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2025/01/03 9:07:50 Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Video Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Video

Join us in celebrating Law Enforcement Appreciation Day with this heartfelt video, honoring the dedication,...

Join us in celebrating Law Enforcement Appreciation Day with this heartfelt video, honoring the dedication, courage, and sacrifice of our officers. Today we pay tribute to our everyday heroes, those who serve and protect, and their unwavering commitment to our communities.
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 3:23:34 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 3:23:34 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 3:23:34 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 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 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 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.
2024/08/13 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.
2024/08/13 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.
2024/08/13 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.
2024/06/04 3:04:31 VALOR Specialized Sessions Catalog VALOR Specialized Sessions Catalog

Learn more about VALOR's Specialized Sessions and ways the VALOR Program can provide customized assistance to...

Learn more about VALOR's Specialized Sessions and ways the VALOR Program can provide customized assistance to your law enforcement agency.
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.
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.
2024/05/02 4:16:26 Police Week 2024 Police Week 2024

This Police Week join us as we honor those who sacrificed themselves in the line of duty for the safety and...

This Police Week join us as we honor those who sacrificed themselves in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others.
2024/02/12 6:39:25 Work on Yourself: Planning for Retirement

Chief Will Balling (retired) describes his journey and identifies four areas that are important for...

Chief Will Balling (retired) describes his journey and identifies four areas that are important for maintaining healthy habits throughout a law enforcement career.
2024/02/12 6:39:25 Work on Yourself: Planning for Retirement

Chief Will Balling (retired) describes his journey and identifies four areas that are important for...

Chief Will Balling (retired) describes his journey and identifies four areas that are important for maintaining healthy habits throughout a law enforcement career.
2024/01/30 6:49:24 Police Work Broke My Dad Police Work Broke My Dad

The stress of the job doesn’t end with you. In fact, it often trickles down and affects your family. Listen...

The stress of the job doesn’t end with you. In fact, it often trickles down and affects your family. Listen as Chief Laura King of the McHenry County, Illinois, Conservation District shares her family’s story about how the stress of the job affected her family as she was growing up and the behaviors that she is passionate about avoiding for the wellness of her own family.
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.
2023/05/31 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.
2023/05/22 12:40:54 Eat to Thrive Eat to Thrive

Ballistic vests protect you from gunfire, seat belts protect you from vehicle collisions, and nutritious...

Ballistic vests protect you from gunfire, seat belts protect you from vehicle collisions, and nutritious foods protect and prepare you for the challenges of your work. This video will help you learn more about how to properly fuel your body by showing you what to look for on food labels. Are you up to the challenge?
2023/05/19 3:50:53 Hydration Tips Hydration Tips

We all know hydration is important in our daily lives, but have you considered that you can do more than...

We all know hydration is important in our daily lives, but have you considered that you can do more than drink a glass or two of water? Get yourself a hydration-packed refreshment while you check out these pointers on integrating hydration into your daily life!
2023/05/19 3:50:53 Hydration Tips Hydration Tips

We all know hydration is important in our daily lives, but have you considered that you can do more than...

We all know hydration is important in our daily lives, but have you considered that you can do more than drink a glass or two of water? Get yourself a hydration-packed refreshment while you check out these pointers on integrating hydration into your daily life!
2023/05/15 7:05:10 VALOR Foundationals: Laying the Groundwork for Your Safety and...

In law enforcement, you can make a difference in the outcome of every situation you are involved in. Figuring...

In law enforcement, you can make a difference in the outcome of every situation you are involved in. Figuring out what’s important in the moment leads to better communication between yourself and those involved. Your actions can lead to a more tactically safe situation for yourself and your community. Learn more by exploring this training module, which gives you a helping hand in laying the groundwork for your safety and wellness.
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.
2023/05/09 1:24:31 Diabetes: Tomorrow’s Prevention, Today

When was the last time you went to the doctor, got your physical, or even had your blood work done? The law...

When was the last time you went to the doctor, got your physical, or even had your blood work done? The law enforcement field has increased rates of cardiovascular disease, obesity, hypertension, and metabolic syndromes compared to the general population. Join John Bouthillette with the VALOR Officer Safety and Wellness Program and Major T.J. Geary with the University of South Carolina as they discuss how you can be intentional about your diet and your level of exercise to help prevent diabetes or keep it under control.
2023/05/09 1:24:31 Diabetes: Tomorrow’s Prevention, Today

When was the last time you went to the doctor, got your physical, or even had your blood work done? The law...

When was the last time you went to the doctor, got your physical, or even had your blood work done? The law enforcement field has increased rates of cardiovascular disease, obesity, hypertension, and metabolic syndromes compared to the general population. Join John Bouthillette with the VALOR Officer Safety and Wellness Program and Major T.J. Geary with the University of South Carolina as they discuss how you can be intentional about your diet and your level of exercise to help prevent diabetes or keep it under control.
2023/05/04 2:16:07 We Remember You: Police Week 2023 We Remember You: Police Week 2023

We respect you. We honor you. We remember you. The VALOR Program recognizes the contributions and sacrifices...

We respect you. We honor you. We remember you. The VALOR Program recognizes the contributions and sacrifices of the nation's law enforcement. Join us in celebrating the officers in your community this Police Week and every week.
2023/04/04 12:07:26 Natural Stress Responses: Cortisol and Adrenaline

When you think about your health and wellness, do you think about your cortisol and adrenaline levels? Law...

When you think about your health and wellness, do you think about your cortisol and adrenaline levels? Law enforcement is a high-stress environment that includes traumatic events, varying sleep cycles, and other factors that can affect your cortisol and adrenaline levels. Join Chief Steve Petrilli with the Normal, Illinois, Police Department and Dr. Greg Huron as they discuss how to counteract elevated hormone levels on and off the clock.
2023/03/29 5:24:00 Be Intentional: Power Pack Meal Prep Be Intentional: Power Pack Meal Prep

Maintaining a healthy diet can be difficult when working different shifts around the clock. Join Chief Lori...

Maintaining a healthy diet can be difficult when working different shifts around the clock. Join Chief Lori Luhnow and Dr. Greg Huron in cooking demonstrations for healthful, delicious, protein-packed meals so that you have nutritious, on-the-go options prepared ahead of time to take with you when you hit the road.
2023/03/28 1:29:55 Physical Wellness Poster Pack Physical Wellness Poster Pack

Physical wellness takes a lot more than just eating right and working out. Get your physical wellness in...

Physical wellness takes a lot more than just eating right and working out. Get your physical wellness in check by taking a look at the VALOR Poster Pack all about physical wellness.
2023/03/06 9:23:38 Motivational Tips Motivational Tips

Are you having trouble finding the motivation to work out? Do you know someone who’s struggling to find...

Are you having trouble finding the motivation to work out? Do you know someone who’s struggling to find their motivation? Sneak a peek at our poster to help with some tips and tricks to find motivation for your workouts.
2023/03/06 9:23:38 Motivational Tips Motivational Tips

Are you having trouble finding the motivation to work out? Do you know someone who’s struggling to find...

Are you having trouble finding the motivation to work out? Do you know someone who’s struggling to find their motivation? Sneak a peek at our poster to help with some tips and tricks to find motivation for your workouts.
2023/03/06 9:16:02 Cardio Tips Cardio Tips

Cardio training is critical to physical fitness. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t make it fun. Check...

Cardio training is critical to physical fitness. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t make it fun. Check out this poster to get some alternative ways to add cardio to your workouts.
2023/03/06 9:16:02 Cardio Tips Cardio Tips

Cardio training is critical to physical fitness. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t make it fun. Check...

Cardio training is critical to physical fitness. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t make it fun. Check out this poster to get some alternative ways to add cardio to your workouts.
2023/02/10 5:47:15 Strength Training Tips Strength Training Tips

Are you challenging your muscles with strength and resistance training? Check out this poster to get some...

Are you challenging your muscles with strength and resistance training? Check out this poster to get some quick tips on how to improve your workouts with strength and resistance training.
2023/02/10 5:47:15 Strength Training Tips Strength Training Tips

Are you challenging your muscles with strength and resistance training? Check out this poster to get some...

Are you challenging your muscles with strength and resistance training? Check out this poster to get some quick tips on how to improve your workouts with strength and resistance training.
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.
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.
2022/11/04 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.
2022/07/21 7:05:50 Prehabbing for Functional Fitness Prehabbing for Functional Fitness

You lost your right to be unfit the day you took this job. The policing profession requires you to be in top...

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.
2022/07/21 7:05:50 Prehabbing for Functional Fitness Prehabbing for Functional Fitness

You lost your right to be unfit the day you took this job. The policing profession requires you to be in top...

