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2022/08/19 2:02:04 Take a Second Second Take a Second Second

Did you know that about 70 percent of our decision making is based and made by our emotional brain while only...

Did you know that about 70 percent of our decision making is based and made by our emotional brain while only about 30 percent is made from the slow, intentional, choice-making part of the brain? In the law enforcement field, most situations need intentional thinking and actions, so learning how to properly take a “second second” can be the difference between a smooth interaction or devastation. Come listen to David Perry with the VALOR Officer Safety and Wellness Program; Chief Wayne Nero of the Georgetown, Texas, Police Department; and Director of Public Safety Alma Burke with the University of Southern California and get some tips about taking a “second second” and being more intentional in your actions.
2022/07/21 7:05:50 Prehabbing for Functional Fitness Prehabbing for Functional Fitness

You lost your right to be unfit the day you took this job. The policing profession requires you to be in top...

You lost your right to be unfit the day you took this job. The policing profession requires you to be in top physical condition to be prepared for anything on the job and to protect yourself from injury. Retired Chief John Bouthillette, a lead instructor for the VALOR Program, and Dr. Greg Huron, a licensed chiropractor with more than 30 years of experience, discuss the importance of prehabbing to be fit for duty.
2022/05/26 3:27:47 Safer Together Challenge Safer Together Challenge

This poster emphasizes the link between officer safety and wellness and community trust.

This poster emphasizes the link between officer safety and wellness and community trust.
2022/05/20 1:54:40 Thrive: Episode 9 — May We Have Your Attention, Please?

When you’re on the road, does driving have your full attention? Are you often distracted by the technology in...

When you’re on the road, does driving have your full attention? Are you often distracted by the technology in your patrol car? Today’s officer faces ever-growing distractions—from texting and calling coworkers and family members to looking at information on your MDC. Join retired Undersheriff Rob Beidler and Chief Terry Nichols with the Seguin, Texas, Police Department as they discuss their experiences with distracted driving, how to combat complacency behind the wheel, and some simple ways to refocus on the road. We always tell our families to get home safely, and they need you to get home safely, too!
2022/05/17 6:15:18 Casualty Care Toolkit Casualty Care Toolkit

Casualty Care and Rescue Tactics training is the golden standard of care for life-saving medical techniques...

Casualty Care and Rescue Tactics training is the golden standard of care for life-saving medical techniques in the tactical environment. It is based on the Tactical Combat Casualty Care guidelines, which are utilized by all U.S. military Special Forces medics and medically trained soldiers. The Casualty Care Toolkit provides all levels of law enforcement with various online trainings and resources to utilize and share with their agencies. The information and training in this toolkit equip law enforcement officers with the essential tools and knowledge to save lives in the field through effective casualty care techniques.
2022/04/21 6:14:09 Functional Fitness: Stress Reduction and Optimized Performance

As a law enforcement officer, you know that your body is one of your greatest tools on the job. Your physical...

As a law enforcement officer, you know that your body is one of your greatest tools on the job. Your physical health can make all the difference when apprehending a subject, surviving a critical incident, and much more. However, some law enforcement officers de-prioritize their physical health and endanger themselves by not being physically prepared for the job. This panel discussion features lessons learned and techniques for making behavior changes based on promising practices and personal stories of law enforcement executive leaders from across the country. It will show officers how to improve their overall health and wellness through such simple tasks as maintaining a proper diet and getting quality sleep.
2022/04/21 5:02:19 Thrive: Episode 8 — Inhale, Exhale, Now Repeat

Breathing is the key to life, but are you doing it correctly? Proper breathing is vital to officer safety—it...

Breathing is the key to life, but are you doing it correctly? Proper breathing is vital to officer safety—it can determine how well you handle situations and potentially improves your ability to react. Join Lieutenant Floyd Wiley (Retired) and Dr. Greg Huron as they discuss best posture practices, different breathing techniques, and the importance of controlling your breathing.
2022/04/19 3:45:15 You Are What You Eat You Are What You Eat

A nutritious diet combines adequacy, balance, calorie control, moderation, and variety. Brandon Post with...

