The training explains “cultural competencies.” Ultimately, cultural competencies are tied to practices of diversity and equity. Throughout the course, applications are made to law enforcement interactions in the local communities protected and served.

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High fitness levels can enhance officer safety, survivability, and overall health and wellness, and help every officer go home each day.

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Police recruiting—and staffing in general—is in a prolonged crisis, as documented by a variety of media sources, surveys, and expert panels.

Within the IACP, the Police Psychological Services Section (PPSS) is attempting to address mental health wellness and resiliency in police officers by offering educational workshops for psychologists and chiefs, participating in IACP initiatives, and maintaining guidelines for law enforcement on topics that are related to wellness (e.g., Peer Support Guidelines and Officer-Involved Shooting Guidelines).

This article discusses self-sabotaging behaviors, the reasons behind them, and strategies for intervention and management.

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While law enforcement has historically been focused on pursuing criminal offenders, communities are increasingly demanding a new approach to policing. Rather than a model of a department separate from the community, acting as a peacekeeping force, communities expect community-oriented policing that emphasizes collaborative relationships between officers and community members to solve local problems.

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