Stress
As a first responder, it’s easy to get disconnected from home and family; make your home a sanctuary and be present for your loved ones
CISDs help responders deal with on-the-job trauma; recent cases put peer support group counseling confidentiality in doubt
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Bryan Johnson’s biohacking protocol has gone viral – could this practice benefit your wellbeing?
It can be challenging for officers to set time aside to keep a healthy mind and body; here’s our top 24 wellness tips for you to concentrate on this year
Peek into the life of an officer who has mastered the art of work-life balance through meticulous planning, automation and the strategic delegation of tasks
Take steps to prioritize your wellness so you can better serve your community, your colleagues and your family
Being a good listener is often more valuable than offering solutions
Our control is mostly limited to our thoughts, attitudes, actions and decisions about what steps to take next
Hit your fitness goals without breaking the bank
These tips, tools, products and services are designed to promote emotional and psychological resilience
Understaffed, overworked first responders need robust wellness programs to combat stress
The first-line supervisor holds a unique position to guide and protect their team in ways unmatched by anyone else in the department
Boston police officers’ post-protest debriefings subject to legal scrutiny in federal lawsuit over excessive force and First Amendment violations
From embracing support networks to seeking opportunities for personal and professional growth, these approaches aim to improve officers’ health and resilience
A session at IACP’s Officer Safety and Wellness Conference will explain how understanding physiological responses to stress and trauma is critical to cultivating a culture of wellness in law enforcement
A recent viral video of the NYPD Dance team’s performance on a TV news segment has ignited debates on its impact, funding and community effects
Take care of yourself to better take care of others
The Best in Biz Award recognizes the new version of Lexipol’s Cordico wellness app for first responders
Here are some ways to help yourself stay physically and mentally fit
These action items can help officers incorporate mental fitness strategies into their daily routines
This proactive and easily accessible program provides intervention strategies based on best-practice guidelines for chiefs to survive and thrive in their leadership position
Sheriff McMahill: “If we take care of our responders better than we ever have, they’re going to take care of this community better than they ever have”
Unlike common approaches to wellness, COMPASS is designed to tailor program implementation to the conditions that are unique to each agency
The Irving Police Department and Irving Fire Department combined forces to offer EMDR therapy, an employee health clinic, wellness incentives and much more
Tactically sound officers, with the best officer survival skills and training, seem to suffer the most in the aftermath of getting shot. Read on to understand why
By investing in the health of their officers, the New Castle County PD gains a more resilient and effective organization capable of serving their community
First responders like to avoid admitting their weaknesses and getting help with mental health struggles; isn’t it time for a change?
Implement these steps to help ensure when your officers are asked how they are holding up after an OIS you’ll get an answer that’s better than “I’m okay.”
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