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Our Thin Lines, rather than being written on purpose, evolved from a process of meeting, and sharing. The genesis was when a couple of us who worked homicide together years ago started meeting with former Prosecuting Attorney Dennis Hunter. The…

Sending a holiday greeting can be more meaningful than ever after a loss, but it’s important to understand Christmas card etiquette after death in a family. Don’t stress about saying the wrong thing, though. Ultimately, the most important Christmas card…

Host Andy Dean is joined by licensed social worker Chrissy Isaac to explore how to be supportive of a friend or loved one who is grieving during this usually festive time of year.

Fostering hope by uniting survivors of law enforcement suicide to support one another and honor our fallen heroes.

By Pamela Blair, Ph. D. A death has occurred, and you are reading this article because you want to help at a time when your friend or family member is feeling sad, disoriented and helpless. We often don’t know how…

Located on the Washington State Capitol campus in the shadow of the Temple of Justice and looking north to Heritage Park and Puget Sound, the Washington State Law Enforcement Memorial is designed to be a lasting tribute to law enforcement…

Helping children remember their dad on Father’s Day If you are supporting a child who doesn’t remember their dad this Father’s Day, use the day to help the child learn more about their dad. This can seem daunting, depending on how…

How to help parents who are grieving on Father’s Day When someone loses a child, their world changes forever. Father’s Day is just one of many days that make that loss feel even more profound. Bereaved parents may feel angry,…

Grieving on Father’s Day: What You Should Know and How You Can Help Father’s Day is coming up again in June. Reminders are starting to be everywhere—in the greeting card aisle at the store, in clothing advertisements for ties, or…

The Spokane Law Enforcement Museum is a non-profit 501 (C) (3) organization dedicated to preserving and archiving the history and events of the men and women in law enforcement. The people and events are essential in the evolution of Spokane,…