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.
2022/07/05 1:23:19 Honor the Courageous: Police Week 2022 Honor the Courageous: Police Week 2022

60 years later, the VALOR Program continues to remember the fallen, honor the courageous, and celebrate the...

60 years later, the VALOR Program continues to remember the fallen, honor the courageous, and celebrate the uniform. This video commemorates the 60th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s signing of the proclamation that started Police Week, and it recognizes the sacrifices and contributions of law enforcement across the country.
2022/06/03 7:46:58 10 Ways to Support an Officer in Crisis: Agency Action Plan for...

Seeking help is the courageous choice for an officer in crisis. Both the officer and agency have...

Seeking help is the courageous choice for an officer in crisis. Both the officer and agency have responsibilities in the healing process. It is important for agencies to have an established policy/procedure in place that guides the process for supporting an officer in need.
2022/04/21 6:14:09 Functional Fitness: Stress Reduction and Optimized Performance

As a law enforcement officer, you know that your body is one of your greatest tools on the job. Your physical...

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.
2022/04/21 6:14:09 Functional Fitness: Stress Reduction and Optimized Performance

As a law enforcement officer, you know that your body is one of your greatest tools on the job. Your physical...

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.
2022/04/21 5:02:19 Thrive: Episode 8 — Inhale, Exhale, Now Repeat

Breathing is the key to life, but are you doing it correctly? Proper breathing is vital to officer safety—it...

Breathing is the key to life, but are you doing it correctly? Proper breathing is vital to officer safety—it can determine how well you handle situations and potentially improves your ability to react. Join Lieutenant Floyd Wiley (Retired) and Dr. Greg Huron as they discuss best posture practices, different breathing techniques, and the importance of controlling your breathing.
2022/04/19 3:45:15 You Are What You Eat You Are What You Eat

A nutritious diet combines adequacy, balance, calorie control, moderation, and variety. Brandon Post with...

A nutritious diet combines adequacy, balance, calorie control, moderation, and variety. Brandon Post with the VALOR Program and Chief Lori Luhnow (retired) discuss the five aspects of a nutritious diet and how your food choices matter. They offer simple things you can implement now and start to work on to improve your overall health.
2022/04/13 8:00:01 Pathway to Financial Fitness for Law Enforcement

Most people do not become police officers for the pay, and very few police departments provide any type of...

Most people do not become police officers for the pay, and very few police departments provide any type of financial training. The focus of this presentation will be the benefits of financial fitness as they relate to reducing stress and increasing officer safety. The police academy offers more than 1,000 hours of training in criminal law, officer safety, driving, shooting, and defensive tactics. In-service training includes day and night fire, various required topics, active shooter, internal affairs updates, and legal updates. In short, we provide an extensive amount of training in areas to make you successful on the job. You also can benefit from information and training to increase your financial fitness.
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.
2022/03/23 2:09:09 Agency Assessment Tool and Action Planning Roadmap

From obtaining leadership buy-in to determining program priorities, agencies have a lot to consider when...

From obtaining leadership buy-in to determining program priorities, agencies have a lot to consider when developing or updating a program. The following information is intended to serve as a guide for law enforcement executives or wellness program personnel who seek to establish or enhance an officer wellness program. Recognizing the differences among departments and wellness initiatives, agencies should consider a variety of approaches to determine which will work best for their agency and personnel.
2022/03/17 2:06:14 Thrive: Episode 6 — Hitting Your Curveballs

Sometimes life throws a curveball, and you need to pivot. Join Captain Brandon Post (Retired), who will sit...

Sometimes life throws a curveball, and you need to pivot. Join Captain Brandon Post (Retired), who will sit down with Chief Lori Luhnow (Retired) and Major T.J. Geary, and discuss overcoming the curveballs they are facing during their health journeys. They will also discuss the importance of keeping a positive mindset, maintaining healthy eating habits, regular exercise, and annual medical care.
2022/02/22 1:32:55 The Law Enforcement Suicide Data Collection Program Podcast

“As we understand more about the circumstances surrounding officer suicides, we can develop more effective...

“As we understand more about the circumstances surrounding officer suicides, we can develop more effective and comprehensive programs and resources to combat it.” Brandon Post, a lead instructor with the SAFLEO Program, and Acting Section Chief Amy Blasher with the FBI Criminal Justice Information Services Division discuss the new Law Enforcement Suicide Data Collection Program. They answer the following questions: what the program is, why we need this program, and what the program is hoping to accomplish.
2022/02/17 7:44:37 Thrive: Episode 5 — If You Rest, You Rust

Finding it hard to get motivated to start and keep up with those New Year's resolutions to get moving? Join...

Finding it hard to get motivated to start and keep up with those New Year's resolutions to get moving? Join Melissa Heinen R.N. and fitness enthusiast Chief Dan Stump (retired) as they sit down in the first webcast of 2022 to discuss how to be successful in getting and staying motivated in your own journey to be well.
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.
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.
2021/12/21 2:36:52 Thrive: Episode 3 — Be Ready for Tomorrow Today

"No one thought something like this could or would happen here. When it did, we all knew that change was...

"No one thought something like this could or would happen here. When it did, we all knew that change was necessary. Almost immediately, changes began happening in my agency." Tune in to watch Corporal Hank Fahnert talk with Chief David Flory (retired) and Mr. David Dunafan as they discuss casualty care and rescue tactics.
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.
2021/12/03 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 6:29:13 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.
2021/11/17 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.
2021/09/28 2:06:40 Financial Fitness: Budgeting and Debt Reduction

This training module discusses how debt impacts financial profiles and how budgeting with a plan helps to...

This training module discusses how debt impacts financial profiles and how budgeting with a plan helps to save money, put aside money for unexpected expenses, and secure long-term financial fitness for law enforcement officers.
2021/07/13 1:43:28 Manage Your Emotions: Increase Positive Outcomes

In law enforcement, you make rapid decisions when dealing with escalating situations or potential threats. ...

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.
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.
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.
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.
2021/03/16 5:18:50 Meditation and Yoga for Law Enforcement Officers

Do you know what two of the most popular ways to train and build muscle memory and mindfulness are? In this...

Do you know what two of the most popular ways to train and build muscle memory and mindfulness are? In this VALOR Voices Podcast, Captain Michon Morrow talks with Captain Janet Sandman (Retired) and Assistant Chief Chris Davis (Retired) about the benefits of meditation and yoga.
2021/03/02 5:25:00 Three Words Three Words

As an officer, you help people in their darkest times. You have seen a lot of things in your career. Things...

As an officer, you help people in their darkest times. You have seen a lot of things in your career. Things you don’t want to talk about that are always with you. These memories can weigh you down over time. “I need help” are some of the most difficult but necessary words to say. It is your duty to help others, but also your duty to help yourself.
2021/03/02 5:04:50 A Thousand Cuts A Thousand Cuts

We all struggle with everyday stressors which can erode our physical health and resilience. Over time, the...

We all struggle with everyday stressors which can erode our physical health and resilience. Over time, the constant stressors may impact every part of who we are. You may reach a point where you struggle to find solutions. You need support. It’s important to make connections with fellow officers who may understand what you are going through. There is strength in seeking help.
2021/03/02 3:01:09 Building Barriers to Wellness Building Barriers to Wellness

Are you building barriers to your own wellness? Do you allow yourself to make excuses to avoid things you...

Are you building barriers to your own wellness? Do you allow yourself to make excuses to avoid things you don’t want to do? Stop building barriers to a healthier, happier you. Every time you make a positive choice for a healthier you, you stop another hurdle from being added to your path.
2021/01/28 2:59:11 Kick Stress to the Curb: Strategies for Healthy and Resilient Law...

This web event focuses on practical strategies and solutions to mitigate stress in law enforcement officers...

This web event focuses on practical strategies and solutions to mitigate stress in law enforcement officers and their families. 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. Healthy and resilient officers are better prepared to perform their jobs to the best of their abilities, enhancing both officer and community safety.
2021/01/26 1:09:25 Protecting Against Stress and Trauma Protecting Against Stress and Trauma

At this Research for the Real World seminar, NIJ brought together law enforcement practitioners and leading...

At this Research for the Real World seminar, NIJ brought together law enforcement practitioners and leading researchers in the field of stress to discuss the current research evidence and practical benefits of targeted stress-management interventions and how they can promote officer mental wellness.
2020/12/18 6:02:24 President’s Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of...

This publication addresses the President’s Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice...

