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Law Enforcement Wellness

IACP Guidance: COVID-19: Staying Healthy as a Police Officer

Take the following steps to protect yourself to reduce the likelihood of contracting COVID-19. Practice proper hand hygiene by promptly washing or sanitizing hands after coughing, sneezing, or physically interacting…

Mar 23, 2020
First Responder Wellness

When Should I Seek Therapy?

Many can see therapy and counseling as a last-ditch effort. Especially, individuals connected to a more masculine culture, such as with first responders. I hear people talk about marriage struggles…

Mar 19, 2020
Law Enforcement Wellness

The Case for Mindfulness and Mediation in Law Enforcement

Have you ever experienced dissociation during a critical incident? For example, a police officer friend of mine was shot at while pursuing a robbery suspect in an apartment complex. Multiple…

Mar 19, 2020
First Responder Wellness

Because of COVID-19, on this St. Patrick’s Day, Stay Home

St. Patrick’s Day has always been important to public safety professionals in the United States—after all, the Irish are well represented among our ranks. Although today are positions as first…

Mar 17, 2020
First Responder Wellness

Benefits of Therapy for First Responder Families

If you’ve ever thought, “I wonder if therapy would help” “Maybe he needs therapy” “Does my kid need therapy” and you’re curious about how therapy services might be helpful to…

Mar 13, 2020
First Responder Wellness

Can I Voice Concerns and Still Be Supportive?

As the spouse of a police officer or firefighter we have to constantly be prepared to adapt our lives for the job whether we want to or not. Did they…

Mar 6, 2020
News & Announcements

Department of Justice Grants for Law Enforcement Wellness

Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA) Program Deadline:  April 14, 2020 at 7:59 pm EDT Overview:  The Fiscal Year 2020 Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA)…

Mar 5, 2020
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