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2023/05/10 1:50:11 Mental Wellness Poster Pack Mental Wellness Poster Pack

Your mental wellness should always be on your mind. Check out the VALOR poster pack all about mental...

Your mental wellness should always be on your mind. Check out the VALOR poster pack all about mental wellness and download our most popular mental health posters with one click of a button.
2023/01/05 8:02:42 Are You Tactical With Your Emotional Intelligence?

Do you consider your emotional intelligence as an officer safety tactic while on the job? Come watch...

Do you consider your emotional intelligence as an officer safety tactic while on the job? Come watch Lieutenant Eric Pisconski (retired), Commander Sam McGhee, and Chief Paul Sandman as they discuss what emotional intelligence is and why it is vital to law enforcement officers.
2022/11/04 1:56:50 Thrive: Episode 12 — What Is SAFLEO? Thrive: Episode 12 — What Is SAFLEO?

Did you know that every year, we lose more officers to suicide than to on-duty traffic accidents and assaults...

Did you know that every year, we lose more officers to suicide than to on-duty traffic accidents and assaults combined? Join us as Captain Brandon Post (retired), Chief David Perry (retired), and Normal, Illinois, Police Department Chief Steve Petrilli discuss the National Suicide Awareness for Law Enforcement Officers (SAFLEO) Program (www.safleo.org), a Bureau of Justice Assistance-funded program that offers trainings and resources to help officers live healthy lives. Learn how we can all work together to reduce law enforcement suicides and promote healing and hope.
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.
2022/04/07 1:05:01 Physical Activity as an Emotional Stabilizer

The law enforcement profession places unique and specific physical and emotional demands on the officers,...

The law enforcement profession places unique and specific physical and emotional demands on the officers, deputies, and agents who serve. In this webcast, Assistant Chief Stephen Petrilli and Captain Brandon Post (Retired) will cover specific physical activity solutions that law enforcement professionals can use to positively impact not only their physical well-being but also their emotional health. Join the event to hear the mental health benefits gained from physical fitness and how you can utilize these benefits in your daily life.
2022/01/10 1:13:53 Flexing Spiritual Wellness: The Power and Benefits of Utilizing a...

Law enforcement professionals are exposed to a unique set of on-the-job and personal stressors that place...

Law enforcement professionals are exposed to a unique set of on-the-job and personal stressors that place them at a higher risk for adverse mental and physical health outcomes than the general public. Chaplains play a significant role in providing support for these stressors by fostering officer well-being through spiritual and psychological hope. They assist in establishing rapport, offering confidential counseling, and serve as peacekeepers during crises. They also provide support at funerals and burials where individuals experience profound emotions. In this Web event, instructors cover lessons learned from a successful chaplaincy program over the length of the program.
2021/12/16 9:14:50 Warning Signs: How to Recognize Burnout

As administrators and supervisors, we need to be more proactive when it comes to the health and safety of our...

As administrators and supervisors, we need to be more proactive when it comes to the health and safety of our officers. In this SAFLEO podcast, instructor Michon Morrow, Assistant Chief with the Lincoln, Nebraska, Police Department, and Lori Luhnow, retired Chief of Police with the Santa Barbara, California, Police Department, discuss the critical role leaders play in recognizing the signs of stress and providing resources and peer support for their officers beginning on day one.
2021/12/03 8:23:16 Disconnecting From Duty Disconnecting From Duty

Can you just be you on your downtime? Join SAFLEO instructor George Mussini with the Baltimore County,...

Can you just be you on your downtime? Join SAFLEO instructor George Mussini with the Baltimore County, Maryland, Police Department and Dr. Robert Sobo, director of the professional counseling division of the Chicago, Illinois, Police Department, as they discuss the importance of balancing your time on duty with your time off duty.
2021/11/17 6:29:13 Be an Agent of Change Be an Agent of Change

Suicide prevention starts with you. This poster tells ways that you can be an agent of change in your...

Suicide prevention starts with you. This poster tells ways that you can be an agent of change in your department and for your fellow officers.
2021/11/17 6:21:49 Signs I Should Ask for Support Signs I Should Ask for Support

It is vital to evaluate your mental wellness and to know how to access support. Do you identify with any of...

