Recruitment & Personnel
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“There is no better teacher than adversity. Every defeat, every heartbreak, every loss, contains its own seed, its own lesson on how to improve your performance the next time.” - Malcom X1 Persp...
Focus on Officer Wellness
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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 ...
Officer Safety & Wellness
People gather for a vigil for the victims of the mass shooting that occurred over night, at the Levitt Pavilion on August 4, 2019 in Dayton, Ohio. In the second mass shooting in the U.S. within 24 hours a gunman left nine dead and another 27 wounded after only a minute of shooting. (Photo by Matthew Hatcher/Getty Images)
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“Science doesn’t have the corner on truth. The reality of the Oregon District Mass Shooting is that it was an absolute horror for everyone touched by it, and there is no sufficient narrative to ex...
Officer Safety & Wellness
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First responders daily experience the effects of mental health injuries sustained on the job.1 In an environment where police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians are at an elevat...
Officer Safety & Wellness
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It is estimated that police officers will be exposed to more than 900 potentially traumatic incidents during their career, both direct and vicarious. Officers also experience organizational stress tha...
Officer Safety & Wellness
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  Given the stunning rise of mental health crises among police officers, including but not limited to higher levels of officer depression, substance use, and even suicide, it’s clear that the r...
Leadership
New Zealand Police performing the Haka, a traditional Māori dance, during a funeral service in 2020 to honor Constable Matthew Hunt, who was killed in the line of duty.
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There are numerous police agencies across the world implementing compelling police management programs. One such agency, the New Zealand Police, has emerged as forerunners in innovative police leaders...
Officer Safety & Wellness
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Policing is a 24-hour business, hence shift work will always be required. However, it isn’t natural for humans to be awake through the night; this is when people usually experience sleepiness, so st...
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