Why Our Safety Presentations Trigger Shift in Perspective

Sixteen years later, the John Petropoulos Memorial Fund is still going strong, thanks to the police officers who started the JPMF and an incredible team of dedicated people – civilian and police – who keep the Fund running smoothly. As for me, well, I’m still standing up in front of audiences – large and small – telling the story of John’s death.

Why?

Because workplace injuries and fatalities can and do happen – often in the blink of an eye. {read more}

Even Small Acts Can Save Lives

Today is not like any other day. But like most people these days, there was a lot that weighed on my mind the moment I arose this morning.

The day did begin like most others: a brisk walk around the park with the hound, a chance to stare at the stars before the sunrise, and an opportunity to plan the events of the day to come in the calm of the early morning. {read more}

A Story of Heroes

The story of the John Petropoulos Memorial Fund (JPMF) is a story of heroes. The ancient Greeks believed that every person has it within them to be a hero.

They defined a hero as a protector; someone who has the ability to not only look after himself or herself, but also to look after someone else. They have the physical abilities, the knowledge, and the desire to serve. {read more}