American Military University

How law enforcement officers are learning to cope with the effects of trauma and stress

The most dangerous weapon so far in terms of Westerner recruitment has been the Islamic State’s ability to characterize smaller acts of terrorism as being valuable and important

There is no single answer to the cause of mass school shootings, but it goes much deeper and further than issues of gun control and mental illness

Officers must make life and death decisions and conduct investigations into criminal acts much like physicians investigate what’s ailing a patient

The therapy was developed in response to the high rate of trauma and suicide rates within the combat veteran community

The road to justice is difficult, so recognizing our inconsistent beliefs and justifications is paramount to acting appropriately

To avoid becoming a YouTube star, police officers should aim to be as boring as possible when a member of the public is recording them

CrossFit is a high-intensity fitness program that can improve physical conditioning and versatility, both of which improve police performance

Touch is likely the most important physical activity a law enforcement officer will engage in during their police career

It is imperative that agencies implement strategies to help police officers address the adverse effects of job-related stress

Data collection and analysis techniques currently employed in the intelligence field are paving a new way for agencies to combat human trafficking

In the absence of comprehensive tests for proving or disproving PTSD claims, LE administrators frequently express concerns with fraud and abuse

Cynicism, just like bitterness, can be a personality cancer and ruin your ability to experience true joy and engage in significant relationships

As the stigma of seeking help in the aftermath of trauma dissipates, our “community superheroes” have more and more tools for recovery at their disposal

As the country struggles to make sense of the massacre in Las Vegas, it is important that the needs of those who responded to the scene are not overlooked