This publication addresses the President’s Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice recommendations for improving law enforcement. Through working groups, commissioners conducted meetings with researchers, subject-matter experts, and key stakeholders to gather information about the issues identified by the president and attorney general.
2020/12/10 7:06:03 Financial Fitness: Financial Literacy Financial Fitness: Financial Literacy

This online training module is designed to give an overview on financial fitness and provides tools to...

This online training module is designed to give an overview on financial fitness and provides tools to enhance that fitness. This module covers the fundamentals of financial fitness including key concepts to develop financial literacy, ways to prioritize financial fitness, setting financial goals in order to reduce stress and improve wellness, and recognizing how poor financial fitness can affect officer safety.
2020/12/02 9:26:52 Front Lines Together Series Agency Guidance

Resource for agencies on how to use resources in the Front Lines Together Series. Learn how to best protect...

Resource for agencies on how to use resources in the Front Lines Together Series. Learn how to best protect yourself from invisible threats to your health. This series provides you with practical law enforcement-specific tips to keep yourself and your family safe from viruses. Do you have tips or life-hacks you use to prevent illness? Submit them to info@valorforblue.org.
2020/12/02 9:15:12 Faces of Law Enforcement Series Agency Guidance

Resource for agencies on how to use resources in the Faces of Law Enforcement Series. This series of posters...

Resource for agencies on how to use resources in the Faces of Law Enforcement Series. This series of posters and videos honors law enforcement officers for their duties under and outside of the uniform. From parents to coaches, athletes to cancer survivors, this series aims to connect the community with the human beings behind the uniforms and badges and to show law enforcement as genuine, trusting individuals with respect for and from their families and communities.
2020/12/02 8:18:21 Crisis to C.A.L.M. Series Agency Guidance

Resource for agencies on how to use resources in the Crisis to C.A.L.M. Series. This series of resources...

Resource for agencies on how to use resources in the Crisis to C.A.L.M. Series. This series of resources introduces the C.A.L.M. concept that officers may embrace in order to successfully resolve high-stress or difficult situations. A C.A.L.M. officer is better able to make quick, informed decisions and brings calm to a situation. A C.A.L.M. officer is in control of their emotions and actions, and that calm becomes contagious: it can spread to others involved in the crisis or difficult situation.
2020/12/02 8:15:45 Got a Minute? and While We Have You... Agency Guide

Resource for agencies on how to use resources in the Got a Minute? and While We Have You... Series. This...

Resource for agencies on how to use resources in the Got a Minute? and While We Have You... Series. This poster series aims to provide resources on mental wellness issues such as depression, post-traumatic stress, substance abuse, etc. The posters are designed for locations where law enforcement officers have a moment of privacy, such as restrooms and locker rooms.
2020/12/02 8:15:45 Got a Minute? and While We Have You... Agency Guide

Resource for agencies on how to use resources in the Got a Minute? and While We Have You... Series. This...

Resource for agencies on how to use resources in the Got a Minute? and While We Have You... Series. This poster series aims to provide resources on mental wellness issues such as depression, post-traumatic stress, substance abuse, etc. The posters are designed for locations where law enforcement officers have a moment of privacy, such as restrooms and locker rooms.
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.
2020/12/02 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.
2020/12/02 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.
2020/12/02 7:57:40 Stress Reduction Agency Guide Stress Reduction Agency Guide

This series will discuss the science related to, and the role of, diet, nutrition, exercise, and stress in a...

This series will discuss the science related to, and the role of, diet, nutrition, exercise, and stress in a law enforcement-friendly manner. It focuses on things that officers can do for themselves to address and relieve cumulative and chronic stress.
2020/12/02 7:57:40 Stress Reduction Agency Guide Stress Reduction Agency Guide

This series will discuss the science related to, and the role of, diet, nutrition, exercise, and stress in a...

This series will discuss the science related to, and the role of, diet, nutrition, exercise, and stress in a law enforcement-friendly manner. It focuses on things that officers can do for themselves to address and relieve cumulative and chronic stress.
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.
2020/10/23 11:40:56 What Is Your Why- Family What Is Your Why- Family

This poster encourages you to think of your family as your WHY for staying safe and well.

This poster encourages you to think of your family as your WHY for staying safe and well.
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 1:48:50 Under This Uniform, I Am a Fitness Enthusiast

You are more than just your uniform! Check out how law enforcement officers across the country are serving...

You are more than just your uniform! Check out how law enforcement officers across the country are serving their families and communities. Who are you under the uniform? We want to know! Submit a nomination to be the next Under This Uniform feature officer through our contact form here: https://www.valorforblue.org/Contact.
2020/10/08 1:47:58 Under This Uniform, I Am a Cancer Survivor

You are more than just your uniform! Check out how law enforcement officers across the country are serving...

You are more than just your uniform! Check out how law enforcement officers across the country are serving their families and communities. Who are you under the uniform? We want to know! Submit a nomination to be the next Under This Uniform feature officer through our contact form here: https://www.valorforblue.org/Contact.
2020/10/08 1:46:40 Under This Uniform, I Am a Coach Under This Uniform, I Am a Coach

You are more than just your uniform! Check out how law enforcement officers across the country are serving...

You are more than just your uniform! Check out how law enforcement officers across the country are serving their families and communities. Who are you under the uniform? We want to know! Submit a nomination to be the next Under This Uniform feature officer through our contact form here: https://www.valorforblue.org/Contact.
2020/10/08 1:45:54 Under This Uniform, I Am a Mom Under This Uniform, I Am a Mom

You are more than just your uniform! Check out how law enforcement officers across the country are serving...

You are more than just your uniform! Check out how law enforcement officers across the country are serving their families and communities. Who are you under the uniform? Submit a nomination to be the next Under This Uniform feature officer through our contact form here: https://www.valorforblue.org/Contact.
2020/10/08 1:44:29 Letter to Our Law Enforcement Family Letter to Our Law Enforcement Family

You are more than just an officer. Family, friends, and community members share their support for our law...

You are more than just an officer. Family, friends, and community members share their support for our law enforcement officers today and every day.
2020/10/08 1:37:45 Under This Uniform Under This Uniform

Under the uniform, we are normal people. Sometimes it’s easy to forget that officers are people too. Law...

Under the uniform, we are normal people. Sometimes it’s easy to forget that officers are people too. Law enforcement officers are members of their community, not just a uniform. Submit a nomination to be the next Under This Uniform feature officer through our contact form here: https://www.valorforblue.org/Contact.
2020/10/08 12:51:37 Crisis to C.A.L.M. Crisis to C.A.L.M.

“The one thing you can control on every call is yourself.” In this video, members of law enforcement discuss...

“The one thing you can control on every call is yourself.” In this video, members of law enforcement discuss the importance of remaining calm during a crisis and how that calm is achieved through the C.A.L.M. concept. Watch along as they review specific skills and methods officers can use while responding to high stress events and difficult situations. Mastering one’s emotional control does not only benefit the officer but, because being calm is contagious, can spread to any others involved in the crisis.
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!
2020/10/08 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 12:16:02 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 12:16:02 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 12:15:21 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 12:15:21 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 12:14:32 Stress Inoculation—Healthy Support Stress Inoculation—Healthy Support

You are not alone. Lewis Schlosser, Ph.D., is a certified police psychologist. He addresses the critical...

You are not alone. Lewis Schlosser, Ph.D., is a certified police psychologist. He addresses the critical issue of officer wellness and officer suicide, aspects of these topics, and places you can seek support. There are culturally competent professionals waiting to help you. Make sure you do not suffer in silence. Ask for help when you need it. Police officers are fantastic at helping people. Learn to help yourself too.
2020/10/08 12:14:32 Stress Inoculation—Healthy Support Stress Inoculation—Healthy Support

You are not alone. Lewis Schlosser, Ph.D., is a certified police psychologist. He addresses the critical...

You are not alone. Lewis Schlosser, Ph.D., is a certified police psychologist. He addresses the critical issue of officer wellness and officer suicide, aspects of these topics, and places you can seek support. There are culturally competent professionals waiting to help you. Make sure you do not suffer in silence. Ask for help when you need it. Police officers are fantastic at helping people. Learn to help yourself too.
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 12:13:32 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 12:13:32 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.
2020/10/08 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.
2020/10/08 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.
2020/10/08 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.
2020/10/08 12:09:51 Limit Your Exposure Limit Your Exposure

Limit exposure to viruses with a tactical plan! Keep practical tips easy to reference by printing this...

Limit exposure to viruses with a tactical plan! 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.
2020/10/08 12:08:58 Front Lines Together Front Lines Together

Maintaining officer safety during a call can mean more than just physical safety, especially during times of...

