Fitness & Health
A successful police career involves not only surviving the danger involved in policing but also psychological survival
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At 49, Officer Tommy Norman wouldn’t have predicted his heart attack. But for cops, that’s average
The program connects officers with peers outside of their own agency, drastically increasing the number of potential connections
Aleksandr Tsikhotskiy, 23, says the academy rigor in Massachusetts helps to keep his mind off the war
A chief in Washington State thinks so and is encouraging his cops to sleep on the job
Up to $8 million is available for agencies looking to implement or improve wellness programs
It’s not just about eating right and exercise; the wellness team also focuses on the mind-body-soul connection
The app offers wellness assessments and connects officers with therapists
Chief Paul Wegner believes it is a viable solution that he’s willing to try in order to save his staff
A2886 cleared the Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee after advocates for the measure argued that it’s a matter of life and death for their coworkers
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