Focus on Officer Wellness: Lessons Learned from Milwaukee and Madison Resilience Training Intervention

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Focus on Officer Wellness: Lessons Learned from Milwaukee and Madison Resilience Training Intervention

Mary A. Schauf, Captain (Ret.), Madison Police Department, Wisconsin; Sandra L. Ramey, PhD, Associate Professor, University of Iowa; and Amanda Anderson, PhD, Assistant Professor, Iowa State University

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.