Fitness & Health
One cannot understate the importance for officers to eat right and stay in shape in order to tackle whatever comes their way on patrol
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It is imperative that defensive tactics instructors discuss the mindset and emotional control officers need to survive this scenario
Gerry Realin was rendered permanently disabled after working on the team that removed bodies from Pulse after the attack in June 2016, according to the lawsuit
The police department posted the emotional father-and-son moment on its Facebook page
A former NYPD officer discusses how repeated exposure to trauma took its toll on his mental health and his family
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Crusadism is a type of defense mechanism in which people deal with their pain by distracting themselves through productive and prosocial behavior
The lack of confidentiality has led some officers and other first responders to avoid seeking help due to stigma, supporters of the bill said
Officer Richard Lopez had served with the NYPD for 20 years
Police officers are human beings watching inhuman things – it takes resilience to cope with and overcome traumatic events
Officers who establish strong supportive resources before a critical incident are less likely to have difficulties after the incident
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