VALOR Clearinghouse - VALOR for Blue

Search our clearinghouse of vast safety and wellness resources by typing in keywords in the Search field. Alternatively, select options in the Topics, Resources Type, or Title tabs. Secured resources will be accessible only when signed in to your VALOR Account. Create a collection of resources for viewing later by selecting the Add button on any resource.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Do you spend quality time with those who matter the most to you? Use this poster to remind yourself to be kind and make time for those who matter most.
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!
2023/05/09 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.
2023/03/06 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.
2023/02/10 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.
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.
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.
2020/09/02 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.
2020/08/17 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.
2020/07/28 8:15:03 The Importance of Health and Wellness During a Crisis

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

This publication discusses the importance of maintaining health and wellness in all law enforcement agencies, especially during times of crisis. The authors discuss the origins of officer stress and recommendations for how officers can improve their physical and emotional health.
2020/06/12 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.
2020/06/03 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.
2020/02/25 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.
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.
2019/04/10 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.
2019/01/29 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 6:05:13 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 4:24:00 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 3:19:51 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 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.
2018/08/14 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.
2018/07/31 1:53:11 Be a First Responder Be a First Responder

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

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

This poster provides steps to reduce stress and increase health.

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

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

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

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

This handout outlines the negative impact stress can have on law enforcement officers and provides steps for building resilience.
2018/07/17 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.
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.
2017/09/27 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.

Officer Safety Resource Clearinghouse

Search Tips

Featured Resources

Sorry we couldn't find any matches!

Unsaved Collection

My Selected Items: