Dr. Frederic Whitehurst
- Dec 28, 2021
- 4 min
Looking Beyond the Blue Line
"I would advise anyone in law enforcement to set aside the fear of life after law enforcement and realize that you are so much more than...
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Lamplighter
lamp·light·er | ˈlamp-ˌlī-tər - noun
An employee of conscience who crosses the thin blue line to report corruption, injustice, or misconduct in law enforcement.
The Lamplighter Project encourages whistleblowing activity in law enforcement by removing barriers to reporting, preventing retaliation, and elevating ethical officers.
“Keep lighting those lamps, for the world would be a darker place without you.”
Frank Serpico, NYPD Whistleblower
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