About the Author
Steven A. Davis
Army Helicopter Pilot. Retired Police Chief. Faithful Catholic. Devoted Father. Doing my best to share the truth, and fight the good fight. Trying to make the world better — one day at a time.
"Truth. Faith. Forward."
The Davis Digest
Background
- U.S. Army Veteran (Captain)
- UH-1H Huey Pilot
- 82nd Airborne Division Paratrooper
- Military Police Commissioned Officer
- Police Chief, Southport IN
- Major, Marion County (IN) Sheriff's Dept, Retired
- Roman Catholic, 24/7
- Devoted Father
- Patriot
Where I'm Coming From
I flew UH-1H Hueys for the United States Army. That experience shaped everything about how I see the world — the value of discipline, the weight of responsibility, the clarity that comes from operating in high-stakes environments where there is no room for wishful thinking.
My Catholic faith is not separate from that. It is the foundation of it. The Church gave me a framework for understanding what is true, what is good, and what is worth fighting for. The more I studied it, the more I found that the ancient answers held up under pressure — better than the modern alternatives.
This site exists because I got tired of the noise. Too much commentary is driven by outrage, clicks, and tribal signaling. I wanted a place for something different — honest engagement with hard questions, grounded in faith and reason, without the performance.
The Record
Background & Affiliations
Steve is originally from Indianapolis, Indiana, but now resides in Laurens, South Carolina.
Steve has been a lifelong public servant with extensive Military and Law Enforcement experience in various techniques and management.
Memberships & Affiliations
- Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Laurens SC
- Knights of Columbus Council 15960 — Trustee
- Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #86
- 82nd Airborne Division Association — Lifetime Member
- The American Legion — Lifetime Member
- National Rifle Association — Lifetime Member
- Founder & Former Vice President, Crossroads High School Sports Officials Association, Indianapolis IN
Service & Credentials
- ►Over 35 years of Law Enforcement Experience
- ►Former Chief of Police — Southport, Indiana
- ►Retired Major — Served 28 years with the Marion County Sheriff's Department, Indianapolis, Indiana
- ►U.S. Army Military Police Corps Commissioned Officer
- ►FBI National Academy Graduate
- ►U.S. Army Aviation and Military Police Corps Commissioned Officer
- ►U.S. Army UH-1 (Huey) Helicopter Pilot
- ►U.S. Army Paratrooper
How I Operate
What I Stand For
Truth Over Comfort
I would rather be corrected than comfortable. If I get something wrong, I want to know. That is not a weakness — it is the only way to actually get better.
Charity in Disagreement
You can hold firm convictions and still treat people with respect. In fact, you have to. Contempt is not an argument — it is a substitute for one.
Faith and Reason Together
I have never found them in conflict. The Church has always taught that faith and reason are complementary — and the history of Catholic intellectual life bears that out.
What This Site Is For
The Davis Digest is for Catholics who want to think more clearly about their faith and their civic life. It is for skeptics willing to engage honestly. It is for anyone who is tired of the shouting and wants something with more substance. Truth. Faith. Forward.