Health - Physical and Mental Fitness

Here are some ways to help yourself stay physically and mentally fit

Here are the signs to look for

There are numerous ways police agencies can help LEOs have more balanced lives

Here are some ways you can use mindfulness to relieve stress on the job. 

Mindfulness techniques can help ease stress and lead to better overall officer wellness. 

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. 

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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.

Traci Ciepiela discusses the health benefits of "tactical" yoga for police officers.

Brian Nanatavy and Doug Wyllie discuss the Indianapolis Metropolitan PD's robust series of programs focused on officer wellness and resiliency.

Stephanie Gibson of the Columbus, Ohio PD outlines how her agency keeps its force mentally and physically fit.

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.

Dr. Tina Brookes and P1 Senior Contributor Doug Wyllie discuss the "Permission to Be Human" program, which helps cops in crisis.

John Avery details some of the warning signs of suicide and the support system cops in crisis need to stay safe.

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.