Briefing: Police officers go on calls, like a family violence assault. These calls usually conclude with an arrest which brings an end to the situation. Dispatch (Assignment): Read John 19:17-27. On the Street: They were making final preparations for Jesus’ departure from this earth. The soldiers took Him and crucified Him, Pilate made a sign (taking a political shot at the Pharisees) to hang o…

Briefing: Divorce rates among law enforcement personnel are higher than any other profession. Dispatch (Assignment): I challenge you to take a survey of 20-30 law enforcement personnel in your area and see what percentage of them have been divorced. In my department, it varies between 75% and 80%. On the Street: Why are divorce rates among law enforcement so high? I don’t think it can be narrow…

Briefing: “Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me” Author Unknown. Please don’t teach this lie to your children. Dispatch (Assignment): Read Psalm 123. On the Street: Our trials and tribulation will not always be violent. As a matter of fact, in this country, you may never be forced to choose between arrest and faith because of what you believe. The greatest persec…

Briefing: Crowd control means different things to different agencies. In smaller agencies, it could be local parades, school sporting events, or local political meetings. In larger agencies, it could be professional or collegiate sporting events, concerts, or any number of entertainment venues. Dispatch (Assignment): Read Matthew 21:1-11. Think about who makes up this crowd. On the Street: The…

Briefing: When I was a child, I loved to play cops and robbers. I was always the cop. I had other friends who would play the part of a superhero but I would always choose to be a policeman. To me, being a police officer was a step above being a superhero. Dispatch (Assignment): Read Romans 8:31-39. On the Street: In our devotional on the previous verses, we saw that God works all things for the…