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2024/08/13 3:23:34 Be Kind to You! You Matter More Than You Know

You matter! In fact, you matter more than you know. Make sure you print out this poster as a daily reminder...

You matter! In fact, you matter more than you know. Make sure you print out this poster as a daily reminder to be kind to yourself.
2024/08/13 3:09:14 Be Kind to You, Give Yourself a Break Be Kind to You, Give Yourself a Break

Superman has the Justice League. Batman has Robin. Who do you call when you need a friend? Use this poster to...

Superman has the Justice League. Batman has Robin. Who do you call when you need a friend? Use this poster to keep in mind that you need to be kind to yourself, take a break sometimes, and know that it’s okay to need a friend.
2024/08/13 1:30:46 Be Kind to You, Make Time for Those Who Matter Most

Do you spend quality time with those who matter the most to you? Use this poster to remind yourself to be...

Do you spend quality time with those who matter the most to you? Use this poster to remind yourself to be kind and make time for those who matter most.
2024/05/20 4:42:36 Wake Up Rested: Sleeping With Sleep Disorders

Do you feel tired and unrested after eight hours of sleep? Maybe it’s time to look into sleep disorders and...

Do you feel tired and unrested after eight hours of sleep? Maybe it’s time to look into sleep disorders and how to overcome one. Tune in as Chief Steve Petrilli of the Normal, Illinois, Police Department and Sergeant Ron Cardis of the New York State Police discuss living with sleep disorders and why it’s important to get them under control.
2023/05/31 3:15:18 The Spiral of Despair and the Cycle of Hope and Resilience

Have you ever thought about your mental and physical health as a cycle? Make time to watch our latest video...

Have you ever thought about your mental and physical health as a cycle? Make time to watch our latest video to learn more about the Spiral of Despair and the Cycle of Hope and Resilience to hear about what you can do to increase your resilience.
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.
2022/01/10 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.
2021/12/03 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.
2021/06/28 7:16:35 Importance of Supporting Mindfulness for Law Enforcement

In this SAFLEO Podcast, Michon Morrow, a captain with the Lincoln, Nebraska, Police Department, has a...

In this SAFLEO Podcast, Michon Morrow, a captain with the Lincoln, Nebraska, Police Department, has a conversation with Janet Sandman, retired captain, and Chris Davis, retired assistant police chief, about mindfulness through meditation and yoga. They discuss how mindfulness practices can benefit officers’ stress levels and mental health and increase their emotional intelligence during high-stress calls.
2020/12/02 8:00:39 9 Ways to Build Strength in Law Enforcement Family Relationships...

This infographic will aid officers by helping their families cope with the stress and worries that accompany...

This infographic will aid officers by helping their families cope with the stress and worries that accompany the experience of having a family member in law enforcement. Building stronger and more resilient families leads to stronger and more resilient officers who feel supported both at work and at home. By helping families cope with the stress and worries that accompany the experience of having a family member in law enforcement, agencies can keep their officers healthier, safer, and better able to protect and serve their communities.
2020/10/08 12:16:02 Stress Reduction—3 Things You Can Do to Reduce Negative Impacts of...

Stress reduction starts with you! Remember these three things you can do to reduce the negative impacts of...

Stress reduction starts with you! Remember these three things you can do to reduce the negative impacts of stress. Keep stress reduction at the forefront with this poster that you can hang in your locker or other high visibility locations.
2020/10/08 12:15:21 Stress Reduction—Tap the Well Stress Reduction—Tap the Well

An empty well gives no water. This poster reinforces the need for self-care to “help fill your...

An empty well gives no water. This poster reinforces the need for self-care to “help fill your reserves.” Keep self-care at the forefront with this poster that you can hang in your locker or other high visibility locations.
2020/10/08 12:13:32 Stress Inoculation—Healthy Habits Stress Inoculation—Healthy Habits

In this video, cardiologist and law enforcement officer Jonathan Sheinberg discusses the importance that...

In this video, cardiologist and law enforcement officer Jonathan Sheinberg discusses the importance that sleep, nutrition, and fitness play in the long-term physical and mental health of law enforcement officers. Lieutenant Sheinberg shares the ways his agency has adjusted their daily habits to improve their overall health.
2020/10/08 12:11:59 What Are You Bringing Home to Your Family?

Protect yourself and your family from invisible threats! Keep practical tips easy to reference by...

Protect yourself and your family from invisible threats! Keep practical tips easy to reference by printing this poster and keeping in high visibility areas, such as the agency kitchen, restrooms, and locker rooms.
2020/10/07 2:09:29 9 Ways to Build Strength in Law Enforcement Family Relationships

This digital infographic is designed to help you and your family come up with ways to build strength and...

This digital infographic is designed to help you and your family come up with ways to build strength and resiliency in your relationships. Save the infographic to your phone, tablet, or computer for easy reference! Did you find something that worked for you and your family? Tell us about it at info@valorforblue.org.
2020/10/07 2:06:29 Icebreakers Icebreakers

Help your fellow officers. The Icebreakers infographic was designed to not only help you identify fellow...

Help your fellow officers. The Icebreakers infographic was designed to not only help you identify fellow officers who may be in crisis, but also to give you a starting point to break the ice in starting the conversation to get them help.
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.
2019/10/31 6:35:28 An Investigation of New York Police Department’s Officer Wellness and...

