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He did not want to die.
He did not have to die.
But, like so many officers over the years, he died by suicide.
Howard “Howie” Liebengood was a 51-year-old, 15-year veteran of the United S...
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The IACP 2026 Officer Safety and Wellness (OSW) Conference will be held March 6–8, 2026, in New Orleans, Louisiana. This event will offer more than 70 educational sessions, covering topics such a...
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Differing approaches to addressing violence within a local community are sometimes seen as being in opposition, yet there is increasing recognition that working across sectors can be a more effective ...
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Relationships are everything. This axiom of business is well known, but there may not be another field outside of policing and public safety where it matters more. The emphasis on trust is critically ...
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Every day, police officers around the world encounter individuals in crisis. Unfortunately, some of these individuals are military veterans suffering from unique challenges associated with their servi...
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While it has been well-established that support for officer safety and organizational wellness is crucial for the well-being of officers and their colleagues, agencies, families, and communities, ente...
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Policing is a dangerous profession.1 The mortality rate among officers is far higher than the U.S. population average, both on the job as well as outside of work and after retirement. In part, this is...
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Across the landscape of police wellness, there is a critical missing piece when it comes to supporting those who serve and protect.
The missing piece is this: Just as multiple head injuries cre...
