The meaning of pain
There are 55,054 assaults on law enforcement each year, resulting in 16,260 injuries and 234 officer deaths. Officers can feel that pain and suffer physically, psychologically and/or spiritually. This article […] Read More
Health/Wellness
Performance nutrition
Fuel your body and mind to meet the demands of a high-pressure profession
Do you have a desire to perform at your best and in all phases of your life? Do you want high performance while chasing the suspect, testifying in court and […] Read More
You need to feel it to heal it
Don’t view your unpleasant emotions as a threat; put on your detective hat and get curious
Police officers are trained to suppress and compartmentalize emotions on duty to help them maintain an objective stance and effectively do their job. This is a necessary skill for officers, […] Read More
Dealing with worry and anxiety
Strengthening our emotional maturity
All of us have some very difficult and painful situations ahead of us, and those of us who have been around for a while have some scar tissue that came […] Read More
Mitigating post-OIS trauma
One of the most profound truths — and fallacies — in law enforcement is the old adage “If it’s predictable, it’s preventable.” You are trained to assess for pre-assault indicators; […] Read More
Fort Worth police officer will return to duty after three years recovering from life-threatening injuries
A Fort Worth, Texas, police officer who was injured on the job is planning to return to duty three years after the devastating incident left him with life-threatening injuries. Officer […] Read More