It is vital to evaluate your mental wellness and to know how to access support. Do you identify with any of the statements listed on this poster? Ask for help if you do. Do not suffer in silence.
2021/10/27 6:31:50 Personally-Destructive Behavior Scenario

Have you known a fellow officer who is struggling with a professional or personal situation that could...

Have you known a fellow officer who is struggling with a professional or personal situation that could deteriorate and potentially lead to negative consequences for the officer? You may wonder how to assist or support your colleague. This eLearning module will present real world scenarios and give practical suggestions that may help you in offering support and identifying available resources for officers in need.
2021/09/21 2:29:04 Combating Law Enforcement Suicide Combating Law Enforcement Suicide

Learn about the National Suicide Awareness for Law Enforcement Officers (SAFLEO) Program and what it offers....

Learn about the National Suicide Awareness for Law Enforcement Officers (SAFLEO) Program and what it offers. A well, healthy officer and agency is a safer officer and agency. Health and wellness must receive the same level of attention as any other aspect of policing. Not only will the individual officer benefit, but so will their agency and the community they serve.
2021/09/08 4:37:44 Sources of Support Sources of Support

Are you struggling mentally or emotionally? There are many options for seeking help as well as support lines...

Are you struggling mentally or emotionally? There are many options for seeking help as well as support lines for immediate support. Don’t suffer in silence.
2021/08/25 2:39:21 What Happens When I Ask for Help? Removing the Mystery

Law enforcement officers throughout the nation collectively respond to thousands of calls daily that require...

Law enforcement officers throughout the nation collectively respond to thousands of calls daily that require them to face the unknown. The Web event seeks to remove the mystery regarding a different unknown, asking for help.
2021/08/04 5:15:23 Five Steps to Help an Officer Seeking Support

How can I help? A fellow officer can reach out at any time for mental health assistance. Are you prepared...

How can I help? A fellow officer can reach out at any time for mental health assistance. Are you prepared to help? In this poster, discover ways that you can assist those officers courageous enough to reach out. We encourage you to view a recording of the Enhancing Resilience by Embracing Courageous Vulnerability Web event to learn more about ways to offer assistance to your fellow officers in need.
2021/04/29 7:04:47 The Cost of Alcohol as a Coping Mechanism

Law enforcement officers throughout the nation are frequently exposed to traumatic events during their shift....

Law enforcement officers throughout the nation are frequently exposed to traumatic events during their shift. There is a substantial cost when choosing to use alcohol to cope with or avoid these traumatic experiences. Watch this Web event to see both the short- and long-term effects of alcohol misuse, identify ways to treat alcohol use disorder, and replace alcohol abuse with healthy coping skills.
2021/04/06 5:10:44 What Is Mindfulness? What Is Mindfulness?

Mindfulness is the act of being present in the moment and includes positive techniques that promote health,...

Mindfulness is the act of being present in the moment and includes positive techniques that promote health, stability, well-being, and inner peace. The focus of mindfulness is dwelling in the now and getting rid of what has been. Practicing mindfulness techniques can help you maintain your focus in critical situations and be alert to the present moment. Utilizing mindfulness techniques can help organize your thoughts, address complicated emotions, be present in mind and space, and center your focus in critical situations. Explore a variety of mindfulness traditions and look for something that works for you.
2020/11/02 9:04:44 Help Each Other Help Each Other

Officers experience what no one should ever have to experience. You are protectors in others’ time of need,...

Officers experience what no one should ever have to experience. You are protectors in others’ time of need, but also human beings and are not immune to the impacts of these experiences. Long-term exposure to stressful situations can change us physically and mentally. We all need help sometimes. Help smash the stigma by being there for your brothers and sisters.
2020/11/02 5:31:23 There is Hope There is Hope

As an officer, you run towards danger, always ready to rush in to protect those that need help. You carry...

As an officer, you run towards danger, always ready to rush in to protect those that need help. You carry the weight of your shift long after it is over. The heaviness of these experiences can spill over into your personal life and create even more problems. The weight of this work can take its toll on you. This is not unusual, but don’t let it overcome you. You are surrounded by people who care. You are not alone.
2020/10/16 2:38:17 Got A Minute? Let’s Talk About Alcohol Abuse.

