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May 2021

Officer Safety and Wellness

GUEST EDITORS Juliana Davis, Lauren Sloniger, and Jordan Bedford

Officer safety and wellness is a critical issue for police agencies worldwide that encompasses the physical, mental, and emotional health of police professionals. Holistic approaches to this topic involve elements ranging from tactical safety and fitness programs to emotional resiliency and suicide prevention.

Articles

  • The COVID-19 Vaccine and Law Enforcement

    In a virtual discussion on January 6, 2021, Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, answered IACP members’ questions regarding COVID-19 vaccine guid...

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  • The Five Facets of Comprehensive Wellness

    Twenty-two years—The average life expectancy of a police officer in the United States is 22 fewer years than their civilian counterparts. As a police officer, life expectancy is only 57 years, compa...

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  • Shattered Pieces

    First responders represent a mosaic of diverse disciplines. Within this mosaic are individuals representing every facet of culture, gender, socioeconomic experience, religion, geography and region, ...

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  • Effective Leadership Under Stress

    Police officers are first in line to handle dangerous, life-threatening events. During rapidly changing conditions and often stressful situations, they must perform their duties while demonstrating st...

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  • Psychological Fitness-for-Duty Evaluations

    Psychological Fitness for Duty Evaluations (FFDEs) are complex and powerful, yet often misunderstood, assessment tools within police psychology. Police officers who have been referred for an FFDE typi...

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