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The incidence of police officer suicide and the related topics of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the emotional health of officers has demanded the attention of law enforcement leaders for d...
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At the heart of their safety and success lie the relationships law enforcement officers have built. As law enforcement has risen to each new challenge in the wake of active shooter and mass casualty i...
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A platitude is a remark or statement that has some moral content, but it is used so often that it is no longer thoughtful. With that in mind, here is this month?s platitude: police agencies must reduc...
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According to the Officer Down Memorial Page, 2006 was a deadly year for law enforcement vehicular crashes. Thirty-six officers died as a result of automobile crashes, and an additional eight officers ...
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An intense career with family and community obligations are the stuff of modern life, and, at times, it can be overwhelming to tackle one more thing—achieving a healthier body and mind. Many law enf...
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With the end of a law enforcement career that has spanned over 34 years—including 12 1/2 years as a chief of police—only one month away, there have been countless opportunities to reflect on numer...
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Law enforcement agencies seeking a physician to refer their officers and recruits to or seeking to hire a police physician for their agencies must understand the important differences between general ...
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The underlying health of officers is key to their overall safety. Most notably, physical fitness is necessary to perform critical and essential job functions faced by many officers on a daily basis. O...