Got a minute? Take a minute. This poster provides data about the impacts of substance abuse and resources...

Got a minute? Take a minute. This poster provides data about the impacts of substance abuse and resources on how you can address it.
2020/10/08 12:31:33 While We Have You . . . Let’s Talk About Alcohol Abuse.

Now that we have your attention, here’s what you need to know about alcohol abuse.

Now that we have your attention, here’s what you need to know about alcohol abuse.
2020/10/08 12:30:50 While We Have You . . . Let’s Talk About Substance Abuse.

Now that we have your attention, here’s what you need to know about substance abuse.

Now that we have your attention, here’s what you need to know about substance abuse.
2020/10/08 12:29:56 While We Have You . . . Let’s Talk About Depression.

Now that we have your attention, here’s what you need to know about depression.

Now that we have your attention, here’s what you need to know about depression.
2020/10/08 12:29:13 While We Have You . . . Let’s Talk About PTSD.

Now that we have your attention, here’s what you need to know about post-traumatic stress disorder.

Now that we have your attention, here’s what you need to know about post-traumatic stress disorder.
2020/10/08 12:28:39 While We Have You . . . Let’s Talk About Stress.

Now that we have your attention, here’s what you need to know about stress.

Now that we have your attention, here’s what you need to know about stress.
2020/10/08 12:27:09 While We Have You . . . Let’s Talk About Sleep.

Now that we have your attention, here’s what you need to know about sleep.

Now that we have your attention, here’s what you need to know about sleep.
2020/10/08 12:26:26 Got A Minute? Let’s Talk About Substance Abuse.

Got a minute? Take a minute. This poster provides data about the impacts of substance abuse and resources...

Got a minute? Take a minute. This poster provides data about the impacts of substance abuse and resources on how you can address it.
2020/10/08 12:25:27 Got A Minute? Let’s Talk About Depression.

Got a minute? Take a minute. This poster provides data about the impacts of depression and resources on how...

Got a minute? Take a minute. This poster provides data about the impacts of depression and resources on how you can address it.
2020/10/08 12:24:37 Got A Minute? Let’s Talk About PTSD. Got A Minute? Let’s Talk About PTSD.

Got a minute? Take a minute. This poster provides data about the impacts of post-traumatic stress disorder...

Got a minute? Take a minute. This poster provides data about the impacts of post-traumatic stress disorder and resources on how you can address it.
2020/10/08 12:23:15 Got A Minute? Let’s Talk About Stress.

Got a minute? Take a minute. This poster provides data about the impacts of stress and resources to help...

Got a minute? Take a minute. This poster provides data about the impacts of stress and resources to help you mitigate that stress.
2020/10/08 12:22:37 Got A Minute? Let’s Talk About Sleep.

Got a minute? Take a minute. This poster provides data about the impacts of lack of sleep and resources to...

Got a minute? Take a minute. This poster provides data about the impacts of lack of sleep and resources to help you get more of it!
2020/10/06 2:43:26 Executives and Mental Health Executives and Mental Health

In this SAFLEO Sessions Podcast, John Bouthillette, a lead instructor with the SAFLEO Program, has a...

In this SAFLEO Sessions Podcast, John Bouthillette, a lead instructor with the SAFLEO Program, has a conversation with Dr. Olivia Johnson, about the role of law enforcement leadership in officer mental health. They discuss how every executive has a responsibility to the health and safety of their officers and what that looks like in an organization.
2020/09/03 6:14:14 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.
2020/09/03 5:42:40 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.
2020/09/03 5:34:54 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.
2020/09/03 5:30:31 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.
2020/09/02 3:50:20 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.
2020/09/02 2:55:58 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.
2020/09/01 6:16:19 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.
2020/08/28 2:45:38 Smash the Stigma Smash the Stigma

In this podcast, Floyd Wiley, a lead instructor with the VALOR Program, is joined by John Bouthillette, a...

