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If we are going to eliminate the stigma of mental illness within our profession, it starts at the top
While the ‘FBI Miami shootout’ is best known for its influence on the development of better ammunition for law enforcement, there are other important lessons to learn
More than a dozen states have laws on the books that allow local law enforcement to seize firearms from people diagnosed as mentally ill
Several quality studies of ExDS have been recently published – we now know a lot more about how to recognize and treat it
From mobile bunkhouses for officers held over for court to comprehensive wellness programs, here’s a look at police officer retention strategies in action
What can leaders, managers and supervisors within a law enforcement agency do to mitigate work-related stress experienced by officers?