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Health - Physical and Mental Fitness

The Police Health - Physical and Mental Fitness topic provides cops with videos, training drills and expert advice to help ensure the officer’s head is straight and body is strong. Complete physical and psychological fitness - through regular trips to the gym, five-mile runs, and conversations with the police psychologist - is critical for an officer to perform the job to maximum potential.
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NYPD brass: Cops should seek psychological help

NYPD brass: Cops should seek psychological help

In the wake of recent cop suicides within the NYPD, the department's brass has issued a reminder for police officers to always seek psychological help should they need it. We echo that sentiment. - Full Story

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NYPD cop shot in head: Giants' win was good medicine

NYPD cop shot in head: Giants' win was good medicine

Officer Kevin Brennan, 29, recovered as suspect Luis "Baby" Ortiz skipped his own indictment hearing - Full Story

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SC cop who lost his leg tries out for SWAT

A Spartanburg Public Safety Officer who lost a leg in a crash passed a fitness test and may soon rejoin the SWAT team - Full Story

Columns

What we do isn’t a game Chief Joel F. Shults, Ed.D. - Passion for the Job

What we do isn’t a game

When a police officer is thrust into the fight of his or her life, the outcome will not decide who gets a Super Bowl ring, but who lives and dies - Full Story

Columns

P1 Humor Corner: New Year's resolutions Mike Peterson - Cop Comedy

P1 Humor Corner: New Year's resolutions

Some people call it ‘getting your beauty sleep’ but I call it my super-duper-easy-and-inexpensive weight lose training program - Full Story

Exclusives

2011 in Review: A fallen officer's 2012 reminder

2011 in Review: A fallen officer's 2012 reminder

Darren Kunz of the Otter Tail County (Minn.) Sheriff’s Department was a former student of mine — dead at age 40, Darren leaves behind his wife Beth and four children. Remember to train like your life depends on it — because it does. - Full Story

Tips

Tip for 2012: Take care of you!

Wow! This has been one heck of a year — the officer down page is once again above 100. I’m... - Full Story

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Help a cop living with the sacrifice

Help a cop living with the sacrifice

If you are in crisis, don’t reach for the bottle or the beer can. The culture of law enforcement makes it difficult for many to reach out in times of need, but please don’t hesitate to reach out to PoliceOne and ask for help. - Full Story

Videos

Staying hydrated on duty

The human body is always dehydrating — regardless of the climate, the temperature, or the geography in which that body is operating. The effects of dehydration are not only physical — they’re mental as well. One of the first capabilities a dehydrated person will lose is their ability to think quickly and critically. Keep fluids in your squad car so you can keep replenishing fluids in your body.
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