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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1983
Page
4
A Chicago area feature surveys police families. Officers and wives discuss public skepticism, isolation, and the balance of law and everyday life. Wives recall support from church and friends outside policing while praising their husbands as dedicated, protective providers.
Gaynell and William Nolan, both deeply devoted to family and faith, face the constant stress of long police careers. William, a veteran chief of police in Homewood, has survived sniper encounters and dangerous calls across 24 years on the force. They balance four children, religious study, and the prospect of William becoming a Catholic deacon, amid broader concerns about divorce rates among long marriages and police officers.
A Chicago area feature explores how alcohol use and marriage strain affect police, noting high divorce rates and stress while profiling officers and families from Oak Forest Markham and the PTI. It highlights an officer who sought treatment, recovery, and the message that personal issues are excuses, not causes, of drinking.
Myra Eder Guindon and Jerry Marmozewicz report on a ton seminar that informs spouses and families of police graduates about the job and its impact. A study suggests pre career training helps families adapt, while officers confront seamy calls, death scenes, and coping rituals. Lily, a long time friend of a south suburb lieutenant, reflects on the harsh realities and ongoing strain of police life.
A study of police couples shows mood shifts after tough shifts and a macho John Wayne persona, with Sgt Kaupas promoting self-hypnosis. Carol Gammill and Rosanne Kaupas describe coping by humor and affection, while Roger Corbett’s wife notes his silence. Turn to Page 8 for more.
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