Officer Safety & Wellness
two individuals seated on stage in a formal setting, likely during a panel discussion or interview. Both individuals are sitting in gray armchairs with a small wooden table between them, which holds two water bottles. The individual on the left is dressed in a suit and tie, while the individual on the right is wearing a blue suit and white sneakers with black accents. Behind them is an American flag positioned to the left side of the stage. The backdrop consists of large panels illuminated with blue and green lighting, creating a professional atmosphere suitable for conferences or formal events.
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This year, the IACP welcomed attendees from across the globe to the 2025 Officer Safety and Wellness Conference in Anaheim, California, March 11–13. With a total attendance of 1,077, participants ha...
Officer Safety & Wellness
A group of eight individuals, consisting of police officers and firefighters, are gathered outdoors in a semicircle. The setting appears to be a residential area with brick buildings and trees in the background. The person at the center is holding a piece of paper and seems to be addressing the group. Three firefighters are visible from behind; one is wearing a navy blue shirt with "Belle Plaine Fire" written on it, another is wearing a light blue shirt with "BPFD" on it, and the third is wearing a navy blue shirt with "Shakopee Fire" written on it. The police officers are dressed in dark uniforms with badges and equipment belts. Some have their hands resting on their hips or crossed over their chests as they listen attentively.
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The Employee Well-being Office (EWBO) at the DC Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) launched in May 2021 with the hiring of the first director for employee well-being support. The position was create...
Leadership Insight
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In an 18-month period, my agency in Dayton, Ohio, faced a series of unprecedented challenges: a significant water emergency due to a major pipe break, a large-scale white supremacist rally requiring t...
Officer Safety & Wellness
OSW Symposium attendees
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The IACP 2025 Officer Safety and Wellness (OSW) Conference will be held March 11–13, 2025, in Anaheim, California. This event will offer more than 60 educational sessions on topics including evidenc...
Officer Safety & Wellness
Happy couple riding bicycles outside, healthy lifestyle fun concept
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Police officers play a crucial role in maintaining public safety and upholding the law. Their profession demands resilience, adaptability, and a commitment to protecting and serving their communities....
Mental Health
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In recent years, officer wellness has become a pivotal focus within agencies worldwide. Programs designed to support mental health, physical health, and overall well-being are essential, given the hig...
Recruitment & Personnel
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“There is no better teacher than adversity. Every defeat, every heartbreak, every loss, contains its own seed, its own lesson on how to improve your performance the next time.” - Malcom X1 Persp...
Focus on Officer Wellness
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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 ...