A nutritious diet combines adequacy, balance, calorie control, moderation, and variety. Brandon Post with the VALOR Program and Chief Lori Luhnow (retired) discuss the five aspects of a nutritious diet and how your food choices matter. They offer simple things you can implement now and start to work on to improve your overall health.
2022/04/15 2:27:18 Thrive: Episode 7 — Practice Your ABCs: Activity, Balance, and...

Consistency and balance are the keys to long-term success in developing sustainable habits. Join us as Chief...

Consistency and balance are the keys to long-term success in developing sustainable habits. Join us as Chief Dan Stump (Retired) and Investigator Esther Suarez discuss the role that physical fitness has played throughout their careers. They will share tips to help develop habits that contribute to improved physical and emotional wellness.
2022/04/14 5:37:56 Using Courageous Vulnerability to Influence Police Culture on Mental...

The focus of this presentation is to increase the understanding of the need for agencies to provide...

The focus of this presentation is to increase the understanding of the need for agencies to provide resources, training, and positive messaging to reduce the fear of seeking assistance as well as an increased understanding of the concept of courageous vulnerability.
2022/04/13 8:00:01 Pathway to Financial Fitness for Law Enforcement

Most people do not become police officers for the pay, and very few police departments provide any type of...

Most people do not become police officers for the pay, and very few police departments provide any type of financial training. The focus of this presentation will be the benefits of financial fitness as they relate to reducing stress and increasing officer safety. The police academy offers more than 1,000 hours of training in criminal law, officer safety, driving, shooting, and defensive tactics. In-service training includes day and night fire, various required topics, active shooter, internal affairs updates, and legal updates. In short, we provide an extensive amount of training in areas to make you successful on the job. You also can benefit from information and training to increase your financial fitness.
2022/04/04 12:30:51 Safer Together: Strengthening the Foundations of Officer Safety and...

As part of the 2022 IACP Officer Safety and Wellness event, the VALOR Initiative Safer Together:...

As part of the 2022 IACP Officer Safety and Wellness event, the VALOR Initiative Safer Together: Strengthening the Foundations of Officer Safety and Wellness presentation introduces the Safer Together Campaign focused on the relationship between officer safety, wellness, and community trust.
2022/03/17 2:06:14 Thrive: Episode 6 — Hitting Your Curveballs

Sometimes life throws a curveball, and you need to pivot. Join Captain Brandon Post (Retired), who will sit...

Sometimes life throws a curveball, and you need to pivot. Join Captain Brandon Post (Retired), who will sit down with Chief Lori Luhnow (Retired) and Major T.J. Geary, and discuss overcoming the curveballs they are facing during their health journeys. They will also discuss the importance of keeping a positive mindset, maintaining healthy eating habits, regular exercise, and annual medical care.
2022/03/10 4:02:44 Serving Warrants: A Safer Path Forward (Part 2)

Intentional steps must be taken to increase safety and minimize the risk to officers, civilians, and...

Intentional steps must be taken to increase safety and minimize the risk to officers, civilians, and subjects. Join Lieutenant Floyd Wiley (Retired), Chief David Flory (Retired) Chief Joe McHale (Retired), and Lieutenant Sam Sorensen in a two-part series as they discuss common safety issues with serving warrants and how to combat those issues with promising practices.
2022/02/17 7:44:37 Thrive: Episode 5 — If You Rest, You Rust

Finding it hard to get motivated to start and keep up with those New Year's resolutions to get moving? Join...

Finding it hard to get motivated to start and keep up with those New Year's resolutions to get moving? Join Melissa Heinen R.N. and fitness enthusiast Chief Dan Stump (retired) as they sit down in the first webcast of 2022 to discuss how to be successful in getting and staying motivated in your own journey to be well.
2022/02/16 1:13:13 Safer Together Campaign Fact Sheet Safer Together Campaign Fact Sheet

This fact sheet provides an overview on the VALOR Initiative’s Safer Together Campaign, which emphasizes and...

