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2020/09/25 13:52:09 Train Your Brain: Neuroscience and Law Enforcement

In this VALOR Voices Podcast, John Bouthillette, a lead instructor for the VALOR Program, has a conversation...

In this VALOR Voices Podcast, John Bouthillette, a lead instructor for the VALOR Program, has a conversation with Sam McGhee, a lieutenant with a large metropolitan police department in Colorado, about neuroscience and its important role in law enforcement. They discuss techniques to strengthen public safety effectiveness by enhancing the abilities of officers to make critical decisions.

Podcast
2020/09/21 13:52:30 Mid-Level Support Networks Mid-Level Support Networks

In this SAFLEO Podcast, Brandon Post, a captain with the Provo, Utah, Police Department, has a conversation...

In this SAFLEO Podcast, Brandon Post, a captain with the Provo, Utah, Police Department, has a conversation with Matthew Faulk, a law enforcement and public service sector contractor, about mid-level leadership and mid-level support networks. They discuss how supervisors must take care of themselves first before they can take care of other people and where they can go to receive support.

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2020/09/03 18:26:38 Can You Articulate Can You Articulate

Can you articulate your actions? Know your authority.

Can you articulate your actions? Know your authority.

Poster
2020/09/03 18:14:14 Break the Silence Break the Silence

Stress and trauma are part of the job. It’s okay to not be okay.

Stress and trauma are part of the job. It’s okay to not be okay.

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2020/09/03 18:07:42 Body Mind Spirit Body Mind Spirit

Being healthy is more than just physical. Be healthy, mentally and spiritually.

Being healthy is more than just physical. Be healthy, mentally and spiritually.

Poster
2020/09/03 17:42:40 Be Part of the Solution Be Part of the Solution

Stress and trauma are part of the job. It’s okay to not be okay.

Stress and trauma are part of the job. It’s okay to not be okay.

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2020/09/03 17:34:54 At Work At Home - 3 At Work At Home - 3

Leave work at work. Be present when you are at home.

Leave work at work. Be present when you are at home.

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2020/09/03 17:30:31 At Work At Home - 2 At Work At Home - 2

Leave work at work. Be present when you are at home.

Leave work at work. Be present when you are at home.

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2020/09/02 16:47:23 Respect - Everyone is on Their Own Journey

Everyone’s path is different. Take care of people on both sides of the badge.

Everyone’s path is different. Take care of people on both sides of the badge.

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2020/09/02 16:40:27 Physical Wellness Matters Physical Wellness Matters

Fail to prepare, prepare to fail. Train like your life depends on it.

Fail to prepare, prepare to fail. Train like your life depends on it.

Poster
2020/09/02 16:27:45 Lucky isn't a Plan Lucky isn't a Plan

Stay vigilant. It can save your life.

Stay vigilant. It can save your life.

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2020/09/02 16:14:43 Go High or Die Go High or Die

Proper placement can mean the difference between life and death. The life you save could be your own.

Proper placement can mean the difference between life and death. The life you save could be your own.

Poster
2020/09/02 16:06:50 Do You Want to Go Home? Do You Want to Go Home?

Do it for your family. Wear your vest.

Do it for your family. Wear your vest.

Poster
2020/09/02 15:50:20 Check On Your Team Check On Your Team

Check in with your team regularly on how they’re doing. It’s okay to not be okay.

Check in with your team regularly on how they’re doing. It’s okay to not be okay.

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2020/09/02 14:55:58 Check On Your Partner Check On Your Partner

Check in with your partner regularly on how they’re doing. It’s okay to not be okay.

Check in with your partner regularly on how they’re doing. It’s okay to not be okay.

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2020/09/01 20:47:23 WIN - Get Off the X WIN - Get Off the X

Fight, move, communicate.

Fight, move, communicate.

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2020/09/01 20:42:09 Treat People as People - 1 Treat People as People - 1

Respect is vital in police work. See the individual, not just the incident.

Respect is vital in police work. See the individual, not just the incident.

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2020/09/01 20:38:05 Treat People as People - 2 Treat People as People - 2

Respect is vital in police work. See the individual, not just the incident.

Respect is vital in police work. See the individual, not just the incident.

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2020/09/01 20:25:29 Treat People as People - 3 Treat People as People - 3

Respect is vital in police work. See the individual, not just the incident.

Respect is vital in police work. See the individual, not just the incident.

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2020/09/01 20:18:11 Treat People as People - 4 Treat People as People - 4

Respect is vital in police work. See the individual, not just the incident.

Respect is vital in police work. See the individual, not just the incident.

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2020/09/01 19:52:50 Seeking Help is a Sign of Strength 1 Seeking Help is a Sign of Strength 1

Reach out to others and use the resources available if you are struggling. It’s okay to not be okay.

