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The 2024 IACP Impaired Driving and Traffic Safety (IDTS) Conference will be held August 16–18, 2024, in Washington, DC. Join traffic safety professionals from around the world to share knowledge abo...
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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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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...