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Three essential elements for mental wellness support

WebStaying on top of mental wellness requires an ongoing practice, and it is essential to keep learning, trying and practicing techniques. The realities are staggering. …

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Why we need to focus on wellness

WebElizabeth Strong is the program manager for Wellness/Mental Health Initiatives at NW3C since August 2020. Prior to joining NW3C, Elizabeth served as a …

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Mindfulness and meditation for effective policing

WebMindfulness and meditation are ways of centering your thoughts on your breathing. As the body calms down as you focus on slow, deep breathing, it reduces …

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Components of an agency wellness program

WebComponents of an agency wellness program. Dan WillisPublished November 22, 2022 @ 6:16 pm PST. O fficer wellness and resilience, integrated through training and resources, …

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Phoenix P.D. invests in mental health services

WebTherapy dogs Doc and Mazie joined the Phoenix Police Department Employee Assistance Unit in December 2020. (Phoenix P.D.) Therapy dog, Doc …

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PTSD treatment that works

WebIt is the brain’s injured ability to fully process and file these experiences away in your memory without the attached crippling thoughts and emotions that cause the …

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Officer safety and infectious diseases

WebThis is a daily concern for correctional staff. Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis B (HBV) is the most common risk in policing and can be transmitted …

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Making health and wellness a priority

WebAPB TeamPublished May 21, 2023 @ 6:00 am PDT. T he Green Bay Police Department in Wisconsin is prioritizing officer health by launching a range of wellness initiatives that …

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IACP Officer Safety and Wellness Symposium 2023

WebMental health crisis: Over 1,200 public safety officers passed away

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Time to address the status of women in policing today

WebDr. Gene Ira Katz holds a doctoral degree in criminal justice management and has been an associate professor at Colorado Technical University’s College of …

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Understanding and combating officer burnout

WebTo combat officer burnout, administrators must first understand what burnout is and how to recognize it. Signs of burnout include: Irritability and becoming angry with …

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The mother of all suicide prevention campaigns

WebWhat: the “mother of all battles”. T his literally means “the great battle,” “the mighty battle,” perhaps “the decisive battle.”. We entered the battle in 2018. It is a long …

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Criminalization of mental illness

WebCriminalization of mental illness. Robert SpinksPublished January 21, 2022 @ 6:00 am PST. I n 1940, there were 223 state and county mental hospitals in the …

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Crisis intervention team training

WebTraining. Crisis intervention team training. Robert SpinksPublished May 18, 2023 @ 6:00 am PDT. P olice officers in a nationwide survey reported that over 11% of …

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Pre-assaultive indicators: Predicting violence with research

WebPre-assaultive indicators: Predicting violence with research. Derrick CrewsPublished February 15, 2023 @ 3:00 pm PST. L aw enforcement professionals …

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Blue Cancer Connect

WebOn March 28, 2023 — what would have been Mitch Speed’s 58th birthday — Vickie took a bold step. She announced the launch of Blue Cancer Connect, a nonprofit, …

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Working through grief

WebLearn and recognize the stages of grief. The Five Stages of Grief is a theory developed by psychiatrist Elisabeth Kübler-Ross. It suggests that we go through five …

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