Margaret White, Author at Police Chief Magazine

Spiritual Wellness

During the last several years, law enforcement has experienced a growth in officer health and wellness training and programs. The core of information and training has centered around physical and ment...

Officer Safety & Wellness

Current Trends in Psychological Fitness for Duty Evaluations

Psychological Fitness for Duty Evaluations (FFDE), when used legally and correctly and performed competently, are a vital component of a comprehensive officer wellness program for law enforcement agen...

Officer Safety & Wellness

FBI Leads Effort to Understand and Prevent Suicide Among Law Enforcement Officers

Since September 1, 1930, the FBI has collected and published crime and employee data for law enforcement agencies across the United States. Over the years, the FBI has adapted and adjusted what data a...

Education & Training

The Benefits of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Conversations surrounding Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training for law enforcement has been gaining increasing traction in recent years. Some police leaders are on board and have begun implementing training p...

Officer Safety & Wellness

Designing a Wellness Program for Smaller Police Departments

Treating police officer mental wellness programs and community partner programs focused on behavioral health crises as separate priorities has not served smaller law enforcement departments nor their ...

Officer Safety & Wellness

Work-Life Balance and Mental Health of Indian Police

Work-family balance or work-life balance, as it is popularly called, is a prominent topic in academic research and a grave concern for human resources practitioners. During the pandemic and the follow...

Officer Safety & Wellness

Preventative Behavioral Health

Law enforcement officers manage and experience a variety of stressful encounters on a regular basis. Common critical incidents can include traffic accidents and fatalities, adult and child injuries an...

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Ad Index: May 2022

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