Leadership
When you show others that you care about them, they feel more comfortable with you, sense that you care about them and are likely to want to work with you
How your officers feel before the workweek starts speaks volumes about your leadership
When developing a peer support program, public safety agencies must consider the program from all angles and answer key questions
No one is immune from making mistakes, but the true test of a leader is taking ownership of errors
Law officers need these tools to help them recognize and manage the negative effects of job stress and PTSD
Officers should consider the many benefits and uses for de-escalation techniques
While technology has undoubtedly been beneficial for policing, many of these advancements have also had adverse—and often overlooked—impacts on policing
If officers know how their bodies respond to stress, they can actively engage in strategies to combat their negative effects
Sometimes acute stress puts us on our back immediately, whereas at other times, stress hurts us a little at a time
Productivity is not just about getting things done; it is about getting the right things done, in the right order, and in a satisfactory manner
We cannot create “police-robots.” We are here to train humans to better navigate a challenging job
Over time, if occupational stress is not properly managed, officers may experience life-threatening consequences
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Considering how many individuals transition between the military and law enforcement, we can begin to understand the high rates of PTSD among police
The success or failure of community policing hinges on our ability to humanize both the law enforcement profession and the people we serve
To create greater community engagement, increase retention and improve recruitment, every police agency should develop and capitalize on their own brand
Honest and early communication is almost always the best way to communicate with employees
A cross-agency collaboration in Lowell, Mass., uses an overdose data-driven approach to improve performance and save lives
Those conducting illegal activity on the Darknet are often technologically savvy individuals who are on the lookout for officers
All levels of law enforcement are asked to participate in a dissertation study of the current ethical climate in law enforcement
A series of articles exploring police use of deadly force contain useful takeaways for street cops and police leaders alike
A lot of the time, officers are referring to the stress from their job, but they may not realize how the cause of their stress can be broader than that
Ongoing exposure to trauma can often affect a person’s ability to function both in their personal and professional life
Submit your safety or wellness program to NLEOMF’s Destination Zero innovative program that encourages and supports peace officer wellness
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Program seeks to enhance the professionalization of SWAT through serious academic study of tactical operations and leadership
Officers must keep their minds sharp and be able to analyze situations quickly and effectively so that they—and their colleagues—return home safely
Having the rapport and respect of your students will help you deliver effective firearms instruction
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Strain that leads to stress occurs through years of traumatic incidents and stressful experiences, which accumulate and often lead to psychological and physical health problems
The financial health of officers is extremely important to help reduce stress, alleviate ethical issues, maintain security clearances, and stop living paycheck-to-paycheck
In addition to new officer transition, the program also matches veteran officers with veteran officers in distress
Immediately after responding to an incident, Critical Incident Stress Team members start discussions with first responders about what to expect, both physically and mentally
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