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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.

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.

This recorded web event features subject-matter experts from the National Law Enforcement Roadway Safety Program, who discuss the importance of protecting officers on the road.

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.