This fact sheet provides an overview on the VALOR Initiative’s Safer Together Campaign, which emphasizes and strengthens the link between officer safety and wellness and community trust.
2022/01/31 8:34:05 Serving Warrants: A Safer Path Forward (Part 1)

Intentional steps must be taken to increase safety and minimize the risk to officers, civilians, and...

Intentional steps must be taken to increase safety and minimize the risk to officers, civilians, and subjects. Join Lieutenant Floyd Wiley (Retired), Chief David Flory (Retired) Chief Joe McHale (Retired), and Lieutenant Sam Sorensen in a two-part series as they discuss common safety issues with serving warrants and how to combat those issues with promising practices.
2022/01/14 6:26:20 Serving Warrants: A Safer Path Forward Serving Warrants: A Safer Path Forward

Serving arrest and/or search warrants should never be considered “routine.” Intentional steps must be taken...

Serving arrest and/or search warrants should never be considered “routine.” Intentional steps must be taken to increase safety and minimize the risk to officers, civilians, and subjects. This bulletin covers common safety issues with serving warrants and how to combat those issues.
2021/10/11 6:28:05 Case Law Scholars: Duty to Intervene Case Law Scholars: Duty to Intervene

The duty to intervene in a situation that involves excessive use of force by another officer is your...

The duty to intervene in a situation that involves excessive use of force by another officer is your responsibility as a sworn officer. Chief John Bouthillette, a lead instructor for the VALOR Program, and Mr. Bruce-Alan Barnard, a nationally renowned law enforcement legal educator, discuss the reality of what duty to intervene means for officers. You have no protection under the law for failing to intervene when you have the opportunity. You have a duty to intervene. Do not get caught in a moral or ethical dilemma.
2021/09/30 6:17:30 COVID-19 Vaccine Toolkit for the Law Enforcement Community

Effective public safety requires trust building through face-to-face interactions between law enforcement and...

Effective public safety requires trust building through face-to-face interactions between law enforcement and members of the community. This has never been more challenging due to the risks and dangers associated with the COVID-19 virus, which has been the number one killer of law enforcement officers in 2020 and 2021. This toolkit is designed for use among law enforcement leaders and consists of customizable materials to promote confidence in COVID-19 vaccines. Please Note: To unlock the full functionality of the toolkit and the fact sheets, they must be downloaded and saved to your local computer or network. With the toolkit open, save it to a designated location on your computer or network. Open the saved toolkit to access the fact sheet templates. Select the individual fact sheet files on page 10 and save them to your local computer or network. Open each file to customize it and save it to your local computer or network when finished.
2021/07/13 1:43:28 Manage Your Emotions: Increase Positive Outcomes

In law enforcement, you make rapid decisions when dealing with escalating situations or potential threats. ...

In law enforcement, you make rapid decisions when dealing with escalating situations or potential threats. Remaining calm helps you think clearly during difficult or escalating encounters and enhances your ability to protect community members, yourself, and the subject. Take the time to identify and practice techniques that help you manage your emotions when faced with difficult calls. Bringing calm into a situation can help reduce tension and lead to safer resolutions.
2020/10/06 1:37:37 Understanding Mindfulness for Law Enforcement

In this VALOR Voices Podcast, Captain Michon Morrow talks with Captain Janet Sandman (retired) and Assistant...

In this VALOR Voices Podcast, Captain Michon Morrow talks with Captain Janet Sandman (retired) and Assistant Chief Chris Davis (retired) about what mindfulness is, what it isn’t, and how it can impact and benefit law enforcement.
2018/02/12 6:18:16 Reducing Officer Injuries Through a Traffic Safety Program

This podcast highlights the award-winning traffic safety initiative implemented by the Yolo County,...

This podcast highlights the award-winning traffic safety initiative implemented by the Yolo County, California, Sheriff’s Office to reduce injuries related to crashes involving law enforcement vehicles. Retired Captain Larry Cecchettini, who served with the Yolo County Sheriff’s Office for 29 years, shares his experience in developing and maintaining this program. The Yolo County Sheriff’s Office was selected as a winner of the inaugural Destination Zero Awards in 2015 for its efforts to improve the safety of its officers.

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