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The alarm goes off. You steady yourself as you acknowledge the poor inconsistent quality of sleep you experience night after night. In spite of it all, when you walk into the daily briefing, you feel ...
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The criminal justice industry struggles to reframe itself and the roles it plays in the current sociopolitical landscape. Because of this, and because police departments need to reflect the communitie...
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People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) experience unique and serious disadvantages when involved with criminal or juvenile justice systems. Behaviors related to a person’s dis...
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The Call
“911, What’s the address of the emergency?”
The dispatcher barely discerns a faint inaudible whisper.
“Hello, Hello, 911, What’s the address of the emergency?”
A hushe...
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Law enforcement leaders know that their employees care about their departments, colleagues, and their communities, yet, the truth is, they may struggle to care for themselves and their families. They ...
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The stoic culture of law enforcement and the persistent stigma around seeking mental health treatment has contributed to police officers engaging in self-destructive behavior. Many police officers hav...
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The topic of officer mental health is, without question, receiving more attention than ever before in policing. This attention to such a critical issue is overdue and well deserved. Still, despite the...
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When people hear a story, it resonates with them. It remains in people’s minds and memories much longer than a lecture. Listeners are able to relate to the story and recall what helped and what did...
