Fitness & Health
Psychological trauma is an ever-present danger for police officers, so we must create a culture where cops feel comfortable reaching out for help
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We need to remove the obstacles that prevent us from learning and improving our teams, capabilities and operational success
The bill that would provide workers’ comp for first responders with PTSD passed the latest committee vote unanimously
As with many trends, PTSD awareness can spawn some misguided efforts that fail to fully address the issues
Officer Rich Kozik, 58, died following a medical emergency while on duty
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
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