Fitness & Health
Wellness
Ohio lawmakers allotted $40 million to launch a fund that will help firefighters, police officers and EMS personnel cover lost wages and medical costs tied to duty-related PTSD
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The real math behind police fatigue and why shift length, not call volume alone, should drive staffing decisions
Wellness
Senate Bill 7 clarifies that after two years of service, officers and firefighters with lung disease are legally presumed to have suffered duty-related exposure
Having a bad day? The Wellness Brief unpacks the Texas tunnel collision and the wellness, supervisor support every officer needs
Officer James “J.T.” Taylor’s blood donation mission shows the power of post-traumatic growth
Many men carry the weight for everyone else. This is what happens when that weight quietly becomes too heavy to bear alone
Quick, on-duty resets help officers manage stress, improve sleep and build resilience — adding another layer to long-term wellness
Wellness Brief explains how honest talk, calendar flexibility and small habit tweaks prepare loved ones for missed events and traditions
The skills that keep you steady on duty can leave you feeling exposed with the people you love
A raw look at the weight officers carry, the silence that follows them home and the reasons many still feel called to serve
A veteran chief reflects on the hidden weight of the badge and the importance of caring for yourself before the job consumes you
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- Indianapolis PD to pilot 10-hour shift schedule with alternating 3- and 4-day weekends
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- From burnout to rejuvenation: How a Minnesota PD’s sabbatical program is transforming officer wellness
- Survey: National study on burnout in law enforcement now open