Maintaining officer safety during a call can mean more than just physical safety, especially during times of a public health event. Watch health care professionals provide practical safety procedures and habits officers can add to their routine to ensure their health both during their shift and at home.
2020/10/07 2:17:00 From Crisis to C.A.L.M. From Crisis to C.A.L.M.

A C.A.L.M. officer brings calm to a crisis or difficult situation. Print this visor card with the overview...

A C.A.L.M. officer brings calm to a crisis or difficult situation. Print this visor card with the overview of the concept of C.A.L.M.
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 2:09:29 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 2:09:29 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.
2020/10/07 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.
2020/10/07 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.
2020/10/06 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.
2020/10/06 1:37:37 Understanding Mindfulness for Law Enforcement

In this VALOR Voices Podcast, Captain Michon Morrow talks with Captain Janet Sandman (retired) and Assistant...

In this VALOR Voices Podcast, Captain Michon Morrow talks with Captain Janet Sandman (retired) and Assistant Chief Chris Davis (retired) about what mindfulness is, what it isn’t, and how it can impact and benefit law enforcement.
2020/09/25 8:22:51 How Police Chiefs and Sheriffs Are Finding Meaning and Purpose in the...

This publication talks about how law enforcement executives should plan for the day when they move from one...

This publication talks about how law enforcement executives should plan for the day when they move from one stage of their careers to the next and how to make it meaningful.
2020/09/24 1:28:05 Developing a Policing Brain Developing a Policing Brain

In this VALOR Voices Podcast, John Bouthillette, a lead instructor for the VALOR Program, continues his...

In this VALOR Voices Podcast, John Bouthillette, a lead instructor for the VALOR Program, continues his conversation with Sam McGhee, a lieutenant with a large metropolitan police department in Colorado. They discuss neuroplasticity, training the brain, and how that can affect police work.
2020/09/21 1:52:30 Mid-Level Support Networks Mid-Level Support Networks

In this SAFLEO Podcast, Brandon Post, a captain with the Provo, Utah, Police Department, has a conversation...

In this SAFLEO Podcast, Brandon Post, a captain with the Provo, Utah, Police Department, has a conversation with Matthew Faulk, a law enforcement and public service sector contractor, about mid-level leadership and mid-level support networks. They discuss how supervisors must take care of themselves first before they can take care of other people and where they can go to receive support.
2020/09/09 2:37:26 When Work Follows You Home When Work Follows You Home

In this VALOR Voices Podcast, Floyd Wiley, a lead instructor for the VALOR Program, has a conversation with...

In this VALOR Voices Podcast, Floyd Wiley, a lead instructor for the VALOR Program, has a conversation with George Mussini, a 22-year veteran of the Baltimore County, Maryland, Police Department, about navigating the aftermath of critical situations and how home life changes. They discuss a critical incident in Officer Mussini’s career, how the climate in the nation at that time affected him and his family, and the steps he took afterward.
2020/09/03 6:07:42 Body Mind Spirit Body Mind Spirit

Being healthy is more than just physical. Be healthy, mentally and spiritually.

Being healthy is more than just physical. Be healthy, mentally and spiritually.
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.
2020/09/02 4:40:27 Physical Wellness Matters Physical Wellness Matters

Fail to prepare, prepare to fail. Train like your life depends on it.

Fail to prepare, prepare to fail. Train like your life depends on it.
2020/09/02 4:40:27 Physical Wellness Matters Physical Wellness Matters

Fail to prepare, prepare to fail. Train like your life depends on it.

Fail to prepare, prepare to fail. Train like your life depends on it.
2020/09/01 7:52:50 Seeking Help is a Sign of Strength 1 Seeking Help is a Sign of Strength 1

Reach out to others and use the resources available if you are struggling. It’s okay to not be okay.

Reach out to others and use the resources available if you are struggling. It’s okay to not be okay.
2020/09/01 7:23:45 Seeking Help is a Sign of Strength 2 Seeking Help is a Sign of Strength 2

Reach out to others and use the resources available if you are struggling. It’s okay to not be okay.

Reach out to others and use the resources available if you are struggling. It’s okay to not be okay.
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.
2020/08/28 1:52:19 Compartmentalization Compartmentalization

Compartmentalization is a necessary skill in law enforcement to be able to continue to operate. In this...

Compartmentalization is a necessary skill in law enforcement to be able to continue to operate. In this SAFLEO Sessions Podcast, Chief John Bouthillette, a lead instructor with the SAFLEO Program, has a conversation with Captain Brandon Post from the Provo, Utah, Police Department about a critical incident in Captain Post’s career. Officers are often involved in events that are extremely emotionally impactful. These incidents have a cumulative impact and can affect you when you do not expect it.
2020/08/28 12:30:52 Developing Peer-to-Peer Support Groups Developing Peer-to-Peer Support Groups

In this SAFLEO Podcast, Floyd Wiley with the SAFLEO Program has a conversation with Officer George Mussini, a...

In this SAFLEO Podcast, Floyd Wiley with the SAFLEO Program has a conversation with Officer George Mussini, a 22-year veteran of the Baltimore County, Maryland, Police Department, about a peer-to-peer support group Officer Mussini developed for his agency after he was involved in a critical incident. They discuss how peer-to-peer support is so important, some of the hurdles that they had to overcome to create an effective peer group, and how you can start one for your agency.
2020/08/27 7:54:45 Lessons Learned: Mental Wellness After a Critical Incident

In this SAFLEO Podcast, Michon Morrow, captain at the Lincoln, Nebraska, Police Department with 23 years of...

In this SAFLEO Podcast, Michon Morrow, captain at the Lincoln, Nebraska, Police Department with 23 years of experience, has a conversation with Lieutenant Mike Madden, who spent 28 years in law enforcement before retiring from the San Bernardino, California, Police Department. Lieutenant Madden worked in a variety of roles during his career and was amongst the first responding officers on the scene following the San Bernardino terrorist attack in 2015, a mass shooting at the Inland Regional Center. They discuss his journey in the aftermath of that attack, how it impacted him and his department, and the lessons that were learned.
2020/08/27 6:28:00 Five Impediments to Success in Law Enforcement

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

In this SAFLEO Podcast, Chief John Bouthillette, a lead instructor with the SAFLEO Program, has a conversation with retired Captain Brian Nanavaty, a 33-year veteran of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, about five factors that are barriers to the success of law enforcement officers and how to overcome those challenges.
2020/08/27 12:56:11 Professional Development and Wellness Programs

In this SAFLEO podcast, Chief John Bouthillette, a lead instructor with the SAFLEO Program, has a...

In this SAFLEO podcast, Chief John Bouthillette, a lead instructor with the SAFLEO Program, has a conversation with retired Captain Brian Nanavaty, a 33-year veteran of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, about officer wellness programs and the process Captain Nanavaty went through in developing a wellness program for his department. They discuss the “why,” personal survival, preventative maintenance, and the leadership it takes to develop a program that will benefit your officers.
2020/08/17 7:38:30 Prioritize Your Fitness and Training 2 Prioritize Your Fitness and Training 2

You cannot predict when you will be called on to save someone’s life. Prioritize your fitness and training to...

You cannot predict when you will be called on to save someone’s life. Prioritize your fitness and training to ensure you are able to respond when needed.
2020/08/17 7:33:12 Prioritize Your Fitness and Training 1 Prioritize Your Fitness and Training 1

You cannot predict when you will be called on to save someone’s life. Prioritize your fitness and training to...

You cannot predict when you will be called on to save someone’s life. Prioritize your fitness and training to ensure you are able to respond when needed.
2020/08/17 7:33:12 Prioritize Your Fitness and Training 1 Prioritize Your Fitness and Training 1

You cannot predict when you will be called on to save someone’s life. Prioritize your fitness and training to...

You cannot predict when you will be called on to save someone’s life. Prioritize your fitness and training to ensure you are able to respond when needed.
2020/08/05 1:14:16 The Importance of Establishing Good Habits Before a Critical Incident

In this podcast, John Bouthillette, a lead instructor with the VALOR Program, talks to Jamie Miller, a...

In this podcast, John Bouthillette, a lead instructor with the VALOR Program, talks to Jamie Miller, a 20-year veteran with the Springettsbury Township Police Department in Pennsylvania. They discuss a critical incident in Jamie’s career and how important mindset and preparation are for a law enforcement officer. They focus on the VALOR concept of WIN (What’s Important Now) and how Jamie used it during the incident.
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.
2020/07/28 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.
2020/07/28 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.
2020/07/28 8:10:12 Incorporating Away-From-Home Food Into a Healthy Eating Plan

This publication discusses the difficulty of eating healthy while on the road. It provides helpful tips for...

