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It is the invisible force that has the power to save or kill. It can make an agency grow or it can stifle an agency. It can provide or steal employees’ most valuable moments with family and friends....
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“The strongest factor related to unit resilience is officer leadership…. Good leaders make a very big difference under high-stress conditions.” —Paul Bliese, Colonel, U.S. Army There is no d...
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Experiential learning in life is an asset that needs recognition as a vital part of training in individuals’ resilience to stress. Similar to the characters in a computer game where experiences resu...
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It’s been a bad couple of years for law enforcement. Conflicts over officer actions, including officer-involved shootings, have strained relations between U.S. police and the communities they serve,...
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 In 2016, law enforcement officer deaths rose to their highest level in five years, driven by firearm-related deaths. However, the law enforcement community should not lose sight that motor vehicle ...
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Each year during Police Week, communities across the United States hold memorial services in remembrance of police officers who have made the supreme sacrifice for their communities. Also during thi...
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One of the greatest responsibilities a country has is to provide a safe working environment for its law enforcement professionals. Every day, officers risk their lives keeping their communities safe f...
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 Most law enforcement agencies spend a great deal of time creating policies and procedures to ensure some level of control over every device officers utilize on patrol, except for one—the flashligh...