CLEVELAND — The University Circle Police Department hopes to help police officers and their families with a unique seminar.
The department is hosting a police marriage seminar for area police officers and their spouses.
“The demands of police work can really take their toll on the personal lives of cops, and one area that really struggles is our marriages. And when our marriages suffer, our families suffer,” said UCPD Chief Tom Wetzel.
According to Wetzel, 70% of police marriages end in divorce.
“That is simply unacceptable and a clarion call for us to take action to save police marriages, which can also help keep families stable and together. This seminar is a small step in that direction, and we hope some officers and their spouses come to learn how they can help fellow officers in need,” said Wetzel.
The seminar will take place on Thursday evening, Aug. 21, at the University Circle Community Room at 10831 Magnolia Drive in Cleveland from 6 to 8 p.m.
The list of speakers includes:
- Father Doug Brown, Cleveland Police and Fire Chaplain
- Rabbi Ari Wolf, Police Chaplain
- Dr. Kurt Jensen, Police psychologist
- Dr. Mike Faust, Police psychologist
- Cliff Kime, a retired Cleveland Police officer and founder of the police mentoring team called SIX
- Sgt. John Kubas, Cleveland Police Sergeant
- Rev. Dr. Leon Brown, University Circle and Richmond Heights Police Chaplain
Active or retired police officers and their spouses or significant others are invited to attend.
