Behind TheBadge: New Jersey Police Officer Forms Single’s Website
June 19, 2006 by gayla
Filed under Relationships
Officer Ken Bachman, an eight-year veteran, launched TheBadge.org earlier this year. Currently the only dating site on the Web catering exclusively to emergency service workers, TheBadge.org is free to users and offers a number of useful features.
“I first developed the idea for the website by listening to co-workers telling me horror stories of broken-down relationships and failing marriages,” Bachman said. “Much of this was due to the odd shift work and job stress the police officer was bringing home.”
Bachman tells the story of a Camden, New Jersey, police officer whose job in the most violent city in the United States took its toll on his marriage.
“This guy can relate to how stress on the job can ruin a relationship,” Bachman said. “His fiancé left because she could not stand the odd shift work and wasn’t there when he wanted someone to talk to.” FULL ARTICLE at Behind TheBadge
I’d never really thought about the need for such a niche dating site, but can certainly relate to the need. Being the emotional worrying type that I am, I could easily see how a partner with such a dangerous and stressful job might not be the best choice for me.
The site currently hosts over 300 profiles and is 100% FREE to use. If you or someone you know happens to work in Emergency Services, it might be worth introducing them to TheBadge.
To me, this is very similar to dating services that cater to alums of Ivy League schools. It allows people who have a common base to meet. Very cool!