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These action items can help officers incorporate mental fitness strategies into their daily routines
Constructive strategies are needed, including industry standards for physical and mental health and supervisor training to detect and respond to signs of distress
In 2022, the agency received the NLEOMF’s Destination Zero Officer Wellness Award – learn about the key elements of their program
Police Recruitment
Since the fitness requirements were lowered, about 51% of Philly PD applicants have passed the exam, compared to 36% previously
AUFIRE’s approach uses 66 volts of electrical muscle stimulation conducted through sleeves to contract arm muscles and simulate the incapacitation effects of gunshot wounds to limbs
Austin Ross, 26, is expected to be named an honorary deputy by the Flagler County Sheriff after his heart stopped at a hospital
“The new academy will support the highest level of instruction for cadets, troopers, and our law enforcement partners,” State Police Commissioner Col. Christopher Paris said
One recruit died in the 2022 incident, and 24 were injured; the man was initially charged with attempted murder, but was later found to be asleep at the wheel
The academy often loses recruits who come unprepared or get sick or injured; but this year, many have changed their minds about becoming officers
“It’s important for us to be able to show that we’re being innovative, we’re using new recruiting techniques — things that set us aside from other agencies,” Sgt. Todd Grager said
Features include an indoor gun range, a 50-foot helicopter tower and a large simulation room
Deputy Asson Hacker collapsed during basic training due to exertional sickling
The program allows officers to train weekly in hand-to-hand Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, refining skills and helping with confidence, discipline, health and wellness
If troopers fail this waistline requirement, they could be denied promotions, assignments or overtime
Alexa Jacobs, 27, was participating in a police academy exercise before she fell ill
Many officers look back on their time at the police academy with a sense of accomplishment and pride, but that doesn’t mean they didn’t hit some snags along the way
Jiu-jitsu, a martial art that uses the body as leverage, can help officers more safely get control of suspects
The circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation
Authorities have not yet determined the San Jose man’s cause of death
The key to success is to start training early for each part of the test
How many Texas state troopers are obese? The Department of Public Safety is about to find out
Kettlebell training is popular among the physically elite because it builds muscular endurance, cardiovascular endurance, anaerobic power, and grip strength
We police officers generally have to work out on our own time, and I see that as being just one more hour added to our shift