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In an era dominated by smartphones, the internet, and text messaging, many small joys that once helped people unwind have been lost—from the spontaneous moments during roll call to the camaraderie o...
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In the evolving landscape of policing, agencies increasingly recognize the critical role of wellness strategies in promoting officer resilience and family support. As more recruits enter the field wit...
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The existing body of research on police officers working the midnight shift is grim.
But the night shift isn’t going anywhere. So, rather than belaboring the well-known challenges of shift w...
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Focus on Officer Wellness: Integrating Effective Physical Fitness Screening Methods into the Academy
The frontline to job-task basics and foundational knowledge happens within the academy setting. Recruits learn baseline skills, laws, procedures, and information that becomes more defined and establis...
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In recent years, officer resignations have continued to increase with some agencies reporting nearly 50 percent more resignations in 2022 than in 2019.1 This stark shift can’t be traced back to one ...
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Police officers face numerous challenges that extend beyond the immediate physical dangers of their jobs. One of the less visible yet profoundly impactful risks is traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), inc...
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The alarm goes off. You steady yourself as you acknowledge the poor inconsistent quality of sleep you experience night after night. In spite of it all, when you walk into the daily briefing, you feel ...
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There is a lot of buzz today in law enforcement about wellness programs, tools, and interventions. Investing in employees’ health and wellness, including psychological or mental health, is a smart w...