Reach out to others and use the resources available if you are struggling. It’s okay to not be okay.

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2020/09/01 19:23:45 Seeking Help is a Sign of Strength 2 Seeking Help is a Sign of Strength 2

Reach out to others and use the resources available if you are struggling. It’s okay to not be okay.

Reach out to others and use the resources available if you are struggling. It’s okay to not be okay.

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2020/09/01 18:16:19 At Work At Home - 1 At Work At Home - 1

Leave work at work. Be present when you are at home.

Leave work at work. Be present when you are at home.

Poster
2020/08/24 16:33:41 Train to Perform Train to Perform

In this VALOR Voices Podcast, David Flory, a lead instructor with the VALOR Officer Safety and Wellness...

In this VALOR Voices Podcast, David Flory, a lead instructor with the VALOR Officer Safety and Wellness Program, has a conversation with Floyd Wiley, a retired lieutenant from New Castle County, Delaware, Police Department and a lead instructor and on-site facilitator with the VALOR Program, about the concept of training to perform. They discuss how training is paramount in everything law enforcement officers do and how they must be prepared to perform.

Podcast
2020/08/24 15:41:58 Are You Visible? (Bicycle) 2 Are You Visible? (Bicycle) 2

This poster reminds bicycle officers to wear their safety gear, including their traffic visibility vests.

This poster reminds bicycle officers to wear their safety gear, including their traffic visibility vests.

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2020/08/24 12:52:46 Leading by Example for Mid-Level Supervisors

In this VALOR Voices Podcast, John Bouthillette, a lead instructor with the VALOR Officer Safety and Wellness...

In this VALOR Voices Podcast, John Bouthillette, a lead instructor with the VALOR Officer Safety and Wellness Program, has a conversation with Floyd Wiley, a retired lieutenant from New Castle County, Delaware, Police Department and a lead instructor and on-site facilitator with the VALOR Program, about leading by example. They discuss how important it is to be professional, have and show respect, be transparent and trustworthy, and exhibit excellence. It’s important to know what you want and expect from others and to be able to align that with the mission of your organization.

Podcast
2020/08/17 15:36:33 WIN for Mid-Level Supervisors WIN for Mid-Level Supervisors

In this podcast, John Bouthillette, a lead instructor with the VALOR Program, talks to Floyd Wiley, a retired...

In this podcast, John Bouthillette, a lead instructor with the VALOR Program, talks to Floyd Wiley, a retired lieutenant from the New Castle County, Delaware, Police Department and lead instructor and on-site facilitator with the VALOR Officer Safety and Wellness Program. They discuss the concept if what’s important now from the focus of a mid-level supervisor and how they can use that concept in dealing with high-stress times.

Podcast
2020/08/17 14:52:10 Leadership in Times of Crisis Leadership in Times of Crisis

In this VALOR Voices Podcast, John Bouthillette, a lead instructor with the VALOR Officer Safety and Wellness...

In this VALOR Voices Podcast, John Bouthillette, a lead instructor with the VALOR Officer Safety and Wellness Program, has a conversation with Dan Stump, a retired chief of police of the Springettsbury Township Police Department, about being in a leadership role in times of crisis. They discuss concepts and principles that can be utilized to help chief executive officers manage their way through times of crisis.

Podcast
2020/08/10 15:08:49 Can This Wait for Backup? Can This Wait for Backup?

In this VALOR Voices Podcast, Floyd Wiley, a lead instructor with the VALOR Officer Safety and Wellness...

In this VALOR Voices Podcast, Floyd Wiley, a lead instructor with the VALOR Officer Safety and Wellness Program, has a conversation with David Flory, a retired chief of police from Hot Springs, Arkansas, Police Department and a lead instructor and on-site facilitator for the VALOR Program, about being safe and waiting for backup.  They discuss how being impatient or afraid to ask for backup can make the difference between a routine call going bad and being able to go home at the end of your shift.

Podcast
2020/08/10 14:32:16 Know Your Legal Authority Know Your Legal Authority

Listen to John Bouthillette, a lead instructor with the VALOR Program, talk to Bruce-Alan Barnard, a...

Listen to John Bouthillette, a lead instructor with the VALOR Program, talk to Bruce-Alan Barnard, a nationally renowned law enforcement legal educator and former federal prosecutor, as they take an overarching look at knowing your legal authority. They discuss the importance of knowing your legal authority, studying case law throughout your career, and being prepared and in the right mindset.

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2020/08/05 13:14:16 The Importance of Establishing Good Habits Before a Critical Incident

In this podcast, John Bouthillette, a lead instructor with the VALOR Program, talks to Jamie Miller, a...

