Communication in Officer Families
Effective communication is the cornerstone of a healthy family. The policing profession offers unique challenges which may create stress, confusion, fear, and a variety of...
Enhancing Officer Wellness and Resiliency in Policing
The stressors that police officer face can have serious implications for overall health and wellness. In times of stress and uncertainty, officers must take practical...
Mastering Work-Life Balance
Work-life balance focuses on managing time and energy while on- and off-duty. Having a healthy work-life balance ensures that officers perform effectively, reduce stress, avoid...
Victim Response Training Templates
Victim response training should be institutionalized at all agencies so personnel have a foundational knowledge of victim-centered, trauma-informed practices. Trained personnel working with victims should...
Helping Your Young Child Understand Your Job
Children of law enforcement officers often face unique challenges when it comes to understanding their parent’s jobs. This resource outlines some suggestions to help navigate...
Sleep Deprivation
While sleep deprivation is not exclusive to law enforcement, it is often amplified due to the unique stressors of the job and shift work. Sleep...
Nutritional Needs
Understanding what is healthy and how to teach your family about good eating habits can be challenging given the constant cycle of fad diets and...
ELERV - Partnering
Victims are best served when law enforcement agencies have strong internal partnerships and work closely with external community organizations. Partnerships allow agencies to maximize service...
Injury Reduction
Being a law enforcement officer has routinely been ranked as one of the most dangerous jobs. On average, officers sustain 30,900 injuries a year that...
