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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.

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.

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!

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.