In this podcast, John Bouthillette, a lead instructor with the VALOR Program, talks to Jamie Miller, a 20-year veteran with the Springettsbury Township Police Department in Pennsylvania. They discuss a critical incident in Jamie’s career and how important mindset and preparation are for a law enforcement officer. They focus on the VALOR concept of WIN (What’s Important Now) and how Jamie used it during the incident.

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2020/07/22 13:26:20 Am I Being Detained? - Case Law Scholars: Understanding Search and...

Listen to John Bouthillette, a lead instructor with the VALOR Program, and Bruce-Alan Barnard, a nationally...

Listen to John Bouthillette, a lead instructor with the VALOR Program, and Bruce-Alan Barnard, a nationally renowned law enforcement legal educator and former federal prosecutor, as they discuss search and seizure and the related aspects of their impact on law enforcement.

Podcast
2020/07/21 16:18:41 WIN for Chief Executives WIN for Chief Executives

WIN is a VALOR foundational topic meaning “What’s Important Now,” and it is built on prioritizing the most...

WIN is a VALOR foundational topic meaning “What’s Important Now,” and it is built on prioritizing the most important immediate need in any situation. Listen to John Bouthillette, a lead instructor with the VALOR Program, and David Flory, a retired chief of police from the Hot Springs, Arkansas, Police Department and a lead instructor and onsite facilitator with the VALOR Program, as they discuss the concept of WIN and how that applies to upper management as well as the line officer.

Podcast
2020/07/21 15:51:54 Leading By Example for Chief Executives Leading By Example for Chief Executives

Leading by example is a foundational concept in the VALOR Program about the kind of leader you should be. ...

Leading by example is a foundational concept in the VALOR Program about the kind of leader you should be. Listen to John Bouthillette, a lead instructor with the VALOR Program, and David Flory, a retired chief of the Hot Springs, Arkansas, Police Department and a lead instructor and onsite facilitator with the VALOR Program, as they discuss how leading by example is the key to success. They talk about the key points of being a leader and why leading by example is so important.

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2020/07/13 15:47:25 Mission First, People Always Mission First, People Always

“Mission first, people always” is a foundational concept in the VALOR Program that covers the topic of taking...

“Mission first, people always” is a foundational concept in the VALOR Program that covers the topic of taking care of your people first. Listen to David Flory, a lead instructor with the VALOR Program, and John Bouthillette, a retired police chief from the South River, New Jersey, Police Department and a lead instructor and onsite facilitator with the VALOR Program, as they discuss what “mission first, people always” means and how that looks in an agency.

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2020/07/13 12:49:27 Can This Wait for Backup? A Day on Rural Patrol

How far away is your backup? In this podcast, John Bouthillette, a lead instructor with the VALOR Program,...

How far away is your backup? In this podcast, John Bouthillette, a lead instructor with the VALOR Program, talks to retired Wyoming State Highway Patrol Trooper Jim Wilson. Trooper Wilson spent much of his career in rural areas where backup was 30 minutes away. He shares an alarming experience that changed him as an officer and the way he worked. Learn what changes Trooper Wilson made to increase his safety and what he recommends for other officers working in rural environments where backup is far away.

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2020/05/29 16:17:11 Adopting Employee Wellness Initiatives Post-Critical Incident

In this podcast, David Flory, lead instructor with the VALOR Program, talks to Captain Michon Morrow and...

In this podcast, David Flory, lead instructor with the VALOR Program, talks to Captain Michon Morrow and Sergeant Angela Sands of the Lincoln, Nebraska Police Department. They discuss Sergeant Sands's experience following a shooting. She struggled not only with physical injuries but emotional and mental struggles. Hear how Captain Morrow was a saving force for her and how her department helped her recover and work through the struggles she was facing. They talk about the stigma surrounding mental health and how to eliminate those stigmas.

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2020/03/30 17:27:02 Critical Incidents and Post-Traumatic Stress

In this episode, Chief David Flory (Retired), a lead instructor with the VALOR Officer Safety and Wellness...

In this episode, Chief David Flory (Retired), a lead instructor with the VALOR Officer Safety and Wellness Program, is joined by Officer Angela Sands, an officer with the Lincoln, Nebraska, Police Department to discuss her personal story involving a shooting while she was on duty in 2015. Chief Flory and Officer Sands highlight the importance of recognizing signs of post-traumatic stress (PTS) and providing/asking for support.

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2019/02/07 18:27:01 Responding to Individuals in Crisis Responding to Individuals in Crisis

This online training module is designed to help law enforcement officers identify the behaviors associated...

This online training module is designed to help law enforcement officers identify the behaviors associated with an individual who may be experiencing a crisis. It provides officers with tools and tactics to assist in responding to a person in crisis. The tactics and techniques identified support efforts to enhance the safety of officers, the individual in crisis, and the general public.

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