This publication discusses the difficulty of eating healthy while on the road. It provides helpful tips for how to incorporate away-from-home food into a healthy eating plan.
2020/07/21 4:18:41 WIN for Chief Executives WIN for Chief Executives

WIN is a VALOR foundational topic meaning “What’s Important Now,” and it is built on prioritizing the most...

WIN is a VALOR foundational topic meaning “What’s Important Now,” and it is built on prioritizing the most important immediate need in any situation. Listen to John Bouthillette, a lead instructor with the VALOR Program, and David Flory, a retired chief of police from the Hot Springs, Arkansas, Police Department and a lead instructor and onsite facilitator with the VALOR Program, as they discuss the concept of WIN and how that applies to upper management as well as the line officer.
2020/06/12 3:17:01 Make Time for Wellness Make Time for Wellness

Remember to take time to care for yourself to prevent injuries and illness.

Remember to take time to care for yourself to prevent injuries and illness.
2020/06/12 3:17:01 Make Time for Wellness Make Time for Wellness

Remember to take time to care for yourself to prevent injuries and illness.

Remember to take time to care for yourself to prevent injuries and illness.
2020/06/08 1:09:59 Officer and Community Wellness Resources for Law Enforcement

This toolkit was curated by the Public Safety Partnerships team to provide a suite of timely resources...

This toolkit was curated by the Public Safety Partnerships team to provide a suite of timely resources dedicated to assisting our law enforcement partners with best practices for building community trust, strengthening relationships, and increasing cultural understanding with diverse communities. The resources included also address officer resiliency and ways to mitigate the impact of stress on the duties of policing.
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.
2020/06/03 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.
2020/06/03 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.
2020/05/29 7:33:28 Leading Causes of Concussions Leading Causes of Concussions

This poster tells the symptoms of a concussion or traumatic brain injury. See a physician if you are...

This poster tells the symptoms of a concussion or traumatic brain injury. See a physician if you are experiencing symptoms.
2020/05/29 7:30:06 Leading Causes of Concussions Leading Causes of Concussions

This poster tells the symptoms of a concussion or traumatic brain injury. See a physician if you are...

This poster tells the symptoms of a concussion or traumatic brain injury. See a physician if you are experiencing symptoms.
2020/05/29 7:02:25 When in Doubt, Check it Out When in Doubt, Check it Out

This poster tells the symptoms of a concussion or traumatic brain injury. See a physician if you are...

This poster tells the symptoms of a concussion or traumatic brain injury. See a physician if you are experiencing symptoms.
2020/05/29 5:20:46 Detours: Making Positives Out of Negatives

In this podcast, Chief Dan Stump (Retired) talks with Sergeant Stacy Lim (Retired) from the Los Angeles,...

In this podcast, Chief Dan Stump (Retired) talks with Sergeant Stacy Lim (Retired) from the Los Angeles, California, Police Department. Sergeant Lim nearly lost her life in a shooting early in her career. This was a difficult experience to go through and created a detour in her vision of her life’s path. Most law enforcement officers will not face the same challenges as Sergeant Lim, but they may face other detours like divorce, illness, or financial difficulties at some point in their life. Learn how Sergeant Lim was able to make a positive out of a negative and how you can do the same when a detour occurs.
2020/05/29 1:29:03 Good Nights for Better Days Good Nights for Better Days

Getting adequate sleep is easier said than done. This video provides tips you can implement to improve your...

Getting adequate sleep is easier said than done. This video provides tips you can implement to improve your sleep.
2020/05/04 7:37:29 Embracing Resiliency: Protect and Serve Yourself

Chief Luhnow highlights the importance of mental wellness and physical health as a law enforcement...

Chief Luhnow highlights the importance of mental wellness and physical health as a law enforcement professional. She shares her experiences and the changes she made to be healthier, and the ways in which she hopes to guide officers in her agency to do the same.
2020/05/04 6:10:42 Creating a Path to Financial Freedom Creating a Path to Financial Freedom

Captain Post discusses how he created a path to financial freedom for himself and his family through...

Captain Post discusses how he created a path to financial freedom for himself and his family through self-education and practical financial planning, as well as how he implemented a curriculum in his own agency to teach fellow officers similar, positive financial decision making. *Captain Post is not a certified financial planner*
2020/05/04 5:15:36 Re-Committing to Your Physical Health Re-Committing to Your Physical Health

Assistant Chief Tchida speaks on his personal health and fitness journey, working to lose over one hundred...

Assistant Chief Tchida speaks on his personal health and fitness journey, working to lose over one hundred pounds. He discusses his motivation, journey, and the positive impact it had on his agency, family, and self.
2020/05/04 3:59:21 Post Critical-Incident Stress Management

Officer Wood recounts a personal story involving two calls that greatly affected him in the months and years...

Officer Wood recounts a personal story involving two calls that greatly affected him in the months and years to come both professionally and personally. He shares his journey of addressing the stress and trauma faced in these incidents, and how he was able to mitigate the effects.
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.
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.
2020/03/31 7:50:56 Combatting Back Pain Combatting Back Pain

Back pain is a common problem for law enforcement officers. This video gives suggestions on what you can do...

Back pain is a common problem for law enforcement officers. This video gives suggestions on what you can do to prevent and relieve back pain.
2020/03/31 5:54:38 Surviving Organizational Stress Surviving Organizational Stress

It is not uncommon to experience organizational stress. Many officers report, during our training, that they...

It is not uncommon to experience organizational stress. Many officers report, during our training, that they experience some form of organizational stress. In this video, retired Assistant Chief Christopher Davis details the organizational stress he experienced that almost ruined his career, his marriage, and his life. He explains how proactive mental wellness is an essential part of stress mitigation. Most importantly, he emphasizes the importance of recognizing unmanaged stress within yourself and your fellow officers who may be experiencing signs of organizational stress and seeking help.
2020/03/26 3:13:56 The Vicarious Trauma Toolkit The Vicarious Trauma Toolkit

This website offers tools that have been gathered and vetted for their usefulness and relevance to a wide...

This website offers tools that have been gathered and vetted for their usefulness and relevance to a wide range of law enforcement agencies. It allows law enforcement to prioritize the areas of organizational health that they identify as challenges.
2020/03/16 1:38:24 Preventative Cardiac Screening - Case Study: Vail, Colorado

In this episode, Chief John Bouthillette, a lead instructor with the VALOR Program, is joined by Commander...

In this episode, Chief John Bouthillette, a lead instructor with the VALOR Program, is joined by Commander Craig Bettis of the Vail, Colorado, Police Department. Chief Bouthillette and Commander Bettis highlight a successful cardiac screening initiative at the Vail Police Department and the outcomes of the department’s efforts.
2020/03/16 1:38:24 Preventative Cardiac Screening - Case Study: Vail, Colorado

In this episode, Chief John Bouthillette, a lead instructor with the VALOR Program, is joined by Commander...

In this episode, Chief John Bouthillette, a lead instructor with the VALOR Program, is joined by Commander Craig Bettis of the Vail, Colorado, Police Department. Chief Bouthillette and Commander Bettis highlight a successful cardiac screening initiative at the Vail Police Department and the outcomes of the department’s efforts.
2020/03/09 3:41:14 What Does Science Tell Us? What Does Science Tell Us?

Did you know that the life expectancy of an officer is 20 years less than that of his or her civilian...

Did you know that the life expectancy of an officer is 20 years less than that of his or her civilian counterparts? This data was published in the last few years. Dr. Jonathan Sheinberg looks at the problem through a different lens. Dr. Sheinberg, Medical Director of Central Texas Regional SWAT, a lieutenant at the Cedar Park, Texas Police Department, and Special Deputy, U.S. Marshals Service, joins Chief John Bouthillette, a lead instructor with the VALOR Program, to discuss the steps that can be taken to prevent heart-related illnesses and deaths in law enforcement.
2020/02/25 6:57:09 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans

This website gives outlines to help Americans understand the types and amounts of physical activity that...

This website gives outlines to help Americans understand the types and amounts of physical activity that offer important health benefits.
2020/02/25 6:57:09 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans

This website gives outlines to help Americans understand the types and amounts of physical activity that...

This website gives outlines to help Americans understand the types and amounts of physical activity that offer important health benefits.
2020/02/25 2:19:49 Sleep Well, Be Well Sleep Well, Be Well

This poster tells of the many health risks of not getting enough sleep.

This poster tells of the many health risks of not getting enough sleep.
2020/02/25 2:06:39 ABCs of Good Sleep Habits ABCs of Good Sleep Habits

Always Be Consistent. This poster highlights the good sleep habits that you can follow to have quality sleep.

