Emotional Wellbeing
It can be challenging for officers to set time aside to keep a healthy mind and body; here’s our top 24 wellness tips for you to concentrate on this year
The Summit Wellness Center supports the physical, mental, spiritual, social and financial wellbeing of all local first responders and their families
These tips, tools, products and services are designed to promote emotional and psychological resilience
Take steps to prioritize your wellness so you can better serve your community, your colleagues and your family
Dr. David Black, president of Wellness Solutions for Lexipol, welcomes first responders and their families to the second annual First Responder Wellness Week
Being a good listener is often more valuable than offering solutions
Our control is mostly limited to our thoughts, attitudes, actions and decisions about what steps to take next
Simple gestures, like checking in after difficult calls or noticing changes in behavior, can make a significant difference
Understaffed, overworked first responders need robust wellness programs to combat stress
A session at IACP’s Officer Safety and Wellness Conference will explain how understanding physiological responses to stress and trauma is critical to cultivating a culture of wellness in law enforcement
The Best in Biz Award recognizes the new version of Lexipol’s Cordico wellness app for first responders
Your input can help shape future coverage of holistic wellness resources for a healthier, more resilient police force
Georgia POST’s law enforcement resiliency program is designed to build mental, physical, social, spiritual and financial health
Understanding and staying ahead of wellness trends can help officers improve their health, resilience and overall performance
“Officers today see a lot of hard stuff on the road and on the jobs that they do, so [C.J.] serves to support them and help me whenever I’m providing mental health treatment,” an official said
Does your PD have a gym but no policy that OKs on-duty workouts? Have you green-lit visits with counselors, but have nowhere for your officers to meet them privately?
Unlike common approaches to wellness, COMPASS is designed to tailor program implementation to the conditions that are unique to each agency
The Irving Police Department and Irving Fire Department combined forces to offer EMDR therapy, an employee health clinic, wellness incentives and much more
As a police officer, you need a personal support network to help you deal with trauma; your spouse and friends are a good place to start
By following actionable steps before, during and after a vacation, officers can embrace the therapeutic power of detachment
Constructive strategies are needed, including industry standards for physical and mental health and supervisor training to detect and respond to signs of distress
Remember that it’s okay not to be okay but not to stay that way
It is imperative that officers process their emotions after exposure to these events to avoid long-term mental health issues
How can you tell the difference between occasional second-guessing and full-blown imposter syndrome?
You will face traumatic incidents, so learn to build your resilience from day one, and accept help when you experience something above your ability to process
First Responder Wellness Week was designed to provide resources, support and community to help public safety personnel better understand the mental and physical health risks that come with the job
Reducing officer deaths to zero is the key goal of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund’s Officer Wellness and Safety program
In 2022, the agency received the NLEOMF’s Destination Zero Officer Wellness Award – learn about the key elements of their program
With evidence-based strategies, you can reduce your stress and avoid burnout
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