President
Letter from the President
It is an honor to step into the role as the President of the Wives of Los Angelese Police Officers. My
family has a legacy of protecting and serving the city of Los Angeles dating back to the 1950s. My uncle Lowell Courtial retired as a Foothill Division lieutenant. My husband knew he wanted to be a police officer since he was a little boy and I was so proud when he was hired onto this department. I have been the wife of a LAPD officer since 2008 and through the years we have experienced the gamut of what it is to be a law enforcement family.
As a new wife, I sought the guidance and support of other LEO wives. Our lives have a rhythm that is
uniquely built by this occupation; it shapes our families, social circles and daily schedules. As a couple we have had to negotiate our way through the different stages of his career as we built our family. Along the way we have experienced the joy and blessings of being part of the LAPD community along with the grief and stress that comes the job.
In our first three years, I was determined to build our Marriage Tactical Plan because I wanted our
relationship to go beyond his years of service. It is my goal to share the wisdom I have gained over the
years and actively pay it forward to the next generation of LAPD wives. I owe a debt of gratitude to
veteran LAPD wives that were supportive and gave critical advice early in our marriage.
I give all the credit to a loving and faithful God that had kept us circled by steadfast prayer warriors.
Divine appointments that helped change the direction of our marriage. Coupled with a desire to fully
follow Him and make God center of our marriage has been bedrock for our marriage.
My vision is to continue to build up this community of Wives of LAPD officers; creating a village of families to do life with. I want place resources into the hands of wives to empower them to build their own Marriage Tactical Plan. My heart breaks any time I learn of another police officer divorce. My heart is shattered when it is discovered that another LEO has decided to take their own life. I am committed to facilitating resources for wives to help their husbands in crisis and to be a support for the wives when THEY are in crisis. It is easier to accept love and support from a familiar face. My mission is to build stronger marriages and end law enforcement suicide.
At the end of the day, I want to be able to call a fellow wife of a Los Angeles Police officer and know I can grab lunch with a friend who gets me. I pray that for every LAPD wife.
We are few. We are strong. We are courageous.
family has a legacy of protecting and serving the city of Los Angeles dating back to the 1950s. My uncle Lowell Courtial retired as a Foothill Division lieutenant. My husband knew he wanted to be a police officer since he was a little boy and I was so proud when he was hired onto this department. I have been the wife of a LAPD officer since 2008 and through the years we have experienced the gamut of what it is to be a law enforcement family.
As a new wife, I sought the guidance and support of other LEO wives. Our lives have a rhythm that is
uniquely built by this occupation; it shapes our families, social circles and daily schedules. As a couple we have had to negotiate our way through the different stages of his career as we built our family. Along the way we have experienced the joy and blessings of being part of the LAPD community along with the grief and stress that comes the job.
In our first three years, I was determined to build our Marriage Tactical Plan because I wanted our
relationship to go beyond his years of service. It is my goal to share the wisdom I have gained over the
years and actively pay it forward to the next generation of LAPD wives. I owe a debt of gratitude to
veteran LAPD wives that were supportive and gave critical advice early in our marriage.
I give all the credit to a loving and faithful God that had kept us circled by steadfast prayer warriors.
Divine appointments that helped change the direction of our marriage. Coupled with a desire to fully
follow Him and make God center of our marriage has been bedrock for our marriage.
My vision is to continue to build up this community of Wives of LAPD officers; creating a village of families to do life with. I want place resources into the hands of wives to empower them to build their own Marriage Tactical Plan. My heart breaks any time I learn of another police officer divorce. My heart is shattered when it is discovered that another LEO has decided to take their own life. I am committed to facilitating resources for wives to help their husbands in crisis and to be a support for the wives when THEY are in crisis. It is easier to accept love and support from a familiar face. My mission is to build stronger marriages and end law enforcement suicide.
At the end of the day, I want to be able to call a fellow wife of a Los Angeles Police officer and know I can grab lunch with a friend who gets me. I pray that for every LAPD wife.
We are few. We are strong. We are courageous.
Kris Parsons
Kris Parsons
Wives of Los Angeles Police Officers, Inc. President
Wives of Los Angeles Police Officers, Inc. President
