Misconceptions about law enforcement suicide
It is a sobering reality that law enforcement officers (LEOs) are at least three times more likely to die by suicide than in the line of duty. This stark statistic […] Read More
Dr. Mariya Dvoskina
Suicide warning signs: What cops need to know
Suicide intervention is one of the most (if not the most) important topics that I teach first responders about. I usually start the class with busting the myths that still […] Read More
What is depression?
Studies estimate a high rate of major depressive disorder (commonly known as simple depression) among police officers, ranging in prevalence from 25% and up to nearly 50% when combined with […] Read More
Process versus outcome thinking
Developing a mentality for success
Imagine this scenario: You’re chasing a suspect along the side of a building and they round the corner a few feet in front of you. When you get to the […] Read More
True detectives: Psychological realities of investigative work
Investigations work comes with a unique set of stressors. On the surface, investigations work, with its “regular hours,” time spent on the computer rather than on the beat and allowance […] Read More
What anxiety is — and what not to do about it
Yes, you read that right: This article tells you what not to do about anxiety. As you will learn, counterintuitively, when it comes to anxiety, trying to fight it will […] Read More
