The Levitical Blueprint for Modern-Day Law Enforcement

The Levitical Blueprint for Modern-Day Law Enforcement

Police Reform God's Way Some common similarities between the Old Testament Levites and modern-day law enforcement are: The calling The authority to use deadly force The power to arrest A code of conduct A specific chain of command A 24/7/365 Guard duty Jailers Treasury agents Secret Service duties Investigators Public servants A blue uniform A badge Shoulder patches Ordained & oath bound Supported by taxes A specific retirement Charles Gilliland is a retired police officer with over thirty years of law enforcement experience. He serves as an elder in Cottonwood Church, Dublin, Texas. He is a life member of Gideons International and a member of the National Board of Directors for the Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers-USA. He has a master of Biblical and Theological Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary.