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Nearly everyone who has been in law enforcement for any length of time has known someone in the profession who committed suicide or had other issues related to mental health. According to Bluehelp.org...
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Peer support is an important component of mental wellness services, including suicide prevention, for police officers. Many agencies have established formal peer support teams in their organizations w...
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The Voorhees Township Police Department (VTPD) in Camden County, New Jersey, has taken a proactive approach to the mental and emotional health and wellness of its officers....
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Just imagine your phone rings at 4:11 a.m. on a warm June night in 2010. As a chief of police, you are expecting it to be a phone call about a homicide or a traffic fatality, but when you answer, the ...
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Law enforcement officers face unique challenges when making financial decisions for themselves and their families. Pensions, second careers, and health insurance decisions—while working and in retir...
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Most law enforcement officers begin their careers in good physical condition and health. However, job-related stress disorders can cause many to retire early or die prematurely....
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Female representation in the police force is at an all-time high and looks as though it will continue to increase. While occupational tasks may be the same, there are both similarities and differenc...
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Law enforcement officers are required to carry and wear loads as part of their occupational duties. While military and firefighter personnel can carry loads of over 45 kg and around 22 kg respectively...