Always Be Consistent. This poster highlights the good sleep habits that you can follow to have quality sleep.
2020/02/24 3:30:08 Wake Up to the Facts Wake Up to the Facts

This poster highlights the effects of sleep deprivation on the body.

This poster highlights the effects of sleep deprivation on the body.
2020/01/03 7:20:47 Officer-Involved Shooting Situations, Responses, and Data: An...

This report analyzes detailed data on the subjects, officers, and locations involved in officer-involved...

This report analyzes detailed data on the subjects, officers, and locations involved in officer-involved shooting (OIS) incidents. The report also contains three focused analyses examining the use of lethal and less-lethal force during OIS incidents. The first analysis describes OIS incidents from initiation to conclusion and discusses whether certain factors may predict certain outcomes. The second catalogs and analyzes how agencies respond to these incidents. The final analysis discusses the efforts made to improve the quality of the data collected.
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.
2019/12/09 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.
2019/11/25 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.
2019/11/07 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 7:18:26 Echoes of Columbine Echoes of Columbine

This video documents the issue of school shootings and what schools, parents, and law enforcement can do to...

This video documents the issue of school shootings and what schools, parents, and law enforcement can do to help prevent these attacks.
2019/10/31 7:18:26 Echoes of Columbine Echoes of Columbine

This video documents the issue of school shootings and what schools, parents, and law enforcement can do to...

This video documents the issue of school shootings and what schools, parents, and law enforcement can do to help prevent these attacks.
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.
2019/10/31 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.
2019/10/31 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.
2019/10/16 8:35:24 Officer Drowned: Water Safety Tips and Training for Law Enforcement

This publication discusses the importance of water safety training in law enforcement. The author states...

This publication discusses the importance of water safety training in law enforcement. The author states that although a number of departments have highly skilled marine units, not many train their patrol officers. Nevertheless, it is not unusual for an officer to rescue a person from the water, get caught in a swamped patrol car, or fall when boarding or pulling something out of a boat. Further, the author cites ways for law enforcement leaders to incorporate water safety training into their departments’ training programs.
2019/10/16 8:35:24 Officer Drowned: Water Safety Tips and Training for Law Enforcement

This publication discusses the importance of water safety training in law enforcement. The author states...

This publication discusses the importance of water safety training in law enforcement. The author states that although a number of departments have highly skilled marine units, not many train their patrol officers. Nevertheless, it is not unusual for an officer to rescue a person from the water, get caught in a swamped patrol car, or fall when boarding or pulling something out of a boat. Further, the author cites ways for law enforcement leaders to incorporate water safety training into their departments’ training programs.
2019/10/15 5:14:34 Sleep Deprivation Sleep Deprivation

Lack of sleep can negatively your health, safety, and job performance. Make it a priority to get the proper...

Lack of sleep can negatively your health, safety, and job performance. Make it a priority to get the proper amount of sleep.
2019/10/03 8:23:25 Tips for Healthy Eating and Exercising When Working Shifts

This bulletin lists ten ways that professionals can use when working shifts so that their eating and exercise...

This bulletin lists ten ways that professionals can use when working shifts so that their eating and exercise habits do not suffer. Because shift workers are at a higher risk for weight gain and heart disease, proper nutrition and eating habits are important. These ten easy tips can help professionals stay healthy, even on irregular or shift work schedules.
2019/10/03 8:23:25 Tips for Healthy Eating and Exercising When Working Shifts

This bulletin lists ten ways that professionals can use when working shifts so that their eating and exercise...

This bulletin lists ten ways that professionals can use when working shifts so that their eating and exercise habits do not suffer. Because shift workers are at a higher risk for weight gain and heart disease, proper nutrition and eating habits are important. These ten easy tips can help professionals stay healthy, even on irregular or shift work schedules.
2019/10/03 8:23:25 Tips for Healthy Eating and Exercising When Working Shifts

This bulletin lists ten ways that professionals can use when working shifts so that their eating and exercise...

This bulletin lists ten ways that professionals can use when working shifts so that their eating and exercise habits do not suffer. Because shift workers are at a higher risk for weight gain and heart disease, proper nutrition and eating habits are important. These ten easy tips can help professionals stay healthy, even on irregular or shift work schedules.
2019/09/26 3:43:19 Dietary Guidelines For Americans 2015–2020 (For Professionals: ...

This toolkit discusses the 2015–2020 dietary guidelines to help Americans make healthy food choices. It is a...

This toolkit discusses the 2015–2020 dietary guidelines to help Americans make healthy food choices. It is a go-to resource for policymakers, public health professionals, and experts working to improve the health of individuals, families, and communities across the nation. It covers five overarching guidelines.
2019/09/26 3:43:19 Dietary Guidelines For Americans 2015–2020 (For Professionals: ...

This toolkit discusses the 2015–2020 dietary guidelines to help Americans make healthy food choices. It is a...

This toolkit discusses the 2015–2020 dietary guidelines to help Americans make healthy food choices. It is a go-to resource for policymakers, public health professionals, and experts working to improve the health of individuals, families, and communities across the nation. It covers five overarching guidelines.
2019/09/26 3:43:19 Dietary Guidelines For Americans 2015–2020 (For Professionals: ...

This toolkit discusses the 2015–2020 dietary guidelines to help Americans make healthy food choices. It is a...

This toolkit discusses the 2015–2020 dietary guidelines to help Americans make healthy food choices. It is a go-to resource for policymakers, public health professionals, and experts working to improve the health of individuals, families, and communities across the nation. It covers five overarching guidelines.
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.
2019/09/18 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.
2019/09/05 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.
2019/08/13 7:00:09 The Police Response to Mass Demonstrations: Promising Practices and...

This publication discusses the response planning and preparation for officers during mass demonstrations,...

This publication discusses the response planning and preparation for officers during mass demonstrations, types of training to better prepare officers, the importance of mutual aid and systems for managing pre-event preparation, and how to adapt to the changing dynamics of mass demonstrations.
2019/08/08 12:54:16 Eating Well on the Go: An Officer's Guide

This bulletin discusses a few healthy eating options for officers on patrol and brings awareness to the sugar...

This bulletin discusses a few healthy eating options for officers on patrol and brings awareness to the sugar breakdown of various beverages that are commonly consumed. This resource aims to help officers find time to eat healthy and stay alert during shifts.
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 4:29:47 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.
2019/06/24 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 5:16:53 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.
2019/06/18 4:57:25 Response to critical incidents Response to critical incidents

This toolkit provides a checklist to prepare police officials for responding to a critical incident that has...

This toolkit provides a checklist to prepare police officials for responding to a critical incident that has had the potential to result in controversy or conflict involving the police department and the community.
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.
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.
2019/04/16 1:29:23 Supporting Officer Safety Through Family Wellness: Nutritional Needs

This poster suggests tips for making proper eating and nutrition a priority for officers and their families.

This poster suggests tips for making proper eating and nutrition a priority for officers and their families.
2019/04/16 1:24:49 Supporting Officer Safety Through Family Wellness: Injury Reduction

This poster presents pictures and facts to help officers reduce the likelihood of injuries. Shift work,...

This poster presents pictures and facts to help officers reduce the likelihood of injuries. Shift work, fitness and nutrition, and safety while on duty are the three major topics presented.
2019/04/10 4:54:51 Healthy Relationship With Food Healthy Relationship With Food

How many of us have gone on a diet and lost weight, only to gain it all back plus a few pounds? What went...

How many of us have gone on a diet and lost weight, only to gain it all back plus a few pounds? What went wrong? Chief John Bouthillette, a lead instructor with the VALOR Program, has a conversation with Lieutenant Brandon Post of the Provo, Utah, Police Department about “diets” and positive long-term lifestyle changes to help improve your quality of life and meet your health goals.
2019/04/10 4:47:23 Meal Planning Meal Planning

Making healthy meal choices often takes planning, especially when you work the third shift. There are few...

Making healthy meal choices often takes planning, especially when you work the third shift. There are few great choices at 3:00 a.m. if you want to eat a healthy meal. Chief John Bouthillette, a lead instructor with the VALOR Program, has a conversation with Lieutenant Brandon Post of the Provo, Utah, Police Department about meal planning and simple ways to prepare your on-duty meals ahead of time to avoid poor choices. They also discuss how to understand your metabolism so that you can better determine how much food you need to maintain or lose weight.
2019/04/10 4:41:31 Strength Training and Functional Fitness

Officer health and injuries should be a concern for all law enforcement officers and departments. Strength...

