Individual convictions have a hugely powerful influence
Convictions vs. Preferences: How Personal Conviction Can Serve the Greater Good in Public Safety
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Category: Mental and Physical Health/Wellness
Police, Hospitals and Mentally Ill Subjects: A Better Way Forward
Consider the societal changes necessary to help those truly suffering from mental illness or chronic substance abuse
Looking Back & Moving Forward: The Impact of COVID-19 on First Responder Behavioral Health
We can take the things we have learned and ensure a better response in the future
Baltimore PD: Putting Officer Wellness First
This officer-first approach is not simple or cheap, but it has proved effective
Command Must Represent a Foundation for Wellness
What are you doing to ensure the health and wellness of all of your people?
Stress Management in Public Safety: The Supervisor’s Role
Stress often derives from what we can’t control, but there are steps leaders can take to mitigate it
Psychological Support Following OISs: Recommendations for Police Chiefs
Officer-Involved Shootings (OISs) stand amongst the most stressful experiences in the law enforcement profession
Oh, My Aching Knees! Exercises to Prevent Firefighter Knee Pain
Regular stretching and strengthening can provide significant relief
Public Safety Leadership: Heavy Is the Head that Wears the Crown
If you want to be at the top, you must step up
Take Care of Yourself: Why Law Enforcement Officers Need Self-Care
You must take care of yourself and your own wellbeing before you can be called upon to reliably take care of others
Co-Responders: Partnership Between Law Enforcement and Mental Health Practitioners
Mental health professionals must understand the job they are purporting to assist
Enhancing First Responder Resilience Through Mindfulness
What exactly is resilience and what makes some people more resilient than others?