Hurt Cop Blog

 

Read more about how Mike Dyer continues to help injured police officers and other first responders find the help they need to get back on their feet and healthy— both physically and mentally.

Recent Posts

Take Care of the Cop in the Mirror

Take Care of the Cop in the Mirror

When you look at your image in the mirror, do you recognize the person right there in front of you? Are you happy where that person is emotionally and physically? Could you use some fine‐tuning? Could you use an ear to listen to some thoughts you’ve been having? Cops...

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Brotherhood for the Fallen

Brotherhood for the Fallen

Whenever possible I make it a point to represent the profession of Law Enforcement at the funerals for officers who have died in the line of duty. It shows a level of respect and appreciation for service of individuals that goes beyond the local force and community. A year or so ago, I attended a funeral and learned about the Brotherhood for the Fallen.

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On Duty MVA

On Duty MVA

A cop receives months of academy training to do their job and protect the public but very little time is spent to protect that cop and their family from an injury.  A cop is out on the road at the worst of times.  Road patrol continues during snow and rain storms, at...

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Cops and Their Rights

Cops and Their Rights

When you put up your right hand and took the oath of office as a cop to protect and serve, you did not surrender your rights as a citizen. You have the same rights as every other worker in the event you get injured on the job.

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Car Stops – The Need to Wear a Seatbelt

Car Stops – The Need to Wear a Seatbelt

We all know that cops are not legally required to wear seatbelts while on duty, for some very good reasons.  We also know that a car stop can get ugly very quick.  However, sometimes it makes sense to put your seatbelt back on when you return to the cruiser to do...

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