In this podcast, Floyd Wiley, a lead instructor with the VALOR Program, is joined by John Bouthillette, a retired chief of police from the South River, New Jersey, Police Department and a lead instructor for the SAFLEO and VALOR Programs. They discuss the concept of smashing the stigma and how it is important for leaders to establish an organizational culture of safety and wellness in their agencies.
2020/08/20 1:28:21 Officer Suicide: Understanding the Challenges and Developing a Plan...

This infographic provides law enforcement executives a snapshot of the trend in officer suicide and offers a...

This infographic provides law enforcement executives a snapshot of the trend in officer suicide and offers a starting point for solutions to help prevent tragedy within their own agencies.
2020/07/28 8:15:03 The Importance of Health and Wellness During a Crisis

This publication discusses the importance of maintaining health and wellness in all law enforcement agencies,...

This publication discusses the importance of maintaining health and wellness in all law enforcement agencies, especially during times of crisis. The authors discuss the origins of officer stress and recommendations for how officers can improve their physical and emotional health.
2020/06/03 7:38:14 Understanding the Impacts of Corrections Officer Suicide

This publication addresses the issue of suicide among correctional officers. The author discusses suicide...

This publication addresses the issue of suicide among correctional officers. The author discusses suicide prevention, the stigma and impact of suicide, preventing the unexpected, and promoting mental wellness.
2020/04/23 8:08:13 Preventing Suicide Among Law Enforcement Officers

This publication provides strategies to prevent officer suicide and promote mental health among law...

This publication provides strategies to prevent officer suicide and promote mental health among law enforcement officers. It presents research findings regarding the prevalence of suicidal thoughts and behavior among officers, relevant risk and protective factors, and effective strategies and best practices for preventing suicide among officers.
2019/12/09 2:41:10 Focus on Officer Wellness: Addressing the Emotional Effects of Severe...

This publication discusses how extreme weather events can affect the emotional well-being of officers...

This publication discusses how extreme weather events can affect the emotional well-being of officers responding to weather disasters in their communities. Because weather events can increase anxiety, stress, and uncertainty for officers, it is important that peer support groups and debriefing processes be in place to help officers mentally recover.
2019/11/25 2:38:28 Supporting the Psychological Response of First Responders Following a...

This publication discusses the importance of providing law enforcement with the appropriate tools and...

This publication discusses the importance of providing law enforcement with the appropriate tools and services to deal with stress and trauma resulting from a mass-causality event. The authors argue that providing mental health services to first responders following a mass-causality event is an essential part of the recovery process and that agencies should take steps to ensure that they have access to mental health providers.
2019/11/07 1:56:28 An Occupational Risk: What Every Police Agency Should Do to Prevent...

This publication addresses the crisis of law enforcement suicide and the research that has been done on...

This publication addresses the crisis of law enforcement suicide and the research that has been done on officer suicide, as well as promising strategies and programs to prevent suicide. The authors also discuss how law enforcement leaders can play a crucial role in reducing stigma regarding mental health within law enforcement.
2019/09/18 4:19:24 Training to Prevent Police Suicide: A Continuum View

This publication discusses officer suicide and the importance of keeping suicide prevention within...

This publication discusses officer suicide and the importance of keeping suicide prevention within departments as a priority. The author acknowledges that some leaders within the law enforcement community may want to provide suicide prevention training but have limited resources; other mandatory training demands may take precedence. The author lists several recommendations for law enforcement leaders to help with these problems and keep suicide prevention programs prioritized.
2019/09/05 4:19:54 Resilience as a Department Cultural Initiative

This publication discusses the importance of developing resilience within a law enforcement organization. ...

This publication discusses the importance of developing resilience within a law enforcement organization. The authors discuss resilience as the mortar for a police organizational subculture, major contributors of resilience, the role of intergroup communication in resilience, and how the VALOR Initiative can play a part in this development.
2019/07/30 6:52:22 Improving Officer Response to Persons With Mental Illness and Other...

This poster summarizes how law enforcement officers should approach individuals with mental health and...

This poster summarizes how law enforcement officers should approach individuals with mental health and disabilities. The authors describe how to design a program in a jurisdiction, how to understand mental health issues, why law enforcement leaders must take action, and how to position chiefs as leaders to influence others.
2019/07/16 4:29:47 The Difficulties of Maintaining Law Enforcement Spousal Support Groups

This publication discusses the importance of maintaining healthy spousal relationships and a social group...

