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How many times do officers decide against discussing their daily activities with their family for the sole purpose of wanting to protect them from all the negativity and toxicity a job in law enforcem...
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A study conducted over an eight-year period (2008–2016) by Badge for Life shows that the rate of suicide in 2008 for law enforcement was 17 per
100,000 officers. This compares to a rate of 11 per 1...
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It is no secret that many first responders, especially police officers experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and high levels of stress. Despite the prevalence of these issues, training the ...
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Chief Kevin Meyer, of the Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, Police Department, has been doing police work for more than 20 years. During his years of service, Chief Meyer has been fitness conscious an...
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Without a sufficient amount of quality sleep, a police officer can experience impaired performance. However, it is not only performance, but also physical and mental health that can be adversely affec...
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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...
