May 2024

The Brief: Charting a Course for Evidence-Based Officer Wellness Centers

In the 21st century, there has been a significant shift in how the police profession perceives and values its most crucial asset—its peacekeepers. While this newfound commitment to the comprehens...

Officer Safety & Wellness

Police officer running toward a building.

Navigating Police Workers’ Comp

On October 8, 2017, National Football League (NFL) defensive end J.J. Watt sustained a tibial plateau fracture during a game, prompting immediate MRI/CT scans and subsequent surgery the next day.1 Hi...

Perspectives

Perspectives: May 2024

Active leadership is necessary to guide the ship through a culture change. The declaration “We are dedicated to wellness initiatives” must be followed by action that shows the department leaders a...

IACP@Work

IACP@Work: Planning, Policy, and Practice

Both sworn and professional staff within police agencies respond to individuals who experience traumatic events. In the aftermath of these events, victims may encounter emotional, psychological, and p...

Officer Safety & Wellness

Promoting Comprehensive Wellness

The Military Police of the State of São Paulo (PMESP), Brazil, plays a crucial role in a vast territorial area of 248,219 sq. km (approximately 95,838 sq. miles), serving a significant population of ...

Focus on Officer Wellness

Focus on Officer Wellness: Yoga for Police Professionals

Yoga is more than a four-letter word. The purpose of yoga, like policing, is often misunderstood. They are both rooted in fundamental principles to serve and protect. Likewise, they must remain ﬂ...

President's Message

President’s Message: Culture of Wellness

When I first joined the law enforcement profession more than 30 years ago, conversations regarding officer safety and well-being, particularly when it came to mental health and resiliency, rarely occu...

Traffic Safety Initiatives

Traffic Safety Initiatives: Strategies for Prevention

Police know firsthand about the dismal safety record of U.S. roadways, especially the skyrocketing death and injury toll in recent years. It compels an immediate need for discussion and action. In ...