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May 2024: Officer Safety & Wellness

The very nature of policing—shift work, quick decision-making, performing under pressure—can affect an officer’s mental and physical well-being. Luckily, the pursuit of effective wellness strategies has become a focal point for leaders around the globe. Continuous analysis, ongoing adaptation, and innovation of mental health initiatives are imperative to increase career longevity and lifetime wellness for personnel.

GUEST EDITORS: Neil Gang, Megan Amaturo, Cory Howard, and Claire Michaud

Articles

  • Promoting Comprehensive Wellness

    By Diego Rezziti Moleiro, Captain PM, Head of the Psychological Support Section, Center for Psychological and Social Care of the Military Police of the State of São Paulo, Brazil
    The Military Police of the State of São Paulo (PMESP), Brazil, plays a crucial role in a vast territorial area of 248,219 sq. km (approximately 95,838 sq. miles), serving a significant population of ...

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  • Navigating Police Workers’ Comp

    By Julia Clasby, Lieutenant, Operations Bureau, Seal Beach Police Department, California
    On October 8, 2017, National Football League (NFL) defensive end J.J. Watt sustained a tibial plateau fracture during a game, prompting immediate MRI/CT scans and subsequent surgery the next day....

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  • The Perils of Shift Work

    By Yvonne Taylor, PhD, Chief Inspector, National Wellbeing Service, United Kingdom
    Policing is a 24-hour business, hence shift work will always be required. However, it isn’t natural for humans to be awake through the night; this is when people usually experience sleepiness, so st...

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  • Elevating Officer Wellness through Family Support

    By Alicia Romero, Founder, Beyond the Badge
    In the continually evolving landscape of policing, the pursuit of effective strategies to address resilience has become a focal point for leaders around the globe. The extension of officer wellness s...

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