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Officer Jones is suffering in silence. The cumulative weight of responding to countless horrific events during his many years in law enforcement is taking its toll. Some of these events haunt him day...
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In September 2018, Wilmington, North Carolina, like many areas along the U.S. East Coast, experienced a devastating blow from Hurricane Florence.
While the winds were only at Category 1 hurricane for...
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Research consistently suggests that law enforcement officers are at a higher risk of experiencing anxiety, acute and posttraumatic stress, and depression than individuals in other professions. In tur...
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Eighteen years after the tragic events of September 11, 2001, the toll of that day continues to be felt by the thousands of first responders who rushed in to help....
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Police suicide is a phenomenon that has haunted the profession for decades. Recent efforts to bring awareness to this dark secret have reduced the stigma of seeking services. Still, the problem persis...
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Cringe-worthy videos of negative police interactions with the pub-
lic continue to make news headlines. Like all people, officers enter situations on duty and off duty with their own issues or proble...
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Negotiators are asked to attend to “bad guys” in ways not usually a part of police work but that are essential to negotiations and to the preservation of life. Thus, their role can be high risk. T...
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In a time when first responders live with constant public scrutiny while dealing with horrific critical events, officer health and wellness can no longer be an afterthought. Keeping public safety offi...
