Fitness & Health
The Kilo Alpha Midnight Squad spent their day off decorating Officer Kevin Valencia’s home, who has been in a coma since June
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Officer Joseph Comegna had worked at the school for four years, and had been an SRO for 12 years
Grants that generally open in the spring are slated for release before the end of 2018
Designated officers could become trained peer counselors who colleagues can approach with the knowledge that certain elements of what they discuss will remain confidential
The therapy is provided through the volunteer-run nonprofit Rock Creek Riders and with help from U.S. Park Police Horse Mounted Unit officers
The first major step in starting counseling is to understand and trust the concept of confidentiality
Officials drafted legislation to include psychological injury as a condition that must be covered by Idaho’s Workers’ Compensation law for first responders
If law enforcement and mental health agencies support each other in their respective roles, it could go a long way in quelling concerns in the event of public scrutiny
The mobile crisis teams, which are staffed by police officers and mental health professionals from the Affiliated Sante Group, currently operate only from 9:30 a.m. until 1 a.m.
Fitness, health and mental resilience are finally being promoted holistically to prevent officer burnout, PTSD and suicide and keep cops healthier and more productive
Remembering why you got into this profession and reminding yourself of it every day is crucial to having both a healthy career and retirement
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