Fitness & Health
CrossFit is a high-intensity fitness program that can improve physical conditioning and versatility, both of which improve police performance
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Police chaplains aren’t there to push a religion on police officers; their role is primarily to listen and offer emotional and spiritual support
Touch is likely the most important physical activity a law enforcement officer will engage in during their police career
It is imperative that agencies implement strategies to help police officers address the adverse effects of job-related stress
You expect physical atrophy after a joint surgery; the real problem is the emotional atrophy
If you’re a new applicant, or you’ve been hired and are waiting to attend the police academy, one of the most important steps is to prepare your mental toolbox
If law enforcement agencies maintain business as usual, agencies will struggle to find the next generation of cops
With the increased public scrutiny of police departments and their personnel, it is more important than ever that agencies recruit resilient candidates
In the absence of comprehensive tests for proving or disproving PTSD claims, LE administrators frequently express concerns with fraud and abuse
The measure would offer counseling and peer support to help officers deal with the emotional aftermath of violent cases
The bill would expand workers’ compensation benefits for first responders who suffer from PTSD
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