H2LOC Video Resource Library: New Officer Families

These 12 videos are designed specifically for law enforcement family members new to the career and its uniqueness. We provide tried and true insight on areas of newness you're dealing with right now--by those who've been there.

These videos were generously provided by The Latrobe Fund, and filmed by Portlight Creative, Inc.

Introduction to How 2 Love Our Cops
Victoria Newman, CEO/President H2LOC

Welcome to the Blue Line Family! Our Founder and President gives introductory remarks on the videos we’ve created for new law enforcement families.

Understanding Law Enforcement
Chief Brent Newman, Retired

Our law enforcement officers are cut from a different cloth than 98% of the rest of the population. Here are some thoughts on how to understand them.

Support for Your Family
Janine D’Agostini

We are not sworn in as officers, yet this career affects us as family members on multiple levels. Janine D’Agostini describes our role in supporting our officers.

Gun Safety in the Home
(Filming in Progress)

Whether you’ve grown up in a home with guns or not, we all need to follow protocols to keep ourselves and others in our home safe. Here are some tips on gun safety from a range officer.
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Transition from Civilian to Officer
Victoria Newman, CEO/President H2LOC

Have you noticed changes in your officer since he started this career? Here are some thoughts on why.

Dealing with Fear & Anxiety
Alena Falkenstein

A cop wife talks about how to deal with fear and anxiety that may arise from the career.

Social Media Wisdom
Karin Bloesch

Our marketing director shares boundaries we need to implement as law enforcement families, as well as a personal story.

Shift Work Tips
(Filming in Progress)

Tried and true ways to make shift work easier on the family.
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Learning to Communicate
Jennifer Lanzen

Communication is key to a healthy family. Here are some ways to improve communication as a new law enforcement family.

Financial Wisdom
Lorie Osborne

The number one cause for family problems is dealing with money. Our treasurer gives some tips for those of you just starting out.

You Can Do This!
Jennifer Lanzen

A word of encouragement to get you past those hard days.

The Spiritual Side of the Law Enforcement Family Journey
Senior Chaplain Debra Fontes

What does God have to do with policing? Chaplain Debra answers this question and more, encouraging families to consider a relationship with God to assist and enhance our journey as a family.

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