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The law enforcement profession must recognize the importance of officer safety and wellness. Officers see, hear, and face things that most people will not witness in their life-times, and the resultin...
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Approximately 1,000 people in the United States alone die each day from sudden cardiac arrest, leading to approximately half a million deaths each year.1 Currently, the only effective treatment for ca...
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Officer wellness is an important contemporary topic in law enforcement, and many agencies and organizations have developed programs to help officers get in shape, expand their education, and deal with...
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Emotional health and wellness is one of the most critical issues facing law enforcement, yet it is one of the least addressed. The stress and trauma faced by officers have adverse effects on their emo...
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Many law enforcement agencies use physical fitness tests, which include cardiovascular (cardio) and flexibility components, to ensure new hires can handle the physical demands of police work. This fit...
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Two words that explain the bond that is formed between K9 handlers and their K9s are loyalty and companionship. The bond that forms between a K9 handler and the K9 is a very special one, and each such...
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Every day, law enforcement officers may be required to perform responsibilities that test their physical ability, endurance, and strength. They are often required to carry heavy loads, including body ...
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In May 2015, the report by the President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing analyzed the state of law enforcement in the United States.1 It included a quote from Will Bowen, a world-renowned faci...