This report establishes the support services available within NYPD and gives recommendations for providing...

This report establishes the support services available within NYPD and gives recommendations for providing better support to officers experiencing various types of trauma, depression, and other mental health issues. It also identifies ways in which officers may need assistance from their departments including managing critical incidents, impaired performance, retirement, and mental health services.
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.
2019/07/16 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.
2019/06/24 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.
2019/06/05 3:50:59 Agency Planning and Support for Employee Crisis

Most likely, your agency has policies and procedures in place in the event that an officer is injured or...

Most likely, your agency has policies and procedures in place in the event that an officer is injured or killed in the line of duty. Do you have a policy and procedure in case an officer experiences a family trauma or tragedy? In this episode of VALOR Voices Podcast, Chief John Bouthillette, a lead instructor with the VALOR Program, has a conversation with Deputy Chief Paul Sandman of the Highland Park, Texas, Department of Public Safety about his department’s experiences while supporting a family in need and how agency leaders can build emotional resiliency among their officers.
2018/11/01 4:09:55 How to Help Prevent Officer Suicide How to Help Prevent Officer Suicide

In this podcast episode, Jim and Doug discuss the ways in which top-quality peer support programs can be...

In this podcast episode, Jim and Doug discuss the ways in which top-quality peer support programs can be built and maintained within law enforcement agencies to help prevent officer suicide.
2018/09/27 7:23:09 Safe Call Now Safe Call Now

This news clip discusses the program Safe Call Now, which was designed to help law enforcement officers deal...

This news clip discusses the program Safe Call Now, which was designed to help law enforcement officers deal with depression and drug addiction.
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.
2018/07/31 1:53:11 Be a First Responder Be a First Responder

This poster reminds law enforcement officers to be aware of PTSD symptoms, and to seek help for themselves...

This poster reminds law enforcement officers to be aware of PTSD symptoms, and to seek help for themselves and others.
2018/07/31 1:38:57 Reduce Stress Reduce Stress

This poster provides steps to reduce stress and increase health.

This poster provides steps to reduce stress and increase health.
2018/07/31 1:07:50 Resilience Initiatives for Agencies Resilience Initiatives for Agencies

This poster provides resilience-building initiatives for agencies in hopes of mitigating the negative effects...

This poster provides resilience-building initiatives for agencies in hopes of mitigating the negative effects of stress.
2018/07/31 1:03:13 Building Resilience for Officers Building Resilience for Officers

This handout outlines the negative impact stress can have on law enforcement officers and provides steps for...

This handout outlines the negative impact stress can have on law enforcement officers and provides steps for building resilience.
2018/07/30 4:45:39 Building Resilience Building Resilience

This poster outlines different ways law enforcement officers can reduce stress.

This poster outlines different ways law enforcement officers can reduce stress.
2018/07/23 7:49:59 Behind Closed Doors Behind Closed Doors

This poster highlights the prevalence of law enforcement officer suicides, and reminders officers to be aware...

This poster highlights the prevalence of law enforcement officer suicides, and reminders officers to be aware of outside stressors.
2018/07/23 2:03:14 Officer Down Memorial Page: Remembering all of law enforcement's heros

The Officer Down Memorial Page, Inc., is a nonprofit organization dedicated to honoring America's fallen law...

The Officer Down Memorial Page, Inc., is a nonprofit organization dedicated to honoring America's fallen law enforcement heroes. This website displays officer line-of-duty deaths for the current year.
2018/06/27 1:45:52 Law Enforcement Agency and Officer Resilience Training Program

This website introduces a program specifically designed to help officers and agencies enhance their...

This website introduces a program specifically designed to help officers and agencies enhance their resilience skills. The program equips individuals with a set of skills that can immediately be applied to everyday life to strengthen their ability to overcome adversity and challenges, manage stress, maintain peak performance, and thrive in their personal and professional lives.
2018/06/27 1:41:13 5 Things You Should Know About Stress 5 Things You Should Know About Stress

This publication lists five things that everyone should know about stress, including the different types of...

This publication lists five things that everyone should know about stress, including the different types of stress, the effects of stress, and tips for managing stress.
2017/10/20 3:23:54 Mental Health and Wellness Mental Health and Wellness

This online training module is designed to provide an overview of the different levels of on-the-job...

This online training module is designed to provide an overview of the different levels of on-the-job stressors that law enforcement officers face in the commission of their jobs. Officers have to worry not only about the physical dangers but also the emotional stressors, which can affect officer safety. Operating under stress can lead to fatigue, burnout, depression, physical and emotional ailments, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and lack of sleep, all of which can impact an officer’s thought processes, reaction time, perception, and judgment. The module outlines the characteristics of stress and gives techniques to managing it and creating a work-life balance.
2017/09/27 6:04:35 You Are What You Repeatedly Do You Are What You Repeatedly Do

This poster reminds officers to practice healthy habits because they are what they repeatedly do.

This poster reminds officers to practice healthy habits because they are what they repeatedly do.
2017/09/13 5:01:08 How Healthy Are You? How Healthy Are You?

This poster reminds officers that physical and mental health matters for safety and resilience.

This poster reminds officers that physical and mental health matters for safety and resilience.
2017/09/13 4:08:16 Some Wounds Are Invisible Some Wounds Are Invisible

This poster outlines the symptoms associated with PTSD for officer reference.

This poster outlines the symptoms associated with PTSD for officer reference.

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