More than ever, officers must address mental health issues during their career and into retirement. In this episode, Wendy Hummell, a 24-year career officer and law enforcement spouse, talks about developing a robust peer support program and its role in building resilient law enforcement families. Also learn about other stress management tools including tactical breathing, yoga, mindfulness training, and more.
Dr. Marla Friedman
Law enforcement officers must be trained about how to cope with the stress and trauma they are bound to face during their career. During her therapeutic work with officers, learn how one police psychologist has had significant success training officers to stay "Left of Bang."
By Brian Dawe
Coronavirus has taken a huge toll on correctional officers and their families. Learn about new guidelines to protect staff as well as changes to LODD benefits that ensure the families of officers killed by COVID-19 will receive benefits.
By Mark Buck
Every police officer has a responsibility to act ethically, but law enforcement agencies also have a responsibility to teach and enforce a clear code of ethics. To create a comprehensive ethics policy, agencies must include these key components.
By Daniel Foster
COVID-19 has led law enforcement agencies to enact new protocols to keep officers and the public safe. Learn about some of the measures being put in place and how coronavirus has changed officers’ daily duties.