Officer health and injuries should be a concern for all law enforcement officers and departments. Strength training not only helps muscles but also bones, joints, and tendons. In this episode, Chief John Bouthillette, a lead instructor with the VALOR Program, has a conversation with Lieutenant Brandon Post of the Provo, Utah, Police Department to discuss how strength training can reduce the risk of injury, increase balance and flexibility, increase overall health, and allow you to change or sculpt your body shape. They also discuss starting a home gym, “functional fitness,” and other strength-training programs.
2019/04/10 4:41:31 Strength Training and Functional Fitness

Officer health and injuries should be a concern for all law enforcement officers and departments. Strength...

Officer health and injuries should be a concern for all law enforcement officers and departments. Strength training not only helps muscles but also bones, joints, and tendons. In this episode, Chief John Bouthillette, a lead instructor with the VALOR Program, has a conversation with Lieutenant Brandon Post of the Provo, Utah, Police Department to discuss how strength training can reduce the risk of injury, increase balance and flexibility, increase overall health, and allow you to change or sculpt your body shape. They also discuss starting a home gym, “functional fitness,” and other strength-training programs.
2019/04/10 4:32:28 Cardiovascular Exercise Cardiovascular Exercise

In this episode, Chief John Bouthillette, a lead instructor with the VALOR Program, has a conversation with...

In this episode, Chief John Bouthillette, a lead instructor with the VALOR Program, has a conversation with Lieutenant Brandon Post of the Provo, Utah, Police Department to examine what cardiovascular training is and why it is important for you as a law enforcement officer to include this form of training in your exercise regimen. They also discuss various cardiovascular exercise programs to help you meet your fitness goals.
2019/04/10 4:32:28 Cardiovascular Exercise Cardiovascular Exercise

In this episode, Chief John Bouthillette, a lead instructor with the VALOR Program, has a conversation with...

In this episode, Chief John Bouthillette, a lead instructor with the VALOR Program, has a conversation with Lieutenant Brandon Post of the Provo, Utah, Police Department to examine what cardiovascular training is and why it is important for you as a law enforcement officer to include this form of training in your exercise regimen. They also discuss various cardiovascular exercise programs to help you meet your fitness goals.
2019/04/03 2:27:01 Suicide Prevention in U.S. Law Enforcement Agencies: A National...

This research takes qualitative interviews from 110 law enforcement agencies across the United States and...

This research takes qualitative interviews from 110 law enforcement agencies across the United States and grouped them into four categories based on services they offered: minimal, basic, proactive, and integrated. The results indicate that many U.S. law enforcement agencies are engaged in efforts to promote officer wellness and prevent suicide.
2019/04/03 1:58:01 Programs Supporting Law Enforcement Programs Supporting Law Enforcement

This publication discusses programs that help law enforcement safety and wellness and are supported by the...

This publication discusses programs that help law enforcement safety and wellness and are supported by the Bureau of Justice Assistance.
2019/04/03 1:43:38 Supporting Officer Safety Through Family Wellness: The Effects of...

This poster discusses the effects on the body and other dangers associated with sleep deprivation and offers...

This poster discusses the effects on the body and other dangers associated with sleep deprivation and offers helpful suggestions for families of law enforcement officers.
2019/04/03 1:40:40 Supporting Officer Safety Through Family Wellness: Helping Your...

This poster describes how to explain a law enforcement officer’s job to young children. It includes...

This poster describes how to explain a law enforcement officer’s job to young children. It includes conversation starters, suggestions on how to explain daily duties, and answers to other questions young children may have.
2019/01/29 6:15:26 French Fries French Fries

This poster describes how much exercise it takes to overcome the calories in an order of large french fries.

This poster describes how much exercise it takes to overcome the calories in an order of large french fries.
2019/01/29 6:15:26 French Fries French Fries

This poster describes how much exercise it takes to overcome the calories in an order of large french fries.

This poster describes how much exercise it takes to overcome the calories in an order of large french fries.
2019/01/29 6:09:51 Pizza Pizza

This poster describes how much exercise it takes to overcome the calories in two slices of pepperoni pizza.

This poster describes how much exercise it takes to overcome the calories in two slices of pepperoni pizza.
2019/01/29 6:09:51 Pizza Pizza

This poster describes how much exercise it takes to overcome the calories in two slices of pepperoni pizza.

This poster describes how much exercise it takes to overcome the calories in two slices of pepperoni pizza.
2019/01/29 6:05:13 The Double Cheeseburger The Double Cheeseburger

This poster describes how much exercise it takes to overcome the calories in one double cheeseburger.

This poster describes how much exercise it takes to overcome the calories in one double cheeseburger.
2019/01/29 6:05:13 The Double Cheeseburger The Double Cheeseburger

This poster describes how much exercise it takes to overcome the calories in one double cheeseburger.

This poster describes how much exercise it takes to overcome the calories in one double cheeseburger.
2019/01/25 4:27:21 The Power Ring The Power Ring

This poster describes how much exercise it takes to overcome the calories in one doughnut.

This poster describes how much exercise it takes to overcome the calories in one doughnut.
2019/01/25 4:27:21 The Power Ring The Power Ring

This poster describes how much exercise it takes to overcome the calories in one doughnut.

This poster describes how much exercise it takes to overcome the calories in one doughnut.
2019/01/25 4:24:00 Healthy Happens on Purpose Healthy Happens on Purpose

This poster depicts how healthy choices are not an accident. Healthy choices take planning. Law enforcement...

This poster depicts how healthy choices are not an accident. Healthy choices take planning. Law enforcement officers are encouraged to plan their meals to eat better and stay healthy.
2019/01/25 4:24:00 Healthy Happens on Purpose Healthy Happens on Purpose

This poster depicts how healthy choices are not an accident. Healthy choices take planning. Law enforcement...

This poster depicts how healthy choices are not an accident. Healthy choices take planning. Law enforcement officers are encouraged to plan their meals to eat better and stay healthy.
2019/01/25 3:25:03 Do Something! Do Something!

This poster encourages law enforcement officers to find physical activities they enjoy doing and increase...

This poster encourages law enforcement officers to find physical activities they enjoy doing and increase their activity today.
2019/01/25 3:25:03 Do Something! Do Something!

This poster encourages law enforcement officers to find physical activities they enjoy doing and increase...

This poster encourages law enforcement officers to find physical activities they enjoy doing and increase their activity today.
2019/01/25 3:19:51 What’s Important Now (WIN)—Physical Fitness

This poster encourages law enforcement officers to make good eating choices now so they can enjoy the...

This poster encourages law enforcement officers to make good eating choices now so they can enjoy the important moments in the future.
2019/01/25 3:19:51 What’s Important Now (WIN)—Physical Fitness

This poster encourages law enforcement officers to make good eating choices now so they can enjoy the...

This poster encourages law enforcement officers to make good eating choices now so they can enjoy the important moments in the future.
2019/01/25 3:10:25 Born to Run Born to Run

This poster encourages law enforcement officers to exercise regularly with their partners.

This poster encourages law enforcement officers to exercise regularly with their partners.
2019/01/25 3:10:25 Born to Run Born to Run

This poster encourages law enforcement officers to exercise regularly with their partners.

This poster encourages law enforcement officers to exercise regularly with their partners.
2019/01/25 2:19:12 Don’t Skimp on Sleep Don’t Skimp on Sleep

This poster highlights the dangers of law enforcement officers not getting adequate sleep.

This poster highlights the dangers of law enforcement officers not getting adequate sleep.
2019/01/25 2:19:12 Don’t Skimp on Sleep Don’t Skimp on Sleep

This poster highlights the dangers of law enforcement officers not getting adequate sleep.

This poster highlights the dangers of law enforcement officers not getting adequate sleep.
2018/12/14 2:02:08 What's New in Blue feat. Dr. Jon Sheinberg

This episode of What’s New in Blue features Dr. Jon Sheinberg, a board-certified cardiologist and a sworn...

This episode of What’s New in Blue features Dr. Jon Sheinberg, a board-certified cardiologist and a sworn officer from Texas, who discusses the prevalence of coronary disease in law enforcement and suggests ways for officers to prevent heart attacks.
2018/12/14 2:02:08 What's New in Blue feat. Dr. Jon Sheinberg

This episode of What’s New in Blue features Dr. Jon Sheinberg, a board-certified cardiologist and a sworn...

This episode of What’s New in Blue features Dr. Jon Sheinberg, a board-certified cardiologist and a sworn officer from Texas, who discusses the prevalence of coronary disease in law enforcement and suggests ways for officers to prevent heart attacks.
2018/12/14 2:02:08 What's New in Blue feat. Dr. Jon Sheinberg

This episode of What’s New in Blue features Dr. Jon Sheinberg, a board-certified cardiologist and a sworn...

