Health - Physical and Mental Fitness

The Police Health - Physical and Mental Fitness topic provides cops with videos, training drills and expert advice to help ensure the officer’s head is straight and body is strong. Complete physical and psychological fitness - through regular trips to the gym, five-mile runs, and conversations with the police psychologist - is critical for an officer to perform the job to maximum potential.

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Why PDs need to ensure LEOs have a work-life balance
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There are numerous ways police agencies can help LEOs have more balanced lives
3 mindfulness techniques for cops
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Here are some ways you can use mindfulness to relieve stress on the job.
What is mindfulness?
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Mindfulness techniques can help ease stress and lead to better overall officer wellness.
Why all cops should worry about the sedentary nature of policing
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Although we may view policing as a high-activity profession, it generally involves long periods of little activity combined with short bursts of energy. In this tip, Lexipol co-founder Gordon Graham details the negative effects this combo can have on your health.

For more tips from Gordon, click here.
Positive Reviews for Armadillo Dry Cooling Vest
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Responders share why they love Armadillo Dry's Cooling Vest. Read more here: https://www.police1.com/police-products/body-armor/press-releases/481957011-Responders-share-why-they-love-Armadillo-Drys-Cooling-Vest/.

Shop Armadillo Dry's Cooling vest at www.armadillodry.com.
4 tools to alleviate pain and muscle tightness
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Traci Ciepiela and Doug Wyllie highlight some tools cops can use to alleviate pain, release trigger points and ease muscle tightness.
The health benefits of tactical yoga for cops
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Traci Ciepiela discusses the health benefits of "tactical" yoga for police officers.
Officer wellness and resiliency: The IMPD model
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Brian Nanatavy and Doug Wyllie discuss the Indianapolis Metropolitan PD's robust series of programs focused on officer wellness and resiliency.
Officer wellness and safety programs
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Stephanie Gibson of the Columbus, Ohio PD outlines how her agency keeps its force mentally and physically fit.
Tactical Tip: Yoga for first responders
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Doug Wyllie and Olivia Kvitne discuss the benefits of yoga for first responders; just five minutes of yoga per day can have a positive impact on your body.
Officers in crisis: Giving cops permission to be human
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Dr. Tina Brookes and P1 Senior Contributor Doug Wyllie discuss the "Permission to Be Human" program, which helps cops in crisis.
Suicide awareness in LE: Signs and observations
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John Avery details some of the warning signs of suicide and the support system cops in crisis need to stay safe.
Wis. Attorney General Schimel: The state is committed to officer wellness
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The deadly truth is: a police officer is far more likely to die of suicide, than homicide. The Wis. DOJ realizes this troubling reality, and we support Wisconsin’s law enforcement through a strong commitment to officer wellness – both in body and mind.
Every contact leaves a trace
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John talks about his career in London's Metropolitan Police and his experience of depression. He reveals how a principle of forensic investigation, that every contact leaves a trance, applies to all our lives and relationships.
The No. 1 silent killer in law enforcement
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About 11 months ago, Michael McSellers didn't know if he would ever wear the uniform again. He had experienced trauma from things he had seen while wearing the uniform. After being away for six months, Michael strapped on his vest and promised from that day forward, he would bring awareness to the No. 1 silent killer of LEOs: PTSD.
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