Gathering: First Responders
Our First Line peer gathering is open to all Law Enforcement, Fire & Rescue, EMS, Dispatchers, Corrections, and Federal Agents to network & connect with peers.
Led by a Peer Leader first responder from Guardian Revival, these gatherings are an open forum and offer an opportunity to learn, listen, or share what's on your mind.
WHEN: Mon, December 9th @ 7 - 8 pm ET
WHERE: Zoom
About Your Hosts
Andrew Columbia, who served as an NYC Police Officer, served as part of the Ground Zero Clergy Task Force during & after 9/11, now serves as the Lead Pastor of MCB Church in Carmel, and is a Chaplain with the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department & Kent Police Department in Carmel
Guy Olivieri, a retired 26-year Law Enforcement Veteran and United States Marine Corps Veteran (1983-1987) brings a wealth of experience to his roles. His tenure as a Crime Scene Investigator with the Woodbridge, N.J., Police Department and his membership in the New Jersey Homicide Investigators Association, the International Arson Investigators Association, the New Jersey Association of Forensic Science, and the Harvard Associates in Police Science underscore his deep understanding of law enforcement.
Throughout his service, Guy held significant leadership roles, serving as a Lay Leader with the United States Marine Corps and as the Chaplain for the Woodbridge Police Department. His leadership skills and dedication to service are further demonstrated through his volunteer work, particularly fundraising to help veterans and children with disabilities. Today, Guy continues contributing to the field as a writer, illustrator, and consultant for mystery/crime genre writers.
Gatherings
Organized by our Peer Services Division, Gatherings allow guardians to connect over shared experiences and similarities.
We encourage you to continue building your network of peer guardians & connections to your community. We also often share and discuss new & existing resources for mental health & wellness available.
Vet2Vet (for veterans and active duty military)
First Line (Law Enforcement, Fire, and EMS)
Women Guardians (for women across service branches)
Gatherings may be in-person or held virtually via zoom.
Although we always love to see your face, feel free to keep your camera off & your microphone silent and tune in for a listen. You never know what you'll learn!