Peer Support

6 ways a peer support team has an officer’s back

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Like any special ops team, a law enforcement peer support team has a mission to fulfill

50 ideas for a $20,000 police grant

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Does your department keep a list of possible projects for grant-funding opportunities?

Webinar: Start preparing for police camera mandates

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Find out what you need to know about broader policy reforms and funding for upcoming requirements

Taxed to the max: Who is taking care of the cops?

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With law enforcement blamed for society’s ills and the future of policing uncertain, officers face new traumas and total exhaustion

Therapeutic considerations in peer support

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Peer support can act as one facet of treatment alongside professional counseling, group therapy or medical treatment

6 steps to peer support success

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When implemented effectively, a peer support program can be one of the best resources for first responders to access help

9 steps to creating a culture that supports officer mental wellness

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An FOP survey found that 90% of officers believe there is still a stigma that prevents cops from seeking help for emotional or behavioral health issues

Promoting positive coping strategies in law enforcement

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COPS Office report outlines shortfall of departments in providing adequate mental health resources officers feel comfortable accessing

Compassion fatigue: The hidden danger of concurrent national public health emergencies

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Training, mental health resources are essential to support first responders facing both the opioid crisis and COVID-19 outbreak

Wellness program helps officers manage stress and anxiety

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A meditation room, therapy dog and heart rate variability tools are all part of a peer support program designed to improve employee wellness

Silent no more: Officers need a lifeline, too

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Treatment is available to help responders struggling with mental health disorders and substance use

How to reduce police officer suicides

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2018 was the third straight year that suicides occurred in greater number than duty deaths

Suicide prevention resources for first responders

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From police officers to firefighters, studies show that suicide continues to outpace other causes of death for first responders

Don’t let another year pass without addressing officer stress and trauma

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New publication addresses rebuilding resiliency among officers and what it means to get professional counseling

How to prevent police officers from dying by suicide

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Jim and Doug discuss the warning signs of a colleague potentially approaching crisis, as well as available resources for officers to get the help they need