Fitness & Health
Here’s what a therapist wants law enforcement officers to know about taking care of post-traumatic stress injury
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“Blue vs. Blue,” an organization run by three Indianapolis police officers, spreads awareness and supports men with prostate cancer in law enforcement
The department also has 15 peer counselors – with more to come
The city is looking to change the depression and suicide rate among police officers, firefighters and EMS providers
Effectively immediately, no more than one regular day off will be canceled per week for officers, except during certain holidays
Police leaders must assume the tremendous responsibility of leadership – to care for their people, and give them meaning, purpose and fulfillment through their work
According to the Inspector General’s office, 10% of CPD officers worked the long schedules in April and May
Eliminating the distressing sights and sounds of the job is impossible, but we can better prepare first responders for dealing with emotional scenes
Dogs and handlers can establish a collective rapport that helps individuals in the immediate aftermath of an event
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