across the nation. While you never need a special day to say "thank you" to law enforcement, it is nice to have a dedicated day to show appreciation to police officers every year. A simple "thank you" is free and always appreciated by law enforcement, but if you are looking for some great gift ideas, this list can help! National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Gift Ideas: Tactical Bail Out Bag from LA Police Gear- Click for more

This post is based on a partnership with Oriental Trading. All opinions are honest and my own. National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day is celebrated every year on January 9th in the United States. It is a day for citizens to come together to show thanks, appreciation and support for our nations law enforcement. While you can (and should) show support to law enforcement all the time, it is nice having a dedicated day in which to do so. One of the most common questions I get asked is "how can I show support to law enforcement?" My answer is "it's not hard and doesn't need to be Click for more

As a mother of three and former Kindergarten teacher, I always love to find ways to include the kids in whatever celebration or event we are having. And that usually involves some sort of craft or kid-friendly activity. Whether it is a police appreciation day throughout the year, during Police Week or just to say thank you these free printables are a great way for kids to get involved, show appreciation towards law enforcement, and maybe spread some cheer to either a parent in law enforcement or first responders in your community. So when I made these for my kids this week, they were Click for more

This may be my most asked for gift guide for cops. It can be hard to know what to buy for a police officer or what they may need. This guide should help with ideas for that police officer that just feels impossible to shop for. This ideas as good for the holidays or all-year-round. Gift Ideas for The Hard to Buy for Police Officer Thin Brew Line Coffee- absolutely love this great tasting, quality coffee and they support first responders with every bag. I have all 3 of the coffee types below- all are delicious but so far PEACEMAKER is my favorite! USE MY CODE LEOW10 FOR Click for more

Coworkers may be the hardest group of people to buy for. I know that there is not always room in the budget to buy for coworkers, but I also know that police officers spend a lot of time with their zone partners or fellow officers on the job. So being able to give them a nice, practical gift that they can use once per year will mean a lot if it is in your budget. Whether you are buying for one or multiple police officer coworkers, this list should help you find a good, tactical gift idea. Gift Ideas for Police Officer Coworkers Camo Gloves- these are a closeout deal from LA Click for more

I am in the Amazon Associates program and will earn a commission if you purchase anything through my link. Whether you need law enforcement gift ideas for the holidays, an academy graduation, or retirement, I wanted you to have a list of ideas that were AFFORDABLE. I know how expensive things are right now but that doesn't mean you can't find a nice gift that is affordable. The gift ideas I am recommending are from a variety of places including police-owned shops, police-spouse owned shops, police-supportive small businesses and Amazon. Law Enforcement Gift Ideas for Under Click for more

This post is sponsored by Arrest My Vest. All opinions are honest and my own. National Thank a Police Officer Day is recognized every year on the third Saturday of September. (Not to be confused with Police Week in May or Law Enforcement Appreciation Day in January). This year National Thank a Police Officer Day is Saturday, September 16th, 2023. While law enforcement needs our support and thanks every day of the year, this is a great day to go the extra mile and let local law enforcement know how much you appreciate them. Below are some ways you can easily say "thank you" and show Click for more

Thank you to Thin Blue Line USA for sponsoring this post. All opinions and work are my own. Showing appreciation toward law enforcement is needed now more than ever. And taking the time to thank a police officer doesn't have to be big or grand, a simple thank you goes a long way. Obviously, I show a ton of love and admiration to my husband in law enforcement all of the time, but there are certain times of the year that I want to extend my gratitude for other officer's, as well. Our officer's need constant, daily reminders that we support them. We need to flood them with praise, Click for more

  This is a sponsored post from Thin Blue Line USA. All work is honest and my own. My husband and I live pretty close to Washington, DC so that means we try to attend National Police Week every year. As a law enforcement family, it is a way for us to pay our respects to fallen officers and their families from the previous year. It is also a time to come together, as blue family, and show one another support and participate in events and experiences police related. Thousands of officers and their families travel from all across the Nation to attend Police Week during the second week in Click for more

Looking for some absolutely FREE Police Week Printables? I've got you covered. This printable pack includes gift tags, a children's writing sheet, and letter-size printables for your event. National Police Week is a week dedicated to honoring those we lost the previous year in the Line of Duty and is held every year in May. These printables are meant for you to use to honor and remember those we have lost, their families and departments, and show appreciation to those still on the frontlines. This year National Police Week is Sunday, May 11th to Saturday, May 17th, 2025. Click for more

"Another officer shot". "Another officer critically injured". It's happening over and over and more frequently. The news and politicians want you to think "things are getting better" but they just aren't. You don't see these officers getting hurt or killed making many news headlines, do you? It's been bad and it's not ending. Law enforcement officers are literally being targeted and most of the nation is silent. Don't tell me the war on cops isn't real- it very much is. And law enforcement families are TIRED of it. What is it going to take for this to end? Have law Click for more

When my husband went into law enforcement a number of years ago I was honestly a bit naive as to what the job would be like for him and for our relationship. There is no blueprint on how to navigate being married to a police officer or what a police officer needs. It took a lot of time, conversation and understanding on both of our parts to navigate this lifestyle a bit easier. It has been shown that relational wellness is one of the greatest sources of resiliency for first responders. When first responder couples have effective communication and empathy, it can positively impact the Click for more

This post may contain affiliate links at no additional cost to you. I am part of the Amazon associates program where I earn commission if you make a purchase after clicking my links. Do you get stumped every Father's Day wondering what to give as a gift? This gift guide for police officers and tactical type of guys is full of options that you have probably never heard of. This is a list of items we own and actually have used with the exception of the grilling cutting board. Plus, items are within a variety of budgets. Father's Day Gift Guide for Police Officers + Tactical Click for more

Telecommunicators or dispatchers are truly the unsung heroes of our nation. Telecommunicators may be behind the scenes but they are the calm to the crazy of our world. They are one of the first to talk to victims or those injured, they keep first responders like police or fire informed, all while handling multiple calls at one time with calm in their voice. Honestly, I could not do it! I applaud all of the 9-1-1 dispatchers for their amazing work because they are the GLUE that holds emergencies together. You can applaud them, too! April 9-15th, 2023 is National Public Safety Click for more

As a law enforcement family, I'm sure you've heard those words: "you signed up for this" in regards to the job. Those words are hurtful, untrue in MANY aspects, lack empathy, and truly show just how misunderstood this job {and the impact it has on officers and families} is. Let me start off by saying this: this "job" is so much more than a job. It is a lifestyle that impacts an officer's life mentally, emotionally and physically and their families lives. The job does not end when an officer clocks off shift. Everything they see and experience stays with them for hours, days, weeks after Click for more