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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...
Officer Safety & Wellness
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In the continually evolving landscape of policing, the pursuit of effective strategies to address resilience has become a focal point for leaders around the globe. The extension of officer wellness s...
Officer Safety & Wellness
Police officer running toward a building.
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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...
Officer Safety & Wellness
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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 ...
Officer Safety & Wellness
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This year, the IACP welcomed attendees from across the globe to the 2024 Officer Safety and Wellness Conference in Louisville, Kentucky, on March 1–3. Through hybrid programming, dozens of worksho...
Officer Safety & Wellness
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The 2024 IACP Officer Safety and Wellness (OSW) Conference will be held March 1–3, 2024, in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. This event will offer more than 70 educational sessions, including presentati...
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Respiratory illness season is approaching in the Northern Hemisphere. COVID-19 cases are rising. The flu season has been moderately active in the Southern Hemisphere, and it won’t be long before it ...
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