This online training module addresses the critical need for law enforcement officers to engage in regular physical fitness to help ensure their safety. It also provides guidance on how officers can improve their overall health and wellness through such simple tasks as maintaining a proper diet and getting quality sleep. Finally, the module reviews a study that illustrates how the stressors encountered in the law enforcement profession directly impact an officer’s physical health.
Type: Online Training
Length: 25 minutes
Publication Date: March 8, 2017
Agencies: VALOR Officer Safety and Wellness Program
Topics: Officer Safety, Wellness, Fitness Programs, Special Groups, FTO, Training
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