Fitness & Health
Police1 readers say longer shifts can improve work-life balance, but staffing shortages, overtime and rotating schedules often determine whether the benefits last
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Wellness
Neuroscientist and educator Dr. Pamela Seraphine explains how high-pressure decision-making can alter first responders’ brains and values – completely unnoticed
Fairfax County PD’s WellFit program is designed to help officers stay healthy from the academy through retirement
From centerline control to cardiovascular fitness, this episode explores the skills that help officers stay composed and perform under pressure when seconds count
From staffing shortages to sustainable operations: A new approach for agency leaders
The effectiveness of any wellness program depends less on the resources offered and more on how those resources work together as a coordinated system
“You’re going to get a more confident trooper, one who has better insight into their emotions and emotional regulation,” Sgt. Ashley Kierpaul said
Rio Rancho, roughly 50 miles from Santa Fe, sees commuters descend in droves between the two cities each weekday; among them are many law enforcement officers
The resilience tools nobody issued you — and why you need them to finish the career and beyond
Subtle shifts in thinking add up to big results, offering greater levels of resilience to draw from during challenging times
Just because 911 dispatchers don’t witness trauma firsthand doesn’t mean they are not potentially vulnerable to the stressful aftermath
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