Peer Support

When developing a peer support program, public safety agencies must consider the program from all angles and answer key questions

It’s not just about eating right and exercise; the wellness team also focuses on the mind-body-soul connection

The average patrol officer has the most potential to shape and influence how our profession is perceived by the public

How peer support helped an officer through trying times

As a leader, you are creating a partnership with your people, for your people, for their health and wellness

Peer intervention training from Axon teaches officers ways to approach a fellow officer about troublesome behavior

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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