This publication discusses the importance of maintaining healthy spousal relationships and a social group program that can help formulate healthy relationships. As important as social groups can be for police officers, they can also help spouses of police officers battle anxiety and fears, creating better understanding and greater comfort.
2019/07/16 4:23:45 Mental Fitness and Posttraumatic Growth: Using Stress and Traumatic...

This publication discusses the perils of police work and the stress they can create for officers. The author...

This publication discusses the perils of police work and the stress they can create for officers. The author discusses anxiety, substance abuse, suicidality, professional burnout, memory problems, post-traumatic stress disorder, heart disease, gastrointestinal issues, and generalized pain symptoms. First responders who are injured or unable to return to work for a period of time can experience significant emotional pain and feelings of rejection because they are away from their work teams. The author also discusses vicarious trauma, stress resilience, post-traumatic growth, and recommendations for strengths-based programs.
2019/06/24 3:26:32 In Harm's Way: Law Enforcement Suicide Prevention

This website offers various resources and tools that can be used to prevent officer suicide. It also...

This website offers various resources and tools that can be used to prevent officer suicide. It also provides readers with articles that bring awareness of the severity of the problem.
2019/06/18 5:24:56 Violence Prevention in Schools Violence Prevention in Schools

This report discusses practical advice gathered from experienced school resource officers on how law...

This report discusses practical advice gathered from experienced school resource officers on how law enforcement, schools, and districts can work together to keep schools safe. It includes best practices on choosing a school resource officer; establishing parameters; necessary training and resources; working with school officials; and challenges, legal matters, school climate, reporting systems, and threat assessment teams.
2019/06/18 5:16:53 Law Enforcement Officers Respecting Service, Restoring Honor for Vets...

This white paper discusses community-based approaches to de-escalate veterans in crisis within communities. ...

This white paper discusses community-based approaches to de-escalate veterans in crisis within communities. Law enforcement officers provide their views of veteran response teams.
2019/02/07 6:27:01 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.
2018/10/19 5:34:05 Successful Police Contacts with Autism Spectrum Disorder

This podcast discusses successful encounters between law enforcement officers and individuals on the autism...

This podcast discusses successful encounters between law enforcement officers and individuals on the autism spectrum.
2018/08/13 3:11:40 Crisis Intervention Team Law Enforcement Coordinator

This document provides a detailed description of the roles and responsibilities of law enforcement...

This document provides a detailed description of the roles and responsibilities of law enforcement coordinators on crisis intervention teams.
2018/08/13 3:05:50 Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Memphis Model

This document provides a description of the development and benefits of the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT)...

This document provides a description of the development and benefits of the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Memphis model.
2018/08/08 3:28:06 Suicide Risk Factors Suicide Risk Factors

This handout provides details to law enforcement officers on how to help fellow officers potentially at risk...

This handout provides details to law enforcement officers on how to help fellow officers potentially at risk for suicide.
2018/06/28 2:47:40 Mental Health Resources for Law Enforcement

This article outlines available learning sites and resources for jurisdictions exploring strategies to...

This article outlines available learning sites and resources for jurisdictions exploring strategies to improve the outcomes of encounters between law enforcement personnel and people who have mental illnesses.
2018/06/26 5:24:16 Understanding PTSD and PTSD Treatment Understanding PTSD and PTSD Treatment

This publication explains Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), including its causes and symptoms, and...

This publication explains Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), including its causes and symptoms, and answers common questions about treatment options.
2018/06/21 4:23:55 The Deadly Mix: Killed in the Line of Duty

This in-depth study examines 51 officer homicides and presents information on the victims, offenders, and...

This in-depth study examines 51 officer homicides and presents information on the victims, offenders, and incidents. The purpose of this study was to explain why an offender attempted and succeeded in the felonious killing of a law enforcement officer.
2017/11/17 4:07:13 The Deadly Mix: Violent Encounters The Deadly Mix: Violent Encounters

This study examines the discrepancy between how officers and offenders perceive the same situation and what...

This study examines the discrepancy between how officers and offenders perceive the same situation and what might cause such perceptual discrepancies and distortions.

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