Courage to be kingdom-bringers
Christian Police Association (CPA)’s Marie Reavey: the dangers and doubts of life in policing are real, but knowing Jesus makes a world of difference
Marie is a police inspector and national chair of trustees at CPA. She sits on national policing meetings with the race, religion and belief strategic group, diversity and inclusion groups and others.
How did you meet Jesus?
I was debating and arguing against Christianity but became aware that I didn’t know what the Bible said so promised I’d read a gospel in 2006. Its realness and relevance blew me away. On a...
What difference does knowing Jesus make in your job?
I know He’s sovereign over everything: staffing matters, problem-solving and scary, dangerous situations. He’s my protector, shield and fortress – if He allows something to happen, it’s for my...
Can you share about a time when faith helped you be courageous?
I had a job when I was sent to an emergency call; a lady was self-harming with knives. On my drive there, a team member called to warn me that she’d been violent and aggressive before, and...