This episode of What’s New in Blue features Dr. Jon Sheinberg, a board-certified cardiologist and a sworn officer from Texas, who discusses the prevalence of coronary disease in law enforcement and suggests ways for officers to prevent heart attacks.
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.
2018/11/01 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.
2018/11/01 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.
2018/09/27 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.
2018/09/27 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.
2018/08/14 5:09:44 Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Fitness Standards in Law...

This publication addresses many common questions regarding fitness standards for law enforcement personnel...

This publication addresses many common questions regarding fitness standards for law enforcement personnel and provides direction for agencies based on the most current information available.
2018/08/14 5:09:44 Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Fitness Standards in Law...

This publication addresses many common questions regarding fitness standards for law enforcement personnel...

This publication addresses many common questions regarding fitness standards for law enforcement personnel and provides direction for agencies based on the most current information available.
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.
2018/08/08 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.
2018/08/08 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 4:55:02 Developing a Law Enforcement Suicide Prevention Campaign Using Public...

This publication is the first step in developing a suicide prevention program: defining the scope and breadth...

This publication is the first step in developing a suicide prevention program: defining the scope and breadth of the problem. Local and national law enforcement-specific data can be extremely useful and can provide a global understanding of the issues an agency may face. These data also can help establish benchmarks by which agencies can assess the level of their own suicide problems.
2018/07/31 4:52:06 Developing a Law Enforcement Suicide Prevention Campaign Using Public...

This publication is a component of developing a suicide prevention campaign, during which the intended...

This publication is a component of developing a suicide prevention campaign, during which the intended program materials, including the communications pieces, marketing materials, and information and training materials are created and subsequently test-marketed to an intended audience.
2018/07/31 4:49:00 Developing a Law Enforcement Suicide Prevention Campaign Using Public...

This publication is a component of developing a suicide prevention campaign, which involves rolling out the...

This publication is a component of developing a suicide prevention campaign, which involves rolling out the program to the target audience and collecting feedback. The ongoing and continuous evaluation process allows for adjustments and slight modifications to the program if needed.
2018/07/31 4:45:20 Developing a Law Enforcement Suicide Prevention Campaign Using Public...

This information is one example of an abbreviated overview on how an agency, irrespective of size or...

This information is one example of an abbreviated overview on how an agency, irrespective of size or demographics, can develop a suicide prevention program.
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 1:53:11 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 1:53:11 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 1:53:11 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 1:38:57 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 1:38:57 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 1:38:57 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 1:07:50 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 1:07:50 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 1:07:50 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.
2018/07/31 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.
2018/07/31 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.
2018/07/31 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.
2018/07/30 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.
2018/07/30 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.
2018/07/26 1:03:15 Developing a Law Enforcement Suicide Prevention Campaign Using Public...

This publication is a component of developing a suicide prevention campaign, which involves determining which...

This publication is a component of developing a suicide prevention campaign, which involves determining which and how many different assets are available for use in a prevention program.
2018/07/26 12:51:02 Developing a Law Enforcement Suicide Prevention Campaign Using Public...

This publication is a component to developing a suicide prevention campaign, which entails identifying risk...

This publication is a component to developing a suicide prevention campaign, which entails identifying risk and protective factors associated with suicide.
2018/07/26 12:46:39 Suicide Prevention: A Guide for Supervisory Staff

This brochure serves as a guide to suicide prevention for law enforcement officers.

This brochure serves as a guide to suicide prevention for law enforcement officers.
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 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 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.
2018/07/23 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.
2018/07/17 5:17:28 Understanding NIJ 0101.06 Armor Protection Levels

This Justice Technology Information Center (JTIC) publication explains existing levels of protection in body...

This Justice Technology Information Center (JTIC) publication explains existing levels of protection in body armor and what compliant products are tested against.
2018/07/17 4:49:29 Fitness Program Development Considerations

This publications outlines the benefits and considerations for an agency wide fitness program, and provides...

This publications outlines the benefits and considerations for an agency wide fitness program, and provides action steps recommended to start and maintain the program.
2018/07/17 4:49:29 Fitness Program Development Considerations

This publications outlines the benefits and considerations for an agency wide fitness program, and provides...

This publications outlines the benefits and considerations for an agency wide fitness program, and provides action steps recommended to start and maintain the program.
2018/07/17 4:44:02 LEO Near Miss LEO Near Miss

The Police Foundation, with support from the U.S. Department of Justice and other law enforcement...

The Police Foundation, with support from the U.S. Department of Justice and other law enforcement organizations, has developed a voluntary, nondisciplinary reporting system that allows law enforcement personnel to read about and anonymously share “close calls” or “near misses,” which provide lessons learned that can protect others from similar incidents.
2018/07/11 9:00:26 Bullet-Resistant Vest Series: Episode 4 - Prepare

In this episode, the safety squad reviews the benefits of body armor and emphasizes the importance of wearing...

In this episode, the safety squad reviews the benefits of body armor and emphasizes the importance of wearing a bullet-resistant vest for every shift.
2018/07/11 8:56:41 Bullet-Resistant Vest Series: Episode 3 - Care and Wear

In this episode, the safety squad reviews the proper care of a bullet-resistant vest and when to replace it....

In this episode, the safety squad reviews the proper care of a bullet-resistant vest and when to replace it. Take care of the equipment that takes care of you.
2018/07/11 8:54:11 Bullet-Resistant Vest Series: Episode 2 - Fit

In this episode, the safety squad reviews how your bullet-resistant vest should fit. Proper fit is a key...

In this episode, the safety squad reviews how your bullet-resistant vest should fit. Proper fit is a key component in the effectiveness of your bullet-resistant vest.
2018/07/11 8:45:06 Bullet-Resistant Vest Series: Episode 1 - Safety Squad

In this episode, the safety squad personnel provide an introduction to the fit, care, and wear of one of the...

In this episode, the safety squad personnel provide an introduction to the fit, care, and wear of one of the most important pieces of equipment that an officer has access to: the bullet-resistant vest.
2018/07/09 2:38:46 The Los Angeles Police Department's Suicide Prevention Campaign

The goal of this department wide campaign is to improve the psychological health and well-being of department...

The goal of this department wide campaign is to improve the psychological health and well-being of department employees by eliminating suicide as a cause of death.
2018/07/05 4:54:58 Miami-Dade Police Department: Police Suicide Prevention Initiative

This publication provides a description of the Miami-Dade Police Department's police suicide prevention...

This publication provides a description of the Miami-Dade Police Department's police suicide prevention initiative, including administrative sanctioning and support, prevention initiatives, and crisis intervention inclusive of voluntary hospitalization, treatment, and consultation to supervisory chain of command reference return to duty.
2018/06/27 4:08:37 The Deadly Mix: In the Line of Fire - Violence Against Law Enforcement

This publication details the results of a three-year study of felonious assaults against law enforcement...

This publication details the results of a three-year study of felonious assaults against law enforcement officers including information from the offenders, the officers, and the circumstances surrounding the events. Part of The Deadly Mix research.
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 1:45:52 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.
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.
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.
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.
2018/06/20 3:14:52 The Shift Length Experiment The Shift Length Experiment

This website provides an overview of the Shift Length Experiment, a study designed to assess the advantages...

This website provides an overview of the Shift Length Experiment, a study designed to assess the advantages and/or disadvantages of various shift lengths and to examine any differences in efficacy across different shift lengths. Additional resources regarding this subject are also made available.
2018/06/12 1:10:58 Not Today Not Today

Motivational video.

Motivational video.
2018/06/07 2:12:21 Not Today Not Today

This poster emphasizes mental preparations and actions for law enforcement officers to take to help ensure...

This poster emphasizes mental preparations and actions for law enforcement officers to take to help ensure that they stay safe.
2018/06/07 2:12:21 Not Today Not Today

This poster emphasizes mental preparations and actions for law enforcement officers to take to help ensure...

This poster emphasizes mental preparations and actions for law enforcement officers to take to help ensure that they stay safe.
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.
2017/10/20 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.
2017/10/20 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.
2017/10/20 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.
2017/10/20 3:18:25 Importance of Physical Wellness Importance of Physical Wellness

This online training module addresses the critical need for law enforcement officers to engage in regular...

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.
2017/10/20 3:18:25 Importance of Physical Wellness Importance of Physical Wellness

This online training module addresses the critical need for law enforcement officers to engage in regular...

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.
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.
2017/09/27 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.
2017/09/27 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.
2017/09/27 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 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 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 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.
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.
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.