Fitness & Health
COMPLETE COVERAGE
In this podcast segment, Jim and Doug discuss whether or not police officers should be allowed to use these products
Law enforcement agencies must take a multi-faceted approach to officer wellness that brings programs and services directly to cops
The move is part of a number of things the department is doing to address officer wellness in the wake of multiple LEO suicides
Michael Napolitano suffered from PTSD after the Pulse Nightclub shooting where a helmet saved his life
The program, named after CAL FIRE Capt. Ryan Mitchell, will connect first responders with a mental health specialist via a website, phone or app
Robert Lee pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity, was ordered to a mental health unit
The Phoenix Police Department announced that they would dedicate a new “quiet room” for dispatchers to help them deal with the stress of the job
Members of CAHOOTS are sent when 911 dispatchers recognize the person in crisis may respond better to a civilian than police
Of the 5,000 first responders surveyed, nearly 60% talked about depression, trauma, alcohol use and suicidal thoughts
“We are hopeful that by not remaining silent about Jon’s death by suicide, we can honor who he truly was and encourage others to reach out for help”
