Fitness & Health
From the field to the force: Follow the journeys of 3 former NFL players who honored a call to serve
After years on the gridiron, three former NFL players bring their discipline, leadership and teamwork to new careers in law enforcement across their hometown communities
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IMPD officers overwhelmingly supported a test of the 5 on, 3 off, 4 on, 4 off schedule, which would allow officers 37 more days off per year than their previous schedule
Watch this Wellness Brief discussion on recovery from a violent assault and knowing when to call a clinician
The real math behind police fatigue and why shift length, not call volume alone, should drive staffing decisions
Wellness
Senate Bill 7 clarifies that after two years of service, officers and firefighters with lung disease are legally presumed to have suffered duty-related exposure
Having a bad day? The Wellness Brief unpacks the Texas tunnel collision and the wellness, supervisor support every officer needs
Officer James “J.T.” Taylor’s blood donation mission shows the power of post-traumatic growth
Many men carry the weight for everyone else. This is what happens when that weight quietly becomes too heavy to bear alone
Quick, on-duty resets help officers manage stress, improve sleep and build resilience — adding another layer to long-term wellness
Wellness Brief explains how honest talk, calendar flexibility and small habit tweaks prepare loved ones for missed events and traditions
The skills that keep you steady on duty can leave you feeling exposed with the people you love
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