Teresa Kondek is a mother of five, writer, and an advocate for law enforcement. Teresa became a widow on December 21, 2014 when her husband, Officer Charles Kondek, Jr., was violently killed in the line of duty. After her loss, Teresa began working tirelessly with local, state, and elected officials to raise awareness and provide support for law enforcement families struggling with loss. While publicly sharing her grief to help others, Teresa became part of the C.O.P.S. (Concerns of Police Survivors) Organization where she joined thousands of survivors nationwide trying to rebuild their lives. In 2016 she completed the Florida State University Certified Public Management program following her seventeen years serving the Pasco County Clerk and Comptroller’s Office as an Operations Supervisor. In 2018 she completed the Victim Services Practitioner Designation program from the Florida Crime Prevention Training Institute through the Office of Attorney General. Teresa is honored to support and honor those left behind, retired, and still serving.
Writing is my outlet. It's been a great way to get myself through grief. I'm honored that it's shared with so many people who feel the same or just needed to read something similar to their own struggles.
Links:
Daughters of a Murdered Officer
https://www.opslens.com/2018/11/30/daughters-of-a-murdered-police-officer
See This Man?
Dear Future Officer
https://www.opslens.com/2018/08/24/leo-widows-words-of-wisdom-for-future-cops/
LEO Widowhood
https://www.opslens.com/2018/08/17